Dear fans and friends of the NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Park series, yes, we're back for the first concert of the year and we're coming to West Coast Park (near McDonald's)! So be sure to bring your picnic mats and family down for a rumbling good time!
Catch a glimpse into the exciting world of the varied beats and rhythms drummed up by the world's disparate cultures from Asia to South America! Grab a shaker, a tambourine and even a fork and spoon and come take part in the drumming clinic just before the concert!
Mark the date down in your calendar right now and see you there!
Date: 30 March 08 (Sunday)
Mark the date down in your calendar right now and see you there!
Date: 30 March 08 (Sunday)
Time: 4 - 6.30pm (concert starts at 5pm)
Venue: West Coast Park (carpark 3, behind McDonalds)
To get there:
Bus Services: 30, 51, 143 & 176. Nearest parking at Carpark 3, West Coast Park
To get there:
Bus Services: 30, 51, 143 & 176. Nearest parking at Carpark 3, West Coast Park
Performing for you 'live' are:
Heartbeat Percussion
Performing a fusion of local ethnic and global percussion music, comprising signature percussion instruments from various ethnic groups, audience can look forward to a highly energetic and global sounding performance, featuring Malay, Indian & Latin America rhythms, with elements of audience engagement. Heartbeat Percussion will also putting up a Drum Circle for Free Audience Participation at 4pm on 30 March 08. Come and drum with us. Drums are provided!
Gin Taiko Drummers
Formed to promote the art of Taiko Drumming, a form of art, music and sport – all rolled into one, this type of harmonic drumming has its origins in Japan where different shapes and sizes of drums are used to form its own Taiko brand and style of music and rhythm. It is forceful, dynamic and boasts of several standing formations and acrobatic movements. The group has recently performed in various places such as the Singapore Air Show, President's Challenge at Takashimaya, Sakura Day at Singapore Turf Club.
JuzSteel
Enjoy the spectacle of steel pan music and the exciting repertoire comprising the soothing melodies and exotic rhythms of Caribbean, familiar pop songs and evergreen classics. Juzsteel has performed at Chijmes, the Esplanade Waterfront and other major performing venues in Singapore.
Chinese Seasonal Drummers
Presenting the award winning Jalan Besar Lion Dance Troupe. Its recent feat includes winning the 2007 Macau Championship and the 2007 Taiwan Asian Dragion & Lion Dance Championship. Its Chinese seasonal drummers were 2nd placed in the Thailand Princess Invitation Competition. Catch the ever-amazing seasonal drums performance put up by our very own seasoned drummers!
Yuying Secondary School Display Band
Set up more than 30 years ago, the band has participated in 5 Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging and achieved a ‘Distinction’ in the 2006 Singapore Youth Festival Marching Assessment and a ‘Silver’ award in the 1st National Band Competition. The band also organized its first Overseas Exchange Programme to Hong Kong in 2006. The school will put up a concurrent marching display and stage percussion performance to showcase its dexterity in band display and interaction.
Don't miss their exciting acts!
Performing a fusion of local ethnic and global percussion music, comprising signature percussion instruments from various ethnic groups, audience can look forward to a highly energetic and global sounding performance, featuring Malay, Indian & Latin America rhythms, with elements of audience engagement. Heartbeat Percussion will also putting up a Drum Circle for Free Audience Participation at 4pm on 30 March 08. Come and drum with us. Drums are provided!
Gin Taiko Drummers
Formed to promote the art of Taiko Drumming, a form of art, music and sport – all rolled into one, this type of harmonic drumming has its origins in Japan where different shapes and sizes of drums are used to form its own Taiko brand and style of music and rhythm. It is forceful, dynamic and boasts of several standing formations and acrobatic movements. The group has recently performed in various places such as the Singapore Air Show, President's Challenge at Takashimaya, Sakura Day at Singapore Turf Club.
JuzSteel
Enjoy the spectacle of steel pan music and the exciting repertoire comprising the soothing melodies and exotic rhythms of Caribbean, familiar pop songs and evergreen classics. Juzsteel has performed at Chijmes, the Esplanade Waterfront and other major performing venues in Singapore.
Chinese Seasonal Drummers
Presenting the award winning Jalan Besar Lion Dance Troupe. Its recent feat includes winning the 2007 Macau Championship and the 2007 Taiwan Asian Dragion & Lion Dance Championship. Its Chinese seasonal drummers were 2nd placed in the Thailand Princess Invitation Competition. Catch the ever-amazing seasonal drums performance put up by our very own seasoned drummers!
Yuying Secondary School Display Band
Set up more than 30 years ago, the band has participated in 5 Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging and achieved a ‘Distinction’ in the 2006 Singapore Youth Festival Marching Assessment and a ‘Silver’ award in the 1st National Band Competition. The band also organized its first Overseas Exchange Programme to Hong Kong in 2006. The school will put up a concurrent marching display and stage percussion performance to showcase its dexterity in band display and interaction.
Don't miss their exciting acts!
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