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Time Out
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
BigBang's Daesung brings his solo concert to Singapore this August
Fans who missed his performance at last year's Yuewen Music Festival will be glad to know that powerhouse vocalist Daesung is returning to Singapore this August for one night only, as part of his D's Wave Asia Tour. The tour will also take him to Taipei, Macau, Hong Kong and Melbourne. The K-pop singer debuted in 2006 as a member of popular boy band BigBang, which shot to fame with chart-topping hits like Fantastic Baby, Bang Bang Bang and Loser. The band now comprises Daesung, T.O.P, Taeyang and G-Dragon, and is set to headline the Singapore Grand Prix Formula 1 in 2025. Daesung began his solo career in 2008 with Look At Me, Gwisun, a breakout single that quickly became a fan favourite. He went on to release his first solo EP, D's Wave, featuring a mix of soulful vocals and rock band-inspired arrangements in tracks such as Universe, Beautiful Life and Last Girl. When is Daesung performing in Singapore in 2025? Daesung's solo concert takes place on August 2, 2025, in Singapore. Where is Daesung's concert in Singapore held? His concert is held at Arena @ Expo. How can I get tickets to Daesung's concert in Singapore? The singer announced an additional show in Singapore via his Instagram page on June 15. Ticketing details have yet to be released, so stay tuned to our page for updates. All-female Japanese rock band Scandal is holding a concert in Singapore this September 2025
The Star
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
K-pop star Daesung from BigBang to hold first solo concert in Singapore on Aug 2
South Korean singer Daesung last performed here at the Yuewen Music Festival at Sentosa's Siloso Beach in December 2024. - ST SINGAPORE: South Korean singer Daesung, a member of K-pop boy band BigBang, will be holding his first solo concert in the Lion City at the 6,700-seat Arena @ Expo on Aug 2. The show is part of the 36-year-old's D's Wave 2025 Asia tour, which kicked off in Seoul on April 26. It has made stops in cities such as Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City and will travel to Taipei, Hong Kong and Kobe before arriving in Singapore. The Singapore show was announced on Daesung's Instagram and Facebook accounts on June 15. Ticketing details have not been announced. Daesung last performed here at the Yuewen Music Festival at Sentosa's Siloso Beach in December 2024, just before another performance by fellow BigBang member Taeyang. Dressed in a cream cardigan, Daesung performed a 25-minute set with five songs. He opened with Wings, from BigBang's EP Alive (2012), and followed up with Baby Don't Cry (2011) and Falling Slowly (2024). Next, he gave a preview of a then-unreleased number, Umbrella – which was subsequently released on April 8 – before closing with the crowd-pleaser Look At Me, Gwisun (2008). During that performance, he said: 'I know why the word 'sing' is part of Singapore. It is because you guys can sing so amazingly.' BigBang, which debuted as a quintet in 2006, made a comeback in 2022 as a trio comprising Daesung, Taeyang and leader G-Dragon. G-Dragon – who is on his Ubermensch world tour – is slated to be a headlining music act at the Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025 on Oct 3. Taeyang concluded his The Light Year World Tour in February. He is scheduled to hold a series of fan meets from July, which will take place in cities such as Seoul, Hiroshima and Tokyo. - The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Better views, cooler queues: NCT, The Chainsmokers coming to Singapore Expo's upgraded concert venue
Fans can get up close to their idols at an Arena @ Expo concert. PHOTO: SINGAPORE EXPO BRANDED CONTENT Better views and sound system: NCT, The Chainsmokers to perform in Singapore Expo's newly-upgraded concert venue Besides an upgraded audio-visual experience and a new indoor queueing area, Arena @ Expo's most recent infrastructure overhaul ensures concert goers an intimate and enjoyable vibe Whether you are into K-pop, electronic music or classic pop and rock, this will be music to your ears: Big acts like South Korean boy band NCT, American EDM pop duo The Chainsmokers and music legend Sting are coming to town. Filipino singers TJ Monterde and SB19, as well as LingOrm of Thai hit drama series The Secret of Us, are making their way here too. And you can catch them all live at Arena @ Expo from this month onwards. Iconic musician Sting is headed to Singapore on Sept 23. PHOTO: LIVE NATION Newly upgraded and reopened this month, Arena @ Expo boasts a grand stage that measures 18.3m across and 12.2m deep, which remains modular to support various seating configurations. The existing tiered seating rows are now further inclined to let up to 6,700 fans enjoy a clearer view of their idols and a better concert experience. This makes Arena @ Expo an ideal choice for artistes and concert organisers who want the numbers, but who also wish to maintain a cosy and intimate setting for their close-knit fan community. So far, it has partnered organisers including Live Nation, iMe Entertainment, Flabbergast Productions, CK Star Entertainment and more, making it the preferred indoor venue for mid-sized performances and up-and-coming names. Convenience and comfort for concert-goers In fact, the Arena @ Expo concert-going experience starts off on a comfortable note, right at the door. While the ticketing and merchandise booths are still situated outside the venue, the queueing area and F&B booths are now indoors – a much-needed reprieve from Singapore's tropical climate. If you would like to grab a bite before the concert, food court MarketPlace @ Expo serves up a variety of local and international dishes, while Tag Restaurant & Bar offers fusion dining and cocktails. And if you are coming directly from the airport or flying home after the concert, a cloak room with baggage storage facilities keeps things fuss-free. You will be able to relax and enjoy the show without having to worry about your belongings. Local concert-goers will also find it convenient as the venue is just a five-minute walk from Expo MRT station. A dynamic space for concert organisers With a high-end audio-visual system and a seamless Plug and Play setup, Arena @ Expo is designed to deliver an immersive concert experience with crisp sound, smooth transitions and minimal setup delays. BoyNextDoor's concert at Arena @ Expo in March 2025, held before the latest upgrading works. PHOTO: IME ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ASIA Concert organisers can also create the ideal setting with a modifiable concert hall, where they can choose from a Standard Set Up, which comes with Full Seated Configuration, or convert it into a standing pen for an up-close-and-personal vibe. This is something that iMe Entertainment Group Asia project director Ms Lau Keye Cheng appreciates. The entertainment company/concert organiser is bringing the 2025 NCT Wish Asia Tour Log to Singapore on May 17. Ms Lau says the space and capacity of Arena @ Expo are just right for the South Korean boy band's concert profile. 'Working with the Singapore Expo team on the 2025 NCT Wish Asia Tour Log has been a smooth and pleasant experience. The team has been working closely with us, listening to our feedback, and have consistently made the effort to accommodate our needs and improve processes as we navigate the new Arena @ Expo space together,' says Ms Lau. Filipino singer-songwriter TJ Monterde will be performing at Arena @ Expo on July 20. PHOTO: FLABBERGAST PRODUCTIONS As for the performers, they loved the backstage area, according to Ms Owen Marelie, founder and CEO of Flabbergast Productions, the organisers for Filipino rock band, Eraserheads' show in November 2024 and TJ Monterde's upcoming concert on July 20. 'They said that it felt like they were in a cosy private trailer,' says Ms Marelie. She adds: 'Arena @ Expo offers a one-stop solution for events, where you can pick and plug what you need without any fuss. The team's really attentive and hands-on. Even with last-minute changes, they stayed flexible and made sure everything ran smoothly.' Find out more about the concert venue here. Stay updated on who is coming to Arena @ Expo here. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
