Can Singapore maintain its ‘exclusive’ concerts going forward?


Dreaming high: The strategy of Singapore-exclusive shows by international superstars could fuel the country’s aspirations of being a global entertainment epicentre. But is it sustainable? — @QHVENTURES/The Straits Times/ANN

IN the snaking lines for Lady Gaga merchandise at the Singapore Sports Hub’s foyer in May, one could hear a smattering of Tagalog and Vietnamese, Thai and Hindi, and mainland Chinese Mandarin among the chatter.

It was a smorgasbord sampling of fans from Asia and beyond, who had descended on Singapore for Lady Gaga’s only shows in the region.

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