Stars, stories and the spirit of giving take centre stage at President’s Challenge Night 2025
Singapore, 6 October 2025 – The President’s Challenge Night (PCN) 2025 returns on 2 November with the inspiring theme, “We All Have Something to Give”. For the first time, the show unveils an original theme song of the same title — a tribute to the spirit of giving that audiences can tune in to from this year onward. Hosted by seasoned presenter Steven Chia and Mediacorp 987’s Sonia Chew, the annual fundraiser promises an uplifting evening of music, stories and community spirit.
Headlining the evening is award-winning Danish band Michael Learns to Rock (MLTR), treating audiences to timeless favourites like Paint My Love and 25 Minutes. Singer-songwriter Benjamin Kheng joins pianist Parvinderjeet Kaur and the Soka New Century Orchestra for a soulful take on I Want to Know What Love Is. Veteran musicians Mohamed Raffee and Ann Hussein will join singer-actress Joanna Dong and the ParaBeatz Band from Faith Music Centre, igniting the stage with a medley of Latin-inspired hits.
In a playful twist, Guest-of-Honour President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will join former national table tennis athlete Ethan Poh and actress Zoe Tay for a lighthearted “piano pong” rally, following a recital by eight-year-old piano prodigy Kyan Lee.
Please refer to the Annex for the full list of PCN 2025 performances.
President Tharman said: “The President’s Challenge Night shows what can be achieved with generosity of heart. Every contribution we each make helps build a community of respect – one that uplifts us all.”
Tham Loke Kheng, CEO, Mediacorp said: “We are honoured to once again present the President’s Challenge Night. More than just a show, this is a celebration of the strength and diversity of our community. Through this meaningful cause, we hope to inspire Singaporeans to give generously and make a lasting difference together”.
Join us in celebrating the spirit of giving by making a difference in the lives of those in need through your generous contributions. You can catch the show live on mewatch, Channel 5, Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube, and Mediacorp’s TikTok on Sunday, 2 November, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Donations will remain open until 9 November 2025.
All proceeds from the President’s Challenge Donation Drive will support 60 programmes backed by President’s Challenge 2025, aimed at uplifting individuals with disadvantages. More information on President’s Challenge 2025 can be found at presidentschallenge.gov.sg.
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Annex – List of performances part of PCN 2025
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Performing acts |
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Colonial Bogey March Performance of Colonel Bogey March by preschoolers of Kinderland Marching Band. |
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Rhythm of Life Waacking (a dance style with striking arm movements) performance choreographed by and featuring Rayyan Syafiq Abdullah, dancing alongside peers and Eswari Gunasagar, Hazelle Teo, Zuhairi Idris, Xixi Lim, and Jaynesh Isuran. |
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The Climb ArunDitha will perform The Climb, interwoven with the reading of a poem by an inmate she worked closely with. |
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Echoes of Tradition Mohamed Faizal and Sonia Chew on guzheng, together with Jernelle Oh on pipa, will showcase a cross-generational and cross-cultural spirit of unity and artistry. |
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Something to Believe In Ebi Shankara, JJ Neo, and Wheel Smith and the Swiss Cottage Secondary School Show Choir will perform Lean on Me, This Is Me, and Defying Gravity. |
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Latin Medley Mohamed Raffee, Ann Hussein, and Joanna Dong, together with members of ParaBeatz Band from Faith Music Centre, will perform a medley of Latin-inspired hits, including Conga, Copacabana, Oye Como Va, and Let’s Get Loud. |
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I Want to Know What Love Is Parvinderjeet Kaur will join Benjamin Kheng and the Soka New Century Orchestra in a performance of I Want to Know What Love Is. |
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Piano Pong Ethan Poh and Zoe Tay will showcase their skills by playing ping pong on a grand piano, in perfect sync with an eight-year-old Kyan Lee’s piano recital of Turkish March. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will make a special appearance, joining Ethan Poh for a playful rally to the short musical piece. Following the rally, Kyan will once again enchant the audience with a neo-classical interpretation of Fanitul. |
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Michael Learns to Rock Michael Learns to Rock (MLTR) will take the stage with their timeless hits such as Paint My Love and 25 Minutes. |
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Finale All performers will unite on stage to present We All Have Something to Give—an original song composed specially for President’s Challenge Night. |
