Right after the bloggers’ party, I was invited to attend the official press conference yesterday, too.
The press conference was a little more direct, though; it was held at the venue of the festival’s launch: *SCAPE. This time, though, the conference was aimed at the press people (and bigwigs), so namecard exchanging was had.
…yeah, I really should get namecards made for the blog. ( =3=)
Anyway, apart from the juicy information (scroll past if you’re impatient), a few event trailers were screened, and the organisers presented tokens of appreciation (beach flip-flops framed in a glass panel) to their sponsors.
Also, the belly-dancing segment caught me completely off guard. >_>
And now for the juicy information!
COSMO Youth Parade
The COSMO Youth Parade is a parade, organised by Mascot Parade Limited, in which anyone can take part. It’s pretty much a continuation of last year’s Mascot Parade, so you know the drill: march from point A (*SCAPE Playspace) to point B (Mandarin Gallery). You don’t have to wear a costume to join in (though it’s encouraged).
The parade will be held on the launch day of the whole festival, which is the 3rd of July this year.
There are other non-parade highlights too, such as the following:
- Moe Moe Kyun Maid Cafe – Yep, it’s making a comeback from its AFA debut. I can’t say any more though; go poke oOgA or something.
- Bushiroad Card Game Tournament – I’d imagine Weiβ Schwarz players are looking forward to this.
- Gundam Caravan
- COSMO Bazaar – “Key retailers” will be setting up shop and selling products, attire and collectibles aimed at cosplayers and costumers.
- COSMO Costume Competition – A costume competition for everyone. There will be 4 categories to participate in:
- Anime & Manga
- Comics & Cartoons
- PC & Console Games
- Movies & TV Shows
The top 3 winners for each category will win cash prizes ($500, $300 and $100 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places respectively), and the top winners for each category will stand a chance to win a pair of tickets to Japan.
Participants will also get a chance to talk to and learn from famous cosplayers such as Alodia, her sister Ashley, Reno, and Clive.
You can find out more here (or at the SGCafe thread), or register by clicking the contest image below.
- Night Concert – Local anime and J-Rock bands will also make their debut while the moon is up. It’ll probably be like Street Festival previously.
Speaking of Street Festival…
U@SHINE
U@SHINE, organised by Singapore Street Festival, will be held from the 25th of June to the 11th of July at The Cathay and Plaza Singapura. It’s a little early for a festival event, but sure, okay.
It’s basically a mish-mash of urban culture performances which include the following:
- WORDS! Rap Competition
- Asia Global Bellydance Competition – I can imagine the wall of photographers.
- WOW! Band Competition
- J-Rock Band Performances
- Yo-yo Performances
The Big Groove 2010 – Year of the Champions
The Big Groove, organised by O School Limited and held at 7.30PM at the Singapore Expo on the 11th of July, is Asia’s most awaited hip-hop dance convention, and will showcase performances of Quest Crew, WCO (Wrecking Crew Orchestra), Hilty and Bosch, Joyce and the Boys, and more.
Quest Crew are the winners of the third season of America’s Best Dance Crew, while WCO and Hilty and Bosch are the winners of Japan Dance Delight. Joyce and the Boys are a local dance crew who won the inaugural Singapore Dance Delight and came in 3rd at the World Hip-Hop Championships at Las Vegas.
Specialty dance workshops will also be held from the 8th to the 10th of July at O School Studios in *Scape. Guest instructors, such as Lee (who won a Special Award from Japan Dance Delight) and Dominique from WCO, will be invited to teach anyone interested.
Community Service Projects by SMU
SMU will be taking on 4 community service projects during (and beyond) the Youth Festival. While the majority of you readers may not be interested (especially since you can’t exactly participate in all of them), I figured I’d just describe what they’re up to, just in case:
- starringSMU’10 – A carwash project held on the 24th and 25th of July at Holland Village. Tickets are priced at $8 each, and proceeds will go towards helping My Buona Vista Place.
- SMU Gives Back – This one’s an island-wide initiative to allow SMU students to help the needy at over 10 beneficiaries.
- !nspirar – Students will set out to organise a city trail along the Singapore River on the 1st of August. Funds raised will go towards the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Singapore.
- Ballooning Bliss 2 – A gigantic balloon sculpture will be erected and put on display at the Jurong Point Shopping Center on the 24th of July. Tickets will be priced at $2 each and proceeds will go towards En Community Services Society.
- Rolling Good Times – Volunteers from all the afore-mentioned projects will pool their resources and organise a fund-raising fun fair on SMU campus grounds on the 8th of August. Tickets are priced at $10 each (including a complimentary Happy Meal), and proceeds will go towards the Ronald McDonald Children’s Charity.
Well, that’s pretty much it. You’ll also be getting a special pass at the event, and if you get 2 stamps on it (one from the COSMO Youth Parade, one from the Urban Beach Games, both on the same day), you’ll get to redeem a free movie pass. If you’re among the first 5,000, that is. Just dropping a tip here. ;D
Oh, and the official end date of the SHINE Youth Festival is on the 24th of July.
I’ll be posting the event schedule of the entire festival in part 3…right after I take care of a few news posts. Stay tuned!
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Why I don’t see your face (and Fariz’s face) every time??
I has stealth.
I think my face has been posted up here before; I can’t recall though. XD
I WANT STEALTH TOO!!! =3
I am perpetually thought about this, regards for putting up.