Singapore's Largest Two-Day 80's Music Festival With Pop icons from the era performing live at The Padang

SINGAPORE, February 18, 2011 (Press-News.org) Now Music Festival 2011 - I Love 80s will be the largest 80's music festival in Singapore. This massive two-day event will be the debut of event organiser Now Music Group. Set to take centre stage at The Padang on 2nd (Saturday) and 3rd April (Sunday) 2011, the event will feature stellar line-up of some of the biggest names in the music industry in the 80s.

Pop icons like Billy Ocean, Samantha Fox and Howard Jones will be making their first public appearances in Singapore alongside living legends Alphaville, Belinda Carlisle, Go West and Tony Hadley. 80's music fans can expect to relive the era's heyday of infectious Pop anthems with Top 40 Hits such as Caribbean Queen (Billy Ocean), Call Me (Go West) and Heaven is a Place on Earth (Belinda Carlisle).

"These are internationally acclaimed artists and their chart-topping singles are now classic radio hits. We want to relive that 80's experience and nostalgia, falling in love all over again with the songs that we grew up with," says Kenneth Siew, Creative Director of Now Music Group. "The event will mark an important milestone in shaping the entertainment culture and music scene in Asia and position Singapore as a regional entertainment hub."

This is the first time an 80's music event of such scale is being staged in Singapore - and with much fanfare. Singapore's very own 80's musicians will be opening the event with acts that thrilled their fans back in the day while street buskers will provide more entertainment on the side. Over 30 lifestyle retailers are also expected to turn up the heat at The Padang with showcases that feature the latest fashion, luxury watches, automobiles, food and beverages, as well as spa services.

"By bringing together different players in the lifestyle industry, we aim to create a one-of-a-kind experience for our audience, one where great music can be thoroughly enjoyed along with other pleasures of the good life," explains Ivan Fernandez, Director of Business Development of Now Music Group.

Now Music Festival 2011 - I Love 80s tickets are available at SISTIC counters islandwide, and online at http://www.sistic.com. For more information, visit http://www.nowmusicfestival.com

Event Details
Date: 2nd and 3rd (Saturday and Sunday) April 2011
Time: 3.00pm till late
Venue: The Padang, Singapore Connaught Drive

Line-up: 2nd April 2011 (1st Day)

Opening Acts (Local Bands): Acoustic Trip, Energy

Main Acts: Samantha Fox, Howard Jones, Alphaville, Billy Ocean

Line-up: 3rd April 2011 (2nd Day)

Opening Acts (Local Bands): Tania

Main Acts: Go West, Belinda Carlisle, Tony Hadley

Ticketing (available at http://www.sistic.com.sg):

Standard One Day Pass: $98.00
Standard One Day VIP Pass: $198
One day Pass bought at gate: $138

Standard Two Day Pass: $168
Standard Two Day VIP Pass: $358
Two Day pass bought at gate: $258

• Prices exclude booking fees.
• VIP passes include free flow of drinks from 6.00pm to 10.00pm and access to a special VIP accommodation area, where wait staff will be on hand to serve food and beverages.

About Now Music Group
Now Music Group is a Singapore-based company that specialises in events management, artist management, artist booking and concert productions. It is managed by a group of executives with a diverse portfolio of expertise drawn from different sectors of the entertainment industry.

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