Second Day of F1 Rocks Concert Singapore

Second day of F1 Rocks Concert include performances by No Doubt, N*E*R*D, ZZ Top, and Simple Minds.


She Wants to Move performance by N*E*R*D.



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No Doubt performances

Don't Speak



Ex-Girlfriend




They also performed hits like Sunday Morning, Bathwater and Hey Baby.

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Lindsay Lohan to Host F1 Rocks Concert in Singapore

Hollywood star and a singer herself, Lindsay Lohan is set to replace Pussycat Doll's Nicole Scherzinger in hosting the 3 day musical extravaganza F1 Rocks Concert Singapore.

Paul Morrison, chief executive officer of British-based events company All The Worlds, the concert promoter behind F1 Rocks said that they got a call saying that Lindsay Lohan is really keen in coming over to Singapore for the event.

According to Morrison, other considerations for the position included singer Katy Perry, former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham as well as "a number of the Spices".

Scherzinger reportedly pulled out of F1 Rocks last week after splitting with her F1 driver boyfriend Lewis Hamilton.

F1 Rocks, a three-day concert which is held in conjunction with the Formula One night race in Singapore, features big names like Beyonce, Black-Eyed Peas, No Doubt, Mando-pop artistes Jacky Cheung and A-Mei.

Ticket Prices and Schedules for the Inaugural F1 Rocks Concert in Singapore

The schedule of performances for F1 Rocks Concert Singapore:

24th Sept THURSDAY

Jacky Cheung
A-Mei
Sodagreen
Da Mouth

25th Sept FRIDAY

ZZ Top
N*E*R*D
Simple Minds
No Doubt

26th Sept SATURDAY

Beyonce
The  Black Eyed Peas
Havana Brown


Tickets for F1 Rocks have been on sale from Aug 5 at www.f1rocks.com. Standard advanced ticket prices:
• S$175 + booking fee — Thursday
• S$185 + booking fee — Friday
• S$200 + booking fee — Saturday

Depending on availability, tickets can be purchased at the door:

• S$185 + booking fee — Thursday
• S$195 + booking fee — Friday
• S$210 + booking fee — Saturday
Doors open at 17:00 hours during all three days. For further information, visit www.f1rocks.com.

Singapore All Set and Geared up for the Inaugural F1 Rocks Concert Singapore

Not contented with holding the world's only night, Singapore will hold the inaugural F1 Rocks Concert - a 3 day music extravaganza with performances by artistes who between them have sold over 300 million records worldwide, making this a truly mega star line up.

Along with the global sensation that is F1 Rocks Concert Singapore, two TV programmes will be produced and will be broadcast worldwide across a potential 188 Formula One territories; the  first, from F1 ROCKS Singapore with LG will be an hour-long music and entertainment show, giving viewers unlimited access to F1 Rocks and the glamorous world of Formula One with A-List music stars, celebrity interviews, TV stunts, unique performances as well as aspirational and lifestyle features.

The second will be a highoctane Music Special, showcasing the best live music performances and interviews from F1 Rocks.

No Doubt to perform at F1 ROCK concert in Singapore

AMERICAN super group No Doubt is set to join ZZ Top, Simple Minds and N.E.R.D for an exclusive ­performance on Sept 25 at F1 ROCK Singapore.

The show will be a number of firsts for No Doubt, hot off the back of its sell-out first tour in over five years.

F1 ROCK Singapore with LG will be the band’s first ­performance outside of the US in seven years and its first outdoor show in ­Singapore ever.

No Doubt was formed in Anaheim, California, in early 1987.

It has never looked back since with hits ­including Don’t Speak, Hella Good, Just a Girl and Spiderwebs, and having sold a staggering 30 million albums worldwide.

The band’s unique ska/new wave sound has earned it numerous awards ­including six MTV Video ­Music Awards, two ­Grammy’s, four EMA nominations, two Brit nominations and the most consecutive weeks at the top of Billboard’s 100 Airplay Chart title in 1997.

Drummer Adrian Young, bassist Tony Kanal, guitarist Tom Dumont and lead singer Gwen Stefani form one of the most talented pop groups of our generation.

Kanal has ­collaborated with P!nk on her No.1 ­single ­Funhouse while ­Stefani’s highly-­acclaimed solo career has earned her four MTV awards, a Brit, an MTV Asia Award nomination for ­Innovation and five EMA award nominations.

“This has already been an incredible year of touring for our band and we’re excited to keep it going by reconnecting with our amazing fans in Singapore,” said Kanal.

For this event, Universal Music has teamed up with LG Electronics as F1 ROCK founding World Series partner.


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" I don't know about you, but No Doubt alone is reason enough to watch this concert. Add to the line up Beyonce, N.E.R.D, the Black Eyed Peas, Simple Minds and ZZ Top and you've got a very grand musical extravaganza"

Nicole Scherzinger Pulls Out of F1 Rocks Concert in Singapore

Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger is said to have pulled out of the inaugural F1 Rocks Concert in Singapore 2 weeks before the event because she has broken up with world champion Lewis Hamilton.

She is due to host the F1 Rocks Concert in Singapore introducing performers like Beyonce and the Black Eyed Peas.

But a source told the tabloid that Hamilton has ended the relationship due to the pressure on him to get married.

"The last thing Nicole wanted to be doing is anything to do with formula one now -- so she immediately pulled out of F1 Rocks," the source said.

Inaugural F1 Rocks Concert in Singapore in Full Force.

Singapore held the venue of the first night race. Now, it is all set for the first ever F1 Rocks concert.

Among the top artist performing is No Doubt fronted by Gwen Stefani. This will be the first they will perform in concert after 4 years outside the US.

“Playing in South East Asia has always been a great experience for us,” said bassist Tony Kanal. “So when the opportunity to be a part of the F1 ROCKS™ Singapore event came up, we knew it was time for us to return. This has already been an incredible year of touring for our band and we’re excited to keep it going by reconnecting with our amazing fans in Singapore.”

The full line-up for F1 ROCKS™ Singapore with LG:

Thursday September 24 - Jacky Cheung, A-Mei, Da Mouth and Sodagreen
Friday September 25 - ZZ Top, No Doubt, Simple Minds and N*E*R*D
Saturday September 26 – Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas and Havana Brown

F1 Rocks Concert in Singapore Different - Apl of the Black Eyed Peas

Apl of the Black Eyed Peas said their upcoming F1 Rocks concert in Singapore will be very different from anything seen so far.

"This time round, we've got a big production with our show," he said. "The stage is incredible: We have crazy visuals and lasers, and we're actually doing routines this time around! It's very exciting for us! This is the first time we're doing something like this. It's going to be our biggest show."

For the record, Apl said Singapore is a must when the Black Eyed Peas tour Asia. "When we do Asia, we always go there first," he said. "Singapore is a great place! It's a melting pot of ethnicity and you guys rock out! You guys love the music and the culture, and everybody is so nice.

"But we have to remember to be careful not to throw any trash on the ground!" he laughed. 






Black Eyed Peas will be joined by other top artists such as Beyonce, N.E.R.D, ZZ Top, A -Mei, Jacky Cheung among others for the biggest and grandest music extravaganza in Singapore - F1 Rocks Concert 2009.

BEYONCE'S BONKERS 37-SEC FLIGHT

WE had our suspicions that the likes of Beyonce, Pharrell Williams and Gwen Stefani wouldn’t be too troubled by the credit crunch.

But news of their latest lavish extravagance at the F1 ROCKS concerts in Singapore really does take the biscuit.

The stars will take a 37-second helicopter ride from their hotel to the concert venue about a mile away.

We kid you not.

Our source at the Grand Prix event said: “These stars need a stylish and speedy journey to their performances, so a helicopter journey – even one of under a minute – is the only way to go.”

But our snitch insisted: “This is not a case of diva demands but necessity.

“The stars will be staying in Singapore’s top hotel, which is only a short journey to where the concerts are being held – but we’re  expecting hundreds of thousands of people to line the streets for the race.

“It isn’t an option to have stars like Beyonce and Pharrell sitting in traffic and going nowhere and that’s what would happen if they tried to go by car because of road blocks and the crowds along the F1 circuit.”

So it’s a ride over the heads of the humble punters instead.

Organisers of F1 ROCKS predict performances by No Doubt, Black Eyed Peas, N.E.R.D, Beyonce and Simple Minds, combined with the Singapore Grand Prix, will make the event at the end of September – due to be screened in 188 countries – bigger than the Olympics.

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" If this were to happen in big cities like London or New York, I wouldn't be surprised. But in Singapore??? And downtown area at that, where every building seems to be only blocks away. This really is bonkers."

F1 ROCKS concert in Singapore Confirms Final Mega Star Line-Up

Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas and No Doubt is all set to headline "F1 ROCKS SINGAPORE WITH LG".
All the World (ATW) has announced that Singapore will hold the inaugural and world premiere F1 ROCKS concert and it will take place this coming September 24-26 alongside Formula 1 weekend night race.

Bringing together the world's most popular annual sporting series with the most iconic music stars, F1 ROCKS(TM) will create an unrivalled experience for F1 and music fans alike.

Some of the biggest top notch perfomers on this side and the other side of the planet, including multi award-winning artists: Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas, No Doubt, ZZ Top, Simple Minds, N*E*R*D and a host of Asian superstars like Jacky Cheung and A-mei among others will also perform the first F1 ROCKS(TM) live at Fort Canning Park, Singapore. Between them they have sold over 300 million records worldwide, making this a truly mega-star line up. Top F1 drivers and celebrities will also be making guest appearances, in what will certainly be a star-studded weekend in Singapore.


Paul Morrison, CEO & Chief Creative Officer, All the Worlds/ F1 ROCKS(TM) quoted as saying, "I am delighted to be launching F1 ROCKS(TM) in Singapore and very pleased to have Singapore as our inaugural event. The world's only F1TM night race just got bigger, faster and louder. Our talent is world class and F1 ROCKS(TM) will rock Singapore!"

"Singapore is making history as the launch city of F1 ROCKS(TM) and this spectacular occasion will add a unique edge to the Singapore GP Season and bolster our reputation as Asia's top lifestyle destination," said Jason Ong, Area Director for Middle East and Africa, Singapore Tourism Board, "We have worked with leading travel agents in the Middle East to create special packages for the Singapore Formula 1 race and we have received keen interest amongst Middle East travelers for this groundbreaking event."Jim Kerr, band member of F1 ROCKS(TM) headliners Simple Minds, says the band can't wait to experience the sensational atmosphere in Singapore: "There aren't many areas in the music arena that haven't been tapped into, but when we heard about F1 ROCKS(TM), we all thought wow! The crowds are going to be sensational and it's going to be a lot of fun. Formula 1 is a sport that many of the guys like to watch, so being able to be part of this is something to get genuinely excited about." F1 ROCKS(TM) Singapore enjoys perfect brand synergy with the inaugural venue Singapore. Singapore, as a city of firsts, hosted the world's first Formula 1 night race last year and is still the host city of the only Formula 1 night race, making it one of the most exciting races in the season. The race is complemented by the 10-day Singapore GP Season, offering lifestyle and entertainment experiences including all-night parties, art exhibitions, great Asian cuisine and retail promotions.

F1 Rocks and Parties in Singapore in Full Throttle

Just as F1 tickets has experienced a surge the past couple of days, plans of party loving, race crashers are also revved up.

F1 goers can expect the same related parties, food and drinks and many other acts as last year. But this year, there's bound to be more as F1 Rocks concert will be launched this year. And with performances by Beyonce, The Black Eyed Peas< Jacky Cheung, A-Mei and many others, this year's F1 is bound to be a blast!!!

 Party organisers are pouring millions of dollars into the various attractions to cash in on the huge crowd that Formula 1 - with its fast cars, hunky drivers and their hot-babe girlfriends - usually attracts.

Local race promoter Singapore GP has beefed up its entertainment budget from $1.2 million to $4 million this year, for example.

And the owners of St James Power Station will hold a four-day F1-themed festival that will cost about $200,000.

F1 race organisers should keep race fresh to sustain interest

SINGAPORE: The challenge for the organiser of the Singapore Grand Prix is to keep it fresh and interesting.

Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, S Iswaran, said if race organisers can continue to add new elements to the event in the coming years, the road ahead for future Formula 1 races in Singapore will look good.

This year's F1 night race in Singapore has been affected by the poor economy, with slower ticket sales and hotel bookings.

But organisers are working hard to spark more interest in this year's event with the inaugural F1 Rocks concert and other attractions within the circuit park.

Mr Iswaran said: "As long as we keep it fresh and interesting, the fact that it is a night race in the city centre, I think the combination of factors should continue to sustain the interest for the race, from repeat visitors and also from new fans."

With less than a month to go, it is a race against time for the 1,000 race officials as they gear up for the September event. But preparations are on track to get everyone up to speed.

Mr Iswaran also had a closer look at how race officials recover a stalled vehicle or one involved in an accident during the race.

Gabriel Tan, clerk of course, Singapore GP, said: "Next weekend, about half of the race officials are going up to Pasir Gudang, the race circuit where we actually will have a simulation scenario for them and we will give them a chance to experience a race circuit with cars going around."

The training's vital as, unlike last year's race - when the Australians took charge as key officials - Singaporeans will helm this year's operation.

Dr Kelvin Chew, chief medical officer, Singapore GP, said: "Having that one year behind us actually gave us a lot better feel of how we are going to tackle this year."

Some key officials have also been deployed at overseas races, but working on the actual site will still make a difference.

And like last year, an actual safety simulation exercise will be conducted at the Singapore street circuit. Two sessions, on the Tuesday and Thursday of race week, will be held with FIA officials observing how the Singapore race officials work.

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"So that explains the launch of F1 rocks concert. There's nothing like bringing in the hottest celebrities around the globe to stir things up a bit."

Beyonce Knowles is set to rent a £5 million Singapore apartment.

The 'Crazy in Love' singer will be headlining the city's F1 Rocks concert next month and she and rapper husband Jay-Z want somewhere luxurious to stay.

The couple have been looking at plush penthouses in the city's Marina Bay area, and one pad which has impressed them has an incredible 360-degree view of the city and the sea.

A source said: "Beyonce and Jay-Z love Singapore and don't want to just stay at a hotel while they are there. Some of the apartments they've seen have been fantastic but their favourite is the one of the stunning views."

Beyonce will be joined at F1 Rocks by Black Eyed Peas and N.E.R.D.

The event - which will also feature performances from ZZ Top, Simple Minds, Chinese singer Jacky Cheung, Taiwanese hip-hop band Da Mouth and Taiwanese pop band Sodagreen - is to be the first of eight F1 Rocks concerts planned by Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone to tie in with races across the season.

The event takes place on the days of September 24-26 at Fort Canning Park, in Singapore.

The Singapore Grand Prix is held on September 27.


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" Hmmmm.... mixing work and play. Great job she's got."

F1 organisers, hotels hit the home stretch

(SINGAPORE) Michael Schumacher may not be returning to Formula One racing, but the buzz is slowly stealing back to the Singapore Grand Prix as the September event approaches.

After a more subdued start this year against the backdrop of an unprecedented economic recession and the recent U-turn by Schumi, ticket sales and hotel bookings have just a little over a month to play catch-up for the Sept 25-27 event.

At present, close to 70 per cent of grandstand and walkabout tickets have been sold, while over 82 per cent of corporate hospitality suites and the Paddock Club have been taken up, said race promoter Singapore GP (SGP). The numbers have been climbing although at this point last year, over 95 per cent of tickets had been sold.

SGP also scaled back the number of its built-to-order hospitality suites at the circuit to 160 this year from 180 previously, given the poorer economy.

Meanwhile, hotel bookings for race weekend are also lagging behind last year's despite the steeper discounts offered by hoteliers. The trackside Grand Park City Hall (GPCH) has yet to see bookings hit the halfway mark for the F1 weekend.

'Currently, we are not seeing very strong demand,' Park Hotel Group director Allen Law said.


And this is despite the fact that room rates at GPCH have been kept largely the same, although the 30 per cent F1 tax for trackside hotels which is being levied by the government will be passed on to patrons. Room rates start at $480.

'We want to maintain our normal traffic, so we are only asking our normal rate plus the surcharge,' explained Mr Law. Stipulations such as a minimum number of nights have also been done away with, as this tends to deter travellers who are not attending the race.

The Ritz-Carlton, which is near the pit building, is not running a full house yet but remains upbeat.

'Based on last year's occupancy over the race weekend and given that hotel reservations since late last year have been made on a shorter-term basis, we're anticipating to once again fill up this coming year,' said Michelle Wan, director of public relations. The Ritz-Carlton was fully booked over the 2008 race weekend.

Still, the one thing the industry does seem to agree on is that bookings will - and have started to - move faster as the race weekend approaches.

'Bookings at The St Regis Singapore for the Singapore Grand Prix have started to pick up speed as race week draws closer,' said Cheryl Ong, director of marketing communications.

'Given the positive shift of business sentiment lately, it is expected that the optimism will encourage increased corporate bookings as well,' Pan Pacific Singapore general manager Ivan Lee added.

Hotels are also working with other parties to help drum up additional business. The Ritz-Carlton, together with GH Mumm, event organiser B-Yond and other partners such as Audi and Citibank, are joining hands for the Podium Lounge party, a ticketed event at the Ritz-Carlton poolside over race weekend.

And in a tie-up with the Singapore Flyer, the Pan Pacific is offering a $1,900 package which includes three nights' accommodation, a three-day pass to watch the race as well as tickets for the Singapore Flyer.

Meanwhile, the spate of announcements in recent weeks have also started to herald the arrival of Grand Prix season.

The three-day multi-artist concert F1 Rocks, which makes its worldwide debut right here in Singapore, just added Taiwanese pop singer A-Mei to a star-studded line-up which includes Beyonce, the Black Eyed Peas, ZZ Top and Jacky Cheung.

GH Mumm, the official champagne of F1, will be hosting an F1 vintage party at Velvet Underground on Sept 25. And Johnnie Walker, which is flying in some 150 corporate partners and VIPs for the race this year, will host a 500-strong private party at One on the Bund as well as set up a makeshift venue at Clarke Quay - Black Lounge Experience - which will be open to the public.


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" Maybe, they should consider slashing the F1 ticket price at say, half the price??!?? Though, on the other hand, scratch that - that's such a bad idea and could probably cause a revolt from F1 fanatics who availed of their tickets several months ago."

to watch F1 live in Singapore , F1 tickets are available at all Singpost and Sistic outlets.

Done and Dusted, North One win F1 Rocks shows

Indies North One and Done and Dusted have won lucrative contracts to produce programmes based around F1 Rocks, the new live music event to be staged at Formula 1 race locations around the world.

All3Media-owned North One has been appointed to produce an hour-long entertainment show featuring interviews with celebrities and Formula 1 drivers, TV stunts, performances and lifestyle features.

North One has an established relationship with Formula 1, with its ITV coverage earning the indie three Baftas for best sports programming from 2006 to 2008.

A second show, made by DCD Media-owned Done and Dusted, will incorporate live music performances and interviews from F1 Rocks events, the first of which will be held in Singapore from 24-26 September. Artists taking to the stage include Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas, ZZ Top, Simple Minds, N*E*R*D and Chinese pop legend Jacky Cheung.

Done and Dusted has previously produced programming around music events including the Brit Awards, the MTV VMA Awards, T4 on the Beach, and Grammy-nominated Swing When You’re Winning with Robbie Williams.

London-based distributor Precious Media is to distribute the two programmes, targeting the 188 territories where Formula 1 is broadcast. It follows an agreement between Universal Music Group International and its joint venture company All the Worlds with Formula 1 management to fuse the racing sport with music events.

They aim to stage around six F1 Rocks events per year.

Chris Sice, managing partner and head of content at All the Worlds, said: “These entertainment shows will offer Formula 1 broadcasters an opportunity to attract new viewers, as well as add to the programme of Formula 1. We have chosen the leading experts in their field to deliver this.”

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" Now we know who we have to thank for for the fantastic F1 concerts when F1 comes to Singapore this September."

To watch F1 live in Singapore, formula one tickets are available at all Singpost and Sistic outlets

F1 Rocks Concert

TAIWANESE pop diva A*mei (above) is slated to perform again in Singapore next month.

The 37-year-old, who performed headlining gigs here last October and in November 2007, is the latest addition to the line-up of three-day music extravaganza F1 Rocks Singapore With LG.

She will join Hong Kong pop legend Jacky Cheung and fellow Taiwanese outfits sodagreen and Da Mouth on the first day of the event.

Other acts playing at F1 Rocks include American R&B superstar Beyonce, hip-hop outfit Black Eyed Peas and Scottish band Simple Minds.

Ms Becky Morgan, chief operating officer of Britishbased events company All The Worlds, the shows' organiser, said that A*mei's addition to the show would result in a one-of-a-kind experience for concert-goers.

"It will be the first time she and Heavenly King Jacky Cheung will be sharing a stage, performing full, live sets," she added.

Known for hits such as Sisters (1996), Bad Boy (1997) and Holding Hands (1998), A*mei has released a total of 17 albums, selling over eight million copies worldwide since she rose to fame in 1996.

Singaporean fans like accounts executive Winnie Lee, 27, are looking forward to seeing the diva in action.

She said: "I'm so excited to see her because I missed her previous shows. Plus there will be other acts to watch. I can't wait."


by: Victoria Barker


" And the F1 Singapore concert just keeps getting better with every updates.... Can't wait to see these various artists."


Early-bird tickets to the F1 Rocks concerts start from $150 and are available from Sistic.

To watch F1 live, formula one tickets can be availed at all Singpost and Sistic outlets.