Produced by SilverKris for STAR ISLAND SINGAPORE
Those staying in Singapore this New Year’s Eve are in for an enviable deal with as STAR ISLAND, introduced by JCB, as soon as once more lights up Marina Bay with fireworks on 31 December 2022, after a two-year hiatus.
Previous editions of the countdown occasion have delivered memorable leisure, stage performances and, after all, breath-taking pyrotechnics – and this 12 months will increase the bar even additional. To mark its comeback, STAR ISLAND will go all-out with a futuristic tackle Japan’s beloved summertime hanabi festivals, the place folks collect outside within the evenings to eat, drink and luxuriate in fireworks collectively.
Some 22,000 ticket-holders shall be handled to a sensory spectacle at The Float @ Marina Bay, involving immersive sound know-how, stay performances, laser reveals, drones and fireworks – all with glittering Marina Bay because the backdrop. Incidentally, it’s additionally the final hurrah for The Float earlier than it’s redeveloped into the bold new occasions and recreation area, NS Square.
Countdown fireworks in contrast to some other
Fireworks are par for the course on New Year’s Eve, you would possibly assume – however that is no atypical show. These fireworks come as a part of an 80-minute present, known as Life – Beyond the Time, set to a rousing authentic soundtrack.
Highlights of the fireworks show embrace 10 artisanal bursts which have by no means been seen in Southeast Asia earlier than. This kind of fireworks lately received the Prime Minister Award on the Omagari Fireworks Competition, mentioned to be “Japan’s Olympics of fireworks”.
This 12 months’s present additionally unveils the “gradation shell effect”, which pays tribute to Singapore with particular colour-gradation fireworks in pink and white. Beyond fireworks and stay performances, there can even be drones – a formidable 400 of them, all flying in unison to create loads of Instagrammable moments.
A free and family-friendly Prequel to STAR ISLAND
In the lead-up to the ticketed fireworks and leisure extravaganza on New Year’s Eve, guests can absorb the festive environment from 25–30 December 2022 on the Prequel occasion happening the Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza. It’s free to enter and runs from 2:30pm–10:30pm.
Expect cubicles by Australian wine producer Penfolds, Japanese spirit powerhouse Beam Suntory and loads of family-friendly actions. An huge display will play footage from earlier STAR ISLAND fireworks shows, to heat guests up for the true occasion on 31 December.
Perks for JCB card holders
With international fee model JCB on board as a title sponsor, JCB card holders are in for a number of additional perks through the occasion. For starters, your playing cards shall be accepted throughout the STAR ISLAND occasion grounds.
What’s extra, current JCB receipts from purchases made at collaborating JCB shops in Singapore will entitle you to redeem a free drink at Prequel to STAR ISLAND from 25–30 Dec, at MBS Event Plaza. Drink choices embrace a choice of beers, wines and spirits, which you’ll be able to get pleasure from on the devoted relaxation space. Non-alcoholic choices can even be obtainable.
Visit the JCB Special Offers web site for more information on an upcoming giveaway.
Unmissable picture alternatives for Sanrio followers
With Sanrio as a premium sponsor for the occasion, followers of the kawaii characters can have a lot to be giddy about. STAR ISLAND 2022’s ambassador, Hello Kitty, and her associates My Melody and Kuromi, shall be assembly their followers daily throughout Sanrio Hour, between 7pm-8pm, on the Prequel. You’ll additionally need your cameras prepared for a never-before-seen big inflatable Kuromi that can even be on-site.
And that’s not all: a devoted Sanrio pop-up retailer shall be promoting merchandise – together with particular DJ Hello Kitty x STAR ISLAND collab merchandise.
The day of the principle occasion shall be equally thrilling for Sanrio followers. The pop-up retailer will transfer to The Float space, and all of the beloved characters shall be current for picture alternatives. A devoted Sanrio Boulevard, that includes a Gudetama Garden and a Sanrio characters ball pit, can even do their half in making this a memorable New Year’s celebration for all guests.
STAR ISLAND Singapore Countdown takes place on 31 December 2022, from 5pm onwards, at The Float @ Marina Bay. Tickets vary from S$88 to S$10,888 for a 10-person suite. Learn extra and buy your tickets on the official web site. The Prequel occasion takes place 25–30 December 2022 on the Marina Bay Event Plaza, from 2:30–10:30pm, and is free to the general public.