This 6-month course is divided into 2 phases, 3 months each.
Now, all are currently under the Phase 1 training.
Yes, trainings are definitely tough and demanding. We are very strict on getting them ready for the gruelling entertainment industry too.
Throughout the 6-months, there will be evaluations amidst performing & recording sessions... Plus, online voting is essential to determine their popularity among viewers!
All thanks to our Official Online Media - www.yellob.us, who has been very supportive of local arts, coming down to Hark to film all their training process.
2 web-episodes will be uploaded to http://www.yellob.us/real-singer monthly for you to know what's going on behind the scenes...
During their evaluations, they will feature their evaluation performance clips individually for viewers to vote on their favourite Artistes-In-Progress... and these votings will constitute part of their assessment criteria.
Not all these 18 Artistes-In-Progress will proceed to Phase 2 - which will features guest trainers to guide them on the communication, best image styling and music industry insights...
Eliminations will be expected for those who fall short.
Anyway, now it's time to introduce you our
18 talented Artistes-In-Progress!
Khiew Ling Ling, 邱铃铃
Date of Birth
27 Oct
Occupation
Education Assistant
Horoscope
Scorpio
Likes
听/唱歌，上网，阅读
Performing Artistes that inspire you
张惠妹，孙燕姿
Brief Summary of yourself
有舞台经验，参加过歌唱比赛
Morgan， 罗戊钧
Date of Birth
15 Dec
Occupation
Teacher
Horoscope
Sagittarius
Likes
Singing, dancing & playing the guitar
Dislikes
Cross-stitching,peak-hour traffic, rude people
Performing Artistes that inspire you
Michael Jackson, Jacky Cheung, Leon Lai, Khalil Fong, Eason Chan, Brett Manning
Brief Summary of yourself
I love music and performing it. It would be a wonderful blessing if I can pursue it as my career. I serve as a choir member, a back-up vocalist and a song leader in church, sometimes I perform song items. The greatest satisfaction come form the audiences' satisfied counternance, it spurs me on to pursue music in a higher level. I would say that I'm no genius. It takes me extra effort to grasp something than anyone else, but I never give up. I persevere, and am never complacent. Perhaps that's my strength. I hope I can keep going and turn my passion into my life.
Boay Kai Xun 梅凯勋
Date of Birth
4 Sep
Occupation
Student
Horoscope
Virgo
Likes
Singing, drumming
Dislikes
Fever, cannot sing
Performing Artistes that inspire you
JJ Lin Jun Jie, Ding Dang
Brief Summary of yourself
I have taken part in various competition and the highest record for my breakthrough is that I am currently in the top 40 of a 400 participants competition, and the competition is still currently going on. I had also learn drum and I have reached the last grade within 2 years, this is also one of my biggest accomplishment. As for my attitude, I am a happy but shy person. I would usually socialise to people of my age but I will try to socialise more with the public.
Ho Si Rong 何思融
Date of Birth
30 Sep
Occupation
Assistant Manager
Horoscope
Libra
Likes
Singing, listening to music, surfing the internet, karaoke
Performing Artistes that inspire you
Michael Jackson & JJ Lin Jun Jie
Brief Summary of yourself
Graduated from the National University of S'pore in 2007 with an Honours Degree in Biomedical Science. Love singing, started to take singing classes & participate in competitions in 2009. Dream is to be a singer, inspire & influence people of the likes. Plan to take up dancing & piano classes in future.
Wang Xu Yang黄旭阳
Date of Birth
14 Oct
Occupation
Bank Executive
Horoscope
Libra
Likes
Adventures, sports & games
Performing Artistes that inspire you
Jam Xiao
Brief Summary of yourself
I'm willing to take on challenges and I don't give up easily. I do not have any performing experience other than the audition. The strength I "think" I have is I have a natural nice voice. I harbour the dream of being a celebrity since Secondary school.
Foo Ye Wei 符业威
Date of Birth
22 Feb
Occupation
Full-time National Service
Horoscope
Pisces
Likes
Singing, theatre & rugby
Dislikes
Arrogance, people who don't use their brains
Performing Artistes that inspire you
Jason Mraz, Michael Buble, David Tao
Brief Summary of yourself
You can never have too much experience. In spite of being a regular performer in my Jazz Club and even a few competition, I'm still looking towards the calm poised, confident onstage persona. However, if there is one universal thing that I would bring the stage, that is mindfulness - knowing exactly what you are doing or feeling, and more crucially, what you wnat to do. I want to sing! And it has never changed since I was young. Let's see what I can accomplish at the end of this road!
Eleen Lim Yiling 林依龄
Date of Birth
20 Sep
Occupation
Freelance model
Horoscope
Virgo
Likes
Dancing, singing, gym, running
Dislikes
Ball games
Performing Artistes that inspire you
Sun Yan Zi, Jolin Tsai, Raine Chen, Angela Chang
Brief Summary of yourself
A lot of modelling experience which include photoshoots, car shoots, beauty pageants, Miss Singapore, TV commercials, tv acting, HDB poster, catwalks, car shows, hair shows, fashion spree. Public performance e.g. Chingay, member of Dance Ensemble Singapore, Dance performance in schools e.g. SYF, Member of Ecnad and Fronties Danceland.
Sharuul Nizam [Zac]
Date of Birth
9 Dec
Occupation
Senior Retail Advisor
Horoscope
Sagittarius
Likes
Doughnuts, coffee & spicy food
Dislikes
People who are ignorant & selfish
Performing Artistes that inspire you
Wang Lee Hom, Jacky Cheung & Whitney Houston
Brief Summary of yourself
There are things in life that I may not be able to accomplish but I just would like to do something different in my singing and music especially. I am a positive and always take constructive critism in a very positive way. I do believe in myself and I am dedicated towards my goal. What brought me here is to be an establish performer and share my passion and interest in mandarin music. I know that I have to work extra harder in order to achieve my dreams.
Bai Jun Long 白俊龙
Date of Birth
11 June
Occupation
Student
Horoscope
Gemini
Likes
Music, Composing, playing guitar, soccer, gym
Dislikes
Being alone, attending class.
Performing Artistes that inspire you
Jacky Cheung, Li Zhong Sheng, Zhang Yu, Zhang Yu Shen, Aerosmith and Gary Cao.
Brief Summary of yourself
I am currently a full time student in Singapore Institute of Management. Soccer and working out in gym is my favorite pass time besides playing music. Overall I am quite an outgoing guy and enjoy the company of my friends. Although I am a beginner in playing guitar but I do compose some songs myself too which I would really like to share with people. The only obstacle is that I don’t have the proper equipments to do proper recording. Sometimes out of the blue moon a melody would just come across my head and I would use my hand phone to record it down. After that I would go home and use my guitar to play some simple chords for the melody before consulting my friend who is very good at guitar to teach me the proper way to play my song. The only competition I ever take part is the pk safra challenge which is organize by hark music last year. My friends had urged me to try it out just for experience. I was quite shock that I had gone all the way to the finals and won the "Mr Popular" and all the credits would go to my friends that has supported me throughout. I remember how nervous I am when I am on the stage. I took part in the The Real Singer because it can relinquish my wish to let people outside to listen to my songs and hopefully I can go all the way. I believe that I have a deep and powerful vocal chords which is more suitable towards rock songs although I love to sing love songs too. I would like to take up vocal lessons in future to improve my technique and that's what the judge had told before.
Julian Cheong 庄仁丽
Date of Birth
23 June
Occupation
Director of Business Development, IT Industry
Horoscope
Cancer
Likes
Standup comedies & TV sit coms, Thick red bean soup with Lotus seeds, Dogs
Dislikes
Judgmental people, Doing laundry, Wrestling
Performing Artistes that inspire you
Sarah McClachlan, Barbra Streisand, Natalie Merchant, Bette Midler, Lady Gaga
Brief Summary of yourself
Singing is a source of spiritual energy and joy for me. No matter what happens in a day, as long as there is music in my heart and a song on my lips, I know everything will be fine. My wish is that everyone should find something which consistently inspires them so intensely in life. I was a late starter when it comes to singing on stage, although my mother told me, as a child, I used to sing non stop some days. They could not shut me up. I took the first terrifying step of doing my first gig 5 years' ago, while taking a break from the daily corporate routine. And thanks to the loving support from my husband, friends and musician mentors/partners, I have performed weekly gigs in beautiful & charming places such as the Esplanade, Robertson Walk, Merbau Art Gallery Bar, Peranakan Place Group, Balaclava etc. The most fulfilling side effect of this passion of mine is it has always brought people together & turned strangers into friends. I don't have any specific goals of becoming a singer of a certain mold/cut/commercial standard. The unwavering commitment I make to myself is to keep singing to a live audience, to sing with conviction and ease, and to be a competent & inspired musician.
Fong Jia Wei, 洪嘉蔚
Date of Birth
25 July
Occupation
Student
Horoscope
Leo
Likes
Singing, playing the piano, surfing the net & listening to music
Performing Artistes that inspire you
梁静如， 周杰伦
Brief Summary of yourself
"Was from Singapore Symphony Children's Choir before.
Accomplishments: Got in a round of Campus Superstar.
Strengths: Singing."
Teng Boon Song Jeremy 丁文淞
Date of Birth
20 Feb
Occupation
Student
Horoscope
Pisces
Likes
Music, singing, playing the piano, hanging out with friends
Dislikes
Making mistakes, people who others normally always hate, arrogance and superficiality.
Performing Artistes that inspire you
JJ Lin, Jam Hsiao, Wang Lee Hom, Mariah Carey
Brief Summary of yourself
I have myriad interests in my life, nut I'd say singing Mandarin songs is the greatest passion of my life. Having emerged as one of the top 10 contestants in Campus Superstar 2009 - season 3 and written a few songs, one of which featured in my school album production. I'd love to widen my current experience. This is why I chose to take The Artist Development Course in Hark Music so that I can increase my potential of being a successful musicians in future. Ever since young, my exposure to the piano has instilled in me a desire in exploring more instruments such as the guitar. After completing grade 8 in piano, I'd also love to learn how to play the piano by ear and pop piano. Singing calm & sad Mandarin songs is my forte as I love conveying my emotion through words, which explains my love for writing too.
Helen Chong
Date of Birth
17 Dec
Occupation
Senior Operations Executive
Horoscope
Sagittarius
Likes
Playing the drums, reading, composing & coffee
Performing Artistes that inspire you
Cheer Chen, Jewel, Matsu Takako, The Corrs, The Kills and The Beatles
Brief Summary of yourself
I am currently a lead vocalist in a band called 6 degrees wipeout. We do covers of rock and alternative music and we write and play our own songs too. I was second placed in a singing competition in the Singapore Navy and have not looked back on performing since. I have tremendous passion in writing lyrics and get the most inspiration when I am overseas away from the familiar environment. I have written several songs with the band and have other projects in the works. Drumming is a small part that I have to play in the band and if have to I have to play the tambourine as well. My school choir days have been long gone and of course my taste in music has evolved from listening to Pop music to listening to a variety of rock, alternative, ambience and different sounds as versatility as a singer is very vital in the entertainment scene. I hope to learn from the other talented contestants in this course. Am sure this will be a fulfilling and fun course….
Eileen Tan 陈依靖
Date of Birth
12 July
Occupation
Student Relation Officer
Horoscope
Cancer
Likes
Singing, travelling, listening to music, playing "Detective games"
Dislikes
Fart, green pepper
Performing Artistes that inspire you
Wang Lee Hom, 梁文音， 徐佳莹
Brief Summary of yourself
Has participated in Soka Youth Musical 2010 [March] as a youth member. Performed acting, singing & dancing on stage. Musical lasted 3 weeks, 18 shows, performed 6 shows [Chinese version]. Played French Horn in Symphonic band during Secondary School days.
Eddie Soh 苏贵而
Date of Birth
2 Mar
Occupation
Full-time National Service
Horoscope
Pisces
Likes
Boxing, playing games & singing
Dislikes
Insects
Performing Artistes that inspire you
Lee Sheng Jie
Brief Summary of yourself
I'm serving my NS now in SAF MP Command and I'm ord-ing soon. My sports is boxing. I have joined competition before and got 2nd for my weight class.
Clara Yap Hui Min, 叶慧铭
Date of Birth
23 Dec
Horoscope
Capricorn
Likes
Singing, chilling with friends & going overseas
Dislikes
Dusts, green colour, starfruit
Performing Artistes that inspire you
A-mei, Alin, Beyonce, Jay Chou, Adam Lambert
Brief Summary of yourself
Participated in various competitions and achieved all top 3 places before. Used to sing with live band at a pub named Club Dolls. Strengths - Knows a wide variety of songs. Good at song improvisation and rhythm.
Lim Chew Bee 林秋美
Date of Birth
4 Oct
Occupation
Medical Technologist
Horoscope
Libra
Likes
Singing, listening music, photography
Performing Artistes that inspire you
Zhang Yun Jing
Brief Summary of yourself
迷你的我有着天马行空的想法，也有着一副完全不搭调的嗓子，时而安静，时而疯狂，一个矛盾又奇怪的我。