IMPORTANT BULLETIN : IDOL GRAND FINAL TICKETS!

*THIS IS AN IMPORTANT BULLETIN*

RE : SINGAPORE IDOL GRAND FINALS TICKETS CONTEST.

I have just been informed that the tickets allocated to me have to be collected in person at :

MediaCorp Reception (Caldecott Broadcast Centre, Andrew Road),

on Monday 21st Dec or on Tuesday 22nd Dec, between 6 - 7pm.

SORRY!

I'm so sorry you guys, as you know, I had initially planned to give away 2 pairs of tickets a day, every day from now til the day before the show. Looks like I'm gonna have to RAMP UP THE CONTEST OVER THE WEEKEND!

So here's the deal, after tonight's usual draw at midnight, I'm gonna double up the contest sessions!

Contest sessions will be as follows :

Friday (tomorrow)

Session #1 : 1am - 11.59am (3 pairs of tickets to be won!)

Session #2 : 12pm - 11.59pm (3 pairs of tickets to be won!)

Saturday

Session #1 : 12am - 11.59am (3 pairs of tickets to be won!)

Session #2 : 12pm - 11.59pm (3 pairs of tickets to be won!)

Sunday

Session #1 : 12am - 11.59am (4 pairs of tickets to be won!)

Session #2 : 12pm - 11.59pm (4 pairs of tickets to be won!)

So many tickets in such a short time? You betcha! This increases your chances of winning! So hurry up la.

Follow me on Twitter and get ready to RT with your answers to win.

Winners will be notified via my Tweets and DMs.

REMEMBER...

Tickets are now 'self-collect' either on Monday 21st or Tuesday 22nd at MediaCorp Reception between 6-7pm.

Last note :

The questions I've posted have been super easy so far, so since I have so many pairs of tix to give away each day over the next 3 days, am gonna have to tough-up the questions a little, be prepared to go scavenger-blog-hunting to find the answers - it'll be fun! But not SOOOO tough la. If you already read my blog or follow me on Twitter, should be a piece-a-cake :) I love my readers, won't work you to the bone! Promise!

Ok, now back to work...spent all night trying to find vid clips for my upcoming post - sigh. Looks like will have to do without that clip.

More posts coming up later tonight! If you haven't followed me on Twitter yet, hop to it, you could be going to finals.

xoxo, s.

ps. hrm, 'sneaky' producer has 'siam-ed' my query about whether its mosh or seats....will bug again.

UPDATE! Producers have replied - my 80-ticket allocation are actual seats woot! so don't worry, you won't be sardine-ing it at the mosh ;)

Notice to the winners thus far :

I'm so sorry to have troubled you to email me your postal addresses. If you could just do me one last favour, 'DM' me on Twitter your 'real' name so that whoever is handling the tickets can call out your name instead of just your nick for double confirmation :)

The winners thus far are :

@kyubb @iamqistina @aisha_edroos @FyxieLott @lalacinderalla @dulcenayen @AMEEEERAAAA @muzboi @FitriRozlyana94 @Naaaddiiaaa @dulcenayen @Larry_Barry @AMIE_writes @idahmizah @ain_k @fatimahv3 @natgoesnothing @esyadd

thank you!

s.

12 Days To Go....

OMG how time flies....

It's Tuesday, can't believe it was already a week ago that we bade farewell to super-awesome-contender-for-the-Idol-title Tabitha Nauser. I still say Top 3 go to Grand Finals also can waaat? rite?

Oh well, sigh, bygones. Time to focus on the Finals.

Lets get back to Idol business, sorry its been a bit quiet on the blog. Had guests in town from last week, then hitched a ride back to KL without The Husband, so am effectively single-parenting it amidst the dust bunnies, ventolin inhalers, mosquitoes and sweaty pasar malams here. A bit more settled in last night - but got time got sucked into Twitter (dammit, its crazy! before I knew it ...3am! Had been on Twitter/MSN for 5 hours!). But on the upside, I had an amazing chat with @siproducer on MSN and whoa have I got gossip up the wa-zoooo.... which I will spill when I get the okays ;)

Suffice it to say, the show is gonna be blardee amazing.

seriously. i kid you not. excited just thinking about it again!

I can share with you the medley for the opening number - its I Gotta Feeling-Bad Romance-Boom Boom Pow. :) Nice right? Shan't say anymore cos I'll spoil the surprise, except that its gonna be a spectacle with lots going on.

Ok secret-rundown-for-show aside, here are two vids of Airi and Syl trying out their new song choice 'Crazy' and 'Yellow' respectively at last Thursday's keycheck. Airi also presented his own original composition 'Something Personal' at keycheck, but ultimately the choice was 'Crazy' by Aerosmith.

Yesterday (Monday), the Top 2 got to ride the Singapore Flyer. Their profile shoots were shot there last night (more being shot today at their homes, see below) and both were elated to take the ride into the night sky. Here are some pics, courtesy of @siproducer and @izked.

I personally love going on the Flyer, its so peaceful (unless you get a bunch of chatty tourists - I was stuck with a bunch of Korean ones once, aiyo, could not 'ohm' at all, had to shout to my guests about the whole purpose of Marina Barrage)....and the skyline is beautiful. It really is an awesome ride, I recommend everyone go on it at least once. The Top 2, got to ride it for 3 rounds last night :)

Shots taken by @siproducer whilst st SylSyl's place this morning and Airi's place right now :) (Tuesday afternoon).

What else is up this week with the Top 2?

1. Tonight, they'll be walking the red carpet for the premiere of Avatar (looks like a scary movie dude) at 7pm. At least they get to relax right?

2. They are doing their last radio interviews this week, Airi's on tomorrow at 9am and SylSyl's on on Thursday at 9am. Betcha Dan & Young are gonna miss being idol-invaded every week :)

3. SylSyl's TP Homecoming roadshow is happening tomorrow at 3-4pm.

4. Tons of newspaper interviews to do tomorrow too from Berita Harian to Straits Times bla bla bla.

5. Thursday's all about vocal training in various combos with alums, guest artistes and each other. :) - I almost pengsan-ed (fainted) when I saw the schedule for Thursday - was like a menu for combo meals. Airi + x, Sylvia + y, Airi + Sylvia + abc, def+y+x+ Sylvia only. etc etc. Siao!

6. Friday's reserved for the studio recording of the winner's single. Yep guys, this is it, this will be the recording that will be released to the public when one of them wins. So Friday is D-Day - they gotta focus and NAIL THAT SONG in the studio. Uncle Ken should be back by then to supervise (I'm guessing), since the song's his baby.

7. Saturday is the last day for vocal training plus its Roadshow Day. Mae, Malaque, Nurul, Amira and Justin will be joining the Top 2 at The Heeren (newly revamped and revealed) at 630pm.

8. And from Sunday onwards, its choreo sessions (again, think combo meal menu) all the way to actual live rehearsals at SIS (Singapore Indoor Stadium). WOOT!

Oh, and Sunday is also Roadshow Day. Tabby, Charlie, Faizal, Duane and Farhan (ie Awesome Foursome + Farhan 'Tabby's Alleged Ahem' if you believe Matt the Wubby ;)) will be joining S&S.

Sounds like a packed week? Thats cos it is! I shall leave you to digest all that info now.

Tickets Anyone? Wanna go watch the Finals at Indoor? Simple.

Follow me on Twitter.

I'm giving away 2 pairs of tickets daily from now til the 26th. Contest runs from 12noon to 12midnight every day, just look out for question on twitter and retweet with the answer :)

Easy? You betcha!

Other ticket avenues :

1. Official Blogger Iz also running a contest

2. MediaCorp TV's Watch & Win contest (this one gives you $$$ too so you can pretty yourself up!)

3. Tune in to 987FM, Singapore Idol's Official Radio Station (and their website)

4. Bug the Idols (or their fanclub reps) til they budge on their Twitter/Facebook pages (Top 2 AND the 10 finalists)

5. Bug @siproducer on twitter

What you should NOT do is go to Reception at MediaCorp and ask - cos they won't have any.

Or bug the Channel 5 interns for tickets like @norasyraf <-- poor dude!

Ok, thats all from me for today - rushing off to take the kids for a swim before it pours, can you believe my friend's parents' built a salt-water pool for their newborn grandson? Talk about OTT! But hey, I shall not complain, The Kids and I get to chill in it today! Ah its so nice to be back in KL!

xoxo, s.

Roadshows & Working Thru Christmas

Gearing up for the finals - a schedule to die for -_-

Don't get me wrong, your Top 2 are not complaining, not at all. Surprised initially, but not that surprised once you remember the Finals are just 2 weeks away! They're ready to give the next two weeks their all to gear up for what is to be the biggest show of their lives (thus far at least, I am hoping for big things in the future).

Think about it, when else will two (plus 10) 'amateur' singers get to put on a concert at the Indoor Stadium for an 8000+ strong crowd?

Only when Idol is in town.

And also in town (couldn't help myself, this pun was just too good to pass up!) your Top 2 will be, from now til the finals, there are four roadshow appearances and they are ....

TODAY & TOMORROW!

12 Dec 2.00pm Jurong Point

13 Dec 2.00pm Iluma - 8days 1000th issue roadshow

NEXT WEEKEND :

19 Dec 6.30pm The Heeren (with Mae, Justin, Nurul, Malaque & Amira)

20 Dec 3.00pm West Mall (with Tabitha, Charles, Faizal, Duane & Farhan)

A Packed Schedule...

In between these two weekends of roadshows, your Top 2 will be busy with profile shoots, at the Singapore Flyer, at sunset/twilight (sure to get amazing shots!), at home, all over Singapore, etc. On top of the gazillion profile shoots, there will be a gazillion sessions of choreography, vocal training, imaging and camera rehearsals (so many solos and group numbers to do!) at Indoor Stadium to attend and digest! I bet you they now alternate their mantras between *I am the next Singapore Idol* and *must find time to practice my songs*.

Dan & Young Lovin'...

They've got their last (2nd last for the winner) radio interviews with 987FM next week.

Wednesday 16 Dec, 9am : Sezairi

Thursday 17 Dec, 9am : Sylvia

So don't miss out these last radio sessions with Dan & Young next week. The following week is show week, so its full-on rehearsals the whole week through. If you want to stalk them you'll have to do so at Indoor Stadium. *stalkers are you noting this?*

Ok, thats about all I have on their schedule. I've got visitors in town again this weekend, so will endeavour to find time to blog. I won't even get to catch S&S at Jurong Point today :( .... wonder how this particular roadshow will go, especially with the crazy 'death-threat' see my next post.

See you at the roadshow tomorrow S&S! Oh, and shout outs to Mae (and cutiepie Mike) and my boy Justin who are all back in town - love you guys - can't wait to catch up!

xoxo, s.

ps. In case I wasn't clear in my first few paras, the Top 2 and other 10 finalists, are WORKING ON CHRISTMAS DAY ... 10am - 10pm - camera rehearsals at Indoor Stadium. :( so poor thing hor, shall do my best to whip up a log cake and drop by. Anyone else got the same idea?

pps. @siproducer - Sleeq for the finals, guest appearance, can? Just one song - 'Moviestar'! Maybe they can angle it and make one line 'Idol Stars' and intro Sylvia and Sezairi..... sorry ah, don't mean to play producer/director, just an idea to think about - support local talent!

ppps. @siproducer Are Idol alums coming? Daphne Khoo, Olinda Cho, Sly, Jonathan Leong, Nurul Maideen, Paul Twohill <--- would love to see them again.

*update* Daphne, Oli, Jon are confirmed not performing...*sob*....producers cite schedule conflicts (I'm thinking too costly maybe?) *ahem* Sleeeeeeeeeeeeeq!

Wanna Go To Indoor Stadium?

Follow Me On Twitter! Its ALMOST as easy as that.

I have 80 tickets to the Grand Finals to give away, and I'll be giving away 2 pairs of tickets every day from now til December 26th.

So here's what YOU've got to do if you want them.

Step 1 : Follow me on twitter! http://twitter.com/summerr77

Step 2 : Retweet my 'contest message of the day' with your answer.

Sample contest messages :

Example #1 :

Contest message : #sgidolfinals @duaneho ftw because 'your answer here' <-- get creative!

Example #2 :

Contest message : #sgidolfinals Official Idol Radio Station is 'your answer here' <--- insert correct answer'

Example #3 :

Contest message : #sgidolfinals Best Idol theme ever http://usf.osuya.oaut 'YES/NO'? <---indicate yes or no.

So your retweet should look like this :

RT #sgidolfinals @duaneho ftw cos he's Mr PCD!

RT #sgidolfinals Official Idol Radio Station is 987FM

RT #sgidolfinals Best Idol Theme ever http://ouyou.ouyu.ouy Yes/No? YES!

Geddit?

Step 3 : 12 HOURS!

Each 'contest day' lasts just 12 hours. I'll release a new 'contest message' every day at 12noon and the contest closes at 12midnight that same day.

Step 4 : Check you DM Inbox!

Winners are drawn once contest closes and will be notified via Direct Message on Twitter from me, and details on ticket collection will be included.

Easy peasy? You betcha.So what are you waiting for? Follow me on Twitter now!

First 'contest message' :

#sgidolfinals Best Theme Ever was Mambo Mania - Yes/No?

xoxo, s.

ps. Terms & Conditions of the contest

1. Multiple retweets don't increase your chances of winning though.

2. summerr77 reserves the right to change/alter the question/criteria at any time. Notice will be given to all twitter followers.

3. Once winners are chosen and notified, decision is final.

4. Winners are chosen at random from those who participated in the qualifying period.

IDOL DAY TODAY!

Last Spectacular on a Tuesday

I know, its Tuesday, not what you're used to after 17 weeks of Wednesdays, but hey, we're flexible right folks? Producers want Tuesday, we'll amp up Tuesday!

Show's on tonight at 8pm, LIVE from Caldecott Hill and its the last Spectacular show for Season 3 of Singapore Idol. Voting lines open at 8pm, voting deets/song choices all on the left sidebar!

After tonight, the Top 3 will become a Final 2. And the two will face off at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in just under 3 weeks.

Check the blog tonight to find out how you can win tickets to the Grand Finals on the 27th.

Christmas could come early for you :)

xoxo, s.

ps. btw, in case you think the move to 'Tuesday' is due to some big conspiracy theory to deprive one of the Top3 an extra day of practice or sleep in order to 'favour' another contestant, its not.

The terrible mundane/functional reason behind the shift is the unfortunate clash with the Opening Ceremony of the SEA Games tomorrow night. Hope that quells any wayward desire to speculate on the ridiculous and far-fetched :) HAPPY IDOL DAY WOOT!