SYF 2005 promises several “firsts” – the Opening Ceremony on 1 Jul 05 will see concurrent performances at four locations around the Esplanade Theatres by the Bay, which will be opened to the public. This is on top of the concert within the Esplanade Theatre. For the first time too, the main events of SYF were ticketed, including the Opening Ceremony. Tickets for these events have all been sold out.

Ms Sum Chee Wah, Director, MOE Education Programmes Division, added, “This year’s SYF is very special in that we hope to provide more platforms to showcase the many talents of our youths as a reflection of MOE’s belief in the importance of a well-rounded education. SYF 2005 will also involve greater public participation with many performances opened to the public. We are inviting members of the public to attend more than 20 performances ranging from dance, dramas to music performances throughout the month of July.”