“Tonight, our viewers members had been visibly touched by the exhausting work and abilities of our differently-abled performers, a few of whom carried out for the primary time alongside worldwide superstars,” says Wee Boo Kuan, Co-Founding father of Further·Abnormal Folks.
1 December 2023 marked a transformative second within the nation’s efficiency arts scene. Singapore’s Further·Abnormal Stars live performance was a groundbreaking showcase of not solely expertise but additionally inclusivity.
The curated performances, designed to spotlight each mainstream and differently-abled artists, had been held on the Star Theatre. The 5,000-seater venue was packed to capability. The stay present is about to achieve a fair broader viewers by way of worldwide broadcasts.
Cyril Takayama kicked off the star-studded night with a mesmerising magic present, adopted by Zanna’s piano rendition of “Nothing Is Unimaginable.” Benjamin Kheng, accompanied by Ng Kok Wee’s flute efficiency, delivered a shifting rendition of “Do I Make You Proud.” Glenn Yong’s energetic efficiency of “Break Out” with John Chan showcased the seamless integration of numerous skills.
The Unleash Your Mild Taiwan crew introduced the home down with a dynamic breakdance. It’s adopted by a efficiency that includes “The Story of Annie.” A-Lin, a Taiwanese famous person, captivated the viewers with 4 of her hit songs. Ten kids had been included into her heartwarming efficiency of “Romadiw.”
To generate pleasure, the live performance organisers launched the 54448 Dance Problem on social media. Symbolising the phrase “LIGHT” on an alphanumeric keypad, individuals not solely have interaction in a charming dance but additionally embody the inspiring message of being a “Mild to the World.” The problem culminates with a winner introduced in December. Not solely that however with an opportunity to win as much as SGD10,000 in prizes and an identical donation to a charitable trigger.
“Donations will go a good distance in benefiting the underprivileged and particular wants communities, however most significantly, the human connections made at this time type a agency basis for a kinder and extra inclusive society.”
Realising that particular wants people can’t be thrown within the deep finish after their schooling, and would possibly require alternatives and steering even in maturity, Wee based Further·Abnormal Folks in 2017 to supply continuous assist to differently-abled people and to encourage a extra inclusive world.
The Further·Abnormal Stars live performance is the flagship occasion for the Unleash Your Mild motion. This trigger envisions a world the place real human-to-human connections type the inspiration for private and societal transformation. The motion believes that these connections can shatter limitations, ignite particular person potential and empower everybody to shine.
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