Event Details

The Grand Prix Season Singapore is even louder with 1 World Music Festival coinciding on the race dates!  Rain or shine, the event is set to happen at the atmospheric futurism of the Marina Barrage with a stellar line-up spread across September 20 and 21.  Go all out if you want to live large during the festivities as partygoers can experience Premium VIP sections if they wish to and Aire Lounge with an ultra exclusive limited admisison pop-up club that will provide a lavishing club experience.

Event Details

In addition to the artists announced in my previous blog post, 1 World Festival just announced yet annother addition to their line-up.  This includes Snoop Dogg (aka Snoop Lion) and Moby.  Phase 3 will be released pretty soon so watch out for another set of star-studded names!

1 World Music Festival Phase 1 & 2 Lineup

*to be updated when Phase 3 is announced

September 20

Iggy Azalea

Infected Mushroom

Orbital

The Cataracs (DJ set)

Cobra Starship (DJ set)

Pendulum (DJ set)

September 21

Snoop Dogg (aka Snoop Lion)

Moby

Cosmic Gate

Far East Movement

Tinie Tempah

Yuna

Miguel Migs

Sub Focus (DJ set)

Taboo (of The Black Eyed Peas)

Date: 20th & 21st September 2013

Time: 6pm till late

Venue: Marina Barrage

Details and ticketing at www.1worldfest.com.

Purchase now for early bird offers.

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Mika Hakkinen is one of the greatest drivers in the world of Formula 1.  He is from Finland, same country where my other F1 favorite driver hails – Kimi Raikkonen.

Here are videos and photos of him celebrating at Prive club at Fort Strip.  He drove a lucky Johnnie Walker Gold Pass winner around Manila! LUCKY GUY!

Here’s a video of Mika Hakkinen exiting Prive club to a Mercedes Benz car! Inside, the F1 legend himself at the back of the wheel and the lucky winner in the passenger seat!

Other pictures of the event:

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I will be attending a private press con today and will update you with everything!!! I have prepared interesting questions for the interview so do watch out for it 🙂

xoxo,

Flaircandy

ZZOOOOOM!

H&M Opening in Signapore

HnM Just opened in Singapore on the first week of September 2011!  This means more shopping experience for you!

Hari Raya Aidilfitri

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Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a celebration that marks the end of the fasting month – Ramadan.  Yes, it was holiday for us here in the Philippines too with respect to Muslim traditions.  End of Ramadan means a break after a month of sacrifice and Muslims often gather and set up sundown and vibrant bazaars in Kampong Glam and Geylang Serai.

Shopping with Tax Refund

While you are in Singapore, you can get a refund on the seven percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on your purchases. Look out for retailers displaying the “Tax Refund” logo and spend SGD100 or more to qualify. GST is refunded directly to you at selected retailers, Changi International Airport or Seletar Airport on goods that are brought out of Singapore. A handling fee for the refund service may be deducted from the GST amount.  Tax refund is available for departure by air only.

F1 Ticketholders Grand Prix Privileges

Get discounts and free stuff from these restaurants if you flash your F1 tickets! Al Dente Trattoria – Slice of wood-fired pizza and beer @ $15 Barossa – 5pc Buffalo wings and a glass of Archipelago beer @ $18 1-for-1 Singapore Sling for F1 ticket holders at The White Rabbit, Tanjong Beach Club, Overeasy and Loof More Grand Prix Privileges here.

Entertainment Highlights

Witness the performances of the following:

• Linkin Park
• Shakira
• Ludacris
• LMFAO
• Chemical Brothers
• Charice
• Massive Attack
• GD&TOP AND SEUNGRI (Korea)
• Boy George
• Rick Astley
• Shaggy
• and many more.  Full list here.
•  Pole Dancers in F1 Racing Gear

This just interests me since I pole dance as well.  The description of the performance seems interesting – them pole dancing in F1 gears?  I couldn’t imagine.  I am planning to watch this at Dragonfly St. James Power Station on September 25.

Party Everywhere!

Check out these party places, hang-out with your friends, meet new people and just party!

• Avalon – Marina Bay Sands, South Crystal Pavilion (September 16-25, 2011)
• Avalon – Marina Bay Sands Expo featuring Ludacris, LMFAO, Benny Benassi, Sander Van Doorn on September 23, 2011
• St. James Power Station (F1 Parties from September 23- 25, 2011)
• Rev-Up at Orchard 2011 – Mandarin Gallery (September 16-25, 2011)
• Podium Lounge – for Singapore’s party elite.  A-list events attended by F1 drivers & teams, celebrities, musicians, models, ambassadors, Asian Royalty and the ultra jet-set crowd.
• Zouk & Velvet Underground
• Tanjong Beach Club
• check out this page for party schedule.

Amber Lounge

I just dream to be guest listed in this party.  Whenever there’s F1, there’s Amber Lounge.  There are Amber Lounge parties worldwide (where F1 cars race) and Singapore has its own. Enjoy Fashion show by headline designer Frederick Lee, F1 Third Drivers modeling, Girls Night Out Party and the most awaited Grand Prix Afer Party with DJ Jack E.

Singapore Food!

What is Singapore without its great selection of food!  Check out different restaurants for specific F1 discounts!  Munch on your favorite Chili Crabs and Singapore Chicken Rice. Check out different Grand Prix Privileges for ticketholders here.  

The F1 Night Race

Of course, the grandest, most luxurious sport in the world – the F1 Grand Prix.  Held at Marina Bay in Singapore, feast your eyes with lighted streets, beautiful skyscrapers, colorfully-lit landmarks and a lively crowd! Meet F1 drivers up close during the Sunday’s Driver’s parade.  This happens an hour before the race starts.

Experience Grand Prix Season Singapore by planning your luxurious sporting vacation now.  Singapore Airlines offers all-in packages starting at USD 920/person.  This special rate includes roundtrip economy class airfare with airport transfers, 3N/4D hotel acommodations, Philippine travel tax & fuel surchare and a FORMULA ONE race ticket (Zone 4 Walkabout Pass for 3 days).

If you bought your tickets already, lucky you!  It’s going to be worth it guys, I always had fun covering the F1 in Singapore! If you haven’t yet, check out these links below to help you plan your Grand Prix Season Singapore experience:

To purchase your FORMULA ONE tickets go to www.singaporegp.sg

Singapore Airlines

For Grand Prix Season Singapore packages, refer towww.singaporeair.com

For more information about the Grand Prix Season Singapore, check out www.YourSingapore.com

Related Links:
Dancing to Shakira’s hips don’t lie
Zoom Zoom Pow: F1 Singapore Night Race 2011 Updates
F1 Singapore Grand Prix for Geeks – La Terra Al Centro Dell ‘Universo
Singapore Grand Prix Highlights and other Events During GPSS
Live Louder Than Life at Grand Prix Season Singapore
Amber Lounge Fashion Singapore 2011

“It’s Louder Than Life”

The people who go here are not necessarily motorsports enthusiasts but they are people who don’t want to miss out on all the fun that the Grand Prix Season Singapore has to offer.

LOUD F1 Singapore Street Race at Night

One, you get to witness a LOUD street race! I brought my boyfriend with me a year ago and he was so “mayabang” He’s like, why did you buy me earmuffs? I was like “Ah ganun, wait till the race starts!”

My boyfriend is not an F1 fan, but after witnessing it, he was such a convert. He got so surprised at the deafening sound of the F1 cars as it passed by Padang area where he was seated. He cried for mercy for the earmuffs I bought him!

The race was also full of LOUD action. Michael Schumacher, Nick Heidfeld and Lewis Hamilton got into an accident in front of me! LUCKY ME!!! (I mean, you get lucky when you witness this in front of you because they get out of their car and walkd).  Also, on that race, Heikki Kovalainen’s car got engulfed in fire! No one was hurt. The FIA (governing body of F1) always makes sure that the drivers, the spectators and everyone else is safe. So even if there are fires and accidents, they only get minor injuries. This was a learning experience from the death of an F1 legend – Ayrton Senna.

Now now, the Singapore F1 race is a night race – adding to the challenge of a street race. Yes, the drivers will be driving around Marina Bay area. Unlike non-street circuits, there is a lesser or no margin for error at all. When a driver gets tired, or the team miscalculates, you could get smashed into the wall. It amazes me how I see cars pass by swiftly over a corner 1-inch from the wall!

Party LOUD and Dance the night away in GPSS

Now, the other reason to get LOUD is the party and the entertainment!

This is DJ Angie Vu Ha, one of the many DJs that will hit the beat with your favorite hits!

Every party station will be packed! St. James, Chjimes, Amber Lounge, Avalon and many more!

Singapore is a very strict country, but it does know how to party! I guess the strict policies are for the protection of everyone. Like I would walk on the streets at midnight and I would not be afraid. Of course, don’t do this in scary areas because after all, you never know what could happen.

Every year, Grand Prix Season Singapore hosts local and international artists. A lot of them! In my 3 years of covering it, I lack the powers to watch everything so you may choose the one that interests you.

I woud live LOUDER THAN LIFE when I dance to Shakira’s live performance! This is something I don’t want to miss. She is such a unique performer with that signature voice and belly moves! Here’s why I want to watch her (link).

Linkin’ Park is also one of the performers that I am dying to witness! I have been waiting for these two to perform in the Philippines. Come to think of it, the walkabout tickets are very reasonably affordable – thinking you get to see mini concerts of Shakira, Linkin’ Park, Rick Astley, Boy George, Shaggy, LMFAO, Ludacris, Charice and many other performers.

The 3 day walkabout tickets are at around P6,000. This would allow you to watch all of them, enjoy the party everywhere. And of course, witness the most luxurious motorsport in the world – F1 Grand Prix. The cheapest is the Single-Day Friday ticket at P1500.

I would love to go to the Amber Lounge party. This is my only chance to rub elbows with the F1 drivers. But, it costs a bit, so we’ll see abou that 🙂

LOUD CROWD

Foreigners flock to Singapore every time Grand Prix Season Singapore happens. It’s like a feast and everyone is on vacation mode. Everyone is on a party mood! This is also the perfect time to meet people and befriend others.

You can never go wrong with the crowd! Many of my friends are watching and this will be fun!

SCREAMING Singapore

Singapore itself is LOUDER than life. They have Universal Studios now, Marina Bay Sands, the new attractions at Sentosa. Sentosa now has iFly – a sky diving simulator. You will be literally flying and defying gravity!

So how am I going to Live Louder than Life in Signapore? Definitely cartwheels everywhere, I’m going to dance the night away, I’m going to take awesome pictures, and I’m going to defy gravity by trying a pole class there.

So everytime I’m in Singapore, it just makes me want to do this:

Experience Grand Prix Season Singapore by planning your luxurious sporting vacation now.  Singapore Airlines offers all-in packages starting at USD 920/person.  This special rate includes roundtrip economy class airfare with airport transfers, 3N/4D hotel acommodations, Philippine travel tax & fuel surchare and a FORMULA ONE race ticket (Zone 4 Walkabout Pass for 3 days).

If you bought your tickets already, lucky you!  It’s going to be worth it guys, I always had fun covering the F1 in Singapore!

If you haven’t yet, check out these links below to help you plan your Grand Prix Season Singapore experience:

To purchase your FORMULA ONE tickets go to www.singaporegp.sg

Singapore Airlines

For Grand Prix Season Singapore packages, refer towww.singaporeair.com

For more information about the Grand Prix Season Singapore, check out www.YourSingapore.com

Related Links:
Dancing to Shakira’s hips don’t lie
Zoom Zoom Pow: F1 Singapore Night Race 2011 Updates
F1 Singapore Grand Prix for Geeks – La Terra Al Centro Dell ‘Universo
Singapore Grand Prix Highlights and other Events During GPSS
Live Louder Than Life at Grand Prix Season Singapore
Amber Lounge Fashion Singapore 2011

Apart from being the new champion of Formula 1 This year, dear Sebastian Vettel has an eye for fashion!

He is not gay.  And you don’t need to be a gay male to be fashionable… And he has a girlfriend named “Hannah”

Is he a dork too? Who knows… One thing I noticed through the entire F1 race this year is that he has the most awesome Head gear / helmet ever!

These are the different kinds of helmet / head gear Sebastian Vettel uses during F1 races.  Talk about racing with fashion!

Sebastian Vettel wore this groovy helmet on the Singapore Grand Prix 2010 at Marina Bay Circuit

This is my picture of Sebastian Vettel on the Singapore Grand Prix 2010 Driver’s Parade

Anyway, I hope to see him again next year.  Hopefully with Kimi Raikkonen back on Formula 1, and maybe watching it live on another country. 

And, one more thing… doesn’t he look like Justin Bieber? Click on the pic to read more.

Anyway, Sebastian Vettel never had the pressure the other drivers have and he was just playing it cool.  The team probably assisted him well in his last race in Abu Dhabi by not mentioning too much that he is leading and he is winning!  Vettel said in one of his post-race interviews that he didn’t even realize he won championship not even when he saw the checkered flag.  He was just told by the team to bring the car home…

But seriously guys, I think Sebastian Vettel won driver’s championship for F1 2010 because he looked like Justin Bieber.

PWND!!!

I knew he looked like someone else I know!!! IT IS THE YEAR OF THE BIEBERS!!!

I’m just kidding…

He won because his girlfriend’s name is Hannah.

Vettel and his girlfriend enjoying holiday in Sardinia, Italy.

Having a girlfriend named “Hannah” is goodluck Lucky Vince

I‘m just kidding again XD

Some say he just won because Alonso and Webber faltered (really bad), landing them 7th place.  I say, that’s bullcrap.  Sebastian Vettel worked hard for this and I’ve seen him gracefully crossing the checkered flag – he deserves this win!  CONGRATULATIONS!  It is Vettel’s time and people say he’s lucky this time, well – good Karma follows him

Sebastian Vettel broke the record of youngest driver ever to win the Formula 1 World Championship at age of 23 years and 134 days.  (OMG I’m older than him??? WHY?!?) He broke the record set by Lewis Hamilton in 2008 who won the title at 23 years, 301 days.  Fernando Alonso also was youngest champion in 2005 and this was the time he beat the legendary Schumacher.

I LOOOOVE F1!  Can’t wait for the next season.  I might put up a separate blog for it.  Coming up next… my tribute to Sebastian Vettel’s Fashion Style!!! OH YEAH!

If you want to view the final standings of the F1 Driver’s championship (result of F1 Abu Dhabi 2010), visit my favorite F1 blog.

I have witnessed the 2008 and 2009 Singapore Grand Prix and I must say, 2010 is the best race ever.  Many say that Singapore Grand Prix is boring because there’s not much of overtaking.  I beg to disagree because this year, Singapore Tourism Board gave me great tickets to the Stamford Grandstand worth 30k bucks and I witnessed a lot of overtaking there!

I posted photos of Michael Schumacher and Nick Heidfeld’s accident right in front of me.  Nick Heidfeld’s car got bumped on the safety barricades at the circuit’s walls and Michael Schumacher spun almost a 360 degrees, pointing him to a wrong direction.  Michael Schumacher was lucky  not to have any major issues on his car but Nick’ Heidfeld’s crash on the walls caused a substantial damage to his car, leading him out of the race.

Hamilton also had an accident near our grandstand and I saw a lot of non-fans cheering… I cheered with them!  I am not really a Lewis Hamilton fan.  I am a fan of his girlfriend though – Nicole Scharzinger, who had always been with him in the races.  He was caught on camera taking photos of Hamilton riding the F1 car before the race with a DSLR.  I forgot what brand she’s using lol.

I also attached photos of other cars overtaking each other.  I got lucky with my Grandstand tickets.  I am so glad that this year, I got the chance to experience being seated at the Padang Grandstand and Stamford Grandstand.  This gave me better knowledge on the best seats for everyone who’s asking me about the Singapore Grand Prix.  Padang Grandstand, worth 20k bucks is good if you want to be close to the hawker food center and the concert grounds.  Stamford Grandstands is a 5-8 minute walk from Padang Grandstand (a bit farther from the food and the concert ground) but Turn 7 and 8 is along this grandstand and this is usually where cars take the opportunity to overtake!

I would like to say thanks to the friends who helped me win the Rev and Rave contest: Mica, Jehz, Ada, Kristel, Angela, Stephen and of course Vince You guys rock!!!

Also thanking Singapore Airlines, Singapore Tourism Board and Stratworks and all the Rev and Rave partners for making this all possible Thanking also Nick who drove us around Singapore  (Through STB) thanks so much that was the most enjoyable Singapore stay ever!

Friendly, Chill and Cool F1 Fan (strangers) who keep offering to take our photos for us

That’s what I love about Singapore GP, locals and tourists are friendly They are all in a good mood.

Got a chance to take photos with Michael Schumacher’s vintage car that will take him around the circuit during the F1 driver’s parade

Vince isn’t really an F1 fan.  But when he heard the first F1 car zoomed in front of him, he was instantly converted!

Of course he knows the legendary Michael Schumacher!

Stamford Grandstands and the Stamford Grandstand suite above.  (I don’t know how much the suites cost)

Me on the upper most left part of the Stamford Grandstand.

This spot is great for photographers!  It’s nearest Turn 7!  There were also two seats that aren’t numbered (meaning, it’s assigned to no one technically)

So, I arrived early, and claimed the seat for myself lol.

aww <3 Cute Sebastian Vettel who placed 2nd on the race

look a the F1 crew, they’re also taking photos of the drivers lol

Lewis Hamilton

Michael Schumacher!

I can’t believe my card suddenly went full!  So I had to quickly erase some photos to make room for Schumi!

The back is all I got

Fernando Alonso! F1 Singapore Grand Prix winner!  He had a perfect race!

Perfect race meaning he had the Pole position at the grid and he was never overtaken and he also had the fastest time in the practice.

This is what I was talking about earlier.  Michael Schumacher spinning.

Nick Heidfeld’s car being towed.

Heikki Kovalainen’s car caught with fire.

I wuz like OMG!!! It’s the first time I’ve seen a fire while watching F1 (live or on TV)!!!

and of course, my all-time favorite driver in his invisible F1 car, zooming at 1000kph… The people barely noticed him because he was as fast as Superman, as you can see in the picture

UP NEXT!!!

Nick, a local from Singapore drove us around our entire stay and took out to party at the Power Station and to Geylang for some buns… not the kind of buns you green minded folks are thinking of, but buns like Siew Pao (siopao), beef kway teow and many more!

Also next to come is my luxurious experience traveling with Singapore Airlines

*Pictures taken by Nikon D40 with 70-300g Nikkor zoom lens and 18-50mm kit lens.  Pictures are copyrighted. Contact me if you want to use some of my photos.

This is the view outside our window at Hotel Re!

Glass elevator of Hotel Re! with a pink shadow of Marilyn Monro

Re! for Retro!

Another nice church I saw while roaming around the city

Ilumo mall – The lanterns lit up at night

Bugis Street where you can find lots of great fashion buys, lots of durian and drinks and pasalubong to take home.  They also have a s3x shop inside too lol

Albert Centre – Hawker Center with plenty choices of local dishes (to blog about this separately)

I can’t help but notice great architectural structures in Singapore.  The buildings are eye-catching.  This is the La Salle building.  I think it’s a new mall, not sure though.

My favorite place to eat Duck Rice and Char Siew Rice (Roasted Pork / Asado Rice).  This is Leang Seah street corner Northbridge Road.

Yu Kee Duck Rice (the red resto on the left side of the picture) is where you should go

Marina Bay Sands is finally up!  They also have that cracked egg thingy on the side which bursts with inviting disco lights that reach the sky at night.

A close up view of the egg thingy.  It still looks unfinished.

Sexy gal, eager to watch the cars zoom in front of her!

This picture is a little bit blurry but people here can do crazy fun stuff

LOL

Like I said, you don’t have to be an F1 fan to watch it.  It is just one of the sexiest experience in my life ever!

Bumblebee Lamborghini!

Fullerton Hotel always has nice cars parked outside it.

Rolls Royce anyone?

They said that real travel photographers don’t only take landscape photos and stuff, but they also take photos of the locals and other people.

So, I’m trying to be a real one lol.  Hence, I also have a series of photos of spectators like I did before here.

I saw this posh pretty little girl and I can’t help but take my camera and capture her

A young F1 fan

3 Bros… young F1 fans

Amazed by the Marina Bay Sands

This was taken on Saturday’s Qualifying.  When it’s Sunday race day, this grandstand is Jammed!

I just realized, you can watch F1 from a boat or a yacht!  Do they sell tickets from this angle? lol

Lucky one, his job is to shoot F1 cars live all over the world!

I WANT!

Daughtry!

Good thing I brought my 70-300 zoom lens!  I was so far from him.  The major change they had for this year was to issue a limited number of wristbands that will give you access to the Fan Zone area.

It’s like a VIP section.  It’s free but you have to line up for the access. T_T

Another angle of Daughtry

Renault F1 car Singapore Grand Prix 2010

Force India Singapore GP 2010

Michael Schumacher!!!

Another Renault car.  It’s not hard to take photos of the Renault car, it’s so photogenic.  It reflects more light than any other cars and my pictures with it are always clear.

Fernando Alonso of Ferrari zooming in front of me at the Signapore Grand Prix!

Fence-less photo of the Red Bull car.  They are pretty strong this year!  So far, they are leading the constructor’s championship title.

Felipe Massa who didn’t make it well with the Qualifying.

More Photos!

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I would like to say thanks to the friends who helped me win the Rev and Rave contest: Mica, Jehz, Ada, Kristel, Angela, Stephen and of course Vince You guys rock!!!

Also thanking Singapore Airlines, Singapore Tourism Board and Stratworks and all the Rev and Rave partners for making this all possible Thanking also Nick who drove us around Singapore  (Through STB) thanks so much that was the most enjoyable Singapore stay ever!

 Singapore Grand Prix 2010 Live Blogging

Also thanking Singapore Airlines, Singapore Tourism Board and Stratworks and all the Rev and Rave partners for making this all possible. I go to Singapore over and over again to cover the F1 race here and so far, I can say, this is the best year for me ever! I was surprised because I thought they will only give me walkabout tickets. But, when I dropped by Swissotel to pick up my tickets, I almost fainted seeing that my F1 passes are for the Stamford Grandstand! It costs around SGD 898 (Php 30,000). I love the fact that I would be able to take more photos of the F1 cars at a different angle. I help the F1 fans and my readers choose the best seats for them and right now, I can comment about the Stamford Grandstand as well!

Here are the photos of Day one with quick descriptions if you click on the picture.

*photographed using Nikon D40 and 70-300mm G Nikkor lens (yes, I photograph using a manual lens) 😀

My tickets! This time I’m seated on the Stamford Grandstand worth SGD 898 (PHP 30,000)

c/o Globe Philippines worth SGD 598 (PHP 20,000)

Accidentally found a nice church somewhere.

Missy Elliot

And these are my Stamford Grandstand tickets ^_^

Thank you Singapore Tourism Board

Had a hard time untying and tying these back on Airport inspection lol

Thank You Singapore Airlines for the best flying experience ever!

Here’s the rest of my F1 photos for this day. Feel free to scroll left and right 🙂