ChildAid 2024 sees return of alumni, raises about S$2.1m

THEY cut their teeth on performing on stage at previous ChildAid concerts. 

This year, pianist Jessie Meng, 17, R&B singer Riszuan Syah, 19, and guitarist Alex Hooi, 22, were back in the spotlight again, with 80 others, at the concert that marks ChildAid’s 20th year milestone. 

Joining the trio virtually was singer Ariadna Padron Yassin, 22, who is in Amsterdam pursuing her studies.

Titled The Dream Emporium, this year’s concert – held on Nov 29 and also Nov 30 – was set in an enchanting world where children’s dreams come alive through song, dance and artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

Organised by The Straits Times and Business Times (BT), ChildAid 2024 raised about S$2.1 million through ticket sales and donations from UOB; TTJ Design & Engineering, a structural steel specialist company; and Mohamad Abdul Jaleel, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of MES Group, a property and logistics solutions firm. 

The money goes to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund, which sponsors the lunch and transport fees of children from low-income families, and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund (BAF), which supports artistically talented youth from less-privileged households.

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ChildAid 2023 raises over $2 million with interactive musical mystery

SINGAPORE – The stage was smaller and the cast leaner this time in 2023, but the creative risk paid off for the organisers of ChildAid 2023.

The 19th edition of the annual charity concert organised by The Straits Times and The Business Times raised $2,008,163, thanks in no small part to sponsors UOB, Citi Singapore and Mr Mohamed Abdul Jaleel, chief executive of MES Group. 

The money will go into aiding The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund, which sponsors the lunch and transport fees of children from low-income families, and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund, which supports artistically talented youth from less-privileged households.

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ChildAid 2022 returns as a big bash after two editions of pandemic restrictions

SINGAPORE – A cast of more than 100 talented children is set to entertain you at ChildAid 2022, the annual charity concert that has been running for 18 consecutive years in aid of underprivileged kids.

This latest edition will see a return of spectacle and storytelling, after two ChildAid editions that were hampered by pandemic restrictions.

Themed All Together Now, the 90-minute concert on Dec 13 will feature a wide range of musical performances, from the chart-topping hits of K-pop boy band BTS to an Abba medley; from the popular anthems of the 2017 musical film The Greatest Showman to the classical spirit of Mozart.

Charity concert ChildAid raises over $2 million in 17th run

SINGAPORE – Young performers as young as eight stole the show – and hearts – at children’s charity concert ChildAid on Thursday (Dec 9), raising a total of $2,008,711 by the end of the event.

The concert, themed Virtuoso, is in its 17th year and was held at the ballroom at Resorts World Sentosa.

Organised by The Straits Times and The Business Times, the annual event raises funds for the ST School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF), which provides financial assistance to needy children from low-income families, as well as the BT Budding Artists Fund, which aids artistically talented youth from less privileged households.

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ChildAid raises S$2.12m for low-income kids

BT PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

ChildAid 2019 raised S$2.12 million for its two charities, including The Business Times Budding Artists Fund, which provides arts training for financially disadvantaged children. The latest edition of this fund-raising concert by children for children brings the collective amount raised for both funds to more than S$22.71 million, since the annual charity concert series started in 2005.

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ChildAid 2017 raises over $2m for beneficiaries – THE BUSINESS TIMES

ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

Annual children’s charity event ChildAid raised more than S$2.1million for socially-disadvantaged children on Friday night. Now in its 13th year, the event, which previously featured a concert, changed its format to a narrative musical for children, replete with magical beings and a whirlwind tour of foreign lands.

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ChildAid 2017: An Amazing Awesome Asian Adventure raised more than $2.1 million

ChildAid 2016 among the best ever – THE BUSINESS TIMES

Longtime fans of the annual ChildAid concerts agree: Its 12th edition was one of its best ever. Themed ‘Living Dreams’, the charity concert gained strength and intensity with each successive item – culminating in a string of big group numbers that pulled out all the stops to impress the audience. This year’s ChildAid raised S$2.049 million in support of The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund.

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ChildAid 2016 raises over $2 million for two children’s charities
ChildAid inspires young talents to live their dreams

ChildAid 2015 Opens with a Bang – THE STRAITS TIMES

The 11th edition of ChildAid, one of Singapore’s biggest charity concerts, opened with a bang last night at the Grand Theatre at the Marina Bay Sands (MBS). Dance crew Sugar Rush from the Little Arts Academy performed a slick number choreographed to ChildAid’s original theme song, A World To Imagine, composed in 2006 by the late Iskandar Ismail. This year’s ChildAid raised $1.98 million for both ST SPMF and BT BAF.

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http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/childaid-takes-its-pick
ChildAid 2015 raises nearly $2m for two children’s charities

10th Year Annual ChildAid Charity Concert Raises Record $2.327 million – THE STRAITS TIMES

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The annual ChildAid charity concert, now in its 10th year, has raised $2.327 million, a record high since it first started in 2005. More than 200 performers, including a 64-strong orchestra, took to the stage on Friday night for the two-day event held at the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands. This year’s line-up featured several well-known ChildAid alumni such as piano prodigy Abigail Sin, pop singer Farisha Ishak, soprano Janani Sridhar and classical guitarist Kevin Loh.

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Tenth anniversary ChildAid concert raises record $2.327 million

ChildAid brings the carnival to town –THE BUSINESS TIMES

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Jugglers, clowns, magicians, martial artists and acrobats feature in this year’s ChildAid charity concert. Set to a carnival theme, nearly every aspect of the show – from its programme highlights to its elaborate set and costumes – is designed to evoke the atmosphere of a circus. The concert raised $2.035 million – a new record sum, compared to last year’s $2.016 million.

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ChildAid 2013 raises new record of $2.035 million for needy kids