Directing the ASEAN School Games Opening - Media Conference!

ASEAN School Games Opening Ceremony

Media Conference

As many already know, I'll be directing the finale act of the ASEAN School Games Opening Ceremony. 23rd June, we had our media conference debuting the theme song and a sneak preview of the acts to come.

The media conference was held in Esplanade's recital studio.

Our girls getting ready to put up an act to impress :-)

All set, ready to go!

The ASEAN School Games Opening also marks the opening of Singapore Youth Festival 2011

The hero behind this amazing opportunity, my dearest buddy Dan Kwoh!

Miss Sum, director of education programmes at ministry of education.

At the media conference, we deputed the theme song of the ASEAN School Games 2011

The theme song is composed by Dick Lee, arranged by Sydney Tan and sang by the talented Aisyah Salim

Check out some of the photos taken from the media conference! 

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After the show for the media, we were interviewed and also treated with some light refreshment.

It was a great experience!

With love,

 - Kiki Tay

Kiki Tay on "8 Days" Magazine!

I was featured in the latest issue of "8 Days" Magazine!

This week's issue had Kung Fu Panda on the cover! :-)

Here's a larger that's more "readable" image!

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My good friends Andie and Rozz were on the next page!

Dick Lee and his home were featured in this issue as well!

I've been to Dick's home, but I didn't realize it was so big!

And not to forget, Po!

So hurry! Grab your latest issue of 8 Days now! Before it's... Well, not the latest issue anymore.. ;-)

Thanks to Catherine, Kendron and especially Pei Shan & Yi Hui for the interview!!

With Love,

- Kiki Tay

Fried Rice Paradise with Thomas..

I was invited to watched Fried Rice Paradise on Tuesday, So I dragged Thomas along..

Met up early for ice cream, then a drink at Harry's

Fried Rice Paradise!

Fan Dong Kai from PA invited me, we've got very good front row seats! Thanks Fan!

I know I'm not suppose to take pictures during the show but... erm.. My dog ate my homework! (Can't think of a better excuse..)

The show was Fantastic! Amazing sets with 3D projections, fantastic story and songs from Dick Lee and of course an AMAZING cast that lived up to its name!

After the show..

Met up with Dr Lyen weeks back discussing some ideas for collaborations, then met him again at the show! Dr Lyen is an amazing music director/composer.. He has written for so many incredibly good productions! Check out his work and links to his websites here! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_lyen 

Iskandar Ismail, the music director of the show... I think he needs no introduction, Iskandar is one of the most renowned music director/composer in Singapore, and a Cultural Medallion honoree. I had a chance to work with Iskandar when he composed our music for our items in the Asian Youth Games Opening Ceremony as well as our SYF Opening Ceremony!

My idol Jeffery Tan! Jeffrey choreographed the show, he is also the choreographer of Voyage De La Vie, and was the chief choreographer in NDP this year..

I actually did had a craving for fried rice after watching the musical! Haahaa.. went to find myself some fried rice (non paradised :-P)

If you haven't watched Fried Rice Paradise, what are you waiting for? GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! It's showing till 12th September! Tickets available at SISTIC!

Had a wonderful time! Thanks Fan, Rachel, Thomas and everybody at Fried Rise Paradise!

- Kiki Tay

NDP 2010 - The big day!

National Day Parade 2010!

We made a T-Shirt saying "I LOVE YCKSS" to show our appreciation for the hard work Yio Chu Kang Secondary put in for our item!

Our students, getting ready!

One final rehearsal before the actual show..

NDP Mobile column! 

Ryan Tan!

HUGE stacks of goodie bags, waiting to be given away!

I found myself a great spot to watch the parade from!

Our item, in NDP Act 3 - Crescent Moon!

Our act went on well! Our students did a great job! I'm so proud of them!!

Celebration after the show!! Click on the video to see!

Dick Lee

A tribute to YCKSS on the big screen!

The non-alcoholic champagne! haahaa 

NDP EXCO Chairman

Giving a thank you speech to the hardworking men and women of NDP2010

Our names on the big screen..

Show chairman!

My heroes! Jia Hong & Chermaine! Who put in the most blood and sweat for our item!

A blur picture of us with Mrs Jessie Ho, who believed in us and gave us so many opportunities!

We're on the big screen!

Me, taking a picture of the big screen showing me taking a picture of the big screen!

Corrinne May!

Wee Tiong, the man behind the operation!

The Padang, where it all happens, now an empty ground..

Looking forward to the appreciation party!

The NDP really impacted me a lot, when Kit Chan came on and sang the song "Home" as the fireworks took the sky, I was filled with tears.. This was the moment of my life, proud to be Singaporean, proud to be part of the show.. It has been a dream came true, and it wouldn't be possible without the help of many people.. Dan, Chermaine & Jia Hong.. Thank you for everything...

With so much love,

- Kiki Tay