ChildAid opening act at Resort World Sentosa IR

Charity concert to raise funds for needy in downturn

By Yen Feng The Straits Time

EXPECTANT visitors of the upcoming integrated resorts (IR) can sneak a peek at Resorts World at Sentosa as early as December - and sit back to a musical revue on the same night.

AUDITION TO BE A CHILDAID PERFORMER CONCERT organisers are looking for performers in the field of music, dance or emcee-ing. Interested applicants must be Singapore residents below 19 years old. ... see below

From Dec 19 to 21, the multi-billion holiday resort will open its doors ahead of its 2010 launch to host ChildAid, a charity concert.

ChildAid supports the charities of two major dailies here: The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund.

This is the fifth year the two newspapers are organising the annual concert, which features talented, young musicians.

The partnership between Resorts World and ChildAid is a win- win for both groups in a challenging economy.

Last week, Marina Bay Sands Resort, the other IR, said it would delay its year-end launch due to a shortage of raw materials and labour.

A press statement from Resorts World said its indoor theatre would be ready ahead of schedule to host the charity concert, adding that it was 'on-track' for its early 2010 'soft-opening', which includes several hotels and the casino.

The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund this year hopes to raise $5.7 million - its highest target since its inception in 2001 - to benefit more needy children in the downturn.

Funds collected will go to 11,000 children from low-income families to pay for meals, transport fees and stationery.

The Straits Times' Editor Han Fook Kwang said: 'Our tie-up with Resorts World at Sentosa will bolster ChildAid's ambition to raise money for needy children and showcase the many talented youths here.

'We are determined to do our utmost to help the many children affected by the economic downturn.'

To donate or be a concert sponsor, call Ms Wee Ngiap Hiang at 6319 5054.

Details on ticket sales will be announced in October.

AUDITION TO BE A CHILDAID PERFORMER

CONCERT organisers are looking for performers in the field of music, dance or emcee-ing.

Interested applicants must be Singapore residents below 19 years old.

To be considered for selection, you should include in your audition materials a photograph, a one-page write-up of themselves, a list of your musical achievements, and a statement saying why you want to be part of ChildAid.

The preferred format for audition materials is DVD, VCD, or CD.

Please include your name, age and school, and your parents' names, contact numbers and e-mail addresses.

Applications can be sent to childaid@sph.com.sg, or to:

ChildAid 2009
Singapore Press Holdings
1000 Toa Payoh North, News Centre
Singapore 318994
The closing date for submission is August 17.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to audition on Aug 30.