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There's a melody in every soul, and a beat in every heart. EDITORIAL The grip that music has exerted on people has grown increasingly strong. This expressive power has been the voice of HIP HOP HUB rebellion, liberation and unification, shaping societies for years, but recently, something not much more high tech than a glorified Singing competition named American Idol has got people so emotionally involved with strangers that it's stranger than fiction. Before the hottest months are over, you be might the coolestof person your friends know, pumping yourself witha thousand such mind-shaping forces everywhere you go with the latest must have. A brand new iPod Mini (see page 46 for details of hype contest) could be beside you as you stroll down the beach, or pamper yourself witha manicure at home. If you're in the midst of getting beachwear (see page 67 for beachwear promos and giveaways) to flatter that new bikini-line wax, remember to take some tips from us. Your friends will get SINCE 2002 envious, and that colour of envy might just stay with you for a bit. With that avian epidemic scaring us lately, green might be the colour on our plates as we keep healthy, looking good in that new swimsuit- help curb the virus by killing two birds with one stone I say. So go out there, vegetate by the sand or by the sidewalk, humming to that new Blue CD we recommended, even as you find out more about the singers. Don't feel Guilty. Just remember to bring hvpe along for the ride.

IAN TAN Student Editor

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The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy MardiGras The Exhibition After a successful run in 2003, the play inspired ifa the march of the homosexual Catch a glimpse of the orcs, costumes and by pride community Singapore Street Bollywood the is back for another controversial encore. weaponry from the actual set of The Lord of Extravaganza - 11 Jul 28 Jubilee Hall Festival 2004 Rings trilogy the Oscars triumph that swept Aug 1, of Indian cinema sia. We Tickets: $21, $26, $36, $46 (from this If you're a die-hard fan and you awards, in the only time it will appear in SISTIC) Inject a spurt of energy into your llves at to meet shah Rukh Khan or Aishwarya Rai, to see it ahead of America. year's Street Festival, supported by Ish get Singapore listen YOu can catch both of them and other Mar 13-Jun 4, Singapore Science Centre Singapore International Film Festival NationalArts Councll and National Youth Council. up, 17 celebrities Iike Amitabh Bachchan at This year's festival expects to screen 300 films. the event showcase the Bollywood Ttckets: $21 (from SISTI) In its third year, will Audiences can expect to view a special tribute to level. the Singapore International Indian Film Academy lifestyle ofa Singaporean youth at an artistic the established Amien Film Festival - patron for Weekend held 20o to 22. The New Paper Big Walk the youth in areas of (1FA) 2004 May Emphasising lifestyle In its fifth year, the weekend will showcase the Get ready to work those legs and kick-start a the Africa, Latin America and Asia cinematic health and fitness, th!s festival's healthy lifestyle. For fun walkers, it's a 7km route, scene, as well as African cinema, and films from highlights include best of Indian cinema and reward the brightest mass line dancing, Hip Hop performances and X stars in the industry. while competitive runners have a choice between Guinea-Bissau and Congo. Highlights include treme sports. the1okm open categoryor the 7.skm veteran and Martin Scorsese's highly-anticipated Blues Series. To show the creatlve exuberance of youth, This glamorous event at the Singapore Indoor consists of the lIFA IIFA starts Mar 26 till Apr 15 May 1, Jade, will be dramas and creative art Stadium Forum, Charity Juniorcategories. Registration Various Venues: Prince, there also street in the May 16 at any 7-11 store. Singapore History Museum, Goethe-Institut such as and and IFA World Premiere, culminating showcases t-shirt printing workshops Gala, Opening/ Closing films: $21.50 a streetphotography competition and exhibition. Samsung IFA Awards 2004. May 23, National Stadium, 7am If you can't get past the security at the Grand Fun walkers: 54 Others: $8.90 29May-13 Jun, weekends only, 3pm-11pm. Comperitive runners: $5 the stretch of Orchard Road, Iincluding Hyatt, where the stars are staying9, your next best Along World Book Fair National Youth and Skate Park. bet is really to get the tickets to this event. Series This annual event will the World Free admisslon, This ill probably be the only time you can Mother's Day Special (SCO Family Concert 1) incorporate Visit www.singaporestreetfestival.com for a catch all these stars in Singapore at the same time Ifyou are cracking your head to find a different Chinese Book Fair and World Electronic book fair. detailed schedule. So don't miss it! place to celebrate Mother's Day than the usual Get books, electronic gadgets and educational SANGEETHA NAIDU KAVIN PRAKASAM feastto ata fancy restaurant, why not bring your materials at bargain prices. The Gifts & Collectibles mum this 'made for mothers' concert by the Fair will be held concurrently. Singapore Chinese Orchestra. May 26-Jun 6, AC May 9, SCO Concert Hall Suntec Convention and Exhibition Hall Tickets: 57, $11, $15 (from SISTIC) Free Admission

"Miracle Live in Stella Artois Starlight Cinema 2004 Lunchbox: ublues Singapore" Concert by Hip Hop Vs Drum & With 23 days of films and activities lined up this Amix of four enthusiastic local musicians, ublues 12 Girls Band Bass Gig 8o:182 year, Asla's largest outdoor cinema promises to is one of the premiere blues band in Asia. Catch to both hip hop enthusiasts and Drum B and themes to spoil their style of blending blues, funk and soul, at this Chosento form from an all-girl Beijing's band Central in 2001, Music these Conservatory 12 ladie Catering beevenfilled the withpicky more movie movies buff. Bass fanatics, this event will feature an encore free lunchtime performance. by Imran, Syaheed, Deadleft, Ecstatics, Sign up at http://www.starlightcinema.com/ Jun 29, Esplanade -Concert Hall tomakesuccessfully up the firstenter chinese the Japanese instrumental market.ensemble Besides Publicperformance Eyez and local Drum BBass DJs, who made index.htmfor periodic updates on this year's Free Admission infusing elements offusion, jazZ, modern pop and last Octobers event Such a raving success. themes, contests and activities. rock to Eastern and Western classical tunes, they Organised by Liquide Magazine, The National Jun 17-Jul 7, Frt Canning Green Creative Anthology: For the Love of God Book areeyecandyas well vwith their ravishing features Youth Council and Spektrum (a local Drum &Bass Price tsnKonfiriTed at press time Launch their and tall figures vyithout sacrificing Oriental D collective), this gig aims to highlight For the Love of God (see book review on page charm, They will be playing pieces like "Miracle", similarities of both genres and the amazing 5oundthe Gaia Benefit Concert for Children's Cancer 14) is a local collection of poems written by Freedom and "Victory" from their album, you get meshing both Foundation award-winning poets and Ngee Ann Miracle LIve, This is their only concert in together international Soak up the anbience and fusion vibes. Highly and Polytechnic students. Urban Xchange vocalist this so Featuring poems about the suffering hardship Singapore year grab your recommended for the music of abandoned children, this gala of classical Indian Vanessa Fernandez will be performing song Jun 11, Bpm, Singapore Indoor 5tadiumtickets, conscious5 Jun 19, 3pm 10pm, $Somerset Youth Park music and dance aims to raise funds for the interpretations of the featured poems. The Tickets:451, $69, 179, 589, $119 from 51STIC Free Admission Children's Cancer Foundation. anthology will be given out free at this event. YANA ANSHAD May 13, Esplanade Concert Halt Apr 30, Singapore Art Museum - Glass Hall Tickets:$21, $31, 551, 571, Sro1 (from SiSTIC) Free Admission

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