Get ready to kick off the new year in grand style at Let’s Celebrate 2025, organised by Mediacorp in partnership with Singapore Sports Hub, managed by Kallang Alive Sport Management (KASM)!
Singapore, 27 November 2024 – Get ready to kick off the new year in grand style at Let’s Celebrate 2025, organised by Mediacorp in partnership with Singapore Sports Hub, managed by Kallang Alive Sport Management (KASM). Held on 31 December at the Singapore Sports Hub, the celebration will feature fun-filled activities for all ages and a dynamic mix of live music performed by homegrown talents. At midnight, the evening will culminate in Singapore’s longest single countdown fireworks display this year that will illuminate the sky to usher in 2025!
Gather loved ones for fun-filled activities around the Hub
Partygoers can jump into the celebrations early with fun, family-friendly activities from 5.00pm at the Stadium Riverside Walk. These include UV face painting, glitter tattoos, gem embellishments, and balloon giveaways by sculpture artistes. The Neon Playground is also not to be missed as LED-lit swings and seesaws transform playtime into a glow-in-the-dark experience as night falls.
Pushing the celebrations up a notch are the colourful street performances and roving entertainment acts from the likes of versatile juggling comedian Mr Bee, local percussion group Bloco Singapura, bubble artist CJ Bubble Girl, fire twirlers and a street magician.
Yazed Osman, Group Head of Events & Placemaking and Place Management, KASM, said: “We are pleased to partner Mediacorp and host our first countdown party this December as well as the first event to kick off the SG60 celebrations. The curation of new experiences and events such as Let’s Celebrate 2025 reflect our continued focus on creating exciting spaces and occasions for our community and neighbours to enjoy and build new memories together at the Singapore Sports Hub.”
Get ready to party at the rocking Mediacorp Let’s Celebrate 2025 countdown show
Hosted by Mediacorp 987 personality Joakim Gomez and multi-hyphenated artiste Munah Bagharib, the Mediacorp Let’s Celebrate 2025 countdown show will unfold in two segments under the theme “Let The Music Play”. True to its name, the event will highlight the best of Singapore’s homegrown artistes, reflecting Mediacorp’s dedication to celebrating the diversity and creativity of local talents.
In the first segment, the stage will light up with electrifying performances from ALYPH, Estelle Fly, Gareth Fernandez, Iman Fandi, Tabitha Nauser, Tasha Low and Tosh Rock. Crowdgoers can expect a lively showcase of original hits that will keep one grooving all night long!
As the night deepens, the excitement will kick into high gear in the next segment, featuring powerhouse performances from some of Singapore’s most exciting talents. Taufik Batisah will set the mood with a heartfelt rendition of Benson Boone’s moving ballad “Beautiful Things”, followed by ShiGGa Shay, the city’s hip-hop icon, who will electrify the crowd with his infectious anthem “Have You Ever”. The energy will continue to soar as Tasha Low returns to bring the K-pop flair with a performance of Dua Lipa’s “Houdini”, blending smooth vocals with hypnotic dance moves that will have everyone on their feet. Plus, rising sensation Regina Song will shine with her viral hit “the cutest pair”, which has taken TikTok by storm, racking up millions of views and Spotify plays.
The show will also highlight the magic of collaboration. Iman Fandi and ALYPH will join forces for a special medley of their original compositions, while Tabitha Nauser and Gareth Fernandez captivate with their charged duet of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso”. In addition, Tosh Rock and Mista B will keep the energy high, getting the crowd moving with Paul Russell’s viral hit “Lil Boo Thang”, smoothly transitioning into an upbeat rendition of “I Don’t Wanna Wait” by David Guetta and OneRepublic. To top it off, local stars Desmond Ng, Gao Mei Gui, Hyrul Anuar, Izzathy Halil, JJ Neo, Kaushik Iyer, Pavithra Nair and Vishnu Balaji will come together for an enthralling medley, seamlessly blending tracks like “Hot to Go” by Chappell Roan and “APT” by Bruno Mars and Blackpink’s Rose. Please refer to Annex A for the bios of the hosts and key performers at the event.
Virginia Lim, Chief Content Officer, Mediacorp said: “Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Mediacorp Let’s Celebrate 2025 countdown show! Featuring a stunning combination of live performances, cutting-edge stage visuals, and spectacular fireworks – the longest single display of all parties across the island – the celebration will deliver an immersive sensory feast like no other, setting the tone for a spectacular milestone year ahead.”
As the night reaches its thrilling climax, partygoers can also look forward to a brilliant 15-minute fireworks display at midnight! The single longest among all fireworks displays across this year’s countdown celebrations, the visual spectacle is set to usher in the new year in style. Do keep your eyes peeled for the Let’s Celebrate 2025 LED display on the National Stadium roof too! This specially curated display is to be enjoyed in tandem with the fireworks show which comes on at the stroke of midnight.
Angeline Poh, Chief Customer and Corporate Development Officer, Mediacorp, said: “Let’s Celebrate 2025 is more than a countdown show – it’s a showcase of Singapore talent, a platform to bring different communities together and the start of Mediacorp’s celebrations for SG60. Through our partnership with Singapore Sports Hub, this event takes on added significance, with our first-ever staging at this landmark venue. Whether you are joining us in person or tuning in from home, we invite everyone to be part of the celebrations as we usher in the new year together.”
Head to Singapore Sports Hub for your countdown party! Admission is free, with activities starting from 5.00pm onwards. The Mediacorp Let’s Celebrate 2025 countdown show’s main stage is at OCBC Square, with open-air satellite screening sites located at Stadium Roar and Water Sports Centre. The Mediacorp Let’s Celebrate 2025 countdown show is also available live on mewatch, Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube and Mediacorp TikTok starting from 10.00pm, and on Channel 5 from 11.00pm to 12.15am. The show will also be available on demand for free on mewatch and Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube from 1 January 2025.
For more information on Let’s Celebrate 2025, visit mediacorp.sg/letscelebrate and sportshub.com.sg/events/lets-celebrate-2025.
