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ChildAid

ChildAid 2024 sees return of alumni, raises about $2.1m

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left) at the ChildAid 2024: The Dream Emporium performance at the Esplanade on Nov 30.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left) at the ChildAid 2024: The Dream Emporium performance at the Esplanade on Nov 30.

ChildAid 2024: The Dream Emporium sows hope for future

ChildAid 2024: The Dream Emporium featured 83 young performers, aged six to 19.
ChildAid 2024: The Dream Emporium featured 83 young performers, aged six to 19.

Accidental talent factory: How ChildAid shaped the stars of tomorrow

[Nathan Hartono (left), 15, singing at the ChildAid concert, showcasing Singapore's young musical talents. The concert was organised by The Straits Times and The Business Times, raising $335,000 
for the ST School Pocket Money and BT Budding Artists funds. Last night was for corporate sponsors and invited guests, with President S R Nathan as the guest of honour and it was held at the University Cultural Centre. ]
[Nathan Hartono (left), 15, singing at the ChildAid concert, showcasing Singapore's young musical talents. The concert was organised by The Straits Times and The Business Times, raising $335,000 
for the ST School Pocket Money and BT Budding Artists funds. Last night was for corporate sponsors and invited guests, with President S R Nathan as the guest of honour and it was held at the University Cultural Centre. ]

A story of making dreams come true through song, dance and AI at ChildAid 2024

ChildAid performers at a rehearsal at the SPH Media Auditorium at Toa Payoh North on Nov 24, 2024.
ChildAid performers at a rehearsal at the SPH Media Auditorium at Toa Payoh North on Nov 24, 2024.

Sneak peek: Young performers looking their best for charity concert ChildAid 2024

The young ChildAid performers playing characters called The Dream Girls, whose ages range from 10 to 16, trying out their colourful costumes for first time at the SPH News Centre Auditorium.
The young ChildAid performers playing characters called The Dream Girls, whose ages range from 10 to 16, trying out their colourful costumes for first time at the SPH News Centre Auditorium.

Rising theatre star brings magic to ChildAid’s 20th year

Group photo of ChildAid's concert director Krish Natarajan, (centre) 29, with cast members of ChildAid 2025 at SPH News Centre auditorium on Nov 8, 2024.
Group photo of ChildAid's concert director Krish Natarajan, (centre) 29, with cast members of ChildAid 2025 at SPH News Centre auditorium on Nov 8, 2024.

From singer to co-creative director: ChildAid 2024 features return of alumni like Amni Musfirah

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Singer Amni Musfirah (with Flower stage) during The National Day Parade 2024 (NDP 2024) Preview 2, held at the Padang on Aug 3, 2024.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Singer Amni Musfirah (with Flower stage) during The National Day Parade 2024 (NDP 2024) Preview 2, held at the Padang on Aug 3, 2024.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Behind-the-scenes peek: Gearing up for ChildAid 2024

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Front row from L to R: Kaylen Thawdar Hnin Htet, 15 years old, Travis Wong Kai Xuan, 9 years old, Jemima Liew-Yeo, 10 years old, Husna Humaira Bte Muhamad Hairie, 15 years old and Hafeez Hav Hassan, Chief Choreographer, at the three-day workshop for ChildAid 2024 The Dream Emporium.
The young talents who will be performing at ChildAid 2024 will take part in workshops held at the SPH Auditorium. The 20th edition of the charity concert organised by The Straits Times (ST) and The Business Times will take place at the Esplanade Theatre on Nov 29 and 30.
ST20240903_202443200605 Kua Chee Siong/ edchildaid/
Front row from L to R: Kaylen Thawdar Hnin Htet, 15 years old, Travis Wong Kai Xuan, 9 years old, Jemima Liew-Yeo, 10 years old, Husna Humaira Bte Muhamad Hairie, 15 years old and Hafeez Hav Hassan, Chief Choreographer, at the three-day workshop for ChildAid 2024 The Dream Emporium.
The young talents who will be performing at ChildAid 2024 will take part in workshops held at the SPH Auditorium. The 20th edition of the charity concert organised by The Straits Times (ST) and The Business Times will take place at the Esplanade Theatre on Nov 29 and 30.

Judges tear up at talent displayed during ChildAid 2024 audition

Nur Anisah Daaniys Muhammad Sufian auditioning for the ChildAid 2024 show, themed The Dream Emporium , on July 20, 2024.
Nur Anisah Daaniys Muhammad Sufian auditioning for the ChildAid 2024 show, themed The Dream Emporium , on July 20, 2024.

ChildAid 2024 looks forward to the future with artificial intelligence

ChildAid performers dancing and singing at ChildAid held at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Dec 4, 2023.
ChildAid performers dancing and singing at ChildAid held at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Dec 4, 2023.

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