Party with celebrities at the Mediacorp Let’s Celebrate 2025 countdown show and catch the longest single countdown fireworks display at Singapore Sports Hub

(Updated on 5 December 2024) 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, such as Taufik Batisah, ShiGGa Shay, Tasha Low and Regina Song. 

The show will also highlight the magic of collaboration with performances by Iman Fandi and ALYPH, Tabitha Nauser and Gareth Fernandez, and Tosh Rock and Mista B. 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 exciting medley performance. 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.

Media Contacts

Priyah Sitran Pandian

Communications Associate

Mediacorp

Priyah.SitranPandian@mediacorp.com.sg

Lim Wei Hao

Manager, Communications

Kallang Alive Sport Management

weihao.lim@sportshub.com.sg

Denise Ho

Manager

Mutant Communications (KASM’s PR Agency)

denise@mutant.com.sg

About Let’s Celebrate 2025

Let’s Celebrate 2025 is a ONE Countdown 2025 event. As part of SG60, ONE Countdown 2025 celebrations will bring everyone together to usher in the new year, with celebrations across the island. Find out more about ONE Countdown 2025 at: go.gov.sg/onecountdown2025.

About Mediacorp

Mediacorp is Singapore’s national media network and largest content creator. Its purpose is to create engaging and trusted content, as well as to connect communities and inspire people. Mediacorp engages over three million people in Singapore daily across four languages on its digital platforms including mewatch, melisten and CNA.asia, six TV channels and 11 radio stations. Beyond Singapore, Mediacorp also has a growing international audience through CNA and content distributed across markets.

With a focus on nurturing talent and growing the sector, the company is committed to investing in nation-wide initiatives like Star Search, Anugerah, Yaar Antha Star and SPOP, commissioning a wide variety of work from local content creators, and collaborating with institutes of higher learning. As Singapore’s first local Multi-Channel Network in partnership with YouTube, Mediacorp is also committed to developing a network of digital content creators.

For advertisers, Mediacorp has partnered industry-leading brands like ESPN, Mothership, Singapore Tatler, theAsianparent, VICE, YouTube and 99.co to form the Mediacorp Digital Network in offering more effective content-driven solutions.

Mediacorp is the recipient of industry accolades including New York Festivals, World Media Festivals, PromaxBDA (World and Asia) and Asian Academy Creative Awards.

For more information, please visit mediacorp.sg.

About Singapore Sports Hub

Singapore Sports Hub is an iconic, premier destination offering sporting, entertainment and lifestyle experiences for all to enjoy. This world-class development is managed by Kallang Alive Sport Management Co Pte Ltd (KASM). It offers programming that comprises international recreational and competitive events, live entertainment as well as activities that cater to the broader community. The Singapore Sports Hub aims to serve the sporting and entertainment needs of people from all walks of life.

Home to unique world-class sports facilities within the city, the Singapore Sports Hub plays a critical role in accelerating the development of Singapore’s sports industry, excellence and participation. Located on a 35-hectare site in Kallang, the Singapore Sports Hub includes the following facilities:

• A 55,000-capacity National Stadium with a retractable roof and movable tiered seating
• A 12,000-capacity Singapore Indoor Stadium with pillarless interior
• A 6,000-capacity OCBC Aquatic Centre that meets FINA standards
• A 3,000-capacity OCBC Arena which is scalable and flexible in layout
• Kallang Tennis Hub, Singapore’s first international tournament-ready indoor tennis facility
• Kallang Football Hub housing Singapore’s National Training Centre for football
• Water Sports Centre featuring kayaking and canoeing
• 41,000 sqm Kallang Wave Mall, including indoor climbing wall and Splash-N-Surf facility (Kids Waterpark, Stingray and Lazy River)
• 100PLUS Promenade that encircles the National Stadium
• Singapore Youth Olympic Museum & Singapore Sports Museum
• Shimano Cycling World
• Daily community facilities and activities, including beach volleyball, hard courts (futsal, basketball and netball) lawn bowls, giant chess, skate park and running & cycling paths.

For more information, please visit the Singapore Sports Hub:

Website: www.sportshub.com.sg

Facebook: @sgsportshub

Instagram: @sgsportshub

LinkedIn: @Singapore Sports Hub

X (formerly Twitter): @sgsportshub

TikTok: @sgsportshub

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