Idol fans rock! AMK Roadshow

Welcome to the REAL Moshpit!

As the number of Idols dwindle, the number of fans and volume of screams at roadshows just keep goin' up. Last week's roadshow at Jurong Point was enough to keep your ears ringing for a good half hour after.

Seriously, the moshpit at the show is no mosh compared to this!

This weekend's roadshow at AMK Hub was no different. It started out fairly well-behaved. The audience were obediently sat on the floor, so everyone got a good look at the stage. But by the time the Idols had to leave, everyone was up on their feet and pushing forward.

I was quite worried about one of the barricades collapsing because people were pushing so hard, and right in front were some really young fans. Pushing was usually hardest wherever Faizal was *wink* - looks like we know who our Idol heartthrob is this season :)

But thats not to say the other 4 weren't getting the screams - they all were...check out the following vids.....

Here's Tabby telling us what they've been up to on Saturday....

Next up, just before heading out to 'play some games' with the audience, we find out that Faizal has a crush on Sylvia! Eeeeek! ;) - so cute!

Host Daniel Ong gets some lucky young fans out of the audience and up on stage to play a lil' math game with the Idols :) Lucky kids! Check out the cute lil boy in yellow who's more concerned about collecting autographs from his beloved idols than actually listening to Dan :) so cute! (he was literally trembling ...with excitement I hope!)

And this one was shot on our way out. It took the Idols ages to actually leave because they were so busy signing autographs and taking pics. Lots of luvvin' from the fans :) nice one you guys!

Well its now Monday, remember there ain't no 987FM interview this morning. The Idols are reporting straight to their covershoot with Selebriti magazine. Iz will be with them, so look out for his twitpics/tweets.

Right after their shoot, they'll be headed (all dolled up and dressed to the max) to Temasek Polytechnic for TPrawks! at 12noon, followed by a visit to Nanyang Polytechnic at

Thereafter its back to MediaCorp for wardrobe and imaging for this week's Spectacular - You Asked For It! Hope to catch the Idols tomorrow either at this session or later at their Choreo session :)

Group song this week : "I Gotta Feeling" by the Black Eyed Peas! Woot!

"I got a feeling, that tonight's gonna be a good good niiiight wooo hoooo...."

xoxo, s.

ps. Loads more pics of the roadshow at the Official Singapore Idol Facebook page. Check it out!

pps. If you don't know the BEP song...(tsk!)....here you go...vid reference...

The Idol Top24 Promo Schedule

Get to know your Top 24!

Channel 5 has organised roadshows and radio interviews for the Top 24....here are the details :

Publicity dates for first 12 :

29 August (This Saturday!!)

Idol Roadshow @ The Cathay, 2pm - 3pm

See them in person!

Charles, Frances, MJ, Jannah, Farhan, Ryan, Malaque, Nurul, Theodore, Douglas, Tabitha and Syltra.

31 August, Monday

Idol Interview on 987FM, 9am - 9.30am

On radio : Charles, Frances, MJ and Jannah

1 Sept, Tuesday

Idol Interview on 987FM, 9am - 9.30am

On radio : Ryan, Malaque, Nurul and Farhan

2 Sept, Wednesday (IDOL DAY! Woot!)

Idol Interview on 987FM, 9am - 9.30am

On radio : Theodore, Douglas, Tabitha and Syltra

IDOL DAY, 2 Sept

PIANO SHOW #1

8pm : LIVE Performance Show

10pm : LIVE Results Show

*Remember, voting commences at the START of the show (unlike previous seasons)

Vote by Phone

Here are the numbers to call for your first group of 12..

Charles 1900 112 1201

Frances 1900 112 1202

MJ 1900 112 1203

Jannah 1900 112 1204

Farhan 1900 112 1205

Ryan 1900 112 1206

Malaque 1900 112 1207

Nurul 1900 112 1208

Theodore 1900 112 1209

Douglas 1900 112 1210

Tabitha 1900 112 1211

Syltra 1900 112 1212

Will update later with the SMS codes.

Don't forget to support your favourites!! SO EXCITING can?!

Publicity dates for the second group of 12 are :

5 Sept (NEXT Saturday)

Idol Roadshow @ Lot One, 3pm - 4pm

See them in person!

Sezairi, Gabrielle, Duane, Jonathan, Fathin Amira, Sylvia Ratonel, Faizal Isa, Charlene Torres-Tan, Benjamin Chow, Samantha Lee, Justin Jap and Mae Sta Maria.

7 Sept, Monday

Idol Interview on 987FM, 9am - 9.30am

On radio : Sezairi, Gabrielle, Duane and Sylvia

8 Sept, Tuesday

Idol Interview on 987FM, 9am - 9.30am

On radio : Jonathan, Benjamin, Charlene and Amira

9 Sept, Wednesday (IDOL DAY! Woot!)

Idol Interview on 987FM, 9am - 9.30am

On radio : Samantha, Justin, Mae and Faizal

IDOL DAY, 9 Sept

PIANO SHOW #2

8pm : LIVE Performance Show

10pm : LIVE Results Show

*Remember, voting commences at the START of the show (unlike previous seasons)

Will post the numbers to call next week when I update this post. For now, go concentrate on the first 12!

Wheeeeee! Idol has REALLY started now....

xoxo, s.

Singapore Idol Piano Show Vocal Training Session : Group 2

Vocal training this week was a low-key event. It wasn't as manic as the week before with the loud singing up and down the corridors. The second group of Top24 contestants arrived on time, ready to work (SI Producer was smiley, and hardly any scolding or lecturing today about tardiness bla di bla :)). Happy day!

Today's group seemed more prepared vocally, knew their lyrics, did not request for key changes (big no-no!) and were just basically all more 'obedient' :) LOL at the word 'obedient', what are we...in 2nd grade?!

Anyway, it was a nice change. I was prepared for manic. But I got mellow, which was superb by me on a Saturday afternoon. Plus, its the first day of Ramadhan, so I think those fasting appreciated the pace and efficiency at which today moved.

Today's Group Song was a Jonas Brothers tune. At least it didn't have lines about vegetables and buffets....

They nailed it in like, half an hour. Amazing. With harmonies and all.

Instead of the big echo-ey dance studio from last week, this week the 'waiting' room was the one next door with two ping-pong tables. Ideal for sitting on and strumming a guitar.

The highlight of today's random chatter (because Idol chatter is always random) was a youtube video that Grammarboy found revealing that Lady Gaga is a hermaphrodite. We all watched it and there were lots of OMGs and 'can I see that again' and 'sure not?!'. The shock was of course followed by 'whats a hermaphrodite?', 'how does that even work?' and 'hey I knew someone like that, etc etc'. Like I said, random chatter.

One Top 24'er wore a bright tee shirt that screamed 'Kill Your TV'. Ironic much? Especially since you're a contestant on a Reality TELEVISION show? Blasphemous almost! But thats okay, we have a sense of humour, as do you :)

(oi, why la you run away so fast, I wanted to take a pic of your slogan tee! i lurved the irony of it!)

Another youtube video that became a talking point was the Literal Translation of Bonnie Tyler's 'Eclipse Of The Heart' music video. HI.LA.RIOUS. Search it up on youtube if you haven't already!

At this point, I realise 3 things about today's group of 12.

1. They love youtubing.

2. They are a really great bunch to hang out with.

3. I have a new name for Pet. She shall henceforth be known as Blushy. Because she can really blush, she goes from normal to beetroot red in less than 5 secs!

Apart from the Idols busy humming a tune or strummin' the guitar, the other busy bee was the Official Blogger.

Check Izked out, all professional, snappin' pics for an upcoming blog entry - lovin' the idea - 'What's In Their Bags?'. Izk, do tell when that entry will be out.

What was this blogger doing? Nothing lor, hangin' out. Listening to Guitarhero and Turtle singing 'My Boo' and I was mesmerized (and smiling like an idiot to myself). Will upload that vid after Wednesday.

Since the sessions went off without a hitch, we all headed down to Far East Plaza for some makan (for those who weren't fasting and hadn't eaten lunch).

Check out the Happy Soda that Turtle ordered. Its like bandung with fizz....I just liked the name. I also liked Teh Botol ...which doesn't come in a bottle, irony again!

The Fried Chicken set was superb! Thanks Guitarhero for the recommendation. Gotta come back to Esteller (<--correct not?) again some day!

Anyway, its been a happy day :) can't wait to catch up with all of them soon (first road show ever next Saturday at The Cathay).

Check back on Wednesday to see if you guessed the Top24 correctly and don't forget to get your cameras and yourselves down to the Cathay next Saturday!

xoxo, s.