Over 15,000 Singaporeans will enjoy performances from Iman Fandi, Yung Raja and 53A at the NTUC x NDP Bay Celebrations on 3 and 9 August.
The public can ballot for tickets from 24 June to 8 July and collect their tickets from 19 to 21 July.
The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and the National Day Parade (NDP) 2024 Executive Committee (EXCO) are organising the “NTUC x NDP Bay Celebrations” at the Promontory @ Marina Bay. The NTUC Bay Celebrations will be held on 9 August 2024, with a Preview on 3 August 2024, with each celebration expected to see up to 7,500 attendees. This will be the first time in close to a decade that NTUC has organised a large-scale National Day Celebration at the Promontory.
For the NTUC Bay Celebrations, NTUC will shine a spotlight on our youth, celebrating their successes, potential, contributions to, and pride for Singapore under the theme “Celebrate SG Youths”. This National Day, NTUC reaffirms our commitment to co-create a future where #EveryYouthMatters.
Performances by Home-Grown Young Talent
The NTUC Bay Celebrations will showcase a diverse line-up of established and budding young talent, curated in partnership with SAFRA. Singer Iman Fandi, who mesmerised the audience with her rendition of "Bunga Sayang" at last year's NDP, will grace the stage. She will be joined by singer-songwriter Shye, who captivated audiences with her performance of "The Road Ahead" at NDP 2021. Attendees can also look forward to energetic performances by local artistes such as Yung Raja, 53A, DJ Red, ShiLi and Adi and the smooth sounds of the young jazz collective, The Jazzlings, and budding acapella group, “[ Placeholder ]”.
Symbolic Moment – “In a Heartbeat”
The programme for the NTUC Bay Celebrations will also include a unique symbolic moment – “In a Heartbeat”, where attendees can demonstrate their solidarity with each other and express their love for Singapore as One United People. This segment of the programme will feature a special collaboration between singer-songwriter Shye, young jazz collective The Jazzlings and DJ Red, who will perform their own rendition of “Home” by Kit Chan. Attendees will be encouraged to sing along while red LED lights collectively pulsate from their LED wristbands – creating one collective heartbeat, to the beat of the music.
A “Youth Heartbeat” photo challenge will also be rolled out on 24 June 2024 and will run till 9 August 2024. The photo challenge encourages youth to submit photos of them posing with a heart gesture. Selected pictures will then be used to form a video collage that will be played during the NTUC Bay Celebrations’ symbolic moment. The top 10 most creative submissions will stand to win attractive prizes.
Interactive Installations and Inclusive Activities
The NTUC Bay Celebrations will also feature "Ties That Bind" – an interactive installation where attendees can pen their wishes and aspirations for Singapore onto cards. Attendees can use red ribbons to tie their cards onto the “I❤️SG” display installation, which symbolises the strength and unity of our community and represents the strong ties that bind us all as Singaporeans.
At the Photobooth and “Memory Lane” installation, attendees will be invited to capture fun moments at the interactive photo booths, keep their pictures as souvenirs or hang them on the "Memory Lane" installation. This activity functions as a collective memory board, capturing the collective experiences of the attendees.
Live broadcast of NDP and an immersive National Day Celebration
Attendees can look forward to the live broadcast of the NDP, collection of the NDP Packs at the Bay Celebrations, and take part in the pledge moment with participants from the NDP Parade & Ceremony. The NDP is also extended to the audience at Promontory @ Marina Bay with the State Flag Flypast, “Salute to the Nation” bomb burst by the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Presidential Gun Salute sail-past, and the Total Defence 40 (TD40) Dynamic Defence Display (D3)’s High-Speed Chase, as well as the Fireworks Display.
Participate in a meaningful activity to collect exclusive merchandise at the NTUC Booth
The Bay Celebrations will also highlight NTUC's dedicated efforts to supporting youths’ aspirations in the key areas of Work, Live and Play. This is through a showcase of various initiatives implemented by NTUC such as the NTUC Starter Membership, NTUC Youth Taskforce as well as Young NTUC’s Mentorship and Career Programmes.
Attendees will be invited to partake in activities as part of NTUC’s care movement that seeks to inspire youths to care for and champion their peers to build a supportive community. In exchange for their participation, attendees will receive an exclusive Umoji (NTUC emoji) merchandise. Further to this, attendees can collect friendship bracelets that contain phrases that celebrate youth. Attendees can also enjoy exclusive membership perks and snag sign-up gifts by signing up for NTUC Starter Membership.
Ms Natasha Choy, Executive Secretary, Young NTUC, and Co-Chairperson of the NTUC Bay Celebrations Organising Committee said, “In line with this year’s NDP 2024 theme, 'Together, as One United People,' NTUC is celebrating and empowering our youth by creating opportunities that bring them and the nation together. By organising the NTUC Bay Celebrations, we aim to highlight the energy, spirit, and potential of young Singaporeans through engaging activities and meaningful interactions, demonstrating our care for youth and belief that #EveryYouthMatters. "
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Roy Chew, Co-Chairman Bay Celebrations Committee, NDP 2024 EXCO said, “The NDP EXCO is delighted with the series of ground-up initiatives and co-creation that allows more Singaporeans to participate in the National Day celebrations. These efforts highlight the spirit of togetherness and unity in line with this year’s NDP 2024 theme.”
The public can apply for a pair of tickets to the NTUC Bay Celebrations via https://ndpbaycelebrations.ntuc.org.sg between 24 June and 8 July 2024. Successful applicants will be informed by 15 July 2024 and the ticket collection will take place from 19 July to 21 July 2024 at Atrium, Level One, Great World. Members of the public can contact the organisers at ndpbaycelebrations@ntuc.org.sg for any queries.
More details about the NTUC Bay Celebrations can be found in the Media Factsheet (Annex A).
