AKB48 Cafe Singapore official launch and SKE 1st stage

On 19th July 2011, AKB48 Cafe Singapore had its official launch, gracing the event was Maria Abe and Ami Maeda. 

The cafe waitress had their day too, performing the dance they have been preparing for weeks.

 

As I was having my ICT, I was unable to attend it myself, below is the media release. 

 

AKB48 concept Café to let diners bring home more 
of the AKB48 Singapore experience 
Close to 50 items in its menu and customer loyalty programme by 
AKB48 Official Café Singapore
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AKB48 Official Cafe – Singapore Soft opening

 

The first ever AKB48 Cafe held a soft opening for public and major media on 25th June 2011.

At 12.30pm that day, 3 members from AKB48; Takeuchi Miyu [MiyuMiyu], Shimazaki Haruka [Paruru] and Abe Maria [Maria] were there to open the doors from inside the cafe and let the media and guest in for a closed door session.

 

If you pay a little more attention, you might be sitting on one of the chairs that the girls autographed on.

 

Public queued outside the cafe and registered their bookings to enter the cafe at 3.30pm for Tea-Time slot.

 

The timing for the cafe are as follows:

Lunch 11.30am to 3.30pm

Tea Time 3.30pm to  6pm

Dinner 6pm to 9.30pm

Menu and updates can be found at the AKB48 Official Cafe SINGAPORE or AKB48 Singapore Facebook Page for special menus and promotions.

 

My friends and I queued for the cafe after we got our photosets that day, and managed to secure the first wave of customers to enjoy their meal in the cafe. 

Not long after we enter the cafe, the 3 AKB girls had a walk along Orchard Road to give out flyers for the AKB48 3rd Stage falling on the next day, fans are spotted following the girls to give them support and interact with them.

 

After the girls return to *Scape from their walkabout Orchard, they were invited to the cafe stage to give the first wave of cafe customers a few words before leaving the compound. 

 

 

The food is generally nice and the service crew are all very friendly. I have personally visited the cafe around 3-4 times after its launch. Its a good place for studying, mixing around if friends and the televisions are always showing AKB related stage performance, music videos or TV programme. 

So whats next for the Cafe, if you have a soft lauch that means the GRAND OPENING will be up soon. YES, the grand opening of the cafe will be within the next few weeks and insider information is that more popular members might be gracing the Grand Opening. Do stay tune to AKB48 Singapore Official Homepage for more details.

SDN48 3rd Single – 『MIN・MIN・MIN』

2011.08.17 RELEASE
【Type A】UMCA-50006 / ¥1,600(tax in)
【Type B】UMCA-50007 / ¥1,600(tax in)

【UMCA-50006 / Type A】
★CD収録内容

M-01. MIN・MIN・MIN [眠眠打破 CMタイアップソング]
(梅田 悠/大堀 恵/小原春香/近藤さや香/佐藤由加理/芹那/
木本夕貴/KONAN/たかはしゆい/津田麻莉奈/福田朱子/
藤社優美)

M-02. おねだりシャンパン/アンダーガールズA
(穐田和恵/浦野一美/甲斐田樹里/加藤雅美/河内麻沙美/
チェン・チュー/野呂佳代/畠山智妃/相川友希/亜希子/
伊東 愛/奈津子)

M-03. アバズレ/アンダーガールズB
(今吉めぐみ/大河内美紗/手束真知子/なちゅ/西国原礼子/
三ツ井裕美/大山愛未/細田海友/松島瑠美/光上せあら/
駒谷仁美/尻無浜冴美/シヨン/戸島花/早川沙世/miray)

M-04. MIN・MIN・MIN(off vocal)

M-05. おねだりシャンパン/アンダーガールズA(off vocal)

M-06. アバズレ/アンダーガールズB(off vocal)

★DVD収録内容

M-01. MIN・MIN・MIN MUSIC VIDEO

M-02. おねだりシャンパン/アンダーガールズA MUSIC VIDEO

M-03. アバズレ/アンダーガールズB MUSIC VIDEO

特典映像
・レコーディング&MVメイキング映像(Type A version)
・ポニーテールとシュシュ(Live at Tokyo Dome City Hall)

———–

【UMCA-50007 / type B】
★CD収録内容

M-01. MIN・MIN・MIN [眠眠打破 CMタイアップソング]
(梅田 悠/大堀 恵/小原春香/近藤さや香/佐藤由加理/芹那/
木本夕貴/KONAN/たかはしゆい/津田麻莉奈/福田朱子/
藤社優美)

M-02. おねだりシャンパン/アンダーガールズA
(穐田和恵/浦野一美/甲斐田樹里/加藤雅美/河内麻沙美/
チェン・チュー/野呂佳代/畠山智妃/相川友希/亜希子/
伊東 愛/奈津子)

M-03. Everyday、カチューシャ(SDN48 ver.)

M-04. MIN・MIN・MIN(off vocal)

M-05. おねだりシャンパン/アンダーガールズA(off vocal)

M-06. Everyday、カチューシャ(off vocal)

★DVD収録内容

M-01. MIN・MIN・MIN MUSIC VIDEO

M-02. おねだりシャンパン/アンダーガールズA MUSIC VIDEO

M-03. Everyday、カチューシャ (SDN48 ver.) MUSIC VIDEO

特典映像
・レコーディング&MVメイキング映像(Type B version)
・シンガポール公演ドキュメント SINGAPORE SPECIAL DOCUMENTARY!!

渡り廊下走り隊7がNew Single「へたっぴウィンク」8月3日(水)発売決定!!

 

Just announced on Watarirouka Hashiritai website the contents of the 8th Single Hetappi Wink. 

Other then 4 coupling songs [one of them are Watanabe Mayu's solo] are different and the DVD contents. 

Limited Edition A and B offers 1 out of 7 designs of Solo shot Photo Trading Card. 

Limited Edition C offers 1 out of 7 designs of changeable solo shot CD Jacket.

Normal Edtion offers 1 out of 3 design of GROUP shot Photo Trading Card.


お待たせしました!
渡り廊下走り隊7のNew Single「へたっぴウィンク」の発売が夏真っさかりの8/3(水)に決定しました!

「へたっぴウィンク」は「好き」という想いをそのまま言葉に出せないもどかしい気持ちを、” ウィンク” で伝えようと 頑張る女の子の歌。だけど、好きな人を目の前にすると、そのウィンクでさえも失敗してしまう… 自然に振る舞おうとすればするほど、失敗してしまう誰もが経験したあの甘酸っぱい感覚は誰にでも共感できるはず。
でも、本当はそんな失敗している自分に気付いてほしいんだよね。 … なんて女の子の期待と、そこの鈍感な男子に向けた、恋の始めの物語。 
さらに強力になった国民的妹分アイドルユニット「渡り廊下走り隊7」 ニッポンの元気アイコン「渡り廊下走り隊7」が七色の愛と感謝の絆を伝染させます!

さらにNew Singleのリリースを記念して、8/6(土)には初の日比谷野外音楽堂でのライブイベントが決定!!
CDに封入されるイベント参加抽選シリアルナンバーカードを使って、合計約6000名をご招待します!
今年の夏は渡り廊下走り隊7が日本中をさらに熱くさせます!

8th Single 渡り廊下走り隊7「へたっぴウィンク」

■初回盤A (CD+DVD) PCCA-03470 /¥1,700[ 税込] 
【収録楽曲】
 1. へたっぴウィンク 2. マンマ、グラッチェ! 3. ビキニは似合わない 
 4. へたっぴウィンク(Instrumental) 5. マンマ、グラッチェ! (Instrumental) 6. ビキニは似合わない(Instrumental)
【特典DVD 収録内容】(1)「へたっぴウィンク」Music Video (2)特典映像A
【封入特典】オリジナルトレカ ソロショット全7 種類のうち1枚を封入


■初回盤B (CD+DVD) PCCA-03471 /¥1,700[ 税込]
【収録楽曲】
 1. へたっぴウィンク 2. マンマ、グラッチェ! 3. 地下鉄のTeddy boy
 4. へたっぴウィンク(Instrumental) 5. マンマ、グラッチェ! (Instrumental) 6. 地下鉄のTeddy boy(Instrumental)
【特典DVD 収録内容】
 (1)「へたっぴウィンク」Music Video (2)「へたっぴウィンク」Dance Shot Version(3)特典映像B
【封入特典】オリジナルトレカ ソロショット全7 種類のうち1枚を封入


■初回盤C (CD+DVD) PCCA-03472 /¥1,700[ 税込]
【収録楽曲】
 1. へたっぴウィンク 2. マンマ、グラッチェ! 3. 服を着た王様 
 4. へたっぴウィンク(Instrumental) 5. マンマ、グラッチェ! (Instrumental) 6. 服を着た王様(Instrumental)
【特典DVD 収録内容】(1)「へたっぴウィンク」Music Video (2)特典映像C
【封入特典】チェンジングジャケット(ソロショット全7種類のうち1枚を封入)


■通常盤 (CD ONLY) PCCA-03473 /¥1,200[ 税込] 
【収録楽曲】
 1. へたっぴウィンク 2. マンマ、グラッチェ! 3. 未来の恋人歌:渡辺麻友
 4. へたっぴウィンク(Instrumental) 5. マンマ、グラッチェ! (Instrumental) 6. 未来の恋人(Instrumental)
【封入特典】オリジナルトレカ 集合ショット全3種類のうち1枚を封入

【CD共通封入特典】<通常盤は初回生産分のみ封入>
・イベント参加抽選シリアルナンバーカード
 8/6(土)日比谷野外音楽堂でのスペシャルライブ&握手会にご招待!!

23rdシングル発売決定 and 第2回じゃんけん大会開催決定!!

It was announced Yesterday at the BIG SITE handshake event information of the 23rd and 24th AKB single. 

On the 20th Sep 2011, the AKB48 24th Single Janken Senbatsu Tournament will take place at Budokan.

This tournament will include 5 SKE and 5 NMB members. [Members to be announce at a later date]

23rd Single will be release in OCT, and 24th Single will be release in DEC 2011.

 

From TGSK.

本日、「Everyday、カチューシャ」東京ビッグサイト大握手会にて発表いたしました23rdシングル発売、24thシングル選抜 じゃんけん大会について改めてお知らせいたします。

 
2011年9月20日、日本武道館にて『AKB48 24thシングル選抜 じゃんけん大会』を開催する事が決定いたしました!昨年に引き続き、第2回目の開催となります。
 
今回のじゃんけん大会では、AKB48グループ内の『SKE48』『NMB48』メンバーも5名ずつ参戦する事が決定いたしました!
 
『SKE48』『NMB48』からの参戦メンバーを決める『予備戦』を近日中に開催し、選ばれた5名ずつが9月20日、日本武道館で行われるじゃんけん大会本戦に出場する事になります。
 
予備戦の詳細に関しましては、SKE48公式ブログ、NMB48公式ブログにて、後日発表させていただきます。
よろしくお願いいたします。
 
※23rdシングルは2011年10月に発売を予定しております。
※24thシングルは2011年12月に発売を予定しております。
※日本武道館へ直接のお問い合わせはご遠慮下さい。
※注:ユーザー予約受付開始日及び詳細は、決定次第ご案内致します。
※注:「23rdシングル」及び「24thシングル」に関して店頭へのお問い合わせ等は詳細決定のご案内が出るまではお控え頂きますよう、ご了解・ご協力をお願い致します。
※注:詳細が発表される前に「23rdシングル」及び「24thシングル」に関してお問い合わせを頂きましてもご対応出来かねますので、ご了承ください。

Marvel Comics Returns to STGCC 2011

Announces New Guests, Exclusive Comics & First Singapore Artist to Draw for Marvel

Singapore, 30 June 2011 – The Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention (STGCC) and Marvel Comics – home of X-Men, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, The Avengers, and Thor – will be joining forces again to thrill fans at the 2011 STGCC. Marvel’s international talent scout, C.B. Cebulski, will be back this year to conduct portfolio reviews and spot talented artists. 

He will be joined by writer Kieron Gillen, who has penned stirring storylines behind Marvel titles including Journey Into Mystery, Generation Hope, Uncanny X-Men, S.W.O.R.D and Thor, and regional artist Harvey Tolibao, who has worked on Marvel titles such as Darkhawk, Ultimate XMen and The Mighty Avengers, and has drawn an exclusive Merlion Variant Cover for Captain America #1 that will only be available at the Marvel booth at STGCC.

STGCC will be held on 20 and 21 August 2011 at the Suntec International Convention and Exhibitions Centre.

 

First Singapore Artist to Draw for Marvel Comics

 

Marvel is proud to reveal that they have signed on Singaporean artist Mr Benjamin Ang, 27, who made the shortlist in Marvel's Portfolio Review at last year’s STGCC, to work professionally with the comics titan. Mr Ang is the first Singaporean to be signed to Marvel and was handpicked from hundreds of aspirants from around the region.

“It is truly a dream come true to be able to work with Marvel and alongside some of the most renowned writers and artists in the industry. It is great to have platforms like STGCC where local artists can showcase their works. I aim to add a signature touch to my work and hopefully inspire more Singaporean artists to chase their dreams.”

 

 

C.B. Cebulski, Marvel’s Senior Vice President of Creator and Content Development, who conducted the Portfolio Review at 2010's STGCC, is hoping to discover more new talent at this year’s event. He says, "As I scout talent for Marvel, I only revisit events in countries where I find the level of artistic talent extremely high, and given the amazing comic creators I met in Singapore at STGCC last year, I knew I'd be back before long and hopefully making it a regular recruiting stop!"

Mr Ang’s success story is thrilling news to all aspiring artists in Singapore and in South East Asia, says Ms Yeow Hui Leng, Project Director of STGCC. "We are elated that the convention provides a springboard for budding artists in the region to take their craft to an international level. We hope to see more Asian talent making their mark in the pop culture scene in both the East and the West."

Mr Ang will be working on projects beginning later this year, and aspiring artists eager to pick up a few tips from Mr Ang can meet him at STGCC’s Artist Alley, where he will be exhibiting his works. He will also be joining Mr Cebulski on one of Marvel's forum sessions. For more information on portfolio submission, go to www.singaporetgcc.com/whatshappening/PortfolioReviewByMarvel .

 

 

Marvel Exclusive at STGCC 2011

For the first time, Marvel Comics has created an exclusive STGCC variant comic. With a limited run of 1,000 copies, this comic features a specially designed Singaporean cover to Captain America #1 by Ed Brubaker and Steve McNiven. The cover is drawn by regional artist Harvey Tolibao with colors by Chris Sotomayor and features an iconic image of Captain America in front of Singapore's emblematic Merlion statue. Only 500 copies will be available at the Marvel booth each day. Further, artist Harvey Tolibao will be making appearances at the Marvel booth, signing the STGCC variant.

 

 

Up Close and Personal with Marvel Writer Kieron Gillen

Marvel and STGCC are proud to reveal writer Kieron Gillen will be appearing at STGCC 2011 as a Guest of Honor. Based in London, Gillen's Marvel work includes Journey Into Mystery, Generation Hope and Uncanny X-Men. Gillen is currently writing Uncanny X-Men and will pen the book's final issue, #544, due out this October.

This epoch-ending issue will send shockwaves through the Marvel Universe, and Gillen is the man trusted to write it. Gillen will be appearing at STGCC on 20 and 21 August. He will be meeting fans and signing autographs at the Marvel booth and STGCC’s Walk of Fame as well as speaking on his work at forums. Before Marvel, Gillen was the founder of the respected video game blog Rock Paper Shotgun (www.rockpapershotgun.com).

"I've never heard anything but fantastic things about STGCC, and I'm grasping the chance to experience it for myself with both hands," Gillen said. "I'm looking forward to Singapore and the fans there enormously!"

 

 

Tickets Available Now!

In addition to Marvel Comics, fans can also look forward to the latest offerings from popular brands including Hot Toys, Tokidoki and Nintendo. Tickets for STGCC are now on sale via www.singaporetgcc.com/buy-tickets. For the latest updates, follow STGCC on Facebook (facebook.com/singaporetgcc) and Twitter (twitter.com/singaporetgcc).

STGCC, co-produced by Reed Exhibitions Singapore and ReedPOP, the US-based organisers of the New York Comic Con, is a popular culture showcase for the latest and greatest in comics, anime, toys, collectibles and games.

SHINE Youth Festival 2011 – the media conference

On 22nd June 2011, the media conference were held at *scape warehouse for the media, and the youth bloggers. Kitsunesuki were very honoured to be one of them attending this conference. 

A video preview of the activities installed and performing guests were being shown shortly into the conference. 

The tag-line of this year's festival is: "ENOUGH TALK, JUST DO"

 

The Chairman and Co-chairman of the steering committee were brought onto the stage to share with us about this year SHINE Youth Festival.


[Co-chairman - Mr Eric Chua(left), Chairman - Mr Martin Tan]

Eric started with the highlights of the opening of the festival.

One of them is the pillow fight, you didn't see wrongly. On 2nd July 2011, there will be a pillow fight activity happen at *Scape!
The festival this year will be a multi-level concept, he added: "SHINE will be anywhere, everywhere at *Scape."
Other then partying, there are workshops for DJing, photography for participants, fund-raising and more.

Eric : "What we wanted this year is to get the young people to be involve.",  "What we do is to be provide with the mentoring, we open up doors that they can't.", "The month of July is the month of youth, is the month of Shine.". 

Eric also added that the youths have provided them with great ideas and the Facebook game "Power to Shine"

The four pillars of SHINE is: Community Service, Sports, Environment and Youth Culture. 

Martin: "We have always looking for a platform where everybody can work together"

 

Despite having busy schedules with their work, studies and personal time, the youth of the committee are still full of energy even as they work into midnight with the planning works.

The reason of having multi-leveled activities is the youth may be interested in different things in different time.

 

The preview of the performances started with Bryan, a member of JUZ B, doing Beatbox.

followed by JUZ B

The trailer for THE BIG GROVE are shown to us.
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There will be workshops and dialogue session for hip hop dance. 

Singapore Street Festival has come to celebrate its 10 year anniversary with their opening under SHINE Youth Festival at *Scape. There will be performances and workshops at *scape. To celebrate its 10th Anniversary, they will be coming up with a concert and launch the album featuring the bands and the hip hop at the concert itself happening on the 24th July 2011, 7pm at Vivocity Amphitheatre. 

the Roses are brought onto the stage to give media a preview of the performance.

 

COSMO Youth Parade as known as Mascot Parade will be back this year under the umbrella of SHINE Youth Festival with the theme : "COSPLAY I LUV". The parade will start at Orchard Central and end point will be at *Scape. Fear not if you do not have a costume of your own, there will be costumes for rental.  



Some cosplayers invited to give media a sneak peek. 

SMU students under the Inspirar project also gave media a demonstration of the seat exercise that they design for all ages to do at their own comfort. This event will be held at Kampong Glam Community Centre on 30th July 2011, 9am – 12noon. 

to end of the Media conference, the comedian magician Kiki Tay was invited to perform for us. 

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For the opening of SHINE Youth Festival the featured artistes lineup are :

Derrick Hoh

Ever since attaining 2nd Runner-up in Project Superstar, Derrick has won several local and overseas awards and accolades. His album sales reached Gold status in Singapore and his debut album hit No. 6 on Taiwan Best-selling Album Charts. Recently awarded Most Popular Singapore Artiste, Derrick also performed in various renowned events such as the various Torch Relay Venues of the 2010 International Youth Olympics Games.

 

DJ Koflow

Wayne Liu aka DJ KoFlow has been spinning music in numerous festivals such as the Youth Olympic Games, MTV Pattaya music festival, Floorskillz, Battle of the year, Beatnik, F1 Racing post parties, Siloso Beach Party, Chingay and The Asian Hip Hop Festival in Bangkok. Truly DJ extraordinaire!

 

Jack and Rai

Jack and Rai need little introduction as they have been performing regularly as an acoustic/pop-rock duo at popular clubs and nightspots since 2002. Their radio-friendly covers attract a large and loyal following. In 2006, they released their debut album of original songs.

 

Tay Kewei

Kewei started her career backing up and touring with some of the region’s biggest pop stars: David Tao, Wang Leehom, Amei and JJ Lin. Mandarin pop aside, she is also active in the English pop-jazz scene. In 2010, she launched her debut album, ‘Come Closer With…Kewei” with renowned record label S2S.

 

Bloco Singapura

Bloco Singapura is Singapore’s most spanking musical collective where their swinging samba and throbbing batucada beat has entertained many at numerous events including Zoukout ‘08, Chingay ‘09, Worldwide Festival ‘09 and the National Day Parade ‘09.

 

Juz B

 

This all-Malay acapella group caught everyone’s attention when they sang Mandarin songs throughout their tenure in Channel U’s Superband Competition. Known for their soulful performances and on-stage antics, the award-winning group is also a much sought-after act at local and overseas events.

 

 

Event Highlights of the opening as follows, 

 

Pillow Fight

Just come and have fun and engage yourself in our massive pillow fun!

 

Percussion Workshop

Get into the groove as our street percussionists bring enjoyment of music to a whole new level!

 

Magic Workshop

Spot our magicians roaming around and surprising you with their fascinating magic tricks!

 

Photography Workshop

Get tips from professional photographers on how to achieve beautiful pictures!

 

Flea Market

Join us and grab all the cheap bargains before they are gone!

 

Once Upon a Mikshake Food Eating Competition

Challenge yourself and finish up the desserts as fast as you can!

 

Cosmo Youth Parade

Be there to witness the magnificent sight of 1,000 cosplayers parading down the street of Orchard!

 

Beatboxing Workshop

Challenge yourself to manipulate your vocal organs and project the beats and rhythm of a drum machine.

 

DJ Turntablism Workshop

Learn how to cut, scratch and spin from DJ Koflow, voted as the “Best Turntablist 2010”.

 

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SHINE Youth Festival 2011: BIGGER AND BOLDER

Annual SHINE Youth Festival set to encourage 250,000 youths to “Just do”

 

SHINE will be back in a spectacular way come 2nd July, with a launch event featuring Singapore’s first-ever multi-decked concept party in the heart of town at *SCAPE.  Organised by the National Youth Council (NYC) as an annual youth for youth festival to celebrate and showcase youth talent, SHINE 2011 continues to be a platform for youths to indulge in their passion, demonstrate their energy and grow their skills and talents.  The launch of SHINE 2011 does just that, featuring a wide array of top-notch offerings such as a mega mascot parade, quality dance master-classes by American choreographers and community service projects, finally culminating in a night concert featuring local and regional acts.

 

Bigger Party and Festival Line up

 

2          SHINE 2011 will be launched amidst a transformed *SCAPE, which will see four levels dedicated to 13 activities, spread throughout the building.  The party radiates outwards, with a 1,000-strong mascot parade spanning *SCAPE and Orchard Road (Orchard Central), a launch concert at the Playspace @ *SCAPE, the Singapore Street Festival’s 10th Anniversary festivities and an Official Chill-out Corner by KIT KAT® for that much needed break during the mega party.  

 

3          Youths will be treated to a star-studded show filled with successful local acts that could inspire them to follow their passions and take action as singing sensations Derrick Hoh, Tay Kewei, JuzB and Jack and Rai take the stage at the night concert.  O School, a renowned hip-hop dance school, will also provide an exclusive peek into the groovy moves at Asia’s most awaited hip-hop convention -The Big Groove 2011.

 

4          Showing its commitment to continuously expand the platforms and opportunities available to youths at SHINE, SHINE’s line-up this year includes those by its fifth, and newest, marquee partner, *SCAPE. “*SCAPE is happy to be the newest addition to the list of marquee partners for this year’s SHINE Festival. As a home-base to diverse youth communities of interest, *SCAPE is excited to present events that can echo the Festival’s objectives of community involvement and showcase opportunities. Two key events presented by *SCAPE include the inaugural Street *SCAPE project, which invites all youth to come forth and show the part of themselves which represents their personality and life role; and the Art Park, which is a part of *SCAPE’s efforts to expose young people to various forms of art,” said Ms Lynette Lee, Managing Director of *SCAPE Co. Ltd.

 

Bolder Approach and Projects

 

5          SHINE is also about youth development.  Mr Eric Chua, Co-Chairperson of SHINE 2011 Organising Committee, shares, “The Organising Committee has always been formed by youth leaders and representatives. This year, we were guided by highly experienced Steering Committee members hailing from youth sector organisations like the YMCA, People’s Association Youth Movement and the National Youth Achievement Award Council,” The mentorship model adopted by the Steering Committee allowed the youths access to their mentors’ network of resources and contacts, and helped them better exercise their ideas. The outcome? A bolder launch event concept, a wider array of activities and events throughout the month-long festival and, for the first time, the presentation of SHINE on a new platform. (Please refer to Annex A for a list of SHINE 2011 Steering and Organising Committee Members).

6          SHINE will be presented on a specially-designed Facebook game - power2shine.  “July is the month for youths—the month for SHINE. SHINE is about encouraging youths to adopt the “Enough Talk Just do” attitude. The online platform is the preferred platform to act on amongst youths, therefore we pursued their idea of bringing SHINE to Facebook without hesitation,” said Mr Martin Tan, Chairman of SHINE 2011 Steering Committee. In power2shine, gamers have to overcome obstacles, challenges and zombies (or Tokkies) to gain the power to SHINE.

 

7          SHINE has also enabled youths to showcase their passion for the community. This year, students from the Singapore Management University (SMU) will take their community projects further by attempting to achieve two firsts during the Festival. In project Inspirar, SMU students will introduce the elderly to a self-defence routine-cum-workout session specially-designed for the elderly that matches their physicality and lifestyle. Another group will be setting a new Singapore record for “Most Number of Cars Washed in 6 hours” to raise funds for My Buona Vista Place.  (For more information on projects and activities by SHINE’s Marquee Partners, refer to Annex B.)

 

8          SHINE Youth volunteers have also upped the ante, taking it upon themselves to brainstorm ideas to raise the profile of SHINE throughout the month. They have clearly demonstrated their energy and passion, picking up a performing art just to do this. Every weekend during the festival, the advocates will put up living-statue performances along Orchard Road.

 

9          This is SHINE’s 7th year, and it is targeting to encourage over 250,000 youths to adopt the “Enough Talk, Just Do” attitude through a host of youth events and activities, organised for youth by youth, throughout its run from 2 to 30 July 2011.  For more information on SHINE, visit www.shine.nyc.sg.

SDN48 1st Stage : the review

 

On 10th June 2011, Friday, the sister group of AKB48; SDN48 held their first ever live outside Japan. 

As part of the promotion for the concert, the SDN48 girls went to the Merlion park, and thereafter *Scape and walked along Orchard Road from *Scape to Ion with their SDN48 concert boards and gave out flyers to passerbys.

Photos are provided by AKB Singapore.




 

The girls are joined by a huge group of fans during the walk about and fans have chance to interact with the members. I was surprised when informed that they were about to walk along Orchard Road for promotion! 

Photos taken by me with my mobile phone.



 

The concert queue started outside *Scape as early as 11pm the night before according the the fans in the front of the line. Many of them prepared boards for the girls too. 

Below are the setlist of SDN48 1st Stage

 

00 SDN Overture [different from the usual AKB, SKE, NMB overtures, it contains a bit of seductive voice of the members]

 

01 Saturday night party

02 Never!

03 Black Boy

MC01 (Members introduction in English)

04 愛よ動かないで

05 誘惑のガーター [some lucky fans caught the garters that the girls threw out!] 

06 I'm sure

07 オールイン

MC02 (SayakaMamiKonanKohara)

08 ガンバリーナ [my favourite song of the set]

09 逃避行

10 佐渡へ渡る 

MC03

11 愛されるために

 

Encore

E1 孤独なランナー

E2 ポニーテールとシュシュ

MC04

E3 誰かのために

MC05 

 

How can the concert end without their Singles cover songs?  

E4 GAGAGA

E5 愛、チュセヨ

 

 

Thanks to Animax for the pair of ticket for me and Kippei to attend this concert. I choose to enter the venue last to experience and observe the fans.

The concert was so great throughout the Warehouse that even the fans at the far back enjoyed and warmly respond to the members.

 

I would definitely like to see the other sister groups in Singapore to perform too!! 

 

Heres the chance to get your tickets if you haven't for this Sunday; AKB 3rd Stage, Animax are having contest to give out tickets for AKB48 concerts. 

From 6 June – 26 August, Mondays to Fridays, 8pm – 12am, a name of any of the AKB48 members will be shown on Animax (StarHub TV Ch532). Viewers can submit the name displayed each day atanimaxtv.com to stand to win the following prizes:

1.       Up to 2 pairs of tickets to be won each day (S$50 per ticket)

2.       AKB48 Merchandise

3.       Meet & greet session with AKB48

 

シンガポール第四回定期公演 の概要決定!!

 

AKB48シンガポール第四回定期公演の概要がまとまりましたのでお知らせいたします!

 

第四回公演は6月26日(日) 15時と19時の2回公演です。

チケットの購入はAKB48シンガポールオフィシャルサイトにアクセスして下さい。

 

現地でのチケット販売は以下のとおりになります。
1.第一次販売は、オンライン販売です。6月16日(木)日本時間 20:00から、限定枚数が売切れ次第終了。
2.第二次販売は、AKBオフィシャルショップ・シンガポールで販売します。6月18日(土)シンガポール時間 11:00から、売切れ次第終了です。
3.第三次販売は、オンライン抽選で販売します。6月19日(日)日本時間 23:00から受け付け、当選者は23日(木)12:00に通知されます。

 

AKB48シンガポール第四回定期公演

■日時: 6月26日(日)
     ①15時 開演 (開場14時予定)
     ②19時 開演 (開場18時予定)

 

■会場: *SCAPE
     http://www.scape.com.sg/  
     住所 2 Orchard Link(Mandarin Orchardホテルの裏)

 

■チケット料金: 50シンガポールドル(オンライン決済手数料は別途2.5シンガポールドル)

 

■チケット情報: AKB48シンガポールオフィシャルサイトをご確認ください
  www.akb48.com.sg 
  ※第一次販売はカード決済のみの販売となります。ご了承ください。
  ※第三次販売の当選者は当日AKBオフィシャルショップ・シンガポールでご購入いただけます。

 

■公演出演メンバー:
チームA 多田愛佳、大家志津香、仲川遥香、中田ちさと、仲谷明香、前田亜美
チームK 田名部生来、松井咲子
チームB 石田晴香、佐藤夏希、鈴木紫帆里、近野莉菜
チーム4 島崎遥香、竹内美宥、山内鈴蘭
研究生  阿部マリア

 
※参加メンバーは変更になる場合がございます。
※本公演に合わせてのツアー等は用意しておりません。


SOURCE : http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-10924954661.html

AKB48 22シングルー 選抜総選挙 結果速報 

 

Today (9th June 2011) marks a very important date for the girls of AKB48 family and their fans.

After a few weeks of voting, today its finally the result show.

Voting ended on 8th June 2011, 3pm Japan Standard Time.

And the result show is schedule to start on 9th June 2011, 6pm Japan Standard Time at Budokan.

Around 36000 fans around and outside Japan are able to catch the result show by being in the Budokan or watching it through the live broadcasts at 80 over cinemas.

This is the 3rd running of Senbatsu Sousenkyo also known as General Election. The top 21 positions will secure a place in the 22nd Single of AKB48 which will be release on 24th Aug 2011. From 22nd – 40th position they will form a group called the undergirls who will be feature on the other track of the new single.

Over the years the fanbase of AKB48 have grown and so do their sister groups. There are 152 members from AKB48, SKE48 and NMB48 fighting for the 40 spots. And all of this are decided by fans voting. The reach of AKB48 have spread far and wide, have Singapore as their 2nd base of regular AKB48 theaters, and AKB48 shops in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore and the upcoming AKB48 Café which will be opening at *Scape at the end of the month.

 

The show at Budokan starting with overture, Banzai Venus (SKE48), Zetsume Kurokami Shoujo (NMB48), 1 2 3 4 Yoroshiku! (SKE48), Ponytail to Shushu(AKB Team KKS), Heavy Rotation (Undergirls), and Everyday, Katyusha (AKB48)

MEDIA SENBATSU

1 139892       前田敦子            Maeda Atsuko
2 122843       大島優子
            Oshima Yuko
3 74252          柏木由紀
            Kashiwagi Yuki
4 60539          篠田麻里子
       Shinoda Mariko
5 59118          渡辺麻友
            Watanabe Mayu
6 52920          小嶋陽菜
            Kojima Haruna
7 52790          高橋みなみ
       Takahashi Minami
8 50403          板野友美
            Itano Tomomi
9 45227          指原莉乃
            Sashihara Rino
10 36929       松井玲奈
            Matsui Rena
11 33500       宮澤佐江
            Miyazawa Sae
12 31009       高城亜樹
            Takajo Aki

SENBATSU


13 27957       北原里英
            Kitahara Rie
14 27804       松井珠理奈
       Matsui Jurina
15 26070       峯岸みなみ
       Minegishi Minami
16 22857       河西智美
            Kasai Tomomi
17 17154       秋元才加
            Akimoto Sayaka
18 16574       佐藤亜美菜
       Sato Amina
19 16,455       横山由依
            Yokoyama Yui
20 14,137       増田有華
            Masuda Yuka
21 12387       倉持明日香
       Kuramochi Asuka

UNDERGIRLS


22 11860       梅田彩佳
            Umeda Ayaka
23 11674       高柳明音            Takayanagi Akane
24 10854       仲川遥香            Nakagawa Haruka
25 9910          多田愛佳
            Ota Aika
26 9742          平嶋夏海
            Hirajima Natsumi
27 9271          宮崎美穂
            Miyazaki Miho
28 8697          山本彩
                 Yamamoto Sayaka
29 7264          大家志津香
       Oya Shizuka
30 6660          大矢真那            Oya Masana
31 6288          仁藤萌乃
            Nito Moeno
32 6120          小森美果
            Komori Mika
33 6117          秦佐和子
            Hata Sawako
34 5438          佐藤すみれ       Sato Sumire
355411          大場みな
            Oba Mina
36 5343          須田亜香
            Suda Akari
37 5220          前田亜美
            Maeda Ami
38 5020          松井咲子
            Matsui Sakiko
39 4928          市川美織
            Ichikawa Miori
40 4698          藤江れいな
      Fujie Reina