President's Challenge 2005 Launch
May 2, 2005 @ Istana

Just like last year, Music For Good organised the President's Challenge 2005 Launch. For the first time, the President's Challenge Launch was held at the Istana. It was also the first time that the public could also watch the launch event - attended by President S.R. Nathan, Mrs Nathan and invited guests. It was open house at the Istana and the concert. called Showtime, started at 10:45am with the energetic Trivalation. Hossan Leong was a hilarious host who made everyone laughed. The children from the Infant Jesus Home charmed the audience with their musical performance before Sylvester Sim and Taufik came on and made the girls screamed. After Mr President gave his speech and officially launched this year's President's Challenge, Pulse and LGF continued with the entertainment till 1:20pm.

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Another Indie-Pendent Weekend
March 24-27, 2005 @ Esplanade Outdoor Stage

The follow-up to the very successful An Indie-Pendent Weekend event held last year, Another Indie-Pendent Weekend featured one Malaysian and eight exciting Singaporean bands over four nights.

Thursday, Mar 24 7:30 pm The Love Experiment 8:45 pm The Jerms Friday, Mar 25 7:30 pm Ecrus Garage 8:45 pm Ronin Saturday, Mar 26 7:30 pm Couple 8:45 pm Camra 10 pm Force Vomit Sunday, Mar 27 7:30 pm highrise 8:45 pm If

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Hip-Hop For Hope
March 19, 2005 @ YMCA Auditorium

Music For Good, Beats-Society and YMCA of Singapore present Hip-Hop For Hope in aid of Operation Restoration: Sri Lanka - a project under the YMCA Disaster Relief Programme for Sri Lanka tsunami victims.

The line-up: Trivalation, Public ey3z, Imran, Psykelecticz, Apiz iLM, Vanilla Shaque, 2ways, Tha Theoriz, Velvet Groove, Souble Opposites, Orcle Phlow and more!

Supported by TNT Music Centre and Sony BMG. Official Drink Sponsor: Fruit Tree.

Title: Hip-Hop For Hope
Venue: YMCA auditorium (1 Orchard Road)
Date: Saturday March 19, 2005
Time: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tickets: $8 (includes one Fruit Tree drink)

Hip Hop For Hope raised $1140. Thanks to everyone who turned up!

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Grrrl Power
March 4-6, 2005 @ Esplanade Outdoor Stage

A celebration of women in rock, Grrrl Power showcases four talented female fronted bands. Come soak in the pop rock sounds of Eugene's Moment Of Truth and Pulse, the heavy guitar assault of Lunarin and the sensational Malaysian indie power trio Tempered Mental.

Friday, Mar 4 7:30 pm Eugene's Moment Of Truth 8:45 pm Lunarin Saturday, Mar 5 7:30 pm Pulse 8:45 pm Lunarin 10:00 pm Tempered Mental Sunday, Mar 6 7:30 pm Eugene's Moment Of Truth 8:45 pm Tempered Mental

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Concert For Operation Restoration
February 19, 2005 @ YMCA Auditorium

Music For Good and YMCA of Singapore present Concert For Operation Restoration in aid of Operation Restoration: Sri Lanka - a project under the YMCA Disaster Relief Programme for Sri Lanka disaster victims affected by the tragedy of the killer waves and the worst earthquake in the world in 40 years.

The line-up in order of appearance: The Observatory, Ugly In The Morning, Concave Scream, TypeWriter, Ronin, Pug Jelly and Astreal. Hosted by Mario Lajarca Jr.

Title: Concert For Operation Restoration
Venue: YMCA auditorium (1 Orchard Road)
Date: Saturday February 19, 2005
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Entry by donation of $10 or more at the door. Sponsored by BONCAFE. With Support from City Music Co. Pte Ltd, Line 6 and Lee Kwong Seng Music. We would also like to thank Force Vomit and Serenaide for donating their CDs for sale, Leonard Soosay, Cynthia Sim, Imran, the good folks from Fruit Records, Wallwork Records and all our other friends for helping out.

Concert For Operation Restoration raised $3508 from donations and sale of CDs, t-shirts and drinks.

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Hip-Hop Hooray!
January 28-30, 2005 @ Esplanade Outdoor Stage

Music For Good & Beats-Society collaborated to produce Hip-Hop Hooray - the first hip-hop gig at the Esplanade outdoor stage. The turnout and support shown over the three nights were beyond our expectations! Lots of laughs, great rapport with the audience and incredible music. Thanks to everybody who came down to make Hip-Hop Hooray such an enjoyable event.

Friday, Jan 28 7:30 pm Nthral & The Unheard 8:45 pm Imran & X-statix Saturday, Jan 29 7:30 pm Trivalation 8:45 pm Public Eyez 10:00 pm TripleNoize Sunday, Jan 30 7:30 pm Trivalation 8:45 pm Imran & TripleNoize

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Boleh!
January 14-16, 2005 @ Esplanade Outdoor Stage

It was a celebration of music made in Malaysia at the Esplanade as jazz rock outfit Soft Touch, power pop band Lucy In The Loo and singer-songwriter Pete Teo made their Singapore debut.

Friday, Jan 14 7:30 pm Pete Teo 8:45 pm Lucy In The Loo Saturday, Jan 15 7:30 pm Lucy In The Loo 8:45 pm Soft Touch 10:00 pm Pete Teo Sunday, Jan 16 7:30 pm Pete Teo 8:45 pm Soft Touch

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Busking For Relief
January 16, 2005 @ Plaza Singapura

Music For Good organised Busking For Relief to raise funds for the Singapore Red Cross in aid of the Tsunami survivors. The performances were held outside Plaza Singapura from 2pm - 5pm. Pulse, Force Vomit, Vocaluptuous, The Stoned Revivals and Tic Tac Tone generously donated their time and effort to the cause. Thanks also to the student volunteers from St Andrew's Junior College for helping out with the donation tins and Starbucks for kindly providing us with refreshments. Together, we raised $696.14 for the Singapore Red Cross (excluding Capitaland's collection of $250 from the charity Chinese New Year CD "sale"). This event was supported by Capitaland and TNT Music Centre.

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