A day before their sold-out show at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, Paul Klein and Jake Goss swapped the arena for somewhere far cosier: an evening of song-guessing, fan questions and photos at the Bank of Singapore (BOS) Lounge, The Kallang. Here's how it all went down.
By 5pm on Tuesday, 3 November, the BOS Lounge at The Kallang was already buzzing. Fans decked out in LANY merch trickled in, phones charged and wrist tags on. Some had travelled from across the region for a rare chance to see the American indie-pop duo up close.
Jointly powered by Universal Music Singapore and The Kallang, the exclusive LANY Fan Session marked the band's highly anticipated return to Singapore. The arena show could wait. For the fans in the room, this was the main event: no barricades, no nosebleed seats, just a lounge full of fans getting some rare, unhurried face time with the band.
“I've seen LANY in concert before, but being this close to Paul and Jake is a completely different feeling. I'm still shaking a little,” said Gwen, a student at a local polytechnic.
Shortly after 7pm, the lights shifted, host Germaine Tan from 987FM took the mic, and frontman Paul Klein and drummer Jake Goss walked onto the stage to screams that bounced off the lounge's floor-to-ceiling glass.
Before any of that, there was the small matter of getting through the door, and this is where things were refreshingly painless. Fans registered their interest through The Kallang App for a chance to be among the lucky few at the exclusive Fan Session. Those selected received e-vouchers right in the app, quite literally in the palm of their hands. The result: registration between 5pm and 7pm was quick and easy, with no long queues in sight.
The Kallang App was also the key to the night's most coveted item: a limited-edition lamb plushie inspired by LANY's Soft album, released in a run of just 1,000 pieces for fans in Singapore who registered through The Kallang App. Beyond events like this, the app's free loyalty programme, The Kallang Kaki, lets members unlock perks tailored to their passions, from exclusive merchandise and content to one-of-a-kind experiences, plus badges and rewards along the way.
“I was initially following The Kallang's Instagram page because of Alexandra Eala and the moment I came across the event, I registered on The Kallang App. The actual experience was incredible but getting my hands on the lamb plushie was the best way to cap this experience. I'll hold these memories close to my heart!” said Weena, a fan from the Philippines.
The BOS Lounge had been given a LANY makeover for the night, and the stage set the tone. It was dressed in the band's event motifs, with their signature black-and-white banner as the backdrop and a pair of lamb plushies standing guard at either end. Around the room, fans drifted between stations.
Redemption Counters and Exclusive T-Shirt Booth
For most fans, this was the first stop. As registered fans streamed in, they were directed to the counters to collect their limited-edition lamb plushies, and smiles broke out as each drawstring bag opened to reveal the tiny lamb inside. The booth also stocked the exclusive T-shirt, designed by Paul himself, with a red heart and palm tree on the front and the event dates printed on the back.
Keychain Bar
Next up was a familiar favourite for any concert-goer: a keychain bar stocked with alphabet beads and colourful charms, ready to be strung into one-of-a-kind keepsakes for the lamb plushies. It was a clear hit, with the tables full the entire time in the lead-up to the session. Friends debated which beads went best together and which colours suited their plushies. Some spelled out their names, while others went with “LANY” as an ode to their favourite band.
Photo Spots
Gold-framed mirrors scrawled with handwritten lyrics were made for mirror selfies, as fans showed off their carefully planned outfits. Nearby, oversized LANY letters set against a pastel sky made for the perfect group shot.
Hum it, and they'll guess it
After a warm welcome from Germaine and a quick catch-up on life on tour, it was straight into the night's liveliest segment. A few lucky fans were picked to hum a LANY song, with Paul and Jake racing to name it. Some hums were instantly recognisable, while one fan left the whole room in awe by belting out a song with a voice made for the stage.
Questions from the floor
Next came the Q&A.
Questions had been submitted via The Kallang App during registration beforehand, and three fans got the chance to ask theirs face-to-face with the band. One of them, Shayna, said: “This is my first time meeting them; I don't usually get so lucky with these kinds of things. It (the experience) was very intimate. We got to speak to them and they were so engaging, so it was really nice!”
One last picture
The evening wrapped with a mass group photo, with the whole lounge squeezing into frame behind Paul and Jake. A round of photos followed, including individual shots for five fans, before the duo waved goodbye, leaving the room still humming, quite literally.
For one evening, a lounge at The Kallang became the closest thing to LANY's living room, and that's very much the point. As Singapore's epicentre of excitement, The Kallang is in the business of creating moments you can't get anywhere else: world-class experiences, exclusive access, and the kind of night fans talk about long after the plushie finds its spot on the shelf.
With The Kallang App putting registration, rewards and perks in one place, the next unforgettable night is only a tap away. Download the app, sign up for The Kallang Kaki, and keep an eye out for what's coming next.
Photo Credits: Universal Music Singapore
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