Singapore GP starts recruitment for 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX

Race promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd (SGP) will be recruiting nearly 200 temporary staff to help host the upcoming 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX from 2 August 2009.

Available positions include Porters, Buggy Drivers, Lift Operators, Circuit Park Transport Coordinators, Accreditation Supervisors and Artiste Coordinators.

This recruitment is in addition to the 1,000 Institute of Technical Education (ITE) students who will be hired as Access Control Officials, Customer Service Officers and Information Ambassadors under the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the ITE to jointly train and offer work experience to ITE students.

Candidates should have a friendly disposition, display maturity, be able to think on their feet and always be willing to deliver above expectations.

Rahmat Hashim, 39, is definitely coming back to this year’s after serving as Access Control Supervisor at the inaugural event last year. “Last year, I was on duty at the Marina Grandstand. The work over the entire race weekend was tough and definitely no walk in the park. As a Singaporean, I really felt proud to have been part of all this and to have contributed to this important national project. If you like working as part of an energetic team this event is for you ’’ said Rahmat, who will be promoted to be a Zone Manager this year.

According to Ms. Sarah Martin, Director of Operations for Singapore GP, expectations from patrons will be high. “Last year’s success was a result of a great crew that helped make the Singapore Grand Prix a jewel in the FORMULA ONE crown. Staff can walk away with a great sense of satisfaction and experience a world-class event on our home-ground.”

For more information on the job positions available, log on to on www.singaporegp.sg.

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Last chance to buy early bird tickets for remaining categories

Race Promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd announced today that the sale of the remaining early bird tickets will be discontinued as of midnight, 31 July 2009. All tickets will then revert to regular prices from 1 August 2009.

Since the first of 13 categories of early bird tickets were sold out on 22 April, ticket sale has been progressing steadily. Only the Padang, Pit, Stamford, Turn 1 and Turn 3 Grandstands are still offering early bird pricing with discounts of between 11 to 20%.

“Although these grandstands had recently exhausted their allocation of early bird tickets we decided to keep these remaining areas open and have one collective cut off date on July 31. As these prices offer significant savings fans will enjoy a few more days to take advantage of these offers,” said Michael Roche, Executive Director of Singapore GP Pte Ltd.

Preparations or the 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX is well underway with the construction at the Pit Entry and Pit Exit complete, and about 60% of the installation of lighting structures complete. Installation of concrete barriers and fencing has recently commenced since 13 July beginning from the Pit Straight.

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Action Assured – On Track and Off.

• Night-time Grand Prix offers 27 hours of non-stop entertainment
• New Poster Highlights “Night of High-Octane Music and Action”

With over 200 performers strutting their stuff around the spectator areas of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, the 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX will leave spectators breathless as they soak in a day-andnight multi-sensory experience.

Between 8pm and 10pm local time on Sunday 27th September, all attention is likely to be focused on the battle between the Brawn and Red Bull cars in the sport’s only night race. On current form, Singapore looks set to play host to a championship showdown.

Both before and after the race, and across the entire Grand Prix weekend, artistes led by rock band Travis, Chaka Khan, Backstreet Boys and Youssou N’Dour will add even more excitement. Large-scale theatre acts and top DJs will further ensure a weekend to remember.

“We were delighted to be given so many accolades and compliments after the inaugural running of the race in 2008, but we always knew we would have to make this year’s event even bigger and better” says Singapore GP Deputy Chairman Colin Syn. “With our mixture of enhanced on-track action and the ultimate music event, we are creating a must-go party for race ticketholders.”

Fine tuning of the Marina Bay Street Circuit is also set to provide more on-track action. Key corners including Turn 1 and Turn 14, at the end of the Esplanade Bridge, are being reprofiled and tightened to increase the potential for overtaking moves. In addition the chassis developments for the 2009 season, including the use of slick tyres and the possible use of KERS ‘power boost’ technology by Ferrari and McLaren, may lead to
even more spectacular racing.

Much of the post-race action for fans will, as last year be centred in the heart of the circuit. After a buzzing post-race party last year at the Padang, the top nightspot Zouk returns this time to the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre to present top deejays Carl Cox, the godfather of UK techno, and progressive tech-house’ stalwart John Digweed.
There will also be additional roving artistes to tease the spectators. Melbourne-based Strange Fruit will take the circuit park entertainment to another level, literally. Perched atop 4-metre high flexible poles, the troupe delivers a sublime performance, bending and swaying in the air, fusing theatre, dance and circus acts.

Cie des Quidams’ Herbert’s Dream will also woo spectators with an enchanting performance which has bewitched audiences from Bangkok to Brusells since 1997. The French artistes, draped in white cloth, will perform on stilts to bewitching music and slowly transform to illuminated characters, set against the Singapore night-time sky
All of the artistes will be performing at various stages around the Circuit Park. Travis will perform at Zone 4 at the Padang, while the Backstreet Boys will be playing a short acoustic set on 26 September (Saturday) in Zone 1, close to the startline.

The Backstreet Boys will perform a full length set on 27 September (Sunday) at the Padang stage after the race. Chaka Khan is scheduled to perform in Zone 1 at the Paddock Club Lifestyle stage and Zone 1 stage on 27 September (Sunday) only.

“When we created the Singapore Grand Prix, one of our main priorities from the start was to maximize on the entertainment and value for money for racegoers” says Colin Syn. “We want this to be much more than just another motor race in which nothing else comes even close to. With something for everyone, the 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX will truly be a memorable weekend like no other event on the calendar.”


Non-stop entertainment at the Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2009! source

TWENTY NINE REASONS TO BOOK YOUR HOTEL STAY EARLY FOR THE 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX

Hotels offer peace of mind with Best Rate Guarantee scheme

Singapore GP is partnering twenty nine hotels to offer a greater degree of assurance through a Best Rate Guarantee system for visitors who are booking hotel rooms during the 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX.

The Best Rate Guarantee (BRG) scheme is a voluntary arrangement that promises to extend any last minute lower price deals to “early bird” customers. Under this scheme, guests who choose to book early with participating hotels will not lose out should there be any last minute room price drops during the race weekend (25-27 September). Customers who book now with participating hotels will be rewarded with the same discounts enjoyed by those who book at the last minute, should such discounts materialise.

The initiative is a result of feedback from corporate and general ticket-holders of the inaugural FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX last year.

Elaborating on the scheme, Mr Teo Hock Seng, Chairman of Singapore GP, said that the BRG is a “win-win” solution for participating hotels and their customers, with more hotels expected to join the scheme in the coming weeks.

“Hotels will be able to manage their inventory better with early confirmations, while visitors who want to come here to watch the race will also have a greater degree of confidence, instead of having to wait and see whether there will be any last minute price deals.”

“Across the board this year, hotels in Singapore are already offering room rates that are 30-50% lower than during last year’s inaugural FORMULA ONE race. This Best Rate Guarantee further demonstrates the commitment by Singapore hotels to provide spectators and visitors with even greater value-for-money during the race period this September, and we look forward to more hotels joining the scheme,” said Ms Caroline Leong, Director, Hospitality Business, Singapore Tourism Board (STB).

As the specific terms and conditions differ from each hotel, visitors are invited to check directly with the 29 participating hotels, which range from economy to upper tier properties.

Information on the participating hotels as well as the 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX can be found at www.singaporegp.sg. The full list of hotels can also be found on the www.visitsingapore.com/sgpseason/hotel_rates.html hosted by the STB.

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Travis joins the list of exciting entertainers at the 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX

Additional line-up brings total number of performers for the race weekend to over 200. Eight early-bird categories now sold out.

Building upon the recent unveiling of the first wave of circuit park entertainment, race promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd (SGP) is bringing in alternative rock band Travis. They join the likes of Chaka Khan, Ozomatli, Backstreet Boys and Youssou N’Dour alongside large-scale theatre acts and top DJs to further enhance the overall spectator experience at the 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX.

Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, Travis consists of Fran Healy (lead vocals), Dougie Payne (bass guitar), Andy Dunlop (lead guitar) and Neil Primrose (drums). The band have been awarded Best British album and Best British Group at the annual BRIT Awards, and have also been credited for paving the way for bands such as Coldplay, Keane and Snow Patrol. Travis will be performing their hits which include “Closer”, “Sing”, “Why Does It Always Rain on Me” and songs from their latest album, Ode to J. Smith.

Spectators will also be treated to what is touted to be the must-go party for race ticketholders. After a successful party last year at the Padang, Zouk returns this time to the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre to present top deejays Carl Cox, the godfather of UK techno, and progressive tech-house’ stalwart John Digweed.

There will also be additional roving artistes to tease the spectators. Melbourne-based Strange Fruit will take the circuit park entertainment to another level, literally. Perched atop 4-metre high flexible poles, the troupe delivers a sublime performance, bending and swaying in the air, fusing theatre, dance and circus acts.

Cie des Quidams’ Herbert’s Dream will also woo spectators with an enchanting performance which has bewitched audiences from Bangkok to Bruxelles since 1997. The French artistes, draped in white cloth, will perform on stilts to bewitching music and slowly transform to illuminated characters.

All of the artistes will be performing at various stages around the Circuit Park. Travis is slated to perform at Zone 4 at the Padang, while the Backstreet Boys will be playing a short acoustic set on 26 September (Saturday) in Zone 1. The Backstreet Boys will perform a full length set on 27 September (Sunday) at the Padang stage after the race. Chaka Khan is scheduled to perform in Zone 1 at the Paddock Club Lifestyle stage and Zone 1 stage on 27 September (Sunday) only. The full schedule* of performances and artistes will be available on the official website, www.singaporegp.sg (*all subject to change).

Early Bird Tickets Selling Fast

Since the unveiling of the first wave of circuit park entertainment two weeks ago, ticket sales have been proceeding steadily. Early Bird tickets for Turn 2, Bay and Connaught Grandstands are now fully sold, which effectively means that eight categories of Early Bird tickets are no longer available. The remaining 50% of the inventory for each of these categories will now be sold at the regular price. Soon to join the “sold out” category are the Early Bird tickets for the Stamford and Padang grandstands.

Currently, the lowest entry price to the race remains at S$38 (for the Friday walkabout), while the lowest price for a three-day entry is at S$188 (three-day walkabout). Even the lowest priced tickets will enable spectators to see the Backstreet Boys and Youssou N’Dour perform, while those wishing to enjoy Chaka Khan would need to get a seat in Zone 1 (prices start from S$988 for Turn 3 grandstand).

A full list of ticketing agents and outlets can be found at http://tickets.singaporegp.sg

More performances on the Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2009. source

First wave of circuit park entertainment announced for 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX

International line-up includes Backstreet Boys and Chaka Khan

At the 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX the entertainment is not restricted to the excitement on the track. Artistes from all over the world are scheduled to perform around the circuit park on the 25th, 26th and 27th of September. FORMULA ONE ticket holders can exclusively enjoy an array of world-class entertainment free of charge, specially selected for their respective zones.

There are eight locations within the Marina Bay Street Circuit designated for entertainment. These include the F1 Village and Paddock Club Lifestyle Area in Zone 1, the Floating Platform in Zone 3, as well as the Padang, Stamford, Esplanade Park and Esplanade Waterfront stages in Zone 4. The entertainment will start as early as 4pm, with performances scheduled to end around midnight. Acts will appear across multiple zones, except Chaka Khan who will be exclusively appearing in the Paddock Club Lifestyle Area and the Zone 1 stage.

Headlined by renowned international artistes Backstreet Boys and Chaka Khan, the entertainment line-up# includes stage performances covering genres such as World, Soul, Pop and Rock. These also include Senegalese legend Youssou N’Dour – listed in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People – who produced the classic “Seven Seconds”, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Mavis Staples and Filipino pop sensation Rivermaya. Los Angeles culture-mashers Ozomatli are also set to energise audiences across the circuit park.

To add to the carnival atmosphere, a variety of roving performers such as local drumming troupes Wicked Aura Batucada, Strikeforce and Australian visual arts group Slack Taxi will also be roaming amongst spectators for a truly memorable weekend. Comedian Austin Flowers, Pavarotti impersonator Tenor Roger Davy and the Brazilian Samba Girls who were such a hit with the crowd last year, have also been brought back.

Singaporeans can also look forward to our very own local acts; jazz singers Alemay Fernandez and Dawn Ho, rock bands London Fog and Electrico as well as award-winning record producer and songwriter, Hanjin.

A second group of artistes will be announced in early July. “This first group of internationally acclaimed artistes is just the tip of the iceberg. Essentially, spectators will be in for a multi-sensory treat. Last year’s eclectic mix was unique to any circuit park and was a huge success. This year, we are topping that with a bigger line-up of artistes for non-stop entertainment throughout the weekend, all included in the ticket price,” said Mr Michael Roche, Executive Director of Singapore GP.

“Ultimately, we want to ensure that spectators at the 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX have a memorable experience. Each ticket is truly value-for-money as you can enjoy on-track action as well as an arts and music festival in one convenient location, over one jam-packed weekend,” added Ms Sarah Martin, Director of Operations of Singapore GP.

The Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2009 is not just races, it also has concerts. source

SUNDAY SINGLE-DAY WALKABOUT TICKETS SOLD OUT

Ticket sales for other categories going strong

Since the sales of the remaining early bird tickets expired last Friday, 31 July 2009, ticket sales continue to be healthy with the Sunday single-day Walkabout tickets being the first category to be sold out and limited Saturday single-day Walkabout tickets left.

All remaining 12 categories of tickets are now on regular rates. Sales for the Esplanade Waterfront Grandstand tickets now stand at 80% whilst tickets for the Bay, Padang and Turn 2 Grandstands are also going strong.

“We are heartened by the success of the early bird offer as we wanted as many people as possible to witness the spectacle of the 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX in person. With a little over a month left to the race weekend, fans who have not purchased their tickets still have the time to catch up and enjoy the support races, FORMULA ONE action as well as world-class entertainment acts in one value-for-money ticket,” said Michael Roche, Executive Director, Singapore GP Pte Ltd.

Sorry, no more walkabout tickets for the Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2009