The Arena Singapore

The Arena

Stepping into this spanking-new club, you can’t help but think that it resembles a lavish karaoke lounge or hostess-style nightclub. Its glossy black walls and equally glossy black floors reek of snobbery and you half expect a perfectlycoiffed mamasan to come greet you and lead you by the hand to some plush booth where girls await. But that’s not the sort of place this is, despite appearances. Rather, at 10,000 sq ft, it’s touted as Singapore’s largest international live music venue. This behemoth will focus on international acts from the United States, Britain and Australia on its two-month rotating playbill; the energetic Toni James and her eight-piece band from the UK recently ended their residency in July. This month, the club will host local favourites Krueger and Enigma. The club’s alluring daily bottle promotions – such as one-for-one deals on Chivas, Macallan and Absolut Blue – mean you’ll spot big-spender types (albeit those looking for a bargain).

ADDRESS

3B River Valley Rd, #01-08 Clarke Quay