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Lany returns to Bangkok for 'A Beautiful Blur: The World Tour'
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 05/03/2024
» Bangkok can't seem to get enough of Lany. Vocalist and guitarist Paul Klein and drummer Jake Goss are heading back to Thailand's capital once again for a show in October as part of the Asia leg of their "A Beautiful Blur: The World Tour".
Swifties make pricey pilgrimage to Singapore
Published on 02/03/2024
» SINGAPORE - Charlyn Suizo is in Singapore this week for one reason only: Taylor Swift.
Ed Sheeran takes Sheerios across his discography at 'The +–=÷× Tour'
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/02/2024
» The return of Ed Sheeran last Saturday night for "The +–=÷× Tour" (pronounced The Mathematics Tour) at Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium is particularly noteworthy.
Coldplay touches fans with 'higher power' over the weekend
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 05/02/2024
» Hot on the heels of their historic six-day run at Singapore's National Stadium, British rock band Coldplay returned to Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium for two concerts over the weekend, marking their No. 131 and 132 shows in their ongoing sold-out, record-breaking and award-winning "Music Of The Spheres World Tour", which started in March 2022. A lengthy intro but I had to do justice to the world-class act.
Taiwan singers won't let curtain fall on Hakka opera
AFP, Published on 09/10/2023
» TAOYUAN (TAIWAN) - Dressed in a robe fringed with beaded tassels, traditional Taiwanese opera singer Jen Chieh-li applies the final touches to her heavily painted face as she prepares to take the stage.
Kandinsky masterpiece sells for record $45 million
AFP, Published on 02/03/2023
» LONDON - Wassily Kandinsky's masterpiece "Murnau Mit Kirche II", recently recovered by the descendants of its owner, a German Jew killed by the Nazis, sold for $45 million on Wednesday, a record for the artist according to auctioneers Sotheby's.
Ring in 2023 at these NYE countdown events
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 20/12/2022
» Bangkok has plenty of ways to make New Year’s Eve memorable. For those who are intrigued by the buzz of a cheering crowd counting down to 2023 and a firework extravaganza, Guru has a list of NYE countdown events, in and out of Bangkok, alongside low-key spots to take in the firework splendour from different angles.
The sound of Syria
Life, John Clewley, Published on 06/12/2022
» Taraf Syriana is an ensemble of virtuoso master musicians from diverse ethnic backgrounds who play traditional music from Syria and surrounding cultures and countries. The group plays folk music from the Balkans to Syria, and this week they will launch an eponymously titled debut album on the Lulaworld record label in Canada.
6 festivals to brighten up your world
Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 20/11/2022
» As we get nearer to saying goodbye to 2022, Bangkok is brightening up with light installation festivals, hopefully ushering in a brighter 2023. We bring to light a list of events that will give you a sparkly buzz. Plus, there are a few selections outside the city if you need to escape the crowd.
Taylor Swift announces return to touring with 'Eras'
Published on 02/11/2022
» Taylor Swift on Tuesday announced she was returning to touring, getting back on the road for the first time since 2018's Reputation tour.