Hi everyone! It's two weeks to our concert - Secret Diary! Have you booked your tickets? Get yours today at any Sistic outlet, or click the link below topurchase online – http://www.sistic.com.sg/SOPApp/SOPPortal/portal_proxy?uri=4bYV7!C4Brd1J.tOGowA7oqItmF-b5vAzsJFM For a sneak preview of Secret Diary, hop down to OG Orchard Point on 27 August and 3 September (this and next Saturday) at 6.30pm . We'll be there, live and loud, belting out some of our brand new songs from ourconcert, as well as some familiar favorites. Check out http://www.og.com.sg for more information. Need your a cappella fix now? Like right now? We've uploaded our latest sample sound clip on our website. Check it out! Keep up withthe latest happenings and lots more on our blog at http://www.tictactone.com . ============================================== Music. Life. Love. A cappella.These simple words define what Tic Tac Tone is about. The love for music, the strong bond of friendship, and the passi...

Budak Pantai will be singing next month at blue Moo, situated at the roof of YMCA Orchard. Date: 2 Sep Fri Time: 7.30p.m onwards Seating 1st come 1st served basis. Adults - $10 Students (upon showing student pass) - $8 Visit http://budakpantai.motime.com for booking details.

The A Cappella Society Proudly presents A CappellaFest 05 The only music festival where music is created solely with the human voice! 8th September, Kallang Theatre, 7.30pm 1 Night of Pure Adrenaline 9 Stunning Vocal Groups This years annual A Cappella Festival05 promises to be more explosive, more delectable with the usual platform for homegrown a cappella groups. Winners freshly harvested from the A Cappella Championships 05 will also star in the array of pyrotechnics and dynamic performances. This time around, the highly-acclaimed Malaysian a cappella group, The Wicked Pitches And hip hop gurus from The Beats Society will join us in this celebration of life and music. With the array of groups this year, there'll surely be something for everyone! You will find songs and styles from Classical to Close Harmony, Pop, Rock, R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz and fusion! Celebrity Line Up : Akatones, Juz B, Lao Langs, Tic Tac Tone, Tone, Upbeat, Key Elements, Verve Enharmonics, Hip Hop gurus The...

Key Elements 20 August, Sat 5 - 6pm, at West Coast Park (near MacDonalds) Admission is FREE This is part of the NAC / National Parks " Concert In The Park " series this year. Do come by if you are free.

Hello again everyone! This month we launch ticket sales for our annual showcase, A CappellaFest 05! Tickets go on sale in a few days at www.gatecrash.com.sg Please gather your friends for this exciting concert at the Kallang Theatre on 8th September! The line up is exciting and we cannot wait to present the groups in this showcase! We've also done a little interview with local group, Upbeat who will be presenting their first solo concert at the Esplanade Recital Studio on the 11th & 12th of August. Kudos to Dischordant for an amazing concert. We were blown away by the song arrangements and the stunning voices of Clara (you should go pro!!) and Valerie (come back soon!).? Once again happy reading. Do go ahead and buzz us at contact@a-cappella.org.sg For The A Cappella Society Angie * These updates are correct to our best knowledge. Should there be any errors, kindly note that they are non-intentional. (1) FEATURES NATIONAL A CAPPELLA CHAMPIONS 2005 If you missed the excitement ...

An a cappella series on every 3rd Sat of the month supported by NAC.

UpBeat in Concert - Pastime With Good Company Date: 11 (Thur) & 12 (Fri) Aug 2005 Time: 7.30p.m (140 mins with intermission) Venue: Esplanade Recital studio Prices: $20 (plus $2 Sistic fee) Website: http://www.upbeat.sg Book your tickets thru http://www.sistic.com.sg/SOPApp/SOPPortal/portal_proxy?uri=,Vz1r!j,3H6Bt2Z4vNhuJ,SQsl2j3yBc5KAzsJFM UpBeat is the Open Category Champion of the Singapore A Cappella Championship 2004. Since its formation three years ago, this six-member group has sung for many national events and has carolled at Esplanade's Outdoor Theatre. It has also been in masterclasses with A'cappella ExpreSSS and the Swingle Singers. For their first staged concert, UpBeat has selected songs from yesteryears that will bring a glow to your heart. These are the songs they grew up with, songs they love, songs they hope to share with you... So join UpBeat for a stroll down memory lane as they reacquaint you with the songs you grew up singing. With their repertoire of...

Tic Tac Tone performed at the opening of the NEW National Library on 23 July 2005 (Sat) at 7.30pm . Here's the lowdown... TTT sang in front of the audience who were passing by the new National Library. They presented their stuff with a dash of humor as well as promoting their impending concert word of mouth by Ken (TTT's baritone) + flyers giveaway. They sang songs such as Shang Hai Tan (gasp?), Everlasting Love & Turn The Beat Around. It was really a "blasting" time because the speakers were really LOUD! So take note of their concert in Sept ! Secret Diary 9 -10 Sept 2005, 7.30p.m Esplanade Recital Studio $21 (incl $1 Sistic fee) $18 for purchase of 4 tickets & above.

As you know, Esplanade offers some free evening performances on Wed & Thurs evenings, i managed to catch Verve Enharmonics singing on 21 Jul 2005 at the concourse, whereby it was the 2nd night they sang there. The quintet consisting of 2 gals & 3 guys, were actually formed from the NUS a cappella club, Resonance after graduating from NUS. They captivated the small audience with popular hits such as Sukiyaki, Moments of Magic + We Will Get There medley, Not Worth It by Dreamz FM, Our Story by Tension. In fact, Verve Enharmonics are the champions for this year's A Cappella championship 2005. For more information about Verve Enharmonics, email Gail at VerveNH@gmail.com .

Lunchbox: Jazz from the Movies Key Elements (Singapore) When: 26 Jul 2005 (Tue) , 12.45 PM Where? the Esplanade Concert Hall How long? 30mins, no intermission Admission is FREE If you have an appetite for jazz or a cappella music and want to hear such music from your favourite movie, come fill your lunch-hour with a soulful, humorous and riveting performance by the a cappella group, Key Elements ! They promise to satisfy you with familiar blockbuster movie tunes and standards like Fly Me To The Moon , Route-66 and even a Teresa Teng number! Each song will be given a refreshing treatment and guarantees to send you humming and swinging your way back to work. Key Elements is a YMCA associate for the arts 2005. Another Esplanade Presents Programme

Secret Diary: A Tic Tac Tone Concert 9 (Fri) & 10 (Sat) Sept 2005 Time: 7.30p.m Esplanade Recital Studio $20 * (add $2 for Sistic fee) Duration: ~ 1 hr 30 mins with interval of ~ 15 mins Free seating within the venue Book thru Sistic website: http://www.sistic.com.sg/SOPApp/SOPPortal/portal_proxy?uri=4bYV7!C4Brd1J.tOGowA7oqItmF-b5vAzsJFM Tickets are also sold at Esplanade Box Office located on the Mezzanine Level from noon -8.30pm daily.

Budak Pantai will be performing @ their usual venue of blue Moo. Date: 22 Jul 2005, Fri Time: 7.30p.m Prices: $10 (adults), $8 (students with student pass) Venue: blue Moo cafe (on the roof of YMCA orchard) Bookings open on Jul 11 !! Please visit their blog @ http://budakpantai.motime.com for details.

Join us for our next jam session in July! We sing, we eat and we laugh a lot. Basically a cosy afternoon where singers get to exercise their vocal chords and non-singers get to try their hand at singing contemporary a cappella tunes with the help of other singers. Come join us! No prior singing experience required! Drinks start at $1.80. Date: 10th July 2005 , Sunday Time: 3pm to 5pm Venue: Fig & Olive Cafe Address: 51 Bencoolen Street, #01 - 06 (Somerset Apartments, across from NAFA School of Design carpark entrance) FREE admission. BOOK YOUR SEATS NOW ! Write us at contact@a-cappella.org.sg . Programme: Fun Warm Ups & Exercises Singing & Jamming to 2 songs Nearest MRT: Bugis. Map: click to enlarge.

Sistic booking open on 15 July 2005 !! Secret Diary A Tic Tac Tone Concert Esplanade Recital Studio 9 & 10 Sept 2005 Music. Life. Love. A cappella. These simple words define what Tic Tac Tone (TTT) is about. The love for music, the strong bond of friendship, and the passion for life fuel TTT's unique a cappella vocal stylings. This two-night concert is a celebration of five years of songs and laughter. From their first rehearsal in May 2000, to their two solo concerts," Music " in 2002 and " In Transit " 2003, from their collaboration with The Necessary Stage in the community play, Sing Song in 2004, to randomly bursting into song in stairwells and underpasses. You are invited to take a peek into TTT's secret acappella diary. Rock, pop, jazz, funk, R&B, all with that requisite TTT twist. From familiar audience favorites to exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, TTT bares all in this no-holds-barred musical exposé. Join them as they chronicle their mus...

Hello everyone! This month we see a flurry of concert listings by local groups! What an amazing line up! From Upbeat to Dischordant, Tic Tac Tone and Key Elements! Have you taken Tic Tac Tone's a cappella purity test yet? Check it out at http://www.tictactone.com/ ! Its hilarious and a ball of fun! Lastly, don't forget to come join us this July 7th at the Esplanade Foyer for the National A Cappella Championships 2005! 13 groups will compete in 3 categories for wonderful prizes. The event will be hosted by Juz B. Happy reading! For The A Cappella Society Angie * These updates are correct to our best knowledge. Should there be any errors, kindly note that they are non-intentional. (1) FEATURES NATIONAL A CAPPELLA CHAMPIONSHIPS 05 7th JULY (ESPLANADE) Come join us at the Esplanade Foyer and cheer on your favourite a cappella group! This 3 hour extravaganza will showcase groups from 3 categories. Admission is FREE so come on down! Competition starts at 6.30pm. Secondary School Gro...

Hello again folks! This may we bring you updates on the National A Cappella Championships and details to our contribution to this years Arts Festival : Arts on The Move with the Notations and the TAS Youth Vocies. Announcing as well, the launch of our new look for our website. Check it out! www.a-cappella.org.sg Details on the web will be updated soon. Lastly, dont forget to join us at Sunday Vocal Jam in June! Verve Enharmonics will be performing and sharing their music with us! Happy reading. For The A Cappella Society Angie * These updates are correct to our best knowledge. Should there be any errors, kindly note that they are non-intentional. (1) FEATURES NEW WEBSITE DESIGN IS UP: www.a-cappella.org.sg Weve finally put it up! We are now in the process of updating the information. Folks who wish to volunteer to help maintain the site, please email us at angie@a-cappella.org.sg NATIONAL A CAPPELLA CHAMPIONSHIPS 05 CHANGES ANNOUCEMENT There Nationals will only consist of only the Fin...

A Cappella Attack! Saturdays, (Every 3rd Sat of the month from Dec 04 to Nov 05) 21 May & 18 Jun 05 5.00 pm to 6.00pm West Coast Park (Grand lawn) A Cappella Attack! Park series will feature performances by Singapore's very own talented A Cappella groups. A Cappella: Singing without the use of instruments, shows only the prowess of the voices and the creativity of the vocals, mind and body to perform music often performed with a band. It's a new and exciting phenomenon! For more information, please call Eugene Tan (Nparks) at 63916732 This event is co-organised by National Parks Board and National Arts Council, and produced by The Go-Getter Pte Ltd.

Budak Pantai performed at the May Day carnival yesterday which was organised by NTUC as a family day alongside with other artistes such as Ning Baizurah, Frances Yip, Sylvester Sim and Taufik Batisah. They performed their signature tunes. One Way Ticket No Matter What Yue Liang Abba Sim Ai Eh They opened with One Way Ticket, which is supposed to be dedicated to the NEL... Michael said that those who lived along the North East line wouild recognise it and got a standing ovation from the audience! The 2nd song, No Matter What , one of BP's signature tunes & the song was as one song done in the Singaporean style... The audience obviously loved the Budak style of choreography for this song by the immense cheering!! In Yue Liang , BP tried to get the audience to "pretend" that the big floating NTUC income balloon as the "moonlight". They guided the audience to sing along within the chorus of the tune... Joe asked whether they are allowed to mention about their cd...

The Stage is Yours @ Central Singapore 7 May 2005 Sat 5.30 - 7.00pm Toa Payoh Town Centre Amphitheatre (in front of Toa Payoh Community Library) Free admission. Showing us that the voice is a powerful musical instrument, a cappella group Lao Langs will perform their variety of rock and classic Chinese tunes, alongside with other performing groups. For more information, visit http://www.nac.gov.sg or contact Jean (Music & Movement) at 62277087 . The Stage is Yours @ Central Singapore is co-organised by Central Singapore Community Development Council under its Community Life Arts Programme (CLAP!) and the National Arts Council under its ArtReach Programme. It is supported by Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council. The series is managed by Music and Movement Singapore Pte Ltd.

Budak Pantai will be performing along side with other artistes@ May Day 2005 Carnival & Concert. Their slot will be at 7p.m. May Day 2005 Carnival & Concert* Date : 1 May 2005 (Sunday) Time : 4pm � 9:30pm Venue : Esplanade � Waterfront * Concert commences at 6.30p.m at the Esplanade, The Green (before Waterfront) Programme details are posted at their blog: http://budakpantai.motime.com .... You will be able to hear a sound bite off a LIVE recording of the "All Rice" for the remaining days of Apr (which is dis month!!) on Budak Pantai's blog. The 4 songs will be played on the blog over a period of Apr - May. So do visit the blog to have a listen!!