Singapore unveils off track entertainment package

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This year's Formula One Grand Prix race in Singapore will see loads of action off the track - with some S$5 million being spent on entertainment alone.

The Music

Besides American rockers Linkin Park, fans can also catch Glee actress and singing sensation 'Charice'. There is also 80s pop star Rick Astley and Grammy-winner Shaggy. Meanwhile, trip hop fans can also look forward to a DJ set from Massive Attack's Daddy G and 3D.

FROM BROADWAY TO BOLLYWOOD

For the first time ever, race-goers can catch two full-fledged musicals both in Zone 1 and Zone 4. Hindi music fans can shake their booties in a mass ‘Jai Ho’ dance with the cast of BOLLYWOOD EXPRESS (Esplanade Outdoor Theatre – Friday, Village stage – Saturday and Paddock Club Lifestyle Stage - Sunday), a colourful musical featuring cult favorites such as ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’, among others. The 45-minute song-dance affair is conceptualized by the celebrated producers of Merchants of Bollywood, a sold-out production in London and Singapore last year.

Just for laughs, indulge in some truly Wicked sport with cult New York show FORBIDDEN BROADWAY (Village stage – Friday & Sunday), a satirical revue that does hilarious spoofs of contemporary Broadway shows from The Phantom of the Opera to Rent, Les Misérables and Hairspray. New York’ longest-running musical comedy revue, Forbidden Broadway promises to have you in stitches from the start!

Visual Art

Announcing these acts on Thursday, organisers said there will also be many visual arts performances, roving performers, as well as the wildly popular Brazilian samba girls. More acts are expected to be announced soon.

Michael Roche, executive director of the Singapore GP, said: "We know nostalgia sells. We know we need big picture acts. You can't put a wonderful eclectic - let's say like Adele or someone like that, you know, if she comes on solo and a very acoustic set - in an F1 environment; it doesn't work.

"It's got to be colourful, animated, got to be sing-along. We know the Wailers worked fantastically, the Backstreet Boys and Mariah (Carey) - because people need that familiarity. We're not trying to be per se, a music festival."

Meanwhile, ticket sales for the F1 race itself have been good, with over 80 per cent of targeted sales already achieved, said organisers.

Join It With SOTC

Kuoni India’s outbound travel brand SOTC announced the launch of an exclusive 4 days package for travellers to feel the adrenaline rush at the Formula 1 this package is designed to experience Singapore Grand Prix weekend festivities at its best. Travelers can witness the city with electrifying parties, thrilling race themed events and the splendid art, culture and architecture of the city.

SOTC offers a variety of tailored 4 days 3 nights’ packages for the travelers. The basic packages include accommodation stay and Zone 4 walkabout pass to Marina Bay circuit starting for INR 27000 per person. The premium packages include accommodation in selective hotels with options of hospitality suite combined with passes for Pit and other grandstands. SOTC heightens the Grand Prix experience with entry to the exclusive after race F1 party at Amber Lounge and the most awaited Linkin Park live concert on 25th September post the main race event. The package includes return airfare, hotel accommodation, meals as per itinerary, access to the most happening after race parties and private return air transfers in Singapore.

For this action packed Grand Prix weekend SOTC also offers a special corporate package for groups including accommodation in luxurious Swisstotel and Fairmont Hotel with private hospitality suites and rooms facing the track . These packages will be customised according to the size and preferences of the traveling groups and calls for groups planning a perfect racing weekend get together.