Show Picks: SG60 concert, Timbre’s 20th birthday, Leslie Low for The Substation’s 35th anniversary
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Singaporean singer Kit Chan is one of the performers at the SG60 edition of the annual Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert.
ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert
The SG60 edition of the annual Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert will showcase performances by home-grown talents, including Mandopop star Kit Chan, Singapore Idol’s first winner Taufik Batisah and singer-songwriter Charlie Lim.
Hosted by Gurmit Singh, Nithiya Rao, Yasminne Cheng and Zhin Sadali, the show will also feature a performance by second Singapore Idol winner Hady Mirza. He will perform the concert’s theme song, Ties That Bloom, which he composed.
Sisters Tay Kewei and Tay Kexin will perform together for the first time. Other on-stage family affairs will include Cultural Medallion recipient Rahimah Rahim, her sister Rozie Rahim and granddaughter Aly; singer JJ Neo and her mother, host Lucy Chow; as well as married couple Annetha Ayyavoo and Mark Sara.
Other music acts include Love 972 DJ Chua Lee Lian, jazz singer Alemay Fernandez, pop singer Shazza and The Purple Symphony, an orchestra comprising musicians with and without disabilities.
Visitors can savour local favourites like laksa and popiah at a food street, relive childhood fun with classic games such as eraser battles and pick-up sticks, and join activities like satay keychain workshops.
The concert will air on mewatch, Channel 5 and Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube on Aug 16 at 7.30pm.
Where: The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive str.sg/qhfw
MRT: Bayfront/Gardens by the Bay
When: Aug 3, doors open at 4.30pm
Admission: Free
Info: For more information, go to
Timbre Group’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
Jack Ho (left) and Rai Kannu of singing duo Jack & Rai are one of the acts celebrating Timbre Group’s 20th anniversary.
ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
Local food and beverage, music and events company Timbre Group is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of shows at its Timbre+ @ One North outlet.
The line-up features stalwarts of the live music scene, many of whom had their early gigs at Timbre. These include Jack & Rai, who will reunite with their band EIC, reggae veterans Bushmen and singer-songwriter Awi Rafael.
Timbre started out as a live music bar at The Substation in 2005 and, over the years, grew to become a food and beverage and lifestyle chain. It recently announced two new venues, Timbre+ Hillview and Timbre Signatures Cafe @ Siglap.
Its co-founder and chief executive Danny Loong says in a statement: “This 20th anniversary isn’t just a celebration of the past. It’s a tribute to resilience, reinvention and everyone who believed in Timbre.
“We’re entering this new chapter with even more heart, launching new spaces, nurturing new talent and continuing to serve our community the way we know best – through food, music, and soul. After all, music is food for the soul, a belief that has always guided Timbre, and one we continue to live by today.”
Where: Timbre+ @ One North, 73A Ayer Rajah Crescent, JTC LaunchPad @ one-north timbregroup.asia
MRT: one-north
When: Various dates and times, until Aug 23. For details, go to
Admission: Free
Passing – Leslie Low in Concert for The Substation’s 35th Year
The Substation celebrates its 35th with a solo show by Singapore singer-songwriter Leslie Low, who is also celebrating his 35th year in music.
PHOTO: ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM
The Substation celebrates its 35th anniversary as an independent arts development company with a solo concert by Singaporean singer-songwriter Leslie Low.
Low is also marking his 35th year in music with this performance.
One of the most celebrated names in the local alternative music scene, Low is known for his past work with acclaimed bands such as Humpback Oak and The Observatory.
The set list in this 80-minute show will comprise songs from his solo discography, which includes his first album A Walking Purgatory (1999) and his latest release, Chimera (2024). He is also set to play some unreleased tracks.
The gig will also feature fellow seasoned acts from the indie scene – Sean Lam (Concave Scream, Hanging Up The Moon) and Alexius Cai (Piblokto).
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive str.sg/paDQ
MRT: Esplanade
When: Aug 10, 5pm
Admission: From $37.78 via Eventbrite, go to
