#baybeatsmixtape

[johnchiong]

Baybeats: Origins The mixtape feature of baybeats 2015 is this mini documentary of the origins of Baybeats. I have the privilege to initiate and light the spark in the very beginning that now influence a majority of the Singapore music scene. I’m glad that some are able to experience it like how I’ve envisioned it, a place of friendship, a place they belong.

[johnchiong]

Our special reunion show it's an hour but it includes very special moments. Razi introducing us is just so much gold. I also got to pay tribute to every one who not just work but sacrifice so much for #baybeats. I'm just glad that we have not just share share the #baybeats story but it's not etched into the history of Singapore Music History for sure.

[johnchiong]

#Repost @baybeats ・・・ T A K E O V E R In the beginning, these 2. The real culprits who looked at the then esplanade as a construction site and said, let there be noise. - @johnchiong #baybeats #baybeats2015 #baybeatsmixtape #sg50

[johnchiong]

#Repost @baybeats ・・・ T A K E O V E R The basic infrastructure of the festival consist of various stages. I wanted to have them to accommodate a diverse range of music. So, we give these stages cool names to differentiate them. We also needed different flavor throughout. First year, we tried to end of each night of the festival with DJs to give it a night dance party.  The following year, we tried to put some acts in the concourse of the esplanade. And then we also introduced observation deck at the library. Where we can have a 30min up close time interviewing the bands and so on.  To top it off, I have always wanted a village in the centre of all the sound because I know that's where people will meet the bands, buy some merch and chit chat.  That's why that year 2004, I wanted the posters to open up like a map as well so that people can know where these stages are and also small enough to tuck it at the back pocket. - @johnchiong #baybeats #baybeats2015 #baybeatsmixtape #sg50

[johnchiong]

It has begun! #Repost @baybeats. ・・・ T A K E O V E R Of course, back in 2002, it didn't occur to me that something like baybeats would be something that not only I can associate with as an achievement, but more so it became something that so many have a part to be of. Like having a a really huge mixtape, now, 13 years and 400 over bands later, we find ourselves a mixtape that contains possibly 12000mins of songs. It traces so many stories, some behind the scenes, so much sweat and tears (and some say beer). As a music scene, I would say we have done ourselves proud. So this coming weekend, come join me at #baybeatsmixtape as we tell the story through music and some exhibits as we unfold some of these stories. - JohnC #baybeats #baybeats2015 #baybeatsmixtape #SG50