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Highly-Anticipated 'Firsts' in Singapore Sun Festival 2009
SINGAPORE, July 3 /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ --
Asia's premium lifestyle festival ups the ante to feature never-been-seen performances over the 10-day event
The Singapore Sun Festival returns on the 3 to 12 October 2009 to celebrate the Art of Living Well. Featuring
over 190 international artists and celebrities in more than 90 events, the Festival, which is held at some of
Singapore's leading venues, will also be presenting new elements and several "first experiences" this year.
The Singapore Sun Festival also works with a group of selected travel agents around the region to offer special
packages which include hotel accommodation and Festival tickets. Details of these ticketing agents can be found at
the end of this release.
Kicking off with a gala performance at the Esplanade Concert Hall on Saturday, 3 October, audiences will be
treated to a stunning world premiere ballet performance starring principal dancers of the renowned Bolshoi Theatre
and Mariinsky Theatre sharing the stage for the first time.
Classical music highlights include concerts by one of the world's finest radio orchestras - Netherlands Radio
Philharmonic Orchestra - visiting Singapore with its chief conductor and artistic director, Jaap van Zweden. The
Orchestra will perform with glamorous soloists like Sir James Galway (8 October); 14 year-old prodigy, Conrad Tao
and Russian Cellist, Nina Kotova (9 October); and a Singapore premiere performance by opera superstar Angela
Gheorghiu (10 October) with tenor Marius Manea.
Another 'first' is the indoor film screenings with multi-talented and highly-respected Film star and Director, Joan
Chen. Joan will select eight unique films that depict the Art of Living Well for screening will also be conducting an
on-stage interview facilitated by film writer Ben Slater at the Singapore Airlines Theatre at LASALLE College of the
Arts - a brand new programming element that's included in this year's Festival.
Other 'first' celebrity appearances at the Festival include prolific author and spiritual advisor, Deepak Chopra,
who will enlighten Festival-goers on physical and mental wellbeing; whilst Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, will
expand the horizons of literary aficionados and playwrights as he shares his insights on writing for the stage;
singer-songwriter, Elvis Costello, will be rocking Singapore at the Esplanade Concert Hall with his greatest hits at
his one-night-only Singapore premiere concert!
Experimental chef Floyd Cardoz, executive chef of groundbreaking New York restaurant Tabla, will be serving a
myriad of sensational flavours during the exclusive signature dinner and cooking class.
"The genius of modern French cuisine", Thierry Marx will be using the finest produce to express his avant-garde
cuisine in Singapore! The two Michelin star chef will prepare gastronomic treats that perfectly match the finest
Bordeaux wines, ensuring a unique and sumptuous experience for his diners at the Fullerton Hotel.
The Festival also celebrates Singapore's rich Peranakan heritage offering interactive guided charity tours at the
Baba House. Festival-goers can also enjoy a showcase of over 300 pieces of intricately crafted Peranakan
jewellery at the Peranakan Museum.
Jeff Fuhrman, Global Chief Operating Officer of IMG Artists, said, "In keeping with our aim to deliver premium
international music and lifestyle events that are exclusive and fresh, we are proud to offer festival audiences a
series of "firsts" in the Festival's 3rd year. The programme for the Singapore Sun Festival 2009 will have a
spectacular line-up, featuring world-renowned celebrities and artists, boosting Singapore's position as a truly global
entertainment and lifestyle destination."
Furthermore, in an effort to bring added enjoyment and magnificent experiences of fine living to Festival-goers,
ticket prices to various events have also been reduced from the previous year and more free events have been
included.
Tickets for the Singapore Sun Festival events go on sale on 3 July and can be booked directly with SISTIC at
an early bird discount of 15% across all seating categories if they purchase their tickets before 31st July. A special
grand prize of a 3 day 2 night stay at the Banyan Tree Bintan will also be awarded to one lucky early bird ticket
buyer.
Join the Singapore Sun Festival online community on Facebook and Twitter.
The Singapore Sun Festival is supported by the Singapore Tourism Board.
For enquiries on travel packages to The Singapore Sun Festival please contact:
PANEN TOUR
Teti Tjong
Email: teti@panentour.com
PT. DWIDAYA WORLDWIDE TOUR & TRAVEL
Elni
Tel: +62-21-6220-3888 / 3388
SMAILING TOUR
Pandu Apriyanto
Tel: +62-21-3508-0808 (hunting)
For media enquiries, please contact:
Wesley Gunter / Samuel Chua
Flame Communications
Tel: +65-6259-3193
Fax: +65-6259-0693
Email: wesley@flamecomms.com / samuel@flamecomms.com
SOURCE: Singapore Sun Festival
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