world of voices
Be spellbound as we bring you exciting performances amidst the lush greenery and natural ambience of the Singapore Botanic Gardens! Featuring voices in perfect harmony from an award winning choir group, a cappella group, a beatboxer & the first Singapore Idol Taufik Batisah. Stand to win attractive prizes by participating in the online photography competition and the concert’s quiz segments. Come in your most stunning red and white outfit and receive ArtReach goodies. In conjunction with NDP 2008, early birds will receive an NDP 2008 goody bag! So pack your picnic baskets and come party with us!

Limelight 2008: Raffles Voices
In 2007, Raffles Voices was awarded the Gold Award at the Singapore Youth Festival choir competition. The choir also held a successful public concert entitled Reserved at Victoria Concert Hall in November. To date, the choir has toured the Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, the Netherlands, Finland, Austria, Germany, Spain and Hawaii, and will embark on another overseas tour in June 2008, participating in another international festival in Poland. 2006 Young Artist Award-winner Toh Ban Sheng was appointed the resident conductor of Raffles Voices in 2003. Within the short span of his directorship, Raffles Voices has garnered numerous local and international awards such as the highest national accolade of Best Choir of the Year twice.

TAS Youth Voices at SHINE 2008 Festival Opening
Immerse in the celebration of youth with a myriad of activities at Bugis Junction! Be entertained by young close-up magician, Jonathan, as he uses magic to relate and share his magical experience with the audience. Award-winning street Japanese performer, Hiyro will also be presenting Variete Street Theatre, the first and only All-Japanese street performance festival outside Japan. Catch a live human jukebox, A Cappella techniques and innovative recycled materials percussion talent showcase.

nanu at Singapore Arts Festival 2008
Festival Outreach Goes Places! The Festival Outreach will also roll out the stage for Singapore artists at the Raffles City Shopping Centre. Formed in 1999, NANU has come full circle this year with a professional team of singers that will showcase the all female prowess of vocal agility and talent. From pop to R&B music, NANU has the ability to blend genres with their outstanding musicianship and sweet powerful vocals.

Sichuan Gift of Love
Charity Dinner Concert raising funds for the victims of the disasters channeled through the Singapore Red Cross. Featuring 4 lovely ladies in an eclectic selection of songs ranging from Broadway to jazz and pop.

TAS Youth Voices at Singapore Arts Festival 2008
Festival Outreach Goes Places! The Festival Outreach will also roll out the stage for Singapore artists at the Raffles City Shopping Centre. Energetic and fun-loving, TAS Youth Voices is Singapore’s first pop youth vocal ensemble. Hear them live in rich vocal harmonies.