The EFX Show for Marina Bay Sands!

Here's a video from my latest work!

Marina Bay Sands' "Best of Best Awards"

Kiki Tay's Episode of "My Heartland Carnival" 2014 on MediaCorp Channel 8!

Recently I was featured in an episode of MediaCorp's "My Heartland Carnival"
 If you missed it on TV, here it is!

Click on the video to watch!




Check back soon on updates and some behind-the-scenes photos!

With Love,

  - Kiki Tay

Kiki Tay's EFX Show at the Festive Grand Theatre, Resorts World Singapore!

Performing at the Festive Grand Theatre @ Resorts World Sentosa!

It was my dream to perform at the Festive Grand Theatre! Although it was only for one night for a corporate booking, nevertheless it was a thrill and a dream come true for me!

The Festive Grand Theatre is the home to many incredible shows including "Voyage de La Vie" a show that I watched 3 times while it was playing here! See my previous blog post.

Some behind-the-scene photos
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Some creepy props I found backstage!

My 30watt RGBY Laser! Powerful enough to burn a hole in a concrete! You won't believe the amount of paperwork and licenses required in order to operate these...

Testing out some of my effects, which includes a "show robot" that I built. Read about it here.

I had a dressing room with attached showers, sofa & even a mini fridge!

Some pictures taken from the actual show

  

   

  

The combined efforts of many people behind the scenes, dedicating hundreds of man-hours to help create a truly amazing show.. Thank you everybody, for making my dreams come true! 

I hope to have my own long-running show here someday... In the meantime, I'll miss the theatre...

With love,

  - Kiki Tay

My New LED Jacket!

My New LED Costume!

It's been a long time since I added lights to a new costume. This time I'm going all out!

This was a vision of mine for many years but it is only until recently that I got the time to finally put it into action. I wanted to go beyond just simple LED animation into a full blown networked LED system with video capability! From research to fabrication to mapping and programming, it took almost 100 hours!

A total of 638 RGB LEDs, each with its own microchip that allows it to be individually addressed. The whole setup draws up to 38Amp! Just figuring a way to produce and manage a current so high was a great challenge by itself. Fortunately I developed a method to power the entire unit using just a tiny 3S Lipo (Lithium-Polymer) battery. I managed to design the entire control unit plus power system small enough to fit inside a pocket. After all, who wants to wear a costume that requires you to carry a generator, plug into wall supply or connected to a computer? The mapping and programming itself gives a whole new set of challenge.

While as impressive as it looks, this is still just a prototype and far from being ready. There are still a lot improvements to be done before it can be ready for show.  Look out for new updates coming soon!

With Love,

   -Kiki Tay

The EFX Show - Full Show Video!

This took quite a while before it was ready to be released publicly, but here it is! A video of my full performance, The EFX Show which was presented at the Republic Polytechnic's "Grand Magic Show" 2012.

Usually when I release a full video, it means something new is on the way *wink* *wink*!

Stay tuned!

With Love,

  - Kiki Tay

Performing with the Stars at TVB's Chinese New Year Countdown Show!

Performing with the Stars in TVB's Chinese New Year countdown show!

I had the opportunity to work with some of the most popular local and Hong Kong celebrities, in Hong Kong TVB's "Golden Viva" Chinese New Year countdown show. It was broadcasted on TVB's channel during Chinese New Year's eve!

Photo taken from Starhub Entertainment's Facebook page

The list of cast includes Ron Ng, Kenneth Ma, Bosco Wong, Nancy Wu, Edwin Siu, Alfred Hui, Gin Li, Wong Cho Lam, Lingzhi, Olivia Ong, Jack Neo & the Cast of "Ah Boys to Men"

Here are some behind-the-scenes photos taken during rehearsals...

A panoramic view of the stage at Esplanade's outdoor theatre!

During rehearsals

The cast of "Ah Boys to Men" took the stage during rehearsals...

Gin Lee during rehearsals

First time in my live show that I actually had a script to follow!

Olivia Ong during rehearsals

A nice picture of me backstage with Olivia Ong!

A queue started to form since early afternoon!

Setting up my show...

My hero Alan hard at work at our console behind the stage

The weather wasn't helping during the two days of rehearsals.. It was pouring in and out throughout the day. Rehearsals had to come to a halt several times in fears of electrocution due to the amount equipment exposed to the weather.

Fortunately, this didn't spoil the enthusiasm of the fans!

Alan setting up a makeshift tent for our command post! 

Jason striking a pose while deep in thoughts...

Meanwhile, back in the dressing room...

Our lunch!

Winners & contestants from the Sunsilk singing competition

Director Jack Neo

The talented cast of "Ah Boys to Men"

Wang Cho Lam 王祖蓝 hosted the show! This is the second time I've worked with him since the show in Shenzhen back in 2012!
 

Before we know it, it's showtime!

Bosco Wong had lots of screaming fans!

 Edwin Siu 萧正楠 &  Alfred Hui 許廷鏗

My show was a combined act with Ron Ng 吳卓羲 & Kenneth Ma 马国明

Some clips from my act with Ron Ng & Kenneth Ma

Photo courtesy of Pauline Tan's "Milkfrost's World" Blog

 A fantastic crowd!

Thank you everybody for this amazing experience!

With Love,

  - Kiki Tay