UpBeat Acappella Concert, 14 & 15 August 2007

Dear folks,

Below is an email excerpt from Leslie from UpBeat.

Dear friends of Upbeat,

Hope you have been well :)
This may be the last time UpBeat is performing in a while as I am leaving the week after the concert for further studies and the group is likely to go on a hiatus in my absence. So don't miss this chance of hearing us sing! Feel free to contact us at should you have any questions! We look forward to seeing you at the concert next week!

Here are the details once again:

UpBeat Sings Good Ol' Acappella
Esplanade Recital Studio
Tue 14 and Wed 15 August 2007
7.30pm *
Tickets at $21 from SISTIC ~
http://www.sistic.com.sg/cms/events/index.html?content=1074

Click here for the flyer or visit http://www.upbeat.sg.
* This programme is eligible for the 60% STB Arts Grant subsidy.

Buy your tickets now through SISTIC Website: http://www.sistic.com.sg/ or
SISTIC Hotline: 6348 5555 at all SISTIC authorised agents islandwide !

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