Celebrate the nation's 59th birthday at the sixth edition of Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp's National Day concert. Happening on August 4 (Sunday), the free concert features a star-studded line-up of Mediacorp artists, performances by community groups, and pre-concert carnival games.
The National Day concert is themed Our Home, Our Heart, Our Singapore, and features a series of firsts. For one, you can sing along to artist Benjamin Kheng's first official live performance of National Day Parade theme song Not Alone. Or be one of the first to hear headlining act Olivia Ong's debut performance of her latest single 光影 (Azure), alongside a performance of The Little Nyonya drama theme song 如燕 (Like a Swallow). Also, give your support to the vibrant performances by community groups like Diverse Abilities Dance Collective – it will be their first appearance at the National Day concert.
There's lots more to catch over two hours. Stars like Taufik Batisah and Sezairi are performing past NDP theme songs Stronger Together and Breathing City respectively. Brush up on your Singapore folk songs with musicians like Liu Ling Ling, Rahimah Rahim, and John Klass – these veterans are bringing back ditties such as Singapore Town and Geylang Sipaku Geylang (Come Home, Let’s Go Home), with local band The Vasantham Boyz. Of course, you can look forward to modern hits like BTS' Butter and Wonderwall covered by an array of local stars like Bonnie Loo, Desmond Ng, and music duo Jack & Rai.
If you're looking for a fun day out with the family beyond the concert song and dance, we'd advise arriving at 4.30pm to take a crack at the activities prepared. Highlights include go-karting and carnival games. Snag the concert #SGYesWeCan tote bags too – proceeds will go towards Gardens by the Bay's Gift of Gardens, a community outreach initiative that allows the disadvantaged and disable to enjoy the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest for free.
Don't miss the Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert at The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay. This event is free – find out more at mediacorp.sg/ndc.