Celebrating Street Culture and Inspiring Young Dreamers with Performances Open to All
HONG KONG, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After five days of electrifying performances from 11 to 15 September 2024, the highly anticipated JAM OFF 2024 cross-cultural music festival wrapped up successfully in Singapore's Somerset Belt at Orchard Road. As a key highlight of this year's Grand Prixâ„¢ Season Singapore (GPSS) and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), JAM OFF 2024 went beyond mere entertainment, serving additionally as a platform for young dreamers to showcase their talents and pursue their passions. The festival captivated its youthful audience with a dynamic blend of international street culture, featuring a star-studded lineup of top performing artists from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China delivering a spectacular fusion of music, dance and culture, alongside numerous shopping, food and drinks stalls. JAM OFF 2024 took place in several iconic venues across Singapore's Somerset Belt, including Youth Park, 111 Somerset, Skate Park, and *SCAPE, drawing in thousands of spectators from around the world.
Organised by Destinations Network Tourism and Leisure Marketing Ltd., Event Director Evette Chan shared her excitement: "JAM OFF 2024 has been a dream realised, not only for the artists but also for the many young talents who took the stage. After an incredible debut in Singapore, we look forward to bringing the festival to other major Asian cities. Our mission is to continue connecting passionate youths with street culture through music, art, and unforgettable performances. Stay tuned for more updates."
Renowned Hong Kong SAR Artists and Top DJs Light Up Singapore
The Singapore lineup featured renowned Hong Kong SAR singers Pakho Chau, Chau Yan Ting, alongside the rock band Supper Moment. Indie artists Liu Lian, Ramengvrl, Yung Raja, and RRILEY from Mainland China and Southeast Asia also took the stage. Adding to the excitement, top DJs from Hong Kong SAR and Singapore – including DJ Cyrus, DJ Shai, and DJ Ling, spun tracks, delivering over 20 hours of non-stop entertainment open to all.
A major highlight of the festival was its dedication to empowering young talents. Competitions such as JAM OFF VOICE and JAM OFF BEATS saw intense participation from aspiring singers and dancers. Winners were celebrated on the main stage amid enthusiastic applause, exemplifying JAM OFF's mission of providing a platform for young dreamers to shine.
Exclusive Meet-and-Greets and Trendy Fashion Showcases
The festival also offered exclusive fan meet-and-greets with Pakho Chau and Supper Moment, providing fans with a rare opportunity to interact with their idols up close. Additionally, Pakho Chau's streetwear brand, XPX by PUNKHIPPIE®, was featured in an exclusive showcase at 111 Somerset, and alongside a host of other regional street style pop-ups on offer, offered fashion enthusiasts a fresh and trendy shopping experience.
JAM OFF 2024 Makes Waves and Prepares for Upcoming Tour
JAM OFF 2024's successful debut in Singapore marks the start of a dynamic cross-cultural festival. As it prepares to tour other major cities, the festival will continue to promote artistic exchanges, support emerging artists, and expand its global street culture community. This inaugural event sets a new benchmark in international festivals and revitalizes the music and street culture scene with its unique flair.
For the full program and details of JAM OFF 2024, visit JAM OFF 's Official Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/jamoff_official/
About Destinations Network Tourism and Leisure Marketing Ltd.
Destinations Network Tourism and Leisure Marketing Ltd. a subsidiary of Shun Tak Holdings Ltd., is an event agency of the Group, specialising in curating one-of-a-kind experiences for global audiences. Based in Hong Kong, China, Destinations Network (DN) provides a comprehensive suite of services, seamlessly managing events from concept development to execution, and through to comprehensive marketing. Beyond its wide-ranging capabilities, DN also develops its own original IPs and event concepts spanning diverse sectors, from fashion and lifestyle to art and music. As a creative hub of endless possibilities, Destinations Network commits to deliver unique, exceptional and memorable experiences.
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JAM OFF 2024: The Cross-Culture Festival Debuts in Singapore at Somerset Belt
SINGAPORE, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore's Middleton International School has been named a Top 3 finalist for the World's Best School Prizes 2024 for Supporting Healthy Lives. Competing alongside two other exceptional schools—Avanti House Secondary School (UK) and Istituto Galilei-Costa-Scarambone (Italy)—Middleton is honoured to be recognised in this prestigious category on a global platform.
This recognition is part of the World's Best School Prizes established by T4 Education in collaboration with Accenture, American Express and the Lemann Foundation, aiming to give a platform to schools that are changing lives in their classrooms and far beyond their walls, sharing their best practices to help improve education globally.
Middleton International School, which is part of the EtonHouse International Education Group, is the first school from Singapore to be a finalist for these esteemed awards. This honour underscores the school's commitment to nurturing a holistic environment where well-being, academic excellence, and social-emotional learning thrive together. As the flagship school for the US-based Contentment Foundation in Singapore and Southeast Asia, the school is also championing well-being in education on both national and international levels.
The World's Best School Prizes, established post-COVID in 2022, celebrate schools that excel in various categories, including Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives. This year's winners of each of the five World's Best School Prizes will be announced in October and they will share a $50,000 prize fund. The winners and finalists of the World's Best School Prizes will also be invited to the World Schools Summit in Dubai, UAE, on November 23-24, which will bring together global education leaders to inspire and transform educational practices worldwide.
Vikas Pota, Founder of T4 Education and the World's Best School Prizes, said:
"Unless the world takes urgent action, it is set to miss UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 of universal quality education by 2030. The global education crisis is multifaceted and so must be the solutions.
"That's why we must look to the grassroots, to our schools at the coalface, for answers. To exceptional Singapore institutions like Middleton International School, whose work should make governments around the world sit up and take notice. By spreading its innovations far and wide, we can inspire change where it's needed most."
About the school:
Middleton International School, an independent school in Singapore under the EtonHouse International Education Group, blends health and wellbeing with academic rigour. Recognising the profound impact of mental and emotional wellbeing on academic success, the school has pioneered holistic education practices that embrace social emotional learning as part of its school ethos.
Established in 2017, Middleton educates over 1,400 students from kindergarten to high school levels. At the core of the school's mission is a curriculum that fosters mindfulness, resilience, and emotional intelligence, integrating structured wellbeing practices alongside academic subjects.
Middleton is the flagship school for the Contentment Foundation in South East Asia. The collaboration with The Contentment Foundation is central to achieving an enriched educational experience through the Four Pillars of Wellbeing programme. This partnership enhances mental and emotional health for both students and staff, supporting the school's broader goals of community wellbeing and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
The school has undertaken a range of initiatives, including teacher training, research partnerships, parent workshops, and community outreach programs, all aimed at promoting a culture of wellbeing. From mindfulness studies to environmental sustainability projects, Middleton is leading the way in holistic education. The school works closely with the school board, wellbeing experts, consultants, researchers, and community groups to roll out various initiatives promoting wellbeing. Members of the school are also actively engaged in professional advocacy networks, championing wellbeing in education on national and international platforms. Middleton's commitment to promoting wellbeing extends to all aspects of school life, from nutrition and sustainability to professional development and community outreach.
Middleton has dedicated leadership roles such as Wellbeing Coordinator, Inclusive Education Coordinator, and Pastoral Care Coordinator, facilitating a system and culture that embody the school's ethos of wellbeing. The teachers are encouraged to cultivate practices for their own well-being which is then cascaded to the children and is evident in the successful integration of the SEL curriculum, making Middleton a happy and supportive environment for both students and staff.
Additional programmes at Middleton include international partnerships and community service projects, each contributing significantly to global citizenship and educational excellence.
Next steps:
The winner of each of the five World's Best School Prizes will be announced in October. The winner of each Prize will be chosen based on rigorous criteria by a Judging Academy comprising distinguished leaders across the globe including academics, educators, NGOs, social entrepreneurs, government, civil society, and the private sector.
A prize of US$50,000 will be equally shared among the winners of the five Prizes, with each receiving an award of US$10,000. Meanwhile, the winner of the Community Choice Award, as determined by a Public Vote, will receive membership to Best School to Work – a unique programme to help them support teacher wellbeing and solve the teacher recruitment and retention crisis.
ABOUT T4 EDUCATION:
We believe every child, everywhere, deserves a good education. We are building the world's largest community of teachers and schools to achieve this. Together. Our digital media platform provides opportunities for educators to network, collaborate, share good practices, and support each other's efforts to improve learning and school culture. We work to amplify teachers' voices because the world we want to see will only be built by listening to those at the heart of education.
For more information, please contact Salman Shaheen: salman@t4.education or Angela Kho: angela.kho@etonhouse.com.sg
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Middleton International School is the first school from Singapore to be in the World's Best School Prizes 2024
