Singland Festival Faces Backlash as Henry Lau Joins Rain in Venue Complaints
Another performer at Singapore’s Singland festival has publicly expressed dissatisfaction wiht the event, raising questions about the Marina Bay Sands venue’s suitability for large-scale concerts.
- The Singland Festival, a three-day event at marina Bay Sands, is facing criticism from performers.
- Canadian singer-songwriter Henry Lau voiced frustration over visibility issues during his January 3rd performance.
- Lau, in a moment of apology to the audience, expressed a wish that no other artists perform at the venue.
- This follows similar complaints from K-pop star Rain regarding audience engagement during his New Year’s Eve set.
The Singland Festival, billed as Singapore’s largest indoor New Year celebration, is quickly becoming known for issues beyond the festivities. Following K-pop star Rain’s comments about a subdued audience on New Year’s eve, Canadian singer-songwriter Henry Lau publicly aired his grievances after performing on January 3. The primary issue at the Singland Festival appears to be the venue itself,with Lau stating it is “not a place for performing.”
Solo Debut Marred by visibility Concerns
The January 3rd performance was intended to be the 36-year-old former Super Junior-M member’s debut as a solo artist in Singapore. Though,the multi-instrumentalist found himself navigating the stage with his violin,repeatedly addressing fans in different sections of the venue due to a lack of visibility.
“If I am standing here, they can’t see me, they can’t see me, no one can see me. And the most significant thing is I want to see you all,” Lau explained as he moved around the stage, attempting to connect with audience members. He prefaced his comments with an apology, stating, “I hope that after today, no other singer, no other performer, will perform at this place again.” Despite his frustration, Lau emphasized his affection for Marina Bay Sands and th
The complaints from both Rain and Lau raise questions about the suitability of the Marina Bay Sands venue for large-scale musical performances, and whether adjustments need to be made to improve the experience for both artists and attendees.
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* Why: the issue stems from the venue, Marina Bay Sands, being unsuitable for large-scale concerts due to visibility problems (Henry Lau) and audience engagement issues (Rain).
* Who: The key players are Henry Lau, Rain, and the Singland Festival organizers/Marina Bay Sands venue management.
* What: Performers at the Singland Festival are publicly criticizing the venue. Henry Lau specifically experienced visibility issues during his solo debut, while rain previously complained about a lack of audience engagement.
* How did it end?: The situation is ongoing. As of January 3, 2026, the complaints are public, and the article suggests a need for adjustments to the venue or festival planning. Ther is no resolution stated in the provided text.
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