G_M Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 'We've waited for this for 2 years': Teo Heng, Zouk among nightlife businesses raring to reopen Among the safety measures put up in the lead up to their reopening, Teo Heng KTV (left) is sanitising their rooms, while Yang Club (right) has installed transparent partitions between booths. (Photo: CNA/Grace Yeoh) Grace Yeoh @GraceYeohCNA 18 Apr 2022 11:00AM(Updated: 18 Apr 2022 11:24AM) SINGAPORE: When Teo Heng KTV reopens its doors on Tuesday (Apr 19) at noon, it would have been a "very difficult" 753 days since they were forced to shut in late March 2020. But as the family karaoke chain gets ready to welcome back its customers who have missed belting out hits over the last two years, its managing director Jean Teo said she's been unable to sleep since she first heard the news. Authorities announced earlier in April that all nightlife businesses, including clubs and karaoke establishments, will be allowed to fully reopen from Apr 19. "It's not because we're too anxious. But it's like, finally. Your feelings (go up) from rock bottom, like taking a rollercoaster. The news came out so suddenly. All of our operators didn't expect it," said Ms Teo. Previous Teo Heng has received "hundreds of calls" in the lead up to its reopening on Apr 19. (Photo: CNA/Grace Yeoh) An employee of Speco, a local company specialising in antiviral coatings, sanitising the Teo Heng outlet at Suntec City. (Photo: CNA/Grace Yeoh) Teo Heng has received "hundreds of calls" in the lead up to its reopening on Apr 19. (Photo: CNA/Grace Yeoh) An employee of Speco, a local company specialising in antiviral coatings, sanitising the Teo Heng outlet at Suntec City. (Photo: CNA/Grace Yeoh) Teo Heng has received "hundreds of calls" in the lead up to its reopening on Apr 19. (Photo: CNA/Grace Yeoh) Next SANITISING MICROPHONES, UPDATING SONGS At the moment, the cleanliness of the rooms and safety of its customers are Teo Heng's priorities. To this end, it has collaborated with local business Speco, a company specialising in antiviral coatings. Speco will sanitise the rooms before the reopening date and provide a portable spray in each room, the company's CEO Benjamin Chua told CNA. "For every coating that we've done, the nanotechnology will bind onto the surface, and this will actively protect the surface from bacteria, germs, viruses – including COVID-19 – for up to six months," he said. "We also understand that there will be a high turnover of customers, so we are providing a special nanospray in every room for customers who might want to sanitise their microphone themselves. They can sanitise the table and the screens as well using the spray." Mr Chua added that this spray will give Teo Heng's customers "peace of mind", as it takes the surface coating that his company has done "one step further". "Right now, everybody wants life to (go) back to normal. I think this is very important. Singapore is a hub; there needs to be nightlife in order for the city to be vibrant," he said. "But I think we cannot let our guard down. Hygiene will still play an important role in leading life normally." Aside from sanitising the rooms, Ms Teo added that Teo Heng will test the karaoke system in every room to ensure the equipment is in working order. "My audio engineers are going round branch by branch to do soundchecks to ensure the rooms are perfect, and that the songs work well. We are also updating whenever (songs) we have missed out during these two years," she said. "Based on the feedback we get from our social media, some customers are looking for certain songs. So it's very busy for our different departments." The "silver lining" over the last two years, however, is that Ms Teo realised how much Teo Heng meant to Singaporeans. "I have customers writing in saying: 'Thank you Teo Heng for hanging on so that we have a place to sing,'" she said, welling up with tears. "We didn't know that people can feel what we have been doing (all along) and they appreciate it. That's why they want us to be around. That's why we kept hanging on and praying hard." yogateacher 1 http://www.facebook.com/gachimuchi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_M Posted April 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Nightlife Is Back: 3 Karaoke Bars to Visit For a Fun Night Out Words by CAMILLIA DASS April 20, 2022 COVER Photo: Facebook/K.Star Plus, all the new rules you need to remember as clubs reopen 1 VIEW GALLERY SHOW AS LIST DJ, turn it up. After two long years, all nightlife businesses have finally been given the green light to resume operations as of April 19. While we are certainly excited to get back to having fun, bars, pubs, karaoke establishments, discotheques and nightclubs are still being subject to strict Covid-19 safety measures that both operators and patrons have to adhere to. Don’t miss: Covid-19 Singapore: What You Can and Can’t Do For example, you are still required to wear a mask if you are dancing or singing indoors. Masks can only be removed to consume food and drinks and must be put on right after. You are also required to produce a negative Antigen Rapid Test (ART) test that has been supervised by a Ministry of Health approved test provider. This can be done remotely or in-person and the test is valid for 24 hours from the time you get your results. The ART test requirement applies to nightclubs, discotheques, karaoke businesses, bars, pubs and any place where patrons can dance. Patrons also need to remain in groups of ten and observe safe distancing of one meter in settings where masks are not worn. If you are vaccinated, tested, masked and ready to party, here are three unique karaoke bars in Singapore that you have to check out with your friends. 1. Kommune at 82 Social House Kommune at 82 Social House is a digital-forward hub that was built to entertain guests with console gaming, computer gaming, and board games. However, the real star of Kommune is its Korean karaoke which features state-of-the-art sound systems and access to just about every K-pop song you could ever imagine. Get ready to channel your inner Blackpink and BTS as you enjoy its classy private rooms and food and drinks. Book it here. 2. K.Star K.Star is one of Singapore’s favourite karaoke lounges and it’s easy to see why. With two outlets in Orchard Central and Plaza Singapura, the lounge boasts unique and beautiful themed rooms for you and your friends to have fun in. Pick from rooms that feature pink flamingos, tropical palms, and even a faux bakery and enjoy panoramic projector screens, dart machines, and pool tables all while singing and enjoying delicious snacks from its expansive food menu. Book it here. 3. Have Fun Singapore Have Fun Singapore is another fun establishment that provides private rooms for any occasion. Its rooms are themed, spacious and fully decked out with all the amenities needed for when you take the stage to belt out your favourite tracks. With outlets all over the island, you will be thrilled with the selection of songs, food and drinks in these concept rooms so start working those vocal cords. http://www.facebook.com/gachimuchi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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