Weekend dates with girlfriends often involve figuring where to eat or shop. But this August, there will be activities lined up for even the laziest Singaporean girl with a S$10 budget.
In celebration of youth aspirations, three key festivals—SHINE Festival, GetActive!SG, Hyperplay—will be held from 4 to 5 August as part of YOUTHx.
The festivals will cover music, fitness, food, shopping, and esports, to cater to all interests and lifestyles.
Maybe you’ll find a new favourite song when you watch local artists perform at the free concerts, or pick up a new sport such as bouldering or abseiling. Who knows, you might even swipe right on a cutie IRL. But, you didn’t hear that from us.
To save you time from filtering through the line-up, we shortlisted highlights you should check out with your girlfriends, so you won’t have any excuse to sleep your weekend away.
Bonus: If you’re between 15 and 35 years old, check out the list of exclusive deals below.
The annual SHINE Festival returns for a weekend of music, dance and arts performances.
2018’s key highlights include Day 1 performances by Jasmine Sokko, Joe Flizzow, Tabitha Nauser, and Christian Bautista. And Day 2 performances by Sezairi, Techaya, and Charlie Lim, at the SHINE Festival Stage (OCBC Square).
There’d also be art installations for the ‘gram, such as interactive booths, graffiti walls, optical illusions. And fringe activities such as dance competitions (Musical Walkway, B-Boy Street, Super 24 Dance Competition) and carnival games.
Hyperplay, an integrated esports x music festival which also celebrates ASEAN 2018, will be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. There will be 10 teams from 10 ASEAN countries competing for the title of League of Legends ASEAN Champion.
Saturday’s line up features The Sam Willows at 4.05pm and South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter CL from 7.00pm onwards.
On Sunday, you can look forward to performances by Alessia Cara, The Sam Willows, Afgan, and Slot Machine. Former Jonas Brother-turned-hunk Nick Jonas will close the event with his performance from 8.45pm onwards.
While tickets have been sold out, SHINE Festival and the National Youth Council will be giving away several tickets on their Facebook (SHINE, NYC) and Instagram accounts (SHINE, NYC).
Whether you are a cardio bunny trying to get your weekly fix or looking for a new sport to try with your girls, you’ll find a host of sporting activities to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Held at the OCBC Square in front of Kallang Wave Mall, take a shot at:
Interactive Bouldering Wall (HADO AR E-gaming)
Parkour
RED-X Container Gym workout & Fitness tryouts
Abseiling
CrossFit
See full sports line-up here.
E-coupons are available for these best-selling deals:
30% off regular priced items (code ‘NYC30’) and a 1-for-1 Blackhead Clear Kit (code ‘BHCK3S’) on the online site. Not to be used with other promos.
Valid: 1 July to 31 December
1-for-1 drinks (excluding toppings) for youths aged 15 to 35. Flash e-coupon to redeem.
Valid: 1 to 31 July, Mondays to Thursdays, excluding PHs and eve of PHs
Key in “NYC22OFF” to get 22% off any Popsockets grip via popsockets.sg.
Valid: 20 July to 20 August
Special offer for the fusion battery (worth S$45) with the purchase of Fusion (now S$999). GoPro Hero + Shorty (U.P S$355) now S$309 (with the purchase of Hero).
Discounts can be redeemed at Challenger, Harvey Norman, Courts, Outdoor Sports Travel (OST) Sports Hub, and leading GoPro resellers.
Valid: Till 31 July 2018 (while stocks last)
S$1 ride coupons capped at 5000. Download or update SG Bike app or via www.sgbike.com.sg, and key in coupon code ‘YOUTH2018’.
Each coupon is valid for 180 days from the date of redemption, and for user accounts with a positive balance value. Each ride can only use one coupon at any one time. Any unused value is not refundable.
Valid: Till 31 August 2018 (while stocks last)
1-for-1 main course. Applicable for dine-in only. Not valid in conjunction with other promotions, offers and discounts. Flash the e-coupon and ID to redeem.
Valid: 1 to 31 July 2018, weekdays only (excluding PHs and eve of PHs)
15% off fresh and dried flowers (via online store). Use promo code ‘youthmonth’. Discount applies to online sales only and excludes additional delivery fees/surcharges.
Valid: 1 to 31 July 2018
Whether you’re a Millennial in school or someone who has long graduated from Poly or Uni, you can still enjoy the privileges of being forever young.
This post was brought to you by the National Youth Council Singapore.
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