Music meets community: Mapletree joins forces with Singapore Police Force for ‘Salute to Heroes’ concert
28 Feb 2024
SINGAPORE, 28 February 2024 - Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree” or “the Group”) is pleased to present a musical concert with the Singapore Police Force Band ("SPF Band"), marking their inaugural collaboration of music and community engagement at VivoCity, Singapore.
The concert, themed “Salute to Heroes”, aims to honour and pay tribute to everyday heroes who make a positive impact in our communities.
Said Mr Edmund Cheng, Chairman, Mapletree: “As a company deeply rooted in the local community, Mapletree recognises the importance of building strong relationships through shared experiences. This concert with SPF Band aptly reinforces Mapletree’s unwavering commitment to bring the arts to the heart of our community while celebrating the extraordinary acts of heroism that shape our everyday lives.”
“The SPF Band is thrilled to initiate its inaugural collaboration with Mapletree. It is uplifting to witness both organisations championing the arts through musical performances, all while contributing to a meaningful cause. This performance is dedicated to all citizens - who have played an important role in keeping Singapore safe and secure and acknowledges their collective efforts in safeguarding the nation," said Director of Music, Superintendent of Police, Sulaiman Abdul Wahab.
The one-hour concert, scheduled for 16 March 2024, Saturday at VivoCity Amphitheatre, combines the talents of the SPF Band and the heartfelt theme of heroism. The "Salute to Heroes" performance is organised on a not-for-profit basis, and any revenue generated will be donated to charities. Tickets to the concert are available for purchase via Eventbrite at S$4 to S$5 each, with a discounted rate via the “family and friends bundle”.
Attendees can expect an evening filled with captivating performances, engaging visuals and a shared appreciation for the Home Team officers among us. The concert’s lineup will showcase a diverse range of musical pieces, including a medley from ‘The Little Mermaid’, iconic tunes from ‘Star Wars’, Mariah Carey’s hit song ‘Hero’, the unique fusion of Glenn and Wolfgang and a musical piece on the bagpipes. (Please refer to Annex A for the complete song list.)
The SPF Band was formed in 1925 as the Straits Settlement Police Band. Over the years, it has evolved from a strict regimental marching band to a versatile performance band. Apart from being the oldest and one of the premier bands in Singapore, it also has the distinction of being the only band complemented by a group of bag pipers.
ANNEX A
1. SPF March 2023, arranged by Sulaiman Abdul Wahab
2. Star Wars, composed by John Williams, various arrangers.
3. The Little Mermaid Medley, arranged by Takashi Hoshide
4. Waka-Waka, arranged by Nurhasyim Roston
5. Summon the Heroes with Bagpipes, arranged by Amri Bin Amin
6. SPF March Combined (2022), arranged by Sulaiman Abdul Wahab
7. Glenn Meets Wolfgang, composed by Jef Penders
8. The Incredibles, arranged by Naohiro Iwai
9. Medley from Police TV Series, arranged by Sulaiman Abdul Wahab
10. Hero, arranged by Sulaiman Abdul Wahab
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About Mapletree
Headquartered in Singapore, Mapletree is a global real estate development, investment, capital and property management company committed to sustainability. Its strategic focus is to invest in markets and real estate sectors with good growth potential. By combining its key strengths, the Group has established a track record of award-winning projects, and delivers consistent and high returns across real estate asset classes.
The Group manages three Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and eight private equity real estate funds, which hold a diverse portfolio of assets in Asia Pacific, Europe, the United Kingdom (“UK”) and the United States (“US”). As at 31 March 2023, Mapletree owns and manages S$77.4 billion of office, retail, logistics, industrial, data centre, residential and student accommodation properties.
The Group’s assets are located across 13 markets globally, namely Singapore, Australia, Canada, China, Europe, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, the UK, the US and Vietnam. To support its global operations, Mapletree has established an extensive network of offices in these countries.
For more information, please visit www.mapletree.com.sg.
About Singapore Police Force Band
Established in 1925, the Singapore Police Force Band (SPF Band) boasts a rich heritage and is the oldest band in Singapore. Along with the SPF’s transformation into a modern-day Police Force, the SPF Band has in its more than 95 years of existence, grown and shaped itself into a renowned group both at home and abroad.
The SPF Band is a vehicle of the SPF that supports SPF’s strategic partnership with the community through music and entertainment. It creates awareness of the SPF through public performances such as the annual National Day Parades, Police Community Roadshows, Home Team Festivals and various collaborations with educational and charity institutions. Most importantly, the SPF Band prides itself as the softer driver, critical in building trust and good relationship with the community via music and entertainment, thereby fostering the messages of goodwill and crime prevention.
