Any a cappella fan would be hard up for a cappella albums in Singapore (so hard to find these here!) so there are a few worth buys from our pro groups... Budak Pantai ~ their 4th album, a compilation album titled " Assorted Nuts " which contains old and 4 new tunes, was launched at their recent Christmas concert. You can get the album now at Esplanade or Arts House. Visit their blog: http://budakpantai.motime.com for soundclips off their albums. They are also featured on a 2-page interview in Jan issue of Mandarin female magazine, Nu You . Key Elements ~ Though KE is pretty new for a group but consist of veteran singers. They also released a single titled "Better Than Anything", which is worth buying if you like jazz. Vocaluptuous ~ their Christmas album, " All Wrapped Up " which features carols sung in sultry jazz style. You can try to get it at Esplanade or HMV.

Here's 2 of the many photos that a friend of BnP took for us when we sang on 18 Dec 2005 at Wisma...

Sheep, Angels & the Mexican Guy at The Bar: Christmas according to Budak Pantai It was a 'real' Christmas concert for Budak Pantai, as told by Michael of the group as last year's offering didn't quite count as it was a celebratory effort for the group's 1oth anniversary of staying together. Frankly, it's no mean feat for the group to stay for 11 years for many groups had come and gone. I truly admire Budak Pantai for this and also for their uncanny ability to cater to the Singaporean audience's sense of humor. Hey, they're after all one of the pioneers for Singapore's a cappella group. In this festive season of gifts and Christmas decorations at Orchard Road, it seemed so appropriate that Budak Pantai has a Christmas concert this year in the week nearing Christmas. Yes, they released their compilation album titled " Assorted Nuts ". The album features mostly tunes from their previous albums as well as some new ones of which one of them

On the last week of 2005, Beats & Pieces will be caroling to celebrate this festive season. Come and join us ! 17th December 2005 (Saturday) 6.30pm ~ 7pm Ngee Ann City, Civic Plaza 18th December 2005 (Sunday) 5pm, Wisma Atria Shopping Centre 24th December 2005 (Saturday) 6.30pm ~ 7pm, Paragon

If you had gotten TODAY's newspaper this week, it comes with the complimentary arts magazine, Arts Xplosion . The most recognised group on our island, Budak Pantai is on the very cover of the magazine ! Click here to read it in pdf format or visit TODAYonline to read more.

Budak Pantai returns to the Esplanade Concert Hall this December for another full-length concert titled (take a deep breath...) " Sheep, Angels and the Mexican Guy at the Bar : Christmas according to Budak Pantai ". Esplanade Concert Hall 17 Dec 2005 (Sat) - 7.30 p.m 18 Dec 2005 (Sun) - 3 p.m Tickets: $30, $50 and $70 (inclusive of $2 Sistic charge) Tickets are now available at Sistic . Visit their blog http://budakpantai.motime.com for more details.