Final artists unveiled for Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix
Lewis Capaldi. Image courtesy of Singapore GP.
Clean Bandit. Image courtesy of Singapore GP.
Joining already announced headliners are multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Scottish Singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi, who will be performing at the Zone 4 Padang Stage on 5 October, and Grammy-winning electronic music sensation Clean Bandit, who will be bringing their dance beats to the Zone 1 Wharf Stage on 3 October.
Melanie C. Image courtesy of Singapore GP.
Pete Tong. Image courtesy of Singapore GP.
Maisie Peters. Image courtesy of Singapore GP.
Haley Reinhart. Image courtesy of Singapore GP.
The Naked and Famous. Image courtesy of Singapore GP.
In addition to this, don't miss DJ sets by Melanie C and Pete Tong at the Sunset Stage, rising pop prodigy Maisie Peters at the Downtown stage, soulful songstress Haley Reinhart at the Sail Stage, and indie duo The Naked and Famous at the Wharf Stage.
Along with the great entertainment, you'll also get to enjoy a line-up of activities across ten stages and entertainment zones, and get to know your favourite drivers at the Formula 1 Fan Forum held at the Wharf Stage in Zone 1, as well as the F1 Academy Fan Forum at the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade in Zone 4.
Only a limited number of single-day tickets remain available for sale at www.singaporegp.sg and via official resellers. For more information, click here.
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