Singapore’s Music Festival, Mosaic, gives audiences a continuous 10 days music experience of different genres! The genres range from jazz, to blues, to hip-hop, to world music, to soul, to electroclash, basically, catering to people of all age groups, tastes and preferences! Talented musicians, be it from international or regional, professionals or up-and-coming artistes, will be featured during this festival!

How it all started...

The Mosaic Series, launched since 2003, aims to increase the intensity of the music presentation. By providing these performances, budding musicians are able to learn from these professionals at instrument master-classes. Also, as the music industry progresses, this annual festival is able to provide music fans with the latest updates and performances that are relevant to the current trends.



Mosaic Music Festival was only introduced to Singapore in the year 2005 by Esplanade. The performances are held both indoor and outdoor. The outdoor performances are held so that the people strolling along the Esplanade are able to catch a glimpse of the festival. Each year there are over 100 performances and those held outdoor, are free! They have also introduced a new segment – the 11th Hour, which aims to break the usual routine of people, get them out of their bed just an hour before midnight to enjoy music and experience more. Moreover, it is not just about the music. Esplanade also gives fans the opportunity to get to know more about the artistes and their personalities.



Past Mosaic Highlights!

Past Mosaic performances have always been held at the Esplanade around mid-March. It has showcased jazz quartet The Yellojackets with Mike Stern, British-based The Cinematic Orchestra, New York’s Naturally 7 (a gospel, jazz and soul septet), Christian McBride & Inside Straight, Breakestra, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, and many more. Visual arts installations were also featured throughout the event.
To find out more about Singapore's Mosaic Music Festival, please visit the official Singapore Mosaic Music Festival website

Enjoy!

Photos from Mosaic Music Festival
by flicker.com

Come join us for one of the highly anticipated event of the year, the 2010 New Year Countdown!

New Years Eve is a time for reflection, resolution and renewal.
This is a time of sharing as well as a time for us all to forget about the past and welcome the New Year with your loved ones.

Where to celebrate?

1. Esplanade Waterfront and Marina Bay

Marina Bay is located at the mouth of the Singapore River – the place where life began for Singapore, hence the significance of the event being held there. 20,000 wishing spheres will be made available for people to write down their New Year wishes. These spheres can be found at wishing stations during the month of December. Each wishing sphere represents a brand new possibility in achieving individual goals as well as a higher opportunity ahead. On the eve of New Year, there will be performances by local celebrities to keep the crowd at Marina Bay entertained while waiting for the arrival of the New Year along with the spectacular fireworks. What’s more? There is no admission fee. So hesitate no more! Come on down to the Marina Bay and usher the New Year with us!

More information about the wishing stations may be found here.

2. The Float @ Marina Bay

The New Year Countdown party will be held at The Float @ Marina Bay. Get captivated by local and international celebrities such as Taiwan talented quartet, Da Mouth, with their unique style of hip-hop music; the winner of Singapore Idol 2009, Seziari Sezali; and many popular Mediacorp artists such as Nat Ho, Adrian Pang, and Michelle Chia. There will also be many more fun-filled activities lined up to entertain you throughout the whole night. So come down and join us at the party. It will be the most memorable event to start the New Year with. The admission standard ticket is only priced at S$ 33. Want to get the best view of the performance and come up close with your favorite artists? Book your tickets at SISTIC now!

3. Singapore Flyer

Welcome the New Year at the world’s largest observation wheel where you are able to enjoy a close up view of the spectacular fireworks when you are on board the capsules. The fireworks will start at midnight on 1 January.
A New Year’s Eve countdown party will also be held at the Singapore Flyer where there are many exciting activities to engage in. For more details on the timing and price please visit the official Singapore Flyer website.

4. Vivo City

Welcome the New Year at Vivo City - the largest retail and lifestyle destination in Singapore. The celebration will be held at the rooftop amphitheatre where there will be spectacular performances by local celebrities. The first countdown in Vivo City was held in 2006 where Singaporeans and foreigners ushered in the year 2007. Ever since then, Vivo City has served as the official venue for the live telecast of the countdown instead of the usual location, Sentosa.

Here are pictures of fireworks ew Year:
A spectacular view of Marina Bay and the fireworks!

What is it?

Hosted once a year till 2012, is the Singapore Grand Prix. Officially known as the Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix, it is another spectacular night event added to the Singapore night life. The Singapore Grand Prix is the first ever Formula One night race where well-known international racers participate and earn points to determine who the FIA Formula One World Championship is at the end of the year.

Where is it held?

Held in the city, the Marina Bay area of Singapore, the Singapore Grand Prix will be a race that you have never experienced before. With its breath-taking scenery and atmosphere, it is a must to come to the race. With approximately 1600 bright light projectors illuminating onto the race track, it gives famous landmarks that are situated close to the track a different nostalgic feeling. These famous landmarks include the Esplanade, the Merlion, the Singapore Flyer and the Fullerton Hotel.

This is the Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix race track in the night! Look at the breath-taking view!

When is it held?

The Singapore Grand Prix is held in September and spans over 3 nights (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Drivers are allowed 3 free practice sessions and Friday would be the day where two of the three free practice sessions takes place. The last free practice session will take place on Saturday and after that, a qualifying round will be held to determine the starting order of the race.

Sunday is where all the excitement begins. With 61 laps for drivers such as Jenson Button, Mark Webber, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso to complete, it will be a thrilling night to see them compete against one another to fight for the title. In addition, the circuit is known to be one of the most difficult circuits due to the narrow track and the many sharp manoeuvres. This thus contributes to the excitement of the night as it is hard for drivers to overtake one another.

Look at Lewis Hamilton - a famous driver who won the 2009 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix!

What else is there?

In addition to the race, there will be a F1 Rocks concert which will be held over 3 nights at the unique historical attraction - Fort Canning Park. The hour-long concert will feature famous singers such as The Black Eyed Peas, Beyoncé and No Doubt.

F1 Rocks Concert

So grab your tickets now and experience a night that you have never experienced before! As you watch the race, remember to hold on to your seats as the excitement stirred within you will be overwhelming!!

For more information about the date of the race and the purchasing of tickets please go to the official Singapore F1 website.

What is ZoukOut?

Zoukout is a dance and music festival which is held every year in the month of December. The festival is held at a small Island that is located near Singapore. The Island, called Sentosa, is known for its captivating scenery and beautiful white sandy beaches. Zoukout are icons of Singapore’s nightlife, giving the city’s vibrant entertainment scene that extra edge. Over the past eight years, with its strong appeal and repute in the international clubbing scene, ZoukOut has successfully built up loyal fans, consisting of both locals and foreigners. ZoukOut 2008 drew a record of 26,000 people who partied at Singapore's largest outdoor dance music festival from dusk to dawn.


Look at the crowd! No wonder Zoukout is the largest outdoor music and dance event!


Interesting facts about Zouk!

Zoukout is one of Asia’s most distinctive and largest outdoor dance music festivals. Zouk opened its doors in Singapore in 1991. Ever since then, it has become a world renowned clubbing institution. Due to its popularity, Zouk has been voted one of the best clubs in the world annually ever since 1993 to present day in the world’s leading music publications.



Mesmerizing fireworks you do not want to miss!

What to expect in Zoukout?

Zoukout is the most anticipated outdoor dance music festival among the music lovers and partygoers in Singapore, its neighbouring countries and the rest of the world. For each year Zoukout never fails to bring forth a magnificent series of thrilling music, dance, arts and lots of festivities from popular artists all over the world. Musical genres at ZoukOut include house, techno, trance, minimal, electro, progressive, alternative/ indie, mash up, hip hop and of course the ever popular Mambo Jambo. So to all partygoers and music lovers, head down to Siloso Beach and groove to the rapturous music from dusk to dawn!

There will also be many other entertaining activities such as the SingTel VIP yacht, a popular spot among teenage boys and girls. It is a place where they are able to hang out with one another as well as being able to groove to the music at the party.

Fret Not! If you do not like crowded places and wish to relax and unwind, treat yourself to a body massage at the massage tent while listening to music by popular artists.

ZoukOut is undeniably one of the ‘must-go’ dance music festivals if you want to experience the taste of Singapore’s vibrant nightlife. Prices are at S$48 onwards! Check out the website for more information about the themes, sale of tickets and attractive promotions. Have you booked your tickets yet? Hurry before the tickets are sold out!

Look at the various artists rocking the stage with rapturous music!







Some Sneak Preview!

Expect to see many popular artists performing and dancing with you on that day. Famous DJ, Armin Van Buuren; the owner of Defected Records, Simon Dunmore; artists such as Miss Kittin, The Hacker and the infamous Marilyn Manson will be rocking the deck with uplifting ecstatic music. So come down to Singapore and join us for a fun-filled music and dance festival. See you there!

Think about it. Have you ever wondered what Chingay means, and where it actually originated from?

Well, Chingay was originally celebrated as a festival to ‘welcome the spring’ during the New Year season in Penang in the 19th century. It was known as the ‘Giant Flags Procession’. By using the word ‘Chingay’, it means ‘the art of costume and masquerade’. During the Chingay festival, there are miniature stages or floats which are decorated with different Chinese styles. Each miniature stage would show and represent an important historical scene, which would enhance the culture and history of the country.

Here's one example of how beautiful the Chingay floats are. With the mesmerising lightings, these Chingay floats are capable of drawing attention from everyone all over the world.

Why is Chingay celebrated in Singapore?

Chingay was celebrated in Singapore in 1973. It was introduced by former Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew, as a replacement for a different kind of ‘festive spirit driver’ after the banning of firecrackers, in which two people were killed during the lunar New Year festival held in 1972. After the success of the celebrations of Chingay throughout the years, it was then held stationed at Orchard Road in 1985 as a permanent venue.

Why is Chingay important to Singapore?

Chingay is one way in which the Singaporeans preserve the tradition of the Chinese New Year festival, as well as the unique culture and rich multicultural diversity of in Singapore’s society. Through Chingay, the culture and art talents of Singapore will be showcased, adding an exotic flavour to the whole festival. Furthermore, with the involvement of foreign talents in this festival, international relationships are also built.

So… Chingay?

So come on down to Singapore and join us in celebrating Chingay! You will definitely be mesmerised by the beautiful floats filled with coloured lights, as well as the pretty costumes that stands out in the night.


Get your tickets from any SISTIC outlets,
& enjoy special discount rates if you are a PAssion Chingay Club member / Passion Card holder!
You may also enjoy discounted rates if you are buying the tickets in large quantities!

Chingay- a festival that no one can miss, both young and old, and everyone from all walks of life.

Come down to Singapore and experience a unique way of ushering the Chinese New Year! Chinese New Year, which is also known as Spring Festival, is one of the most anticipated celebrations among the Chinese. It begins on the first day of the first month and ends on 15 January, according to the Chinese Lunar calendar.

A few weeks before Chinese New Year, families start buying new clothes and Chinese New Year goodies such as pineapple tarts and love letters. They would also decorate their houses with red colour paper-cuts and couplets usually with more popular themes of “happiness”, “wealth”, and “longevity”.

Chinese New Year Eve, which is also known as Chúxī in Mandarin, is the day where families gather together to have a sumptuous reunion dinner at the home of the eldest family member. Fish and chicken will always be served as they are identified as prosperous dishes by the Chinese. After a sumptuous dinner, some families head down to Chinatown to experience the festival with the crowd.

During the next 3 days of Chinese New Year, everyone would celebrate the beginning of spring in buoyant spirits. Visiting the home of relatives and friends would be the main activity throughout the 3 days as a form of celebration. This is when the host of each house will serve yummy New Year goodies accompanied with drinks. "Hong Baos", also known as Red Packets, are given as a form of good luck from married couples to non-married ones including children.

Eating Yu Sheng (Raw Fish Salad) during Chinese New Year is also another traditional practice. Before eating Yu Sheng people would gather around a table with chopsticks to toss the dish as high as possible. It is believed that the higher you toss, the more prosperity you will receive. So remember, when tossing Yu Sheng, try to toss it as high as possible!

What is in store for you during Chinese New Year?

Chinatown!

Chinatown is Singapore’s oldest ethnic district with over a hundred years of history. This is the place to be at after a scrumptious reunion dinner. One can enjoy strolling down the streets of Chinatown as it comes alive with its spectacular display of lights and dazzling stage show performances by some of Singapore's celebrities. One can also purchase New Year goodies such as sweets, chocolates, love letters and many other goodies at the bustling festive street bazaar.

River Hongbao!


The River Hongbao, held at the Marina Bay Floating Platform, is an annual Chinese New Year cultural event that has been taking place ever since 1987. The magnificent display of popular Chinese mythical characters such as the God of Fortune and other colourful displays will ensure that you a memorable experience that you will never forget. In addition, there will be decorative lights on land as well as traditional and contemporary songs and dance performances. In addition, there will also be boisterous firecrackers along with many stalls selling traditional food and delicacies. So remember to go down to Marina Bay with an empty stomach to savour the various delicacies!

Huayi – The Chinese Festival of Arts!

This vibrant event celebrates the talents and diversity of Chinese artists from Singapore and around the world. Immerse yourself in the esplanade theatre with 10 exciting days of rich cultural Chinese music, dance, visual arts and many more. One of the must-watch performances is the “Adventures of the Monkey God in Journey to the West”, puppet-style. Be awestruck by how these professionals use puppets to tell a wonderful story!

More attractions not to be missed!

Jurong Bird Park!


Head down to Jurong Bird Park and celebrate Chinese New Year with the talented birds as they entertain the audience with their intelligent banter wishing one and all a Gong Xi Fa Cai.

Singapore Flyer!


Take a ride on the world’s largest observation wheel during this festive occasion and be mesmerized by the panoramic view of Singapore. Don’t forget to bring your cameras to capture the captivating scenery of Singapore.
So come down to Singapore and join us in ushering a prosperous year!