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Asia’s Hottest Pop Stars
Rock at ZPOP zbNOW Concert to Raise Funds for President’s Challenge
2005!
 Singapore, 22 July 2005 - Some of Asia’s hottest pop artistes
will perform at the ZPOP zbNOW Concert tomorrow at the Suntec Singapore
Convention Hall 6 to raise funds for President’s Challenge 2005.
Organised by Lianhe Zaobao, the six hour marathon concert, which will start
from 5pm to 11pm, will feature performances by 18 of the hottest pop
artistes in Asia from Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Korea and Singapore. The
star-studded line-up for the concert, co-hosted by popular UFM1003 deejays,
Pornsak, Yu Ling (于玲), and Jian Wen (坚文), includes:
| Taiwan: |
Zhang Hui Mei(张惠妹), 183 Club(183俱乐部)
Fan Wei Qi (范玮琪), Jiang Mei Qi (江美琪),
A-Sun (阿桑) |
| Hong Kong: |
Gigi Leung (梁咏琪) |
| China: |
Ben C (施文斌), Jin Sha (金莎) |
| Korea: |
Lee Dong Gun (李东健) |
| Singapore: |
JJ Lin(林俊杰)，Tanya
Chua (蔡健雅),
Celest Chong (张玉华), Joi Chua (蔡淳佳),
Shi Kang Jun(石康军), Jaime Teo(赵彩菱),
Ben Yeo( 杨志龙), Maia Lee(李芝瑛),
Chou Pi Jiang (臭皮匠)
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The pop extravaganza, which is also held in support of the
President’s
Challenge, will be graced by Special Guest, President S R Nathan.
Mr Lim Huan Chiang, Vice-President, Cultural Industry Promotion, Chinese Newspapers Division, SPH said: “Lianhe Zaobao is proud to be actively
involved in raising funds for the President’s Challenge since 2002 to help
the less fortunate in our society. Last year’s ZPOP zbNOW concert was a
great success. This year’s concert promises to be another dazzling pop show
and we invite all to come rock to the music, donate to a worthy cause!”
For those looking to purchase concert tickets at the last minute, tickets
are available from the sales counter tomorrow (23 July) at the Suntec
Convention Hall Lobby Level1 from 1pm to 5pm and at the counter outside
Suntec Convention Hall 6 (Level 6) from 5pm onwards. Tickets are sold at
$20, $30, $50 and $60.
All ticket sales proceeds and outright donations raised through the concert
will be donated to the 47 appointed beneficiaries under the President's
Challenge 2005.
As there will be a road closure on 23 July around the vicinity from 1 pm to
11 pm due to the National Day Parade rehearsal at the Padang, concert-goers
are advised to take the MRT to the concert venue. Motorists are advised to
use the ECP, exit by Rochor Road Exit, turn left into Temasek Boulevard and
then head towards the Convention Centre.
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The official sponsors and media partners of the concert are:
| Main Sponsor: |
Hang Ten |
| Official Drink: |
I-Dragon |
| Official Airline: |
China Airlines |
| Official Video Store: |
Poh Kim Video |
| Official Hotel: |
The Pan Pacific Singapore |
| Roadshow Venue Sponsor: |
CapitaLand |
| Official Makeup: |
M.A.C |
| Official Hair Salon: |
REDSHairdressing |
| Official Radio Station: |
UFM 1003 |
| Official Magazine: |
You Weekly |
| Challenge Sponsor: |
Singapore Pools |
| Show Presenter: |
Unusual Productions |
| In support of: |
President’s Challenge 2005 |
Special thanks to the following donors for their generous support towards
President’s Challenge 2005:
- Sakae Sushi
- Best World Lifestyle Pte Ltd
- BreadTalk Group Limited
- Cenosis Pte Ltd
- Lee Foundation
- Mr Robson Lee Teck Leng
All media who are interested to cover the event should contact Ms Liang
Wern Ling at Hp: 9697 8616.
Members of the media will have to register at the media counter outside
Suntec Singapore Convention Hall 602 (Level 6). The advised timings for
registration are 5pm, at the start of the concert and 9pm, prior to the
arrival of the Special Guest.
For more information (press only), please contact:
Ong Yuin Ling
Manager, C&E Projects
Chinese Newspapers Division
Singapore Press Holdings
Tel: 6319 1001, Fax: 6319 8114
Email: ongyl@sph.com.sg |
Tan Chien Lin
Manager, Editorial Support
Chinese Newspapers Division
Singapore Press Holdings
Tel: 6319 1912, Fax: 6319 8114
Email: tancln@sph.com.sg |
Visit www.zaobao.com/zpop/05/zpop05 for more event details and artiste
lineup.
| Concert Programme |
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| 1500 hrs |
Gates Open |
| 1630hrs |
Preview of Project SuperStar Semi-finalists |
| 1700hrs |
Concert Starts
Hosts: UFM 1003 DJ Pornsak, Yu Ling, Jian Wen
Performance by Chou Pi Jiang, Ben Yeo, Jaime Teo, Maia Lee, Ben C, Jin Sha |
| 1840hrs |
Break I
Performance by Celest Chong, Shi Kang Jun, Joi Chua, A-Sun, Fan Wei Qi |
| 2015hrs |
Break II
Performance by Jiang Mei Qi, Tanya Chua, J J Lin, Jin Sh |
| 2115hrs |
Break III
Performance by 183 Club, Gigi Leung |
| 2200hrs |
Arrival of President S R Nathan
Performance by Gigi Leung, Lee Dong Gun
Presentation of tokens of appreciation to sponsors, donors, and participating artistes |
| 2245hrs |
Performance by Zhang Hui Mei |
| 2300hrs |
Concert Ends |
Issued by Singapore Press Holdings Ltd
Co. Regn No. 198402868E
About Lianhe Zaobao:
The flagship Chinese newspaper of SPH, Lianhe Zaobao is the highest
circulating Chinese daily in Singapore. It is an influential newspaper
giving valuable insights into local and foreign news, and is regarded as an
important source of political and economic news on East Asia, especially
China. Lianhe Zaobao has a circulation of 190,637 copies on weekdays and
198,679 copies on weekends. It won the prestigious IFRA Publish Asia Award
for best in print (gold) in 2003. Lianhe Zaobao was launched in March
16,1983 with the merger of Nanyang Siang Pau (launched in 1923) and Sin
Chew Jit Poh (launched in 1929).
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