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Straits Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
NDP 2025: Show at Padang to feature largest mobile stage in parade history
The National Day Parade 2025 features creative director Boo Junfeng (centre) and performers such as (from left) Matthew S.T. Sunil, Jennifer Thevajenner, Rahimah Rahim and Benjamin Kheng. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI SINGAPORE – The 2025 National Day Parade (NDP) will feature a 360-degree moving stage that will bring the performances close to the audience at the Padang, the largest mobile stage in NDP history. Measuring 15m in diameter, the three-tiered 20,000kg stage can rise up to 7m high and includes 270 LED screens. There will also be eight additional island stages around the Padang. The facades of buildings in the area, including the Fullerton Hotel and the UOB Plaza One, will also come alive with projections of SG60-themed artworks by local artists such as Sam Lo. Land and water floats designed by artists with disabilities will be featured. NDP 2025, which marks Singapore's 60th year of independence, marks the return of acclaimed home-grown film-maker Boo Junfeng as its creative director. The 41-year-old was also creative director of the 2018 and 2021 editions of the NDP. Audiences can expect to be entertained by 39 home-grown artistes from different generations and genres, as well as over 3,000 performers. These include seasoned names such as Dick Lee, Kit Chan, Rahimah Rahim and Ramli Sarip, as well as contemporary acts ranging from singer-songwriters Charlie Lim and Benjamin Kheng to actor-musician Tosh Zhang and rapper Yung Raja. To reach as many Singaporeans as possible, the live show will extend from the Padang to Marina Bay, another first for the NDP. Another first for the NDP is having performances on a mobile floating stage in Marina Bay mounted on a Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) Fast Craft Utility. Kheng will sing on the 9m-long stage with 12 dancers from the Music and Drama Company. A pre-parade segment will open with a musical film, also a first for the NDP, with an original song, Makin' Our Way, directed, written and composed by Kheng. This is followed by the inaugural Jump of Unity, featuring the Red Lions parachutists from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and naval divers from the RSN. A segment called Our Singapore Wish will air videos of Singaporeans sharing their aspirations, with music from the Combined Schools Band. The show is itself is divided into four acts, each inspired by words and lines from the national anthem, Majulah Singapura. Act One will celebrate Singapore's diverse society and features Chan and Lim performing this year's NDP theme song, Here We Are, and a spoken rendition of the national anthem by Ramli and other artistes such as Zhang. Singer-songwriter Charlie Lim performing the NDP 2025 theme song Here We Are during a preview on June 26. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI Act Two, with performances by singer-songwriter Linying and rising singer Heema Izzati, focuses on Singaporeans' personal dreams and collective aspirations. There will also be performances by groups and schools such as Soka Gakkai Singapore and Greendale Secondary, as well as Diverse Abilities Dance Collective of Maya Dance Theatre, who are performing at the NDP for the first time. The performances in the third act, about resilience through family bonds and the community spirit, includes Lee singing NDP 2002 theme song We Will Get There in a floating balloon at the Padang. Act Four shapes the dreams and aspirations of different Singaporeans into a collective national destiny, and includes a synchronised performance of NDP 2021 theme song The Road Ahead by SMU Samba Masala Drummers at the Padang, Extraordinary People at the NTUC building and Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (Minds) at Marina Bay Sands Singapore. The final act culminates in a sing-along of classic NDP anthems such as Stand Up for Singapore (1984), Count On Me Singapore (1986), We Are Singapore (1987) and One People, One Nation, One Singapore (1990), in sync with a fireworks display lighting up the Padang and the Marina Bay. The fireworks show is specially designed to commemorate SG60. Audiences at the Padang and Bay Celebration sites will also get to write their wishes for themselves and for their community on a double-sided placard found in their NDP Packs. These will then be featured at various points throughout the show. There will also be a series of interconnected short films depicting the challenges the nation overcame over the past 60 years, shown throughout the four acts. All 27,000 spectators at the show will wear LED wristbands that will emit a light show in sync with the performances. Water floats on display at Esplanade's Singtel Waterfront Theatre on June 26. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI Boo tells The Straits Times that he hopes that the audience, whether they are watching at the Padang, in the surrounding areas or on television, will reflect on what makes Singapore a home. 'Beyond just being a celebration, I think it's also a point of reflection so that we can contemplate why we love our home, and what we wish for Singapore to become.' Veteran singer Rahimah says that she is proud to do a duet in Act Three with Kheng on his 2024 NDP theme song Not Alone. 'I'm so honoured to be able to do this inter-generational collaboration,' she tells ST. Kheng, who also co-wrote the tune, says Rahimah's singing adds a new layer to the song. 'She's unabashedly herself and (with) that kind of energy she brings, and the warmth, she really grounds everyone in a room, and that shines through so well.' The pair will be physically apart during the duet, as Rahimah will be at the Padang, and Kheng on the floating stage in Marina Bay. Singers Rahimah Rahim and Benjamin Kheng performing 2024 NDP theme song Not Alone during a media preview on June 26. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI Among the many performers are dancers Jennifer Thevajenner and Matthew S.T. Sunil, a married couple who are returning for their seventh NDP performance. The pair of amateur dancers, who have been married for two decades, said that the 2025 performance is special. 'Our segment is under People's Association, and the theme is our resilience and our spirit. So the two songs we are doing are flowing with emotions. We feel very touched when we dance,' said Mr Sunil, 49. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Straits Times
06-06-2025
- Straits Times
NDP 2025: Flying of kites, drones to be restricted on some days
The restriction on aerial activities is for the safety of the public and aircraft that will be flying at low levels. ST PHOTO: SOR LUAN NDP 2025: Flying of kites, drones to be restricted on some days SINGAPORE - Unauthorised flying of kites and drones will not be allowed over the Padang and most parts of the island on some days in June, July and August . This restriction on aerial activities during certain times is for the safety of the public and aircraft that will be flying at low levels as part of National Day Parade 2025 preparations, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said in a statement on June 6 . The temporary restricted areas, which include heartland locations such as Bedok and Jurong West , will extend from ground level to 2,500ft ( 762m) above mean sea level. The restrictions will mostly be in effect on Saturdays (June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, Aug 2). T he other affected dates are June 9, 10 and 12. The final affected date is Aug 9 , the day of the NDP. In the event of poor weather conditions on any of the planned dates, the reserve date of Aug 16 may be used. Other aerial activities that are banned within the temporary restricted areas include the hoisting of captive balloons and the flying of unmanned aircraft, unless the required permits have been obtained from CAAS. Those found guilty of unauthorised aerial activities within the temporary restricted areas can be fined up to $20,000 for the first offence. Repeat offenders can be fined up to $40,000, jailed for up to 15 months, or both. Those found guilty of unauthorised unmanned aircraft activities can be fined up to $50,000, jailed for up to two years, or both. The punishment for subsequent offences increases to a fine of up to $100,000, a jail term of up to five years, or both. CAAS said that existing restrictions on aerial and unmanned aircraft activities within 5km of airports, danger areas, prohibited areas, restricted areas and protected areas will still be in effect. Members of the public can check the website or the OneMap app for information on areas where aerial activities are prohibited or require a permit. There will be an increase in flying activities over parts of Singapore during affected dates and times, and CAAS urges the public not to be alarmed. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
New Paper
27-05-2025
- Politics
- New Paper
NDP 2025: Applications for tickets to open on May 28, to be done using Singpass
Applications for tickets to National Day Parade 2025 and its preview shows will open from noon on May 28 and close at noon on June 9. All Singaporeans and permanent residents will be able to apply for two, four or six tickets to the main parade on Aug 9, or one of two preview shows on July 26 or Aug 2, said the NDP 2025 executive committee on May 26. The shows will be held at the Padang. For the second year running, applicants must use Singpass - the national digital identity platform - to apply for the tickets. The committee said the process, which was introduced in 2024, will help to prevent scams. The committee said tickets will be allocated via a balloting process upon the closure of applications and will not be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Each applicant is entitled to one ballot chance, and each ticket will admit only one spectator. Reselling of the show tickets is strictly prohibited. Action will be taken against those caught scalping or using the tickets for fraudulent purposes. The Padang has traditionally hosted around 27,000 spectators for the main show and each of the previews. The theme for NDP 2025 is "Majulah Singapura", to commemorate the nation's 60th year of independence. Taken from the National Anthem, the theme aims to help Singaporeans reflect on the collective achievements over the past 60 years, and look forward to the future. One highlight of this year's parade is an expanded show from the Padang that will include the Marina Bay area. Spectators can also look forward to the inaugural Jump of Unity featuring the Red Lions parachutists from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and naval divers from the Republic of Singapore Navy. Meanwhile, performances at the Padang will be complemented by light projections on buildings across the city skyline, while a new floating stage will also be built for performers at Marina Bay. To mark SG60, the Republic of Singapore Air Force will perform a special aerial tribute, in addition to traditional crowd favourites such as the state flag flypast, salute to the nation, and presidential gun salute. The mobile column - a showcase of air, land and maritime assets from the SAF, Home Team, and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - will also return to the Padang for the first time since 2019. How to apply for tickets Those interested in attending the shows can visit the official website at to access an application form. Applicants will need to log in with their Singpass app. Applicants will receive a confirmation by SMS from and e-mail from info@ Those without Singpass are advised to register for one, ask a family member or trusted person with an account to apply for the tickets on their behalf, or visit ServiceSG centres with their NRIC for in-person help. The NDP 2025 executive committee said this will be the only way to ballot for tickets, warning applicants not to fill in any other forms from unverified links or sources. Successful applicants will be notified between June 20 and 25 through the mobile number and e-mail address submitted in the application. The committee said successful applicants will be notified by only via SMS and info@ by e-mail. "Any SMS and e-mails from other sources should be treated as potential scams or phishing attempts," it added.
Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
NDP 2025: Applications for tickets to open on May 28, to be done using Singpass
The Padang has traditionally hosted around 27,000 spectators for the main show and each of the previews. PHOTO: ST FILE NDP 2025: Applications for tickets to open on May 28, to be done using Singpass SINGAPORE – Applications for tickets to the National Day Parade 2025 and its preview shows will open from noon on May 28 and close at noon on June 9. All Singaporeans and permanent residents will be able to apply for two, four or six tickets to the main parade on Aug 9, or one of two preview shows on July 26 or Aug 2, said the NDP 2025 executive committee on May 26. The shows will be held at the Padang. For the second year running, applicants must use Singpass – the national digital identity platform – to apply for the tickets. The committee said the process, which was introduced in 2024, will help to prevent scams. The committee said tickets will be allocated via a balloting process upon the closure of applications and will not be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Each applicant is entitled to one ballot chance, and each ticket will admit only one spectator. Reselling of the show tickets is strictly prohibited. Action will be taken against those caught scalping or using the tickets for fraudulent purposes. The Padang has traditionally hosted around 27,000 spectators for the main show and each of the previews. The theme for NDP 2025 is 'Majulah Singapura', to commemorate the nation's 60th year of independence. Taken from the National Anthem, the theme aims to help Singaporeans reflect on the collective achievements over the past 60 years, and look forward to the future. One highlight of this year's parade is an expanded show from the Padang that will include the Marina Bay area. Audiences can also look forward to the inaugural Jump of Unity featuring the Red Lions parachutists from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and naval divers from the Republic of Singapore Navy. Meanwhile, performances at the Padang will be complemented by light projections on buildings across the city skyline, while a new floating stage will also be built for performers at Marina Bay. To mark SG60, the Republic of Singapore Air Force will perform a special aerial tribute, in addition to traditional crowd favourites such as the state flag flypast, salute to the nation, and presidential gun salute. The mobile column – a showcase of air, land and maritime assets from the SAF, Home Team, and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore – will also make its first return to the Padang since 2019. More on this Topic NDP 2025: Live show to mark SG60 will extend from Padang to Marina Bay for first time How to apply for tickets Those interested in attending the shows can visit the official website at to access an application form. Applicants will need to log in with their Singpass app or Singpass ID. Applicants will receive a confirmation by SMS from and e-mail from info@ Those without Singpass are advised to register for one, ask a family member or trusted person with an account to apply for the tickets on their behalf, or visit ServiceSG Centres with their NRIC for in-person help. The NDP 2025 executive committee said this will be the only way to ballot for tickets, warning applicants not to fill in any other forms from unverified links or sources. Successful applicants will be notified between June 20 and 25 through the mobile number and e-mail address submitted in the application. The committee said successful applicants will be notified by only via SMS and info@ by e-mail. 'Any SMS and e-mails from other sources should be treated as potential scams or phishing attempts,' it added. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
