Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert will be back for its sixth edition on Sunday, 4 August 2024 and it will feature a number of firsts.
A Series of Firsts at the Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert 2024
For a start, the Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert will be where this year’s NDP 2024 theme song Not Alone by Benjamin Kheng be officially performed for the first time.
With the theme Our Home, Our Heart, Our Singapore, the National Day Concert will feature an exciting line-up of local artistes, a myriad of family-friendly games and activities, and a vibrant fireworks display.
The concert will be held at The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay and admission is free.
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Another first at the concert is that President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will be the Guest of Honour for the first. Together with Ms Jane Ittogi, he will do a self-introduction in sign language, before leading the audience in reciting the pledge during the finale, as members from the Singapore Association for the Deaf accompany with sign language.
In addition, performing groups in the community such as Diverse Abilities Dance Collective, will mark their first appearance at the concert, as they perform together with local artistes.
What to Expect at the Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert 2024: Artists and Performances
The National Day Concert will be hosted by popular audio personalities, Mediacorp 987’s Avery Yeo and Mediacorp YES 933’s Hazelle Teo.
This year’s concert will be headlined by renowned songstress Olivia Ong who is set to serenade audiences with 如燕 (Like a Swallow), the iconic theme song for Mediacorp’s drama The Little Nyonya, as well as her latest tune 光影 (Azure) in a special debut.
Homegrown musicians Shabir and Yung Raja will take to the stage to respectively perform their latest tracks The Name Is, in a National Day Concert exclusive, and High Fashion.
Two Hours of Entertainment
Concertgoers can also look forward to riveting renditions of past NDP theme songs such as NDP 2022’s Stronger Together by Taufik Batisah and NDP2021’s Breathing City by Sezairi, both winners of Singapore Idol.
Music duo Jack & Rai will also be performing, supported by an inclusive live band from Faith Music Centre, a social enterprise that conducts music courses for individuals, including persons with disabilities.
Vocalist Amni Musfirah will also entertain the crowds with the popular Singapore ballad Bunga Sayang, accompanied by an uplifting dance sequence from the Diverse Abilities Dance Collective — a community initiative led by local company Maya Dance Theatre which aims to foster inclusivity through dance.
Expect to hear beloved Singapore folk songs such as Singapore Town, 小人物的心声 (The Voice of the Ordinary People), Munneru Vaalibaa (Move Forward, Youth), and Geylang Sipaku Geylang (Come Home, Let’s Go Home).
In addition, Mediacorp artistes Bonnie Loo, Desmond Ng, Jeremy Chan and JJ Neo will join hands with the talents from Mediacorp’s reality singing competitions Juara Mic Junior and Yaar Antha Star for a fun performance of K-pop boy band BTS’ catchy track Butter.
Pre-concert Activities
There is also a wide range of pre-concert festivities lined up from 4.30pm, where concertgoers can groove to the beat of live song covers, and enjoy a wide range of activities including go-kart races and nostalgic carnival games.
The celebration is made sweeter with delightful freebies for everyone! Visitors can bring home a plant grown by Gardens by the Bay and enjoy all-time favourites such as cotton candy and popcorn at the carnival and concert. All freebies are available while stock lasts!
Additionally, purchase of Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert 2024 #SGYesWeCan tote bags are available on-site, with proceeds going towards Gardens by the Bay’s community outreach initiative Gift of Gardens, which allows the disadvantaged and disabled to enjoy the cooled conservatories for free.
Fireworks
You can also witness a vibrant display of fireworks illuminating the night sky in celebration of Singapore’s 59th National Day while at The Meadow.
President Tharman said: “This year’s concert features Singaporean performers with a diverse array of styles and backgrounds. Music has a unique power to open our minds and unite us. Occasions like this National Day Concert are valuable as they deepen our respect and appreciation for each other.”
Mr Niam Chiang Meng, Chairman of Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp, said: “We are thrilled to collaborate on this meaningful concert for the sixth time, offering Singaporeans a specially curated concert featuring a wide ensemble of local talents and a range of activities for all ages. As the national media network, Mediacorp offers homegrown performers opportunities to showcase their talents across its platforms. This is aligned to Gardens by the Bay’s core mission as a national garden and an accessible and inclusive leisure space for all Singaporeans to bond, regardless of their backgrounds. I look forward to everyone joining us to celebrate Singapore’s 59th birthday together!”
The Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert 2024 will take place from 4.30pm onwards on Sunday, 4 August at The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay.
The concert will also air on mewatch, Channel 5 and Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube on Sunday, 17 August, from 7.30 pm to 9 pm. Find out more about the Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert.
