Concert In The Park

2008-07-18T12:14:00.007+08:00

NAC ExxonMobil Concert-In-The-Park

Online Photo Competition

The Objective –

Capture the liveliest and best moments at
the concert of any audience/audiences
enjoying the great outdoors while at the
Concert-In-The-Park and stand to win
attractive prizes! Send us a digital copy
between 24th - 31st August 2008.
No registration fees for submitting your
entries and you get to enjoy a fun time
with your family. So what are you waiting for?
Go grab a camera and prepare to start shooting!

Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens
Date: 24th Aug 08 (Sun)
Time: 4 – 6.30pm (concert starts at 5pm)

WIN CASH Prizes!
1st prize: $300 cash
2nd Prize: $200 cash
3rd Prize: $100 cash

Rules and regulations

1) This competition is open to all
individuals residing in Singapore.

2) Competition period is from
24th – 31st August 2008.

3) Each participant can submit up to 3 entries.

4) All entries must be submitted in
digital JPEG format and must not
exceed 2MB in size per email submission.

5) Please retain the original size
of your pictures, at least 300 dpi,
which will be needed upon selection.

6) The entries will be judged on
quality and creativity of the photo.

7) Participants must provide
Name, NRIC, contact details and Title
of entry with each online entry.

8) Email your entries to
concert@bac.com.sg to participate.

9) All winners will be notified by
email/phone by 15th September 08
regarding the collection of prizes.
Result announcement and posting
of the winning photo entries will be put up on concertinthepark.blogspot.com/.

10) The organisers reserve the right
to use the winning works as promotional
materials.

11) If submitted photo entry include
persons other than the one submitting
the photo, the organisers shall not be
liable for any infringement of legal
rights of using the photo.

12) The organisers reserve the right
to substitute any of the prizes with
product(s) of equivalent value where
necessary.

13) The organisers assume no
responsibility for entries which are
unable to process due to network,
hardware, or other technical failures
or lost e-mail entries.

14) Decisions of the organisers are final.
The organisers reserve the right to
reject without reasons given, or not
to award any prizes to any entry found
to have violated any of the
rules and regulations.

15) The organisers reserve the right
to amend the rules and regulations
as and when necessary.

For enquiries, please email to
concert@bac.com.sg or
call 6288 8478 (Bread Alone Consultancy)

The event is organised by the
National Arts Council,
sponsored by ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
and supported by National Parks Board.

2008-07-18T11:23:00.019+08:00

NAC-EXXONMOBIL CONCERT-IN-THE-PARK
Proudly Presents

World Of Voices

Date: Sunday 24 Aug 08
Time: 4.00 to 6.30pm (concert starts at 5.00pm)
Venue:Singapore Botanic Gardens
(Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage)
Free Admission!

Be spellbound as we bring you exciting
performances amidst the lush greenery
and natural ambience of the Singapore
Botanic Gardens! Featuring voices in
perfect harmony from an award winning
choir group, acappella group, a beatboxer
and the first Singapore Idol Taufik Batisah.

Stand to win attractive prizes by participating
in the online photography competition and
the concert’s quiz segments. Come in your
most stunning red and white outfit and
receive ArtReach goodies. In conjunction
with NDP 2008, early birds will receive an
NDP 2008 goody bag! So pack your picnic
baskets and come party with us!

More info at nac.gov.sg,
concertinthepark.blogspot.com
or call 6288 8478 (concert hotline).

Programme Lineup

Taufik Batisah
Winner of the first season Singapore Idol.
Most Popular Singapore Artiste,
Most Popular Singapore Song and
Best Singapore Artiste at Anugerah Planet
Muzik 2008. Taufik completes the
National Day celebratory events with
songs from his albums, Blessings &
All Because of You.

VoCollision
Versatile and adventurous, the group’s
repertoire encompasses a variety of
languages and genres, boasting renditions
of jazz numbers, contemporary hits and
oldies, all infused with an eclectic flavour
of their own. The singers clinched 2nd place
in 2005’s National A Cappella Championship’s
Open Category and Soprano, Audrey Tay
bagged best soloist award. The group has
performed ‘live’ before international
delegates and at numerous local music events.

Zul Mystroe
Zul made his beatboxing debut performance
at The Singapore Street Festival 2004, and has since
done many gigs at Singapura Live,
Mediacorp TV Suria, and Mosaic Festival.

Anderson Junior College Choir
Singing under the direction of renowned
conductor Mr. Nelson Kwei, the choir will showcase
her versatility through the performance of
musical theatre hits and classical compositions.
AJC Choir won the recent Grand Prize Winner finish
in the "Concorso Corale Internazionale"
10th International Choir Competition 2008
held in Riva del Garda, Italy. They held their
2nd public concert at Esplanade Concert Hall
on 18 May 2008.

Fringe Activity
o Bean Craft Workshop
o Beatboxing Workshop
o Balloon Sculpting
o Face Painting
o Online Photo Competition –
Cash prizes to be won and more
details at concertinthepark.blogspot.com
o Free NDP 2008 goody bag for early birds.
While stocks last!
o Free ArtReach goodies for those
dressed in red and white.
While stocks last!

2008-06-06T08:26:00.000+08:00

Results of the Photo Competition for NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Park: World of Kids (Music + Drama + Dance)

Congratulations to all our winners and we hope you had fun at the outing! Once again, thank you all for your overwhelming support!

Our next competition will be held on the grounds of the Singapore Botanic Gardens on 24 Aug (Sunday), so be sure to watch this space and join us!

1st Prize: Three's a Company by Elgin Khoo

2nd Prize: Kampong Spirit by Ng Li Hui

3rd Prize: Playful Girl on Stage by Gho Lay Tin

Merit Prize: Cheerful Kids by Ong Beng Teck

Merit Prize: He has a Tail! by Jason Chia

Merit Prize: Moment of Exclaim by Chen Hai Han

Merit Prize: Can't Wait for the Concert! by Foo Chen Khai

Merit Prize: Colouring Fun by Ong Beng Teck

2008-05-06T14:02:00.000+08:00

NAC ExxonMobil Concert in the Park Online Photo Competition

The theme this time round – Capture the most lively and best moments at the concert or of any child enjoying the great outdoors while at concert in the park and stand to win attractive prizes! Send us a digital copy between 18 - 25 May 2008. No registration fees for submitting your entries and you get to enjoy a fun trip with your family, so what are you waiting for? Happy shooting!

Venue: Bishan Park 2 (open field next to aramsa spa, along Ang Mo Kio Ave 1)
Date: 18 May 08 (Sun)
Time: 4 – 6.30pm (concert starts at 5pm)

WIN CASH Prizes!
1st prize: $300 cash
2nd Prize: $200 cash
3rd Prize: $100 cash

Rules and regulations
1) This competition is open to all individuals residing in Singapore.
2) Competition period is from 18 – 25 May 2008.
3) Each participant can submit up to 3 entries.
4) All entries must be submitted in digital JPEG format and must not exceed 2MB in size per email submission.
5) Please retain the original size of your pictures, at least 300 dpi which will be needed upon selection.
6) The entries will be judged on quality and creativity of the photo.
7) Participants must provide Name, NRIC, contact details and Title of entry with each online entry.
8) Email your entries to concert@bac.com.sg to participate.
9) All winners will be notified via email/phone by 6 June 08 regarding the collection of prizes. Result announcement and posting of the winning photo entries will be put up on concertinthepark.blogspot.com/.
10) The organisers reserve the right to use the winning works as promotional materials.
11) If submitted photo entry include persons other than the one submitting the photo, the organisers shall not be liable for any infringement of legal rights of using the photo.
12) The organisers reserve the right to substitute any of the prizes with product(s) of equivalent value where necessary.
13) The organisers assume no responsibility for entries which are unable to process due to network, hardware, or other technical failures or lost e-mail entries.
14) Decisions of the organisers are final. The organisers reserve the right to reject without reasons given or not to award any prizes to any entry found to have violated any of the rules and regulations.
15) The organisers reserve the right to amend the rules and regulations as and when necessary.For enquiries, please email to concert@bac.com.sg or call 6288 8478 (Bread Alone Consultancy)

The event is organised by the National Arts Council, sponsored by ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd and supported by National Parks Board.

2008-05-01T13:16:00.003+08:00

NAC-EXXONMOBIL CONCERT IN THE PARK
proudly presents

world of kids: music + drama + dance

Date: Sunday 18 May 08
Time: 4.00 to 6.30pm (concert starts at 5.00pm)
Venue: Bishan Park 2 (open field next to aramsa spa)
Free Admission!

Bring the world of arts to your child at this NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Park! From kite-making workshops to “travelling round the world” in a giant 15-metre long inflatable fish to award winning dance, music and drama performances, let your imagination soar and your dreams take flight in this exciting concert!

Don’t miss out on special performances from the hit series of The Ugly Duckling & The Snow Queen by The Little Company (a division of the Singapore Repertory Theatre) and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, a delightfully dramatised story by the Players Theatre.

Take part in the colouring contest and capture the liveliest and best moments at the concert or of any child enjoying the great outdoors while at concert in the park. Stand to win attractive prizes!

Programme line-up:

The Little Company
Designed to enthrall all from ages 2 to 102, don’t miss the highly exciting segment consisting of songs from The Ugly Duckling (originally presented as part of global celebrations to mark Hans Christian Andersen’s bicentenary in 2005) and their hit musical The Snow Queen for free!

Players Theatre
The group will present If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, a delightful story based on the best selling book by Laura J. Numeroff. Incorporating strong visuals, toe-tapping songs, creative staging and wonderful puppetry, If You Give A Mouse A Cookie is one wild, imaginative, laugh inducing, roller-coaster of a ride where the end takes you right back to the beginning. An extraordinary piece of theatre for children, young people and families!

Mayflower Primary School
A 6-gold medallist winner in the biennial Singapore Youth Festival dance competition, the school’s malay dance group performs an energetic and vibrant dance number titled Desaku Permai (My Serene Village), portraying the serenity of kampong life, the joy of childhood and the versatility of the young. Followed by the cute little Qian Gu Wa Wa (Drum Dolls), whose joyful expressions bring life and energy to the dance segment. Lastly catch the Mayflower Choral as they perform My Shadow and a medley of Folk Songs

Woodgrove Primary School

Performed by specially selected 10 dancers aged 8 to 12 years, watch them dance and groove to hip hop beats from Kelis, Janet Jackson, Akon, Britney Spears, Amerie, Timbaland and Flo Rida. The team clinched Best Choreography and 3rd position in the recent Danceworks Anti-Drug Abuse Dance Competition.

L'Académie de danse @ Dance on Us
Be mesmerized as the delightful 8 to 14 year old ballerinas perform for you a neo-classical item titled "sun-rise", bringing you into the magical atmosphere of 1001 nights!

Fringe Activities
o Travel round the world (via storytelling) in the giant inflatable Nylon Zoo Storytelling Theatre!
o Children Colouring Contest (prizes sponsored by Pentel Singapore Pte Ltd)
o Free Balloons for kids and fun stage quizzes!
o Kite making workshop!
o Exhibition on batik and ceramics by Mayflower Primary School!
o Photo Competition – Capture the lively and best moments at the concert or of any child enjoying the great outdoors while at concert in the park and stand to win attractive prizes in the photo competition!

2008-04-16T11:05:00.000+08:00

Results of the Photo Competition for
NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Park: World Drums + Percussions

Thank you one and all for your participation and here are the results! All winners have been informed via email. The next round of competition will be held in our upcoming concert on 18 May at Bishan Park 2, so get your cameras ready and happy shooting!

First Prize: Follow Me by Thomas Lam Ngoc Nam

Second Prize: World of Laughter by Daniel Sin Gim San

Third Prize: Old and Young by Yeo Kai Wen

Merit Prize: Sunset Tunes by Ong Yi Chao

Merit Prize: Let's Sing a Tune by Oei Geok Baw

Merit Prize: Best Moment by Bernard Poh Lye Kiat

Merit Prize: Drumming with Jest by Sim Hui Whay

Merit Prize: Beating Up the Heat by Ng Li Hui

NAC ExxonMobil Concert in the Park Online Photo Competition

2008-03-19T21:29:00.000+08:00

We invite you to capture the liveliest, funniest and some of the best moments at Concert in the Park 2008 and win yourself some prizes while enjoying the outdoors & music! Simply take a snapshot on what you feel best represents the spirit of Concert in the Park and send us a digital copy between 31 Mar - 5 Apr 2008. No registration fees for submitting your entries, so what are you waiting for? Start shooting at the first Concert in the Park for 2008!

Venue: Main stage, West Coast Park (carpark 3, behind McDonald’s)
Date: 30 Mar 08 (Sun)
Time: 4 – 6.30pm (concert starts at 5pm)

WIN CASH Prizes
1st prize: $300 cash
2nd Prize: $200 cash
3rd Prize: $100 cash

Rules and regulations
1) This competition is open to all individuals residing in Singapore.
2) Competition period is from 31 Mar – 5 Apr 2008.
3) Each participant can submit up to 3 entries.
4) All entries must be submitted in digital JPEG format and must not exceed 2MB in size per email submission.
5) Please retain the original size of your pictures, at least 300 dpi which will be needed upon selection.
6) The entries will be judged on quality and creativity of the photo.
7) Participants must provide Name, NRIC, contact details and Title of entry with each online entry.
8) Email your entries to concert@bac.com.sg to participate.
9) All winners will be notified via telephone by 15 Apr 08 regarding the collection of prizes. Result announcement and posting of the winning photo entries will be put up on concertinthepark.blogspot.com/.
10) The organisers reserve the right to use the winning works as promotional materials.
11) If submitted photo entry include persons other than the one submitting the photo, the organisers shall not be liable for any infringement of legal rights of using the photo.
12) The organisers reserve the right to substitute any of the prizes with product(s) of equivalent value where necessary.
13) The organisers assume no responsibility for entries which are unable to process due to network, hardware, or other technical failures or lost e-mail entries.
14) Decisions of the organisers are final. The organisers reserve the right to reject without reasons given or not to award any prizes to any entry found to have violated any of the rules and regulations.
15) The organisers reserve the right to amend the rules and regulations as and when necessary.

For enquiries, please email to concert@bac.com.sg or call 6288 8478 (Bread Alone Consultancy)

The event is organised by the National Arts Council, sponsored by ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd and supported by National Parks.

The first Concert in the Park for the year 2008!

2008-03-15T11:13:00.000+08:00

Dear fans and friends of the NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Park series, yes, we're back for the first concert of the year and we're coming to West Coast Park (near McDonald's)! So be sure to bring your picnic mats and family down for a rumbling good time!

Catch a glimpse into the exciting world of the varied beats and rhythms drummed up by the world's disparate cultures from Asia to South America! Grab a shaker, a tambourine and even a fork and spoon and come take part in the drumming clinic just before the concert!

Mark the date down in your calendar right now and see you there!

Date: 30 March 08 (Sunday)

Time: 4 - 6.30pm (concert starts at 5pm)

Venue: West Coast Park (carpark 3, behind McDonalds)

To get there:
Bus Services: 30, 51, 143 & 176. Nearest parking at Carpark 3, West Coast Park

Performing for you 'live' are:

Heartbeat Percussion
Performing a fusion of local ethnic and global percussion music, comprising signature percussion instruments from various ethnic groups, audience can look forward to a highly energetic and global sounding performance, featuring Malay, Indian & Latin America rhythms, with elements of audience engagement. Heartbeat Percussion will also putting up a Drum Circle for Free Audience Participation at 4pm on 30 March 08. Come and drum with us. Drums are provided!

Gin Taiko Drummers
Formed to promote the art of Taiko Drumming, a form of art, music and sport – all rolled into one, this type of harmonic drumming has its origins in Japan where different shapes and sizes of drums are used to form its own Taiko brand and style of music and rhythm. It is forceful, dynamic and boasts of several standing formations and acrobatic movements. The group has recently performed in various places such as the Singapore Air Show, President's Challenge at Takashimaya, Sakura Day at Singapore Turf Club.

JuzSteel
Enjoy the spectacle of steel pan music and the exciting repertoire comprising the soothing melodies and exotic rhythms of Caribbean, familiar pop songs and evergreen classics. Juzsteel has performed at Chijmes, the Esplanade Waterfront and other major performing venues in Singapore.

Chinese Seasonal Drummers
Presenting the award winning Jalan Besar Lion Dance Troupe. Its recent feat includes winning the 2007 Macau Championship and the 2007 Taiwan Asian Dragion & Lion Dance Championship. Its Chinese seasonal drummers were 2nd placed in the Thailand Princess Invitation Competition. Catch the ever-amazing seasonal drums performance put up by our very own seasoned drummers!

Yuying Secondary School Display Band
Set up more than 30 years ago, the band has participated in 5 Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging and achieved a ‘Distinction’ in the 2006 Singapore Youth Festival Marching Assessment and a ‘Silver’ award in the 1st National Band Competition. The band also organized its first Overseas Exchange Programme to Hong Kong in 2006. The school will put up a concurrent marching display and stage percussion performance to showcase its dexterity in band display and interaction.

Don't miss their exciting acts!