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Straits Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Feeling extra patriotic? Here are 7 other SG60 songs beyond official NDP theme Here We Are
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox SINGAPORE – The official National Day Parade (NDP) theme Here We Are, sung by Kit Chan and Charlie Lim, is not the only song that celebrates National Day in 2025. The SG60 spirit has inspired many local singers, songwriters and musicians to come up with their own tunes. Here are seven new ones that will get you in the National Day mood. I Will Walk With You – Linying Singer-songwriter Linying, co-singer and co-writer of the much-loved 2021 NDP anthem The Road Ahead, will perform her new song, I Will Walk With You, at the National Day Parade 2025. It is also part of a national movement that celebrates the joy of walking together and keeping one another company. The music video, inspired by real-life stories, features Singaporeans from various backgrounds lending a helping hand to fellow residents in need. Linying says in an Instagram post: 'I feel blessed and privileged to have this song of mine, written while I was far away from home, give rise to such a meaningful social movement thanks to the tireless, talented team around it.' Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Some ageing condos in Singapore struggle with failing infrastructure, inadequate sinking funds Singapore PUB investigating wastewater discharge in Eunos: Pritam Singapore Water gel guns among newer tools NParks uses to manage monkeys in estates World Trump eyes 100% chips tariff, but 0% for US investors like Apple World Trump's 100% semiconductor tariffs may hit chipmakers in Singapore, other SEA nations Singapore Afraid of small talk? Scared to make a phone call? How social skills workshops are helping young people Singapore ST and Uniqlo launch design contest for Singapore stories T-shirt collection Business DBS shares hit record-high after Q2 profit beats forecast on strong wealth fees, trading income Way Back Home – Shazza Singer-songwriter Shazza's National Day song and music video pay tribute to Singaporeans making their mark on the world and who still call the island nation home. 'It is no secret that it has always been a dream of mine to write the official National Day song and that truth remains,' she writes in an Instagram post. 'But more than anything, this year, I just wanted to do what I love for a city that I love. I wanted to write something new, something for the people who are venturing bravely out of Singapore to put our flag on the world map with all sorts of different endeavours.' Singer-songwriter Shazza released a new song, Way Back Home, to mark Singapore's 60th National Day. PHOTO: SHAZZA/YOUTUBE Besides familiar landmarks like the Esplanade and CBD (Central Business District) cityscape, the music video also features spots that recently made the news, like the mural of a young samsui woman in South Bridge Road. For Singapore – Music & Drama Company The SG60 offering by Music & Drama Company (MDC), the professional performing arts group within the Singapore Armed Forces, features something missing from recent official NDP anthems – the word 'Singapore'. Written by MDC artistes Dominic Chin, Gail Belmonte and RINES, it is performed by a large group of singers that include MDC alumni such as pop singers lullaboy, Lily Rahmat-Hargrove, Aaron Bunac and Frances Lee. The Music & Drama Company's National Day album Celebrating Singapore: Volume 2 includes For Singapore, an original track written by MDC artistes Dominic Chin, Gail Belmonte and RINES. PHOTO: SO DRAMA! ENTERTAINMENT For Singapore is found on Celebrating Singapore: Volume 2, a five-track album released in July. This follow-up to 2024's Celebrating Singapore: Volume 1 includes an alternate version of Here We Are, done in the style of retro doo-wop and R&B. Head of MDC Chandra Mohan says in a press statement: 'National Day is a time when we come together to celebrate our shared heritage and legacies. We hope our music and melodies help weave together a tapestry of national pride, spirit and resilience that resides in the heart of every Singaporean.' Dream Big, Singapore – McCann Singapore One of the OGs of National Day songs, 1986's Count On Me Singapore, has a sequel of sorts. Dream Big, Singapore, a song produced by advertising agency McCann Singapore, is written and composed by Count On Me Singapore's songwriter Hugh Harrison. The Canadian, who was based in Singapore from the 1980s to the early 2010s, was formerly McCann's creative director and now lives in Canada. He also composed NDP songs Stand Up For Singapore (1984) and We Are Singapore (1987). Harrison tells ST that while Count On Me Singapore focused on hard work and nation-building, Dream Big, Singapore – performed by local singers Fathin Amira and Kevin Tan – encourages Singaporeans to embrace imagination and bold ideas in facing global challenges. Canadian Hugh Harrison, composer of Singaporean National Day classic Count On Me Singapore, has written a follow-up to the tune titled Dream Big, Singapore. PHOTO: MCCANN 'We live in a world facing complex, borderless challenges. Climate, technology, inequality, peace. These aren't just issues for governments, they're invitations for imagination. And Singapore, with all its talent, creativity and clarity of vision, has so much to offer. 'A nation that once dreamed of surviving must now dream of leading. Not with loud voices, but with bold ideas. 'The time has come to move from certainty to possibility. To shift from 'what is' to 'what if'. To remember that dreaming big isn't about being naive, it's about being brave enough to shape the future.' This Is Where I Belong – Jeff Ng Busker and singer-songwriter Jeff Ng's song for SG60 is a tribute to his home, his roots and the stories that shape Singaporeans. Sung in English, the piano-led, Mandopop-style ballad is accompanied by a music video featuring Ng and his band performing at Nomads, a camping-themed cafe in Seletar. Singer-songwriter and busker Jeff Ng has released a song and music video for Singapore's 60th National Day titled This Is Where I Belong. PHOTO: THE DAILY CREATIVE SINGAPORE/YOUTUBE 'Writing this song was my way of reflecting on what home means to me and I'm so grateful to share it with all of you,' he writes in an Instagram post. Singapu-Rah – Code Raid featuring OmarKENOBI For those who feel that Here We Are is not upbeat enough, the high-energy alternative would be Singapu-Rah by the cast of local online variety show Code Raid. The musical-style music video sees content creators Fauzi Aziz, Quah Siyu, Aida Johan and Isaac Ang perform skits and execute synchronised dance moves in locations such as Commonwealth Secondary School and the distinctive red-brick HDB blocks in Tampines Street 45. Watch out too for the familiar sounds of the koel, better known as the 'uwu' bird due to its distinctive call. Singapu-Rah is a musical-style National Day song and music video by various local content creators from online variety show Code Red. PHOTO: YOU GOT WATCH | YGW/YOUTUBE The hip-hop track is produced by rapper-producer OmarKENOBI, who makes a cameo in the video and drops a few rap verses. Patriot – Kelvin Tan featuring Patrick Chng Patriot is a bluesy ode to Singapore by singer-songwriter Kelvin Tan, a member of home-grown indie and alternative rock pioneers The Oddfellows. 'I give people the benefit of doubt, but I step away from the norm, don't mean I don't love my country, in fact I might be loving her more,' he sings in this contemplation on patriotism that also references local neighbourhoods such as Ghim Moh. Singer, songwriter and alternative rock pioneer Kelvin Tan's song, Patriot, was written for Singapore's National Day. PHOTO: METIOKOS KELVIN TAN/YOUTUBE 'You can say that the song expresses an alternative view to the nation's birthday,' Tan tells ST. Patriot was recorded by The Oddfellows frontman Patrick Chng, who played all the instruments on it with Tan. Chng also directed the music video, which was shot in locations such as the Rail Corridor and Holland Village.
Vogue Singapore
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
'The more I experimented, the more I felt I was discovering myself': Musician Shazza on weaving the golden vein of culture through her artistic journey
My name is Shazza and I'm a musician. This past year, especially while preparing my sophomore album, has been an intense period of creativity, and it's also been a time of deep reflection on how fashion, particularly modest fashion, is so closely intertwined with my identity and artistic expression. Style started playing a defining role in my life around the age of 17. As I began my polytechnic education, I experienced my first real taste of 'fashion freewill'. My need for self-expression had heightened considerably then and I quickly realised that the way I dressed was a huge part of figuring out who I was. To me, fashion is a beautiful language—a way of wordlessly conveying who you are at first sight. The more I experimented, the more I felt I was discovering myself. This feeling, this pursuit of finding more of who I was meant to be simply by playing with how I dressed, is something I continue to chase. In an ever-changing world, it's a comforting outlet that helps me feel more in control. With the release of her new single, Medieval, musician Shazza illuminates narratives of empowerment and cultural pride. Courtesy of Shazza My journey with modest fashion has been a precious process. My faith is dear to my heart, and as I wear my religion on my head, honouring that through my clothing is important to me. This commitment calls for a deeper level of intentionality in my choices, making me more thoughtful and purposeful in how I present myself. Beyond my personal path, I want to share the message that modesty isn't an obstacle or a limitation. I hope people see that it's possible to express themselves boldly through style while dressing modestly. It does sometimes require getting a little creative, especially when styling pieces not inherently designed as modest wear, but I find that challenge keeps me on my toes. It's shown me how extremely fluid fashion is and that it becomes what you make it. There's nothing like the feeling of discovering or putting on an outfit that feels so wonderfully and serendipitously 'you'. That profound sense of intentionality has cultivated a comforting and reassuring dynamic with my personal style. I feel most empowered when my clothes are a genuine extension of me. 'To me, fashion is a beautiful language—a way of wordlessly conveying who you are at first sight.' My single, 'Medieval', became a clear channel for this desire to imbue my own culture into my art. It's the first song where I intentionally sought to do this; the track even features Indian percussion that we recorded live. To honour that heritage in every aspect, we embraced full-on traditional wear—a lehenga and gold jewellery—for the visuals, which was a special experience for me. The gold elements were chosen to represent boldness and excellence. The entire outfit was actually bridal wear, as 'Medieval' is a song about the struggles women face in this industry and the common tussles against society's sometimes reductive expectations. My stylist and I aimed to convey the idea of reclaiming one's power and challenging those expectations in one's unique way. Thinking beyond my projects, when it comes to the wider fashion industry, I believe brands could find more consistent ways to offer modest interpretations of their pieces. I would love to see a more concerted effort to include diversity in their branding, actively showing potential customers how various items can be styled in various ways. Fashion, in my opinion, is meant to be universal. 'My single, 'Medieval', became a clear channel for this desire to imbue my own culture into my art.' Navigating the expectations that can surround modest dressing—including a sense of perfection or a 'gold standard'— while still making space for my authentic expression is a key part of my journey. Ultimately, how one dresses is a personal thing. My guiding approach has always been to ensure that I am at peace with myself first and foremost. As much as I strive to bring more representation to the table, I don't want to live my life entirely for others, as that would inevitably erode my authenticity. The music industry isn't typically a place where modesty thrives, a reality I was largely aware of when I entered it. However, I believe anything is possible if your heart is in the right place, and for me, it always comes back to intention. Maintaining this can be a fine balance, but it's a challenge I welcome as it keeps me in touch with myself and my faith. If I were to offer any advice to someone navigating their style, particularly within modest wear, I would encourage them to have fun with the process and be creative. Fashion is wonderfully fluid, and there are no hard and fast rules. What matters most is that the way you dress aligns with your personal values and principles. In the end, the ability to get dressed on my own terms feels both purposeful and liberating. I take deep pride in how I dress myself because it's an act of intention, and that's precisely why it means so much to me. Vogue Singapore's June 'Gold' issue will be out on newsstands from 13 June and available to preorder online.
The Advertiser
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Chills, they're multiplying as Big Freeze fights beast
Shazza and her idol Warnie continued the good fight against the beast as Max Gawn met his Mini Me and everyone's chills were multiplying. The 10 sliders rose to the occasion at the 11th Big Freeze, the fundraiser at the MCG that honours FightMND icon and Australian Of The Year Neale Daniher. As always, amid the fun of 10 celebrities in goofy dress-up sliding into a minus-six degrees ice bath for a good cause, there was pathos and heartache. Daniher is now confined to a wheelchair and can only talk through eye recognition software as he continues his long fight against MND, which is incurable. His daughter Bec now does much of the spruiking for their cause. Big Freeze is held before the King's Birthday clash between Melbourne and Collingwood. As Demons players warmed up, they all went to greet Daniher, the former Melbourne coach, as he completed a lap of the MCG. Collingwood players also helped form a guard of honour for him. The theme this year was Australian icons and national cricket captain Alyssa Healy was Sharon "Shazza" Strezlecki, the netballer from Kath and Kim. Magda Szubanski, who has revealed she is battling an aggressive cancer, made "Shazza" an all-time great Australian TV comedy character. Healy did it justice, complete with neck brace and a suitably stunned expression as she walked out for her slide. Former Australian captain Mark Taylor, the last slider, dressed as Shane Warne - Shazza's crush. The slide, fittingly, was set up in the shadow of the Shane Warne stand. Actor Matt Nable came as Angus Young from AC-DC and remembered his brother Aaron, who died of MND last year. Cadel Evans, the only Australian to win the Tour de France, was a miniature Max Gawn and the Melbourne captain greeted him after his slide. Gawn, who stands at 2.08m, is also an avid cyclist and Evans, all 174cm of him, is one of his idols. "Your worst day on the bike is better than my best day on a footy field," Evans told Gawn. Swimming great Ariarne Titmus was Sandy from Grease, played by Olivia Newton-John, and as the song from the movie goes, chills were multiplying in the ice bath. Former Melbourne star Aaron Davey honoured AFL and Indigenous great Michael Long, while TV presenter and former sprinter Matt Shirvington was Chris Hemsworth's movie character Thor. A $10,000 bet was made that Shirvington would stay in his costume for the flight back to Sydney. Peter Daicos, whose sons Nick and Josh were playing for the Magpies on Monday, always loves the limelight and he came as Heath Ledger's iconic Joker. National netball captain Liz Watson was in all pink as Margot Robbie's Cowgirl Barbie and motor sport great Craig Lowndes was in all black as Mad Max. Shazza and her idol Warnie continued the good fight against the beast as Max Gawn met his Mini Me and everyone's chills were multiplying. The 10 sliders rose to the occasion at the 11th Big Freeze, the fundraiser at the MCG that honours FightMND icon and Australian Of The Year Neale Daniher. As always, amid the fun of 10 celebrities in goofy dress-up sliding into a minus-six degrees ice bath for a good cause, there was pathos and heartache. Daniher is now confined to a wheelchair and can only talk through eye recognition software as he continues his long fight against MND, which is incurable. His daughter Bec now does much of the spruiking for their cause. Big Freeze is held before the King's Birthday clash between Melbourne and Collingwood. As Demons players warmed up, they all went to greet Daniher, the former Melbourne coach, as he completed a lap of the MCG. Collingwood players also helped form a guard of honour for him. The theme this year was Australian icons and national cricket captain Alyssa Healy was Sharon "Shazza" Strezlecki, the netballer from Kath and Kim. Magda Szubanski, who has revealed she is battling an aggressive cancer, made "Shazza" an all-time great Australian TV comedy character. Healy did it justice, complete with neck brace and a suitably stunned expression as she walked out for her slide. Former Australian captain Mark Taylor, the last slider, dressed as Shane Warne - Shazza's crush. The slide, fittingly, was set up in the shadow of the Shane Warne stand. Actor Matt Nable came as Angus Young from AC-DC and remembered his brother Aaron, who died of MND last year. Cadel Evans, the only Australian to win the Tour de France, was a miniature Max Gawn and the Melbourne captain greeted him after his slide. Gawn, who stands at 2.08m, is also an avid cyclist and Evans, all 174cm of him, is one of his idols. "Your worst day on the bike is better than my best day on a footy field," Evans told Gawn. Swimming great Ariarne Titmus was Sandy from Grease, played by Olivia Newton-John, and as the song from the movie goes, chills were multiplying in the ice bath. Former Melbourne star Aaron Davey honoured AFL and Indigenous great Michael Long, while TV presenter and former sprinter Matt Shirvington was Chris Hemsworth's movie character Thor. A $10,000 bet was made that Shirvington would stay in his costume for the flight back to Sydney. Peter Daicos, whose sons Nick and Josh were playing for the Magpies on Monday, always loves the limelight and he came as Heath Ledger's iconic Joker. National netball captain Liz Watson was in all pink as Margot Robbie's Cowgirl Barbie and motor sport great Craig Lowndes was in all black as Mad Max. Shazza and her idol Warnie continued the good fight against the beast as Max Gawn met his Mini Me and everyone's chills were multiplying. The 10 sliders rose to the occasion at the 11th Big Freeze, the fundraiser at the MCG that honours FightMND icon and Australian Of The Year Neale Daniher. As always, amid the fun of 10 celebrities in goofy dress-up sliding into a minus-six degrees ice bath for a good cause, there was pathos and heartache. Daniher is now confined to a wheelchair and can only talk through eye recognition software as he continues his long fight against MND, which is incurable. His daughter Bec now does much of the spruiking for their cause. Big Freeze is held before the King's Birthday clash between Melbourne and Collingwood. As Demons players warmed up, they all went to greet Daniher, the former Melbourne coach, as he completed a lap of the MCG. Collingwood players also helped form a guard of honour for him. The theme this year was Australian icons and national cricket captain Alyssa Healy was Sharon "Shazza" Strezlecki, the netballer from Kath and Kim. Magda Szubanski, who has revealed she is battling an aggressive cancer, made "Shazza" an all-time great Australian TV comedy character. Healy did it justice, complete with neck brace and a suitably stunned expression as she walked out for her slide. Former Australian captain Mark Taylor, the last slider, dressed as Shane Warne - Shazza's crush. The slide, fittingly, was set up in the shadow of the Shane Warne stand. Actor Matt Nable came as Angus Young from AC-DC and remembered his brother Aaron, who died of MND last year. Cadel Evans, the only Australian to win the Tour de France, was a miniature Max Gawn and the Melbourne captain greeted him after his slide. Gawn, who stands at 2.08m, is also an avid cyclist and Evans, all 174cm of him, is one of his idols. "Your worst day on the bike is better than my best day on a footy field," Evans told Gawn. Swimming great Ariarne Titmus was Sandy from Grease, played by Olivia Newton-John, and as the song from the movie goes, chills were multiplying in the ice bath. Former Melbourne star Aaron Davey honoured AFL and Indigenous great Michael Long, while TV presenter and former sprinter Matt Shirvington was Chris Hemsworth's movie character Thor. A $10,000 bet was made that Shirvington would stay in his costume for the flight back to Sydney. Peter Daicos, whose sons Nick and Josh were playing for the Magpies on Monday, always loves the limelight and he came as Heath Ledger's iconic Joker. National netball captain Liz Watson was in all pink as Margot Robbie's Cowgirl Barbie and motor sport great Craig Lowndes was in all black as Mad Max.
West Australian
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Chills, they're multiplying as Big Freeze fights beast
Shazza and her idol Warnie continued the good fight against the beast as Max Gawn met his Mini Me and everyone's chills were multiplying. The 10 sliders rose to the occasion at the 11th Big Freeze, the fundraiser at the MCG that honours FightMND icon and Australian Of The Year Neale Daniher. As always, amid the fun of 10 celebrities in goofy dress-up sliding into a minus-six degrees ice bath for a good cause, there was pathos and heartache. Daniher is now confined to a wheelchair and can only talk through eye recognition software as he continues his long fight against MND, which is incurable. His daughter Bec now does much of the spruiking for their cause. Big Freeze is held before the King's Birthday clash between Melbourne and Collingwood. As Demons players warmed up, they all went to greet Daniher, the former Melbourne coach, as he completed a lap of the MCG. Collingwood players also helped form a guard of honour for him. The theme this year was Australian icons and national cricket captain Alyssa Healy was Sharon "Shazza" Strezlecki, the netballer from Kath and Kim. Magda Szubanski, who has revealed she is battling an aggressive cancer, made "Shazza" an all-time great Australian TV comedy character. Healy did it justice, complete with neck brace and a suitably stunned expression as she walked out for her slide. Former Australian captain Mark Taylor, the last slider, dressed as Shane Warne - Shazza's crush. The slide, fittingly, was set up in the shadow of the Shane Warne stand. Actor Matt Nable came as Angus Young from AC-DC and remembered his brother Aaron, who died of MND last year. Cadel Evans, the only Australian to win the Tour de France, was a miniature Max Gawn and the Melbourne captain greeted him after his slide. Gawn, who stands at 2.08m, is also an avid cyclist and Evans, all 174cm of him, is one of his idols. "Your worst day on the bike is better than my best day on a footy field," Evans told Gawn. Swimming great Ariarne Titmus was Sandy from Grease, played by Olivia Newton-John, and as the song from the movie goes, chills were multiplying in the ice bath. Former Melbourne star Aaron Davey honoured AFL and Indigenous great Michael Long, while TV presenter and former sprinter Matt Shirvington was Chris Hemsworth's movie character Thor. A $10,000 bet was made that Shirvington would stay in his costume for the flight back to Sydney. Peter Daicos, whose sons Nick and Josh were playing for the Magpies on Monday, always loves the limelight and he came as Heath Ledger's iconic Joker. National netball captain Liz Watson was in all pink as Margot Robbie's Cowgirl Barbie and motor sport great Craig Lowndes was in all black as Mad Max.
Perth Now
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Chills, they're multiplying as Big Freeze fights beast
Shazza and her idol Warnie continued the good fight against the beast as Max Gawn met his Mini Me and everyone's chills were multiplying. The 10 sliders rose to the occasion at the 11th Big Freeze, the fundraiser at the MCG that honours FightMND icon and Australian Of The Year Neale Daniher. As always, amid the fun of 10 celebrities in goofy dress-up sliding into a minus-six degrees ice bath for a good cause, there was pathos and heartache. Daniher is now confined to a wheelchair and can only talk through eye recognition software as he continues his long fight against MND, which is incurable. His daughter Bec now does much of the spruiking for their cause. Big Freeze is held before the King's Birthday clash between Melbourne and Collingwood. As Demons players warmed up, they all went to greet Daniher, the former Melbourne coach, as he completed a lap of the MCG. Collingwood players also helped form a guard of honour for him. The theme this year was Australian icons and national cricket captain Alyssa Healy was Sharon "Shazza" Strezlecki, the netballer from Kath and Kim. Magda Szubanski, who has revealed she is battling an aggressive cancer, made "Shazza" an all-time great Australian TV comedy character. Healy did it justice, complete with neck brace and a suitably stunned expression as she walked out for her slide. Former Australian captain Mark Taylor, the last slider, dressed as Shane Warne - Shazza's crush. The slide, fittingly, was set up in the shadow of the Shane Warne stand. Actor Matt Nable came as Angus Young from AC-DC and remembered his brother Aaron, who died of MND last year. Cadel Evans, the only Australian to win the Tour de France, was a miniature Max Gawn and the Melbourne captain greeted him after his slide. Gawn, who stands at 2.08m, is also an avid cyclist and Evans, all 174cm of him, is one of his idols. "Your worst day on the bike is better than my best day on a footy field," Evans told Gawn. Swimming great Ariarne Titmus was Sandy from Grease, played by Olivia Newton-John, and as the song from the movie goes, chills were multiplying in the ice bath. Former Melbourne star Aaron Davey honoured AFL and Indigenous great Michael Long, while TV presenter and former sprinter Matt Shirvington was Chris Hemsworth's movie character Thor. A $10,000 bet was made that Shirvington would stay in his costume for the flight back to Sydney. Peter Daicos, whose sons Nick and Josh were playing for the Magpies on Monday, always loves the limelight and he came as Heath Ledger's iconic Joker. National netball captain Liz Watson was in all pink as Margot Robbie's Cowgirl Barbie and motor sport great Craig Lowndes was in all black as Mad Max.
