Artiste Line-up
Performers
Charlie Lim
Charlie is a singer-songwriter/producer based in Singapore, whose records ‘TIME/ SPACE’ and ‘CHECK-HOOK’ both clinched the #1 spot on the iTunes Singapore chart at their time of release, and was named Best Pop Album of the Year by The Straits Times, and awarded Best Song of the Year by Apple Music Singapore.
Charlie has quickly grown into one of Southeast Asia’s most unique voices in contemporary pop music, having made his mark across the region’s live stages such as Summer Sonic, Clockenflap in Hong Kong, Java Jazz Festival, Urbanscapes in Kuala Lumpur, Bigsound in Brisbane, Jarasum Festival in Seoul, Shout Out Festival in Taiwan, and Wanderland Festival in Manila. He has also collaborated with international artists such as Kimbra, Khalil Fong, TENDRE, Elephant Gym, BIBI, Taku Takahashi, and Clara Benin.
Hady Mirza
Hady is known as one of Singapore’s most prominent singers of the early 21st century, most recognised for his smooth R&B voice and charming personality. Hady was the winner of the second season of the reality TV show Singapore Idol, crowned after garnering 70% of about one million votes cast by television viewers. He was also the winner of the world’s first Asian Idol competition held on 16 December 2007 in Jakarta, Indonesia — a contest between Idol winners from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
Hady made his comeback by joining Gegar Vaganza 6 in 2019, where he was named co-winner. At the recent All Star Gegar Vaganza, Hady came in as 1st runner-up.
Kit Chan
Kit Chan is one of Singapore’s most established and multi-faceted artistes. Since her debut in 1993, she has released over 40 albums in Mandarin, Cantonese and English, and proven herself in diverse areas including musical theatre, TV drama, movies, poetry, creative direction and community work. The National Day Parade (NDP) theme song Home, which she first performed in 1998, has since become possibly Singapore’s most recognised and beloved song. She was subsequently invited to perform at the NDP another four times. This year, Kit returns to the parade after 10 years to perform the theme song Here We Are with Charlie Lim and The Island Voices.
Yung Raja
Yung Raja is a Singaporean breakthrough artist reshaping the landscape of Southeast Asian hip-hop. A pioneer of bilingual rap, he masterfully weaves English and Tamil, creating a genre-defying sound that is both culturally rich and universally resonant. With his crisp flow, razor-sharp lyricism, and infectious energy, he represents a new era of global artists unbound by language or borders.
His journey began with the viral success of “Mustafa,” capturing audiences with its bold originality. He followed up with “Mad Blessings,” which further cemented his reputation as a force to be reckoned with. His next smash hit, “The Dance Song,” took the digital world by storm – garnering millions of views and elevating his presence in the global music space.
Beyond the mic, Yung Raja has seamlessly stepped into the world of fashion, luxury, and lifestyle, collaborating with Louis Vuitton, Tudor, Adidas, Johnnie Walker, Gucci and more. His artistry has been recognized by leading publications such as Vogue, Esquire Singapore, and Rolling Stone India, solidifying his presence not just in music, but in culture at large.
Taufik Batisah
Taufik Batisah is one of Singapore’s most celebrated music stars, known for his vocal prowess, dynamic showmanship, and versatile artistry. He rose to fame as the first Singapore Idol winner in 2004, capturing hearts nationwide. His debut album Blessings became the best-selling local English album of the decade, with over 36,000 copies sold.
With a repertoire spanning jazz, ballads, hip hop and pop, Taufik has established himself as a versatile performer and regional icon. His all-rounded talent as singer, composer, and producer has earned acclaim across both English and Malay music scenes. Internationally, he has performed at the Live and Loud Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur, the ASEAN-Korea Commemorative Summit, and the ABU TV Song Festival alongside top Asian acts.
Taufik’s achievements include over 30 awards, notably the Singapore Youth Award, MTV Asia Award, and “Best Asian Artist - Singapore” at Mnet Asia Music Awards. Known for his humility and professionalism, he is a sought-after figure for national initiatives and major brand endorsements. Taufik’s passion and dedication continue to make a lasting impact on the region’s music landscape.
Hosts
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Nithiyia Rao >
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Zhin Sadali >
Gurmit Singh made his TV debut in 1994 hosting Live on 5, launching a celebrated career spanning two decades. He became a household name hosting major programmes like President’s Star Charity, Singapore Idol, Channel 5’s New Year Countdown, and The National Day Parade, and was ranked alongside national leaders in a 2012 Reader’s Digest poll of Singapore’s Top Ten most trusted individuals.
Best known for his iconic role as Phua Chu Kang, Gurmit won five “Best Comedy Actor” awards at the Asian Television Awards. The character is now immortalised at Madame Tussauds Singapore. On the big screen, his role in Just Follow Law earned him a Golden Horse Awards Best Actor nomination. Having stepped back from full-time TV, Gurmit focuses on family that has so gallantly supported his career of 20 years. He also recently released his autobiography titled, What Was I Thinking.
Nithiyia’s journey in the media industry began with Miss Vasantham 2011, where she emerged as 1st Runner-Up among 12 contestants – a turning point that paved the way for her flourishing media career. She was awarded “Best Actress” at Pradhana Vizha 2012 for her debut role in a Vasantham drama series and has since appeared in over 40 roles across Tamil, English, and Malay productions. Her work spans television, film, and stage, with notable appearances in films featured at the Cannes Film Festival and the grand opening of Capitol Theatre during SG50. She has also hosted more than 20 programmes and stage shows.
In 2017, Nithiyia expanded into commercial modelling, working with major brands in Singapore. In 2023, she embraced a new chapter as a producer and presenter on Oli 96.8FM, further strengthening her presence in the media landscape. Passionate about her craft, Nithiyia aspires to deliver the best in entertainment to listeners and viewers in the Indian community.
Yasminne is a DJ at Mediacorp Class 95. She started her radio career in 1998 and currently hosts the lunchtime show Lunchbreak on weekdays from 10 am to 2 pm.
Classy and charismatic, Yasminne is a versatile host and has been engaged for many roadshows, product launches, workshops, press conferences, award ceremonies, corporate events, bridal shows, and private weddings.
Yasminne has a voice that is instantly recognisable yet versatile. As one of Singapore's top female voice talents, she has voiced everything from TV and radio commercials, corporate videos, animations, video games, GPS systems, lifts and telephone voice prompts.
In 2015, she hosted Channel 5's first live daily talk show, The 5 Show, for 187 episodes. Yasminne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and English Literature from NUS, and a Master of Arts degree in communications from Goldsmiths College, University of London.
Zhin is a versatile host and personality with The Smart Local. Following his win in the very first TSL Talent Search in 2017, he embarked on a journey with Mediacorp as an actor and a TV presenter. In 2023, he was given the opportunity to host Singapore’s Countdown Party and was nominated one of Mediacorp Suria Most Popular Male Personality for Pesta Perdana TV Awards show. Till today, he continues to leave a mark in multiple TV shows such as Manja, a live TV show that airs every Monday from 8.30-9.30pm.
From being in the kitchen with his viral cooking series ‘Bujang Things’, to serving fashion on the red carpet to currently training to be a spin instructor, he is the epitome of someone who can’t sit still and collects milestones with every year that passes.
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