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Time Out
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
There's a free NDP concert at Gardens by the Bay featuring Kit Chan, Taufik Batisah and more
National Day celebrations are in full swing – from the weekend NDP rehearsals that have drawn eager crowds, to the highly anticipated heartland festivities just around the corner. Adding to the lineup is the Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert 2025, taking place at The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay on August 3, 2025. Now in its seventh year, the concert returns with even more heart and spirit, as part of this year's SG60 celebrations. Expect an evening of stirring performances and Singapore pride, brought to life by some of our most beloved homegrown talents including Kit Chan, Taufik Batisah, Hady Mirza, Yung Raja, Charlie Lim and more. For the first time ever, sisters Tay Kewei and Tay Kexin will perform together on stage. Hosting the night's festivities are Gurmit Singh, Yasminne Cheng, Zhin Sadali and Nithiyia Rao, leading the crowd through a night filled with laughter, memories and the shared pride of being Singaporean. The night will also include the live debut of Ties That Bloom, a new National Day song by Hady Mirza. Admission is free. Gates open at 4.30pm, with the concert running from 7.30pm to 9pm. More information can be found here.
CNA
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
SG60 edition of National Day Concert will feature Kit Chan, Taufik Batisah and more
Come down to The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay on Aug 3 for a fun-filled day of performances, a carnival, food booths and fireworks in celebration of SG60. The event – the seventh iteration of the Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert (NDC) – will start at 4.30pm and admission is free. This year's NDC is themed 'Ties That Bloom' and will be hosted by popular personalities Gurmit Singh, Nithiya Rao, Yasminne Cheng and Zhin Sadali. Performances include a mass singalong as local singer Kit Chan delivers her timeless National Day Parade (NDP) anthem Home, accompanied by live sign language interpretation from deaf interpreter Faaiqah Alkaff. Chan will also be joined by singer-songwriter Charlie Lim for a performance of this year's NDP song, Here We Are. Local singer Taufik Batisah will be performing Di Tanjong Katong, Chan Mali Chan and other NDP favourites, joined by 10-year-old multi-instrumentalist Lyla Ng. Meanwhile, Mediacorp radio station Love 972 DJ Chua Lee Lian will deliver her song Friendship Forever while jazz songbird Alemay Fernandez will perform a heartfelt rendition of One People, One Nation, One Singapore. Choreographer Meenakshy Bhaskar will also be leading young talents in a spirited performance of the folk classic Munnaeru Vaalibaa. Others taking the stage include Mediacorp artiste-singer JJ Neo and her mother Lucy Chow; Cultural Medallion recipient Rahimah Rahim, her sister Rozie Rahim and granddaughter ALY; singers and sisters Tay Ke Wei and Tay Ke Xin; couple Annetha Ayyavoo and Mark Sara; local singer Shazza with NP Voices, her a cappella group from Ngee Ann Polytechnic; as well as local rapper Yung Raja performing his latest single Miss Call. The Purple Symphony (TPS) – Singapore's largest inclusive orchestra of musicians with and without disabilities – will bring audiences a heartfelt medley of familiar local tunes in a moving tribute to Singapore's 60th birthday. Audiences can also expect the first-ever live performance of this year's NDC song, Ties That Bloom, by Hady Mirza, now available on melisten. Aside from performances, from 4.30pm, concert-goers can enjoy the pre-concert activities including the Taste zone, a vibrant food street featuring local dishes such as popiah and laksa. At the Play booths, visitors can play classic childhood games like oversized eraser battles, pick-up sticks, goli, or try their luck at nostalgic tikam-tikam booths. Finally, the Create section will allow visitors to pen heartfelt wishes for the nation on giant tingkat installations located at each gate, capture treasured memories at family-friendly art displays and enjoy craft activities – including neonwire crafting and satay keychain workshops. For those seeking a special keepsake, exclusive T-shirts from Mediacorp's inaugural Design Pompipi Competition will be available via blind boxes at S$10 each. Featuring the six winning designs from the kids category, each shirt captures youthful visions of what Singapore means to them. All proceeds from sales will support Gardens by the Bay's community outreach initiative Gift of Gardens, which provides Singapore residents who may not have the resources to visit or are individuals with disabilities, free access to the conservatories.
New Paper
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Paper
National Day: Kit Chan, Taufik Batisah to perform at free Gardens by the Bay concert
The SG60 edition of the annual Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert (NDC) will feature performances by a line-up of home-grown acts including Mandopop star Kit Chan, first Singapore Idol winner Taufik Batisah, rapper Yung Raja and singer-songwriter Charlie Lim. The seventh edition of the free gig will take place at The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay on Aug 3 from 4.30pm. Hosted by local personalities Gurmit Singh, Nithiya Rao, Yasminne Cheng and Zhin Sadali, the show will also feature second Singapore Idol winner Hady Mirza, who composed and is set to sing the concert's theme song, Ties That Bloom. Sisters Tay Kewei and Tay Kexin will perform together for the first time, and other on-stage family affairs will include Cultural Medallion recipient Rahimah Rahim, her sister Rozie Rahim and granddaughter Aly; singer JJ Neo and her mother, host Lucy Chow, as well as married couple Annetha Ayyavoo and Mark Sara. Other music acts include Love 972 DJ Chua Lee Lian, jazz chanteuse Alemay Fernandez, pop singer Shazza and The Purple Symphony, an orchestra comprising musicians with and without disabilities. Chan will serenade the crowd with the National Day Parade (NDP) classic Home, as well as Here We Are, her 2025 NDP theme song with Lim. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the event's guest of honour, and his wife Jane Ittogi will lead the audience in reciting the National Pledge. He says in a statement: "This concert reflects what Singapore is about - people of all backgrounds coming together, each with something to give, something to learn, and each being uplifted. As we mark 60 years of independence, it's a reminder of how we grow stronger as a nation as we respect every contribution, blend our talents, and keep renewing the bonds that make this home." Attendees can also enjoy local dishes such as laksa and popiah at a food street, play classic games like eraser battles and pick-up sticks, as well take part in activities such as satay keychain workshops. The concert will air on mewatch, Channel 5 and Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube on Aug 16 at 7.30pm. Book it/ Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert 2025 Where: The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive When: Aug 3, 4.30pm Admission: Free. For more information, visit
Straits Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Kit Chan, Taufik Batisah and more to perform at free National Day concert at Gardens by the Bay
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox (Clockwise from top left) Singer Kit Chan, first Singapore Idol winner Taufik Batisah, singer Tay Kewei and rapper Yung Raja will be some of the acts at the concert. SINGAPORE - The SG60 edition of the annual Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert (NDC) will feature performances by a line-up of home-grown acts including Mandopop star Kit Chan, first Singapore Idol winner Taufik Batisah, rapper Yung Raja and singer-songwriter Charlie Lim. The seventh edition of the free gig will take place at The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay on Aug 3 from 4.30pm. Hosted by local personalities Gurmit Singh, Nithiya Rao, Yasminne Cheng and Zhin Sadali, the show will also feature second Singapore Idol winner Hady Mirza, who composed and is set to sing the concert's theme song, Ties That Bloom. Sisters Tay Kewei and Tay Kexin will perform together for the first time, and other on-stage family affairs will include Cultural Medallion recipient Rahimah Rahim, her sister Rozie Rahim and granddaughter Aly; singer JJ Neo and her mother, host Lucy Chow, as well as married couple Annetha Ayyavoo and Mark Sara. Other music acts include Love 972 DJ Chua Lee Lian, jazz chanteuse Alemay Fernandez, pop singer Shazza and The Purple Symphony, an orchestra comprising musicians with and without disabilities. Chan will serenade the crowd with the National Day Parade (NDP) classic Home, as well as Here We Are, her 2025 NDP theme song with Lim. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the event's guest of honour, and his wife Jane Ittogi will lead the audience in reciting the National Pledge. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore NDP celebrations to be held at 5 heartland sites, including Bishan and Punggol, on Aug 10 Singapore NDP 2025: Tank that bumped into traffic light lost steering and braking power due to faulty part Singapore Keep citizens at the centre of public service, Chan Chun Sing tells civil servants Singapore SIA flight from Brisbane to Singapore diverted to Perth due to technical issue Singapore New Draft Master Plan could reignite developers' interest to buy land Business Great Eastern could resume trading after delisting vote fails to pass; OCBC's second offer lapses Asia China warns Trump on tariffs, threatens retaliation on supply chain deals Multimedia 'I suspect he's cheating': She finds proof when spouses stray He says in a statement: 'This concert reflects what Singapore is about - people of all backgrounds coming together, each with something to give, something to learn, and each being uplifted. As we mark 60 years of independence, it's a reminder of how we grow stronger as a nation as we respect every contribution, blend our talents, and keep renewing the bonds that make this home.' Attendees can also enjoy local dishes such as laksa and popiah at a food street, play classic games like eraser battles and pick-up sticks, as well take part in activities such as satay keychain workshops. The concert will air on mewatch, Channel 5 and Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube on Aug 16 at 7.30pm. Book it/ Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert 2025
CNA
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
ArtScience Museum launching new exhibition by Dick Lee celebrating 60 years of Singapore's pop culture
Singapore turns 60 this year and a great way to commemorate the milestone is with a celebration of the country's vibrant pop culture. As part of its SG60 festivities, ArtScience Museum is presenting SingaPop! 60 Years of Singapore Pop Culture, a multimedia immersive exhibition launching on Aug 2. Presented in collaboration with mm2 Entertainment and supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), Singapop! marks the first exhibition created by national icon and Cultural Medallion recipient Dick Lee – the celebrated musician behind National Day classics like Home. "Having lived through and been a part of the evolution of our cultural identity in the last 60 years, I'm proud to present this exhibition that showcases who we are: Idiosyncratic, colourful and uniquely Singaporean," said Lee in a statement. This immersive showcase unfolds across five chapters, each exploring a different facet of Singapore's evolving cultural identity over the past 60 years – from the birth of Singlish and the rise of hawker food, to the transformation of local fashion. The exhibition will also offer a glimpse of the stories of the people who have shaped Singapore's pop culture including vocal powerhouse Kit Chan, comedy king Kumar, music icon Rahimah Rahim and Lee himself. Some highlights include an animated map tracing the early migratory paths of communities from China, India, the Malay Archipelago and Europe – laying the foundation for the rich cultural diversity that defines Singapore today. At the heart of the exhibition is RojakLand, featuring six sections that spotlight the defining elements of Singaporean pop culture. Here, visitors can step into a theatre set and leave their mark at the central botanical pavilion where they can rubber-stamp their favourite pop culture icons. To add to the fun, there will be SingaStyle, which explores how fashion has helped shape Singapore's national identity in the 1950s. From the glamour of beauty pageants to everyday street style, visitors can admire pageant wear from 2013 to 2022, designed by renowned local designers Frederick Lee and Moe Kasim, alongside a digital fashion scrapbook curated by Dick Lee. The exhibition also turns the spotlight on Singapore's media evolution. There will be a screening room where visitors can explore how the nation's media landscape has expanded – starting from its first broadcast in 1963 to today's array of multilingual platforms. The section also features iconic local films and shows that have shaped the Singaporean narrative across generations.
