Recession? What Recession?

The economic downturn surely isn't slowing down our local concert promoters. They are bringing in a few notable acts and praying they'll rake in the moolah!


1. Duffy

Welsh songstress Duffy is performing her very first Asian Tour! She shot to fame with her debut album Rockferry and is best known for the monster hit "Mercy".

Duffy Live in Singapore
Date: 22 Mar 2009 Sun, 8pm
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Tickets (excluding booking fee): S$168, S$148, S$108, S$78
Promoter: Lushington Entertainments
Website: www.iamduffy.com





2. Coldplay

Riding on the wave of their recent Grammy success, Coldplay will be holding a one-night only concert on March 23 as part of their Viva La Vida tour [buy Viva La Vida].

Coldplay - The "Viva La Vida" Tour
Date: 23 Mar 2009 Mon, 8:00PM
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Tickets (excluding booking fee): S$248, S$188, S$158, S$88
Promoter: Live Nation
Website: www.coldplay.com





3. Kaiser Chiefs

Indie rock band Kaiser Chiefs will perform at Fort Canning Park on April 7. They are touring in support of their latest album Off With Their Heads.

Kaiser Chiefs Live in Concert
Date: 7 Apr 2009 Tue, 8pm
Venue: Fort Canning Park
Tickets (excluding booking fee):
Early Bird - $75 & $85
Standard - S$95
Event Day - S$105
Promoter: LAMC Productions
Website: www.kaiserchiefs.co.uk



4. Craig David

R&B singer-songwriter Craig David will be performing with his band as part of his Greatest Hits Tour in Singapore on April 8 [buy Greatest Hits].

Craig David - Greatest Hits Tour
Date: 8 Apr 2009 Wed, 08:00PM
Venue: The MAX Pavilion@Singapore Expo
Tickets (excluding booking fee): S$128, S$108, S$88
Promoter: Live Nation
Website: www.craigdavid.com




As always, you can get your tickets through Sistic: Singapore's premier ticketing service provider.

Edit: There has been a change of venue for Craig David's concert. It will be held at ZIRCA at The Cannery, Clarke Quay. Tickets are S$88 each. For additional details please contact Sistic or Live Nation.