Biography
Benjamin Kheng, 33
Theme Song Composer and Singer
Benjamin Kheng is a distinguished Singaporean artist, writer, and director, renowned for his contributions to various creative domains. He gained prominence as a member of the acclaimed pop ensemble, The Sam Willows, and garnered widespread recognition for his composition of a Singapore-flavoured song celebrating ‘Cai Fan’.
Throughout his career, Benjamin has demonstrated his versatility, serving as a writer, director, and music producer on numerous critically acclaimed projects spanning both stage and screen. In his role for Forward SG's short film, ‘Beautiful Dreamer’, directed by Boo Jun Feng, he showcased his prowess as a music director and composer.
In his capacity as a pop artist and writer, Benjamin has achieved remarkable success, amassing an impressive 95 million streams on Spotify. His talent and dedication were acknowledged with a nomination for ‘Best Southeast Asian Act’ at the MTV EMAs 2020; and a prestigious win for ‘Single of The Year’ – ‘Better With You’, at the Youth Music Awards 2021.
Benjamin has also made substantial contributions to NDP, having performed at the NDP 2015 with The Sam Willows; and participating in the ensemble for the NDP 2019 theme song, ‘Our Singapore’. He graced the stage once again for NDP 2021, reaffirming his commitment to Singapore's cultural celebrations through his artistry and talent.
Brian Gothong Tan, 43
Music Video Co-Director
Brian Gothong Tan is a prominent figure in Singapore's creative scene, excelling in theater, film, and installation art. He began his NDP journey in 2009 as the first Multimedia Director in the history of the parade.
Brian has represented Singapore internationally, including at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. His films have been featured at the Cannes Film Festival, and he has played significant roles in national events like the Youth Olympic Games and SEA Games.
Honored with the ‘Young Artist Award’ in 2012 and the ‘Singapore Youth Award’ in 2015, Brian continues to innovate, with recent projects like the Bicentennial Experience and Lost Cinema. His work in ‘Angel Island’ won ‘Best Multimedia’ at the ST Life Theatre Awards 2024.
Koo Chia Meng, 40
Music Video Co-Director
Trained as a filmmaker, Chia Meng has been actively involved in various aspects of film production since 2009. He co-founded his production company Fiction Shore in 2013, and subsequently completed his Master of Fine Arts in Film Directing at the Taipei National University of the Arts in 2019.
Some of Chia Meng’s earlier short films were official selections at regional film festivals including Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival, ifva Hong Kong, Singapore International Film Festival, Singapore Shorts '21 and Minikino Film Week.
For NDP 2020 and 2021, Chia Meng was the director for the live-action Show Films, and was Multimedia Director (Film) for NDP 2022.
As Multimedia Designer, Chia Meng's credits include several Singaporean theatre productions and international concerts like ‘Michael Learns To Rock 25: Live in Singapore’. At the Straits Times Life Theatre Awards 2019, Chia Meng and co-designer Andrew Robert Ng were awarded ‘Best Multimedia’ for their work on W!ld Rice's 'Supervision'.
Davier Yoon, 38
Music Video Co-Director
Davier Yoon is a distinguished figure in the animation industry, known for his work in projection mapping and AR applications. His notable projects include the Esplanade’s 20th-anniversary event ‘Dancing with Light’ and directing the award-winning animated series "Platoon Thumbs Up".
Davier has been involved in significant projects like the Singapore Bicentennial Experience and stage graphics for multiple NDPs. Co-founding CraveFX in 2013, Davier has helped establish the company as a leader in animation, catering to prestigious clients and excelling in animation, motion graphics, visual effects, and interactive experiences.
This year, he will take on the role of Multimedia Director for the first time in NDP 2024.