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Gig guide: Dec 20 to Dec 29

CONTEMPO IMPRESSIONS. The Ensemble ConTempo Beijing is a premier Chinese music ensemble specialising in compositions from the 20th and 21st centuries. The ensemble will showcase a selection of pieces by prominent Chinese composers. Dec 20, 7.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$30 from Sistic.

T’ang Quartet’s concert comes without a set list, so you have to take a chance on them.

T’ang Quartet’s concert comes without a set list, so you have to take a chance on them.

CONTEMPO IMPRESSIONS. The Ensemble ConTempo Beijing is a premier Chinese music ensemble specialising in compositions from the 20th and 21st centuries. The ensemble will showcase a selection of pieces by prominent Chinese composers. Dec 20, 7.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$30 from Sistic.

MARINA XAVIER QUINTET. It will be a night to remember with Marina Xavier Quintet, who will bring you a spirit of Christmas and lots of soulful jazz. Dec 20, 9pm, Sultan Jazz Club. S$20 admission.

TAKE A BET ON T’ANG. T’ang Quartet invites you to be adventurous with this surprise gig. Literally. There’s no set list given. You’ll have to wait and see what the four maestros deal out on the night itself. Dec 20, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets from S$20 to S$40 from Sistic.

EXTRAORDINARY HORIZONS (EO HORIZONS). EO Horizons is a social enterprise run by deaf people. And they will present a special song-signing and percussion show of popular ballads and Christmas carols. Dec 20, 7.15pm and 8.15pm Esplanade Concourse. Free.

JEFFERSON POP ORCHESTRA. Together with Bryan Lim (drums), Kim Eun Taek (keys) and Colin Yong (bass), the Jefferson Pop Orchestra will perform a wide array of pop and jazz tunes. Dec 20, various times, Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Free.

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION X STRAIGHTENER 10TH ANNIVERSARY ASIA CIRCUIT. Two well established Japanese bands - Asian Kung-Fu Generation and Straightener - will perform in Singapore as part of a Tokyo FM Earth X Heart Project Asian Tour. Dec 20, 8pm, *SCAPE, The Ground Theatre (Level 2). Tickets at S$88 from Sistic.

VOICES OF THE GIANT. This show features The Little Giant Chinese Orchestra (gCO), a critically acclaimed ensemble from Taiwan, representing a new generation of Chinese orchestral music. Dec 21, 3pm and 7.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$30 from Sistic.

GOTTA BE GATSBY. Reintroducing the fabulous music of the roaring ’20s is James Flynn and Joanna Dong on vocals, along with a swinging six piece band. Audiences are encouraged to dress “Gatsby style”. Dec 21, 9.30pm, Sultan Jazz Club. Tickets at S$35.

+65 PRESENTS BUKEM. DJ Bukem brings the breakbeat concept of drum & bass from Charing Cross, London, straight to Singapore. Dec 21, 9pm, Home club. Tickets at S$22 (with 1 standard drink).

VOICE OF INDONESIA. Join the show choir ensemble in a dynamic and fun-filled musical performance as they share their love for choral music. Dec 21, various times, Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Free.

VICTORIA CHORALE. The Victora Chorale from Victoria School Choir and its alumni will present beloved carols such as Joy To The World, The First Noel and Deck The Halls. Dec 21, various times, Esplanade Concourse. Free.

MERRY BEBOP! A JAZZY CHRISTMAS WITH JEREMY MONTEIRO AND FRIENDS. Jeremy Monteiro and his international trio will bring you Christmas tunes in the vein of the early bebop innovators. Guest musicians include American vocalist Nancy Kelly; Australian trumpeter Adam Hall; British saxophonist Alan Barnes; Hungarian saxophonist Tony Lakatos; and Singapore’s own Louis Soliano. A festive concert not to be missed. Dec 21, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets from S$30 to S$70 from Sistic.

CHRISTMAS AT THE OPERA. Enjoy a magical evening of famous operatic and musical works along with traditional carols and Christmas melodies with the Kids’philharmonic@sg Orchestra. Dec 21, 7.30pm, SOTA Concert Hall. Tickets at S$20 from Sistic.

PEGGY HSU & LE CIRQUE: 2013 CHRISTMAS CONCERT SINGAPORE. Peggy Hsu brings a playful fairyland and Christmas cheer to town with this show. You are encouraged to bring a small gift to exchange as part of the Christmas theme. Dec 21, 7.30pm, SWITCH. Tickets at S$60 from Sistic.

TRADITIONS OF THE SOUTH. The Macau Chinese Orchestra’s Traditional Quintet will perform two unique forms of regional music from South China, including Cantonese instrumental music and Jiang Nan Si Zhu music. Dec 22, 5pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$30 from Sistic.

RHYTHM OF CHRISTMAS: SHUN NG & LAWRENCE WATSON. Celebrate and share the spirit of Christmas with a unique mix of music. Rising sensation guitar wizard Shun Ng joins veteran gospel music icon Lawrence Watson, performing a repertoire of original compositions and well-known Christmas classics. Dec 22, 8pm, Drama Centre Theatre. Tickets at S$39 to S$69 from Sistic.

SING MESSIAH! Georg Frideric Handel’s Messiah still remains one of the most popular compositions of all time. This time around the Braddell Heights Symphony Orchestra (led by conductor Adrian Tan) brings Handel’s iconic work to life. Dec 22, 5pm, Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets at S$15 from Sistic.

LATINO DANCE FIESTA BY LOS CUCURRUS. Los Cucurrus will perform a selection of energetic Mexican traditional music with a contemporary twist, playing a variety of Latin American and Spanish music. Dec 22, various times, Esplanade Concourse. Free.

KELUARGA PADUAN ANGKLUNG ITB. Enjoy traditional angklung music from the Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia. The KPA ITB adapts traditional angklung music into Western classical standards. Dec 22, 7.30pm and 8.45pm, Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Free.

THE ANGLO-CHINESE JUNIOR COLLEGE CHOIR. Join the ACJC choir as they spread yuletide cheer this Christmas with festive tunes, while celebrating 25 years of choral excellence. Dec 23, 7.15pm and 8.15pm, Esplanade Concourse. Free.

BLAST FROM THE PAST! If you’re a fan of Michael Jackson, Ritchie Valens, Teresa Teng and Feng Fei Fei, then you’ll want to take a trip down memory lane with Buzz Brass for a night of nostalgia. Dec 23, 7.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$16 from Sistic.

JINGLE BELLES ROCK! The belles are singer-songwriters Elaine Lam and Jessica Irawan, who will jazz up your familiar Christmas tunes like Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock and more. Dec 24, 6.15pm, 7.15pm, 8.15pm, Esplanade Concourse. Free.

HILLARY FRANCIS. Hillary Francis, the lead singer and drummer of The Blackjacks, sings the holiday classics that’s sure to warm your hearts this festive season. Dec 24, various times, Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Free.

SUMMERTIMES BIG BAND. The Summertimes Big Band is a all-Singaporean jazz ensemble made up of 18 musicians. This Christmas, you will get to enjoy the band’s lively, happy brand of music, celebrating friendships, love and joy. Dec 25, various times, Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Free.

THE VOCAL CONSORT. One of Singapore’s premiere community choral groups, The Vocal Consort is made up of a range of talented individuals ranging from students to working professsionals. Dec 25, 6.15pm, 7.15pm, 8.15pm, Esplanade Concourse. Free.

DOVES & RAVENS. The pop-rock group Doves & Ravens performs their modern-vintage sound of the likes of Bruno Mars and Michael Jackson. Dec 26 and 28, various times, Esplanade Concourse. Free.

VOICE OF INDONESIA - SHOW CHOIR. Join the Voice of Indonesia as the show choir ensemble entertains you with a dynamic and fun-filled musical performance. Dec 26, 7.30pm and 8.45pm, Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Free.

SBT TRIO. SBT Trio blends modern contemporary pop, jazz, rock, evergreen classics with ethnic sounds and effects yet again with their refreshingly unique arrangements. Dec 26, 9pm, Sultan Jazz. Tickets at S$15.

CLARENCE & JIAMIN. The duo will perform a mix of genres such as pop, R&B and jazz with Clarence’s swift guitar playing skills and Jiamin’s vocals. Dec 27, 7.15pm and 8.15pm, Esplanade Concourse. Free.

RIOT !N MAGENTA’S EP LAUNCH. Founded by Eugenia Yip and Hayashida Ken, Singapore band Riot !n Magenta, will be launching their new EP, R3B007. Expect a heavier sound with bleaker, more contemplative overtones - but good fun all round. Dec 27, 9.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$25 from Sistic.

PENNY TAI ‘UNEXPECTED’. The multi-talented Mandopop singer Penny Tai will be making her debut concert show in Singapore, performing tracks from her latest album, Unexpected. Dec 27, 8.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets at S$25 to S$60 from Sistic.

INDIGO FEATURING DAWN HO. Groove through the night as Indigo offers Brazillian-samba styled music from the ’60s, samba funk from the ‘70s and Brazillian electronica. Dec 27, 9pm, Sultan Jazz. Tickets at S$20.

ODILON. Odilon plays a blend of modern bebop, funky grooves, and improvisations, creating a rich tapestry of diverse layers. Dec 27, various times, Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Free.

SOLID GOLD. It’s about time to promote hip hop music again with DJs Ko Flow and Ollie Des. Dec 27, 9pm, Blujaz.

QIN YUAN 25: SOUND OF HARMONICAS IV. The 16 year old Chamber Harmonica Ensemble will be playing a repertoire of well-known classics and modern compositions, as well as music originally written for harmonica. Dec 28, 7.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$18 at Esplanade.

BASSIS:ROSKA. Having toured and performing across the globe, Roska brings his cheeky “Roska!” vocal motif and house percussion to Singapore. Dec 28, 9pm, Home Club. Tickets at S$22 (with 1 standard drink).

RHYME RAWFARE. Catch the premiere screening of the RawFare music video, released by Ralph The Architek featuring Diabolic, plus a mic cypher session and prize giveaways. Dec 28, 6pm, Home Club. Tickets at S$15 (with 1 standard drink and lucky draw entry).

HAVANA SOCIAL CLUB. Explore more of Cuban’s music through the Havana Social Club, as the group shares the sound and vibrancy of Cuban and Latin music. The group also pays a tribute to the amazing Buena Vista Social Club. Dec 28, 9.30pm, Sultan Jazz. Tickets at S$25 (S$30 at the door).

TANGLIN ROSE BIG BAND. This symphonic wind band will play festive favourites, big band swing and ’80s music. Dec 29, 7.30pm and 8.45pm, Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Free.

JAIME & VANESSA. Join the recipient of the Noise Singapore Award for Music 2012 Jaime, and multi-talented singer-dancer-thespian Vanessa in their first public performance. Dec 29, 6.15pm, 7.15pm, 8.15pm, Esplanade Concourse. Free.

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