Singfest

Singfest
GenreRock
Datesearly August (2 days)
Location(s)Singapore Singapore
Years active2007-Present

SINGfest is one of the major music festivals held in Singapore,[1] which features international acts from diverse genres. The largest live contemporary music event in Southeast Asia,[citation needed] it is usually held in early August for two consecutive days and is currently in its third year running after taking a break in 2009 due to alleged financial troubles. The festival is organized by Midas Promotions and All The Worlds.

History

The first SingFest held in 2007 attracted around 8,500 people.[2] The second SingFest doubled its attendance with 17,000 people.[2]

In 2009, SingFest was postponed despite Midas Promotions promised in 2008 to hold a third festival in 2009.[2] The 2009 festival was postponed partly due to co-organiser, All The Worlds, concentrating on the debut of another music festival, F1 Rocks, which is launched in a similar period.[3]

In 2010, SingFest was expanded to three nights and was held from the 3 to 5 August.[4] Acts include Thirty Seconds to Mars, Kanye West, Katy Perry, The Smashing Pumpkins, Orianthi and Wonder Girls.

References

  1. ^ "Major music festivals in Singapore".
  2. ^ a b c "SingFest postponed". The Straits Times. 11 June 2009. pp. C10.
  3. ^ Lim, Christopher (13 November 2009). "Rocking the music scene". The Business Times. pp. 35–36.
  4. ^ Yip, Wai Yee (25 June 2010). "Rock away the midweek blues". The Straits Times. pp. E3.
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