Singapore in the ABU TV Song Festival

Singapore

Singapore

Member station MediaCorp Suria
Appearances
Appearances 2
First appearance 2012
Last appearance 2013

The participation of Singapore in the ABU TV Song Festival has occurred twice since the inaugural ABU TV Song Festival began in 2012. Since their début in 2012, the Singapore entry has been organised by the national broadcaster MediaCorp Suria. Taufik Batisah and Shabir have both represented the nation at the 2012 and 2013 festivals respectively. In 2014, Singapore withdrew from the festival.

History

MediaCorp Suria is one of the founder members in the ABU TV Song Festivals, having participated in the very first ABU TV Song Festival 2012.[1]

Withdrawal

Singapore was not present on the final participation list that was published by the ABU. The reasons for withdrawal from the ABU TV Song Festival 2014 are unknown.[2]

Contestants

Year Artist Language Title English translation
2012 Taufik Batisah Malay "Usah Lepaskan" Don't Let Go
2013 Shabir[3] Tamil "Maybe" -
Did not participate between 2014 and 2015

References

  1. Hamzah, Hanizah. "ABU TV Song Festival". Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 20 September 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  2. "Line-up announced for 3rd ABU TV Song Festival". abu.org.my. ABU. 19 September 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  3. "ABU TV Song Festival - Singapore". Performer's profile. abuhanoi2013.com. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
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