BIG BANG to perform at year-end countdown show in Singapore

SINGAPORE — Celebrate SG50’s countdown show will see K-Pop supergroup BIG BANG, Stefanie Sun, Kit Chan and Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza bringing in 2015 with a seven-hour show.

They are just some of over 60 celebrities due to perform at the event, which will take place from 8pm at The Float @ Marina Bay on New Year’s Eve (Dec 31).

After an 8-minute fireworks display at midnight, BIG BANG will hold a full concert. They will be followed by DJ Tinc, who will keep the party going from 1 to 3am.

The countdown show will be hosted by Yasminne Cheng, Jean Danker, Justin Ang, Vernon A, Joanne Peh and will also feature artistes like The Sam Willows, Dick Lee and the Dim Sum Dollies.

The 8 Dukes of Caldecott Hill - Romeo Tan, Desmond Tan, Zhang Zhen Huan, Ian Fang, Shane Pow, Jeffrey Xu, Aloysius Pang and Xu Bin - will also make an appearance.

The celebrations will also take place island-wide at other locations like Bishan Park, Boon Lay Place and Punggol East.

“This is a show that will unite the nation as we count down together to 2015, a significant milestone in Singapore’s history,” said Mr Benard Lim, MediaCorp Managing Director for TV.

“We hope to have everyone in Singapore joining us at these locations, or watching the show from their living rooms or watching wherever they are on Toggle via live streaming. For a more engaging and exciting viewing experience, Toggle Now will also carry a live feed from backstage.”

Tickets from S$28 are available at all SISTIC outlets from Nov 26.