Big Bang's Concert at 2013 Formula 1 (F1) Singtel Singapore Grand Prix Day 1

I was so looking forward to that Friday because weekend is finally here and I'm gonna catch Big Bang. It's time to gear up for the night race and hot entertainment.

F1 Night Race is back in Singapore after one year of waiting. This marked my second year to F1, I was here for Maroon 5 last year.

I had been counting down day and night for this date to arrive. It will be my first time watching Big Bang live performance. Big Bang, I'm coming!

Got news from Steffi that the fan zone was still not fully packed yet, so GF and I decided to head straight to the Padang stage after our dinner.

Having a good chat with GF while killing time. 

As well as watching the screening of the practicing round.

With Christine. I love going to concert with friends who love kpop like me.

Thanks for coming back to look for me when we got separated.

Once the night race ended at 11pm, everybody was counting down to Big Bang's performance at 11.15pm.

Before the boys were out, "Fantastic Baby" video was being played on the screen. Everybody was screaming and singing along with the video. It was really an unforgettable sight.

And yes, the boys were out with the opening performance "Tonight" and "Hands Up".

Upon seeing the boys. I could feel the 4 hours of waiting immediately paid off.

I was charmed by their action. G Dragon, TOP, Taeyang, Daesung and Seungri rocked my night.

A closer look of Taeyang. 

Though it is fashionable, but it is freaking hot to wear like this in Singapore.

G Dragon had explained that this was Big Bang's second time in Singapore for F1. They were happy to be back here again. The VIPs were all feeling high and elated too. At once, Padang has turned into the biggest party ground with 35,000 fans dancing the night away.

The boys also took turn to greet the fans in English and they communicated in English with us all the way. Thumb up for Big Bang.

My favourite boys of all, TOP.

TOP had shown us the charming and cute side of him that night. He is always so shy, just love him so much ♥♥♥

The maknae Seungri has brought us his solo single "Gotta Talk to U".

Seungri was so funny, he never failed to make us laugh. This was his conversation with us:

Seungri: "Are you guys having fun? ........ Sorry, my English is terrible."

I took a short video at the concert, hope you guys enjoy it.

Taeyang has good interaction with fans as well. This was what he asked:

Taeyang: "Who am I?"

Fans: "Taeyang!"

Taeyang: "Who am I?"

Fans: "Taeyang!"

Taeyang: "I'm a bad boy."

And with that, it brought us to their next song, "Bad Boy".

Taeyang also come up with a rap based on what he eats in Singapore: "I ate chili crab, pepper crab and mantous". (fried buns)

Everybody just love Singapore's crabs.

What I like about Big Bang is their b-boy look, their music talent, infectious tracks and high energy stage performances.

G Dragon thanked all the fans who came down today to support them. He knew that many waited for them since morning and they really appreciate it.

Daesung is so cute!

Good times always passed so fast, we had come to the end of the concert.

Big Bang made a 90 degree bow and bid goodbye to the fans.

The fans were all screaming no and they wanted the boys to come back again. 

After multiple chanting of encore, Big Bang was back on stage again.

They closed the concert with Fantastic Baby. ~ BOOM! Shakalaka! BOOM! Shakalaka! BOOM! Shakalaka! ~

With that, the 80 minutes concert concluded the end of Singapore Grand Prix Day One. The performances were totally awesome as every single members give in their best to make the concert a perfect one. I really love attending concert and watching the performance live.

The concert ended at 12.40am. I was super lucky to be able to catch the last train home. Though I was  feeling tired, but it's totally worth it.

Johnnie Walker Circuit Lounge

The long waiting ultimate Singapore F1 party was back in town after a year:

Johnnie Walker Circuit Lounge

It was formerly known as Johnnie Walker Jet Black Party. Check out my Jet Black party last year http://paradiseger.blogspot.sg/2011/10/johnnie-walker-jet-black-f1-party.html

This weekend was all about Formula One (F1). I was at the race circuit last night watching the car racing and concert. So tonight, I'm gonna join in the fun at Johnnie Walker Circuit Lounge Party.

I'm so excited for the party.

This year, Johnnie Walker Circuit Lounge party was held at the Flower Dome @ Gardens by the Bay.

Do you know that this was actually my first visit to Garden by the Bay. Took a photo at the Supertree Grove.

These Supertree have large canopies that provide shade in the day and come alive with a exhilarating display of light and sound at night.

GF and I were in our chic black outfit.

We loved our lanyard. The lanyard will be our identification pass, which allows us to walk freely as well as to take photo at the photobooth where they will be automatically updated in our facebook. 

Cool right?

Indulging in Asian-inspired Johnnie Walker cocktails.

GF got Yuzu cocktails while I had Coconut & Pandan syrup cocktails.

Cheers to Johnnie Walker.

Trying out the photobooth.

TZ always loved to photobomb. See, this picture was the evidence. I think I picked up the bad habit from him. I also start to photobomb in others' photo.

A group photo with my clique.

We formed the human pyramid to fit the six of us into the photo.

Another photo with the racer.

VICTORY!

Light canapes were being served during the party. With food and drink, you can keep the night going without  being easily drunk.

Thanks William for the pictures.

I enjoyed the night with the party goers.

Check out how big our group was.

A great night with the awesome group.

Say Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!

Life is a party.

Typical us.

We simply loved to camwhore.

See what's happening behind us. TZ tried to photobomb again. Lol.

With TZ. Finally he was not hiding behind anymore.

With Andrew, enjoying the music.

Headed outside for some fresh air and to take a look at the scenary.

Super love this photo of us.

Keep our friendship going.

Party-goers were treated to an entertainment line-up consisting of US-based DJs Clinton Sparks and Disco Fries as well as DJ Ray Ray from Taiwan and Dave Does from Sydney.

The guys enjoyed taking pictures too.

"Come, say cheese."

Party rock is in the house tonight

Everybody just have a good time.

Hate that it's a Monday tomorrow. I wish to stay on at the party.

What beats going to a party in a big group. 

Johnnie Walker party is always a blast, it never fail to bring so much fun to us.

Johnnie Walker, see you again next year.

Keep Walking.

2012 Formula 1 (F1) Singtel Singapore Grand Prix

You know what?

Asia's biggest sporting and entertainment extravaganza is back with a power-packed lineup of international headliners, stunning productions and rock night parades, all within F1 circuit park.

The whole of Marina was crowded with people. F1 really had drawn many people here, even when I was in MRT, I could see many people were already wearing F1 tag.

Join in the queue for bag check to gain entry.

Locating our destination at the signboard.

To the left, to the left, we were heading to Padang Grandstands to catch Formula One third practice session.

Antique cars for exhibition.

With GF experiencing F1 for our very first time. 

Let's join in the buzzing crowds.

Here at Singtel's booth, Singtel is the title sponsor of the Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix.

Here to show support.

Awww, I missed Jay Chou's concert last night. 

Who went for it???

Just in time for the practice session.

Omg, when the first race car passed by, the sound was deafening and I could feel the vibration in my ears. I quickly took out my ear piece to protect my ears. A must have item - Ear Plug.

Didn't took much pictures in the circuit because the racing car was simply too fast to be capture. This was how it looked like. 

Fast and furious right?

It reminded me of those times when I was playing car racing in arcade. 

Captured a video to show you guys how the circuit looked like.

Padang Grandstand offers a great view of the cars exiting Turn 9 and racing shoulder to shoulder at about 240km/hr along St Andrew's Road. The Grandstand is also next to the concert stage where Maroon 5 will be performing. 

That's great. We can go down straight for the concert after the race.

End of practice session, headed down to catch some performances.

Excitement and anticipation filled the air.

Vroom! Vroom! Vroom!

Another main highlight of F1 was the outdoor concert with the international artistes.

First up was Bananarama from UK.

Throughout the span of their 30 year career Bananarama has sold over 30 million records and released 10 albums. This monumental feat has got them listed in the Guinness World Records as the female group with the most chart hit singles of all time.

Back to the circuit for the qualifying round.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren-Mercedes came in first position.

Will Lewis be able to sustain his performance for tomorrow final round too?

HP and GF had a bet on the winner. Let's see who will win tomorrow?

HP vote: Lewis Hamilton - McLaren-Mercedes

GF vote: Fernando - Alonso Ferrari

Initially, I wanted to vote Sebastian Vettel - Red Bull Racing-Renault. 

But I think I better be the judge.

With HP, Ying Zi, GF and me.

HP and I stayed up for Maroon 5's concert which would start at 11pm. Aww, one hour of buffered time.

Oh yes, Maroon 5 was here after a long wait.

And Maroon 5 kickstart the concert with my favourite song - Payphone.

I'm at a payphone trying to call home 

All of my change I spent on you 

Where have the times gone 

Baby it's all wrong, where are the plans we made for two?

Besides that, the band also brought us a lot of familiar songs - Won't Go Home Without You, Makes Me Wonder, Wake Up Call, She Will Be Loved and etc.

They were the reason why the sea of crowds were still here at midnight.

It was a great Saturday night at Formula 1 (F1) Singtel Singapore Grand Prix. A great experience of the circuit race and entertaining concert with Maroon 5.

F1, See you next year.