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Keep the Music Going - Episode 1

The Wheelsmith

Being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at the age of four did not stop Danial Bawthan from dreaming big. Now a self-taught rapper and sound designer, Danial goes by the moniker "Wheel Smith" and draws on his experiences as inspiration for his music. When he's not honing his craft in his home studio, Danial can be found training with the national wheelchair rugby squad.

Keep the Music Going - Episode 2

The Windworker

Yap Yoke Lim has a reputation for not mincing his words when customers pass him instruments that are badly maintained. As an active performer, he understands the joy a well-serviced instrument can give to its owner and through his work, has kept the music going by giving vintage instruments a new lease of life.

Keep the Music Going - Episode 3

The Accidental Singer

Shak'thiya is well known for his soulful singing and his appearance on national television. But behind the voice lies guilt, heartbreak and loss - emotions that shaped his songs and lyrics. This episode offers a glimpse into the life of someone who first stood behind a mic because he wanted to strike off an item on his bucket list.

Keep the Music Going - Episode 4

Colbern Drums

What started out as an experiment to modify their drum kits turned into something much bigger for drummers Ben Thia and Lin Chow. Today, Colbern Drums is synonymous with customized drum sets that are played by many and listened to by even more.

Keep the Music Going - Episode 5

Jazz Boleh Djoget

The Jazz Djogets is a Singapore based jazz sextet which plays a mix of Malay, Indonesian, English, Brazilian, French and Japanese songs plus some of the finest wrongly appropriated songs ‘Live’ with loads of musical accidents. Despite the chaos, everything’s still groovy because Jazz Boleh Djoget!

The Luxe Palate

Client: Dalmore

Company: Mediacorp / Channel NewsAsia

Three top chefs embark on a mission to create menus that will befit the ultra exclusive Dalmore Whiskies.

The New World Order: Implications for Asia and Global Trade

The world order is changing.

To answer the burning questions that have risen in this uncertain environment, The Wharton School and the Singapore Management University brought together about 150 business leaders and industry experts to discuss what lies ahead for Asia and global trade.

Kanpai!

Client: Beam Suntory

Company: Mediacorp / Channel NewsAsia

Half Japanese and half Singaporean bartender, Leo Chue goes on a trip across Japan to discover the Roku Gin and the Highball culture.

Ageing Well

Client: Agency for Integrated Care

Company: Mediacorp / Channel NewsAsia

A country with an ageing population cannot rely on hospitals or nursing homes alone. In this series, we look at how seniors can age comfortably within their own communities.

Gift of Hope

Client: Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS)

Company: Mediacorp / Channel NewsAsia

We journey together with two determined single mothers on their quest to provide a better life for their children.

Destination T4

Client: Changi Airport Group

Company: Mediacorp / Channel NewsAsia

The world’s best airport has a new terminal. Built with advanced engineering techniques and crammed with technological advancements, T4 promises an adventure even before you take off.

ASEAN Connect

The Association of South-east Asian Nations, or ASEAN, celebrated its golden jubilee in 2017. To commemorate the occasion, SingEx Exhibitions provided a special sharing platform in Singapore.

About 150 regional business leaders and industry influencers gathered to share insights into trends that will impact ASEAN’s long-term growth.

Invented in Singapore

Client: National University of Singapore (Faculty of Science)

Company: Mediacorp / Channel NewsAsia

Produced in conjunction with SG50, this series looks at some of the pioneering achievements of the Faculty of Science in diverse areas ranging from agriculture to self driving cars.

ASEAN 50 Forward

ASEAN reaches its half century milestone on 8 August 2017. A significant mark in the entity's journey that began with five young nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, sharing a vision of regional peace and stability, economic growth and social-cultural development.
This 5-part series looks at how ASEAN has changed the lives of the people in the now 10-member grouping.

Overcoming Cancer

Client: Parkway Cancer Center

Company: Mediacorp / Channel NewsAsia

In this series, we look at groundbreaking cancer treatments and meet the survivors who have battled and won this deadly disease.

Guardians of Singapore

Client: Ministry of Home Affairs

Company: Mediacorp / Channel NewsAsia

24 hours a day, 7 days a week, silent guardians keep watch over Singapore. This series follows these guardians as they execute their duties.

Hot Water (Vennir)

Commissioned by: Singapore Art Museum

Company: Guru Productions

A recently retrenched man learns a lesson about resilience from an unlikely place - a coffee shop.

Tug of War

Commissioned by: Singapore Art Museum

Company: Pangolin Films

A school kid is inspired to use an unpleasant encounter with the school’s bully to answer a question during a major examination.

Wild Dogs

Company: Lasalle College of the Arts

In the world’s most expensive city, a busker defies all odds and irks out a living with only his guitar and dogged determination.

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The Luxe Palate

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The New World Order: Implications for Asia and Global Trade

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Kanpai!

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Ageing Well

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Gift of Hope

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Destination T4

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ASEAN Connect

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Invented in Singapore

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ASEAN 50 Forward

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Overcoming Cancer

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Guardians of Singapore

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Hot Water (Vennir)

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Tug of War

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Wild Dogs

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