| Danial Norjidi |
A MEMORANDUM of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony was held for sponsors and partners of the Cuckoo Stardom Quest 3 at Annajat Complex yesterday.
Managed by SGA Media and Marketing, the Cuckoo Stardom Quest 3 is a singing competition that aims to provide a platform for locals to showcase their talents. It is being held in conjunction with the Brunei December Festival (BDF) 2018 organised by the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT).
SGA Media and Marketing General Manager Danny Tay, delivering his opening remarks, thanked all the sponsors and partners.
These include title sponsor Cuckoo International (B) Sdn Bhd; honourable sponsor the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited; main sponsors Kingston Beverage and Creamery Sdn Bhd (Pepsi), Setia Motors Sdn Bhd (Hyundai), Entrek (B) Sdn Bhd (Jollibee Brunei) and E&E Industrial Sdn Bhd (Pure Nectar); silver sponsor Mohan’s Carpet Palace; as well as partners D’Sunlit Sdn Bhd, Brunei Press Sdn Bhd, Korea Lee So Ra Sdn Bhd, Tech Haven, Studio Eleve, Fitness Zone, Digi-Mark Enterprise, Chua Interior Furnishing Company, Maxtrack, Annajat Complex, Opixel Production, Aewon Garment and Embroidery, Begawan Athlete Enterprise and Chorz Music.
“It has always been a dream of mine to create and nurture the talent of singing and acting in Brunei,” Tay said. “Stardom Quest is a competition that provides a stage close and near to professional talent quest competitions.”
He added that the first and second Stardom Quests were held in 2010 and 2012.
“With the collaboration of the MPRT and BDF, Stardom Quest 3 is born again this year,” he said. Speaking to the Bulletin, Tay explained, “The ultimate aim of the competition is to create a career path in talent for singers. There are solo singers, bands and acapella singers. We are trying to create path in this line for them.”
He added that the top finalists will also have a chance to become an ambassador for Cuckoo, while there are also cash prizes on offer.
The Cuckoo Stardom Quest Charity Carnival to be held at the Jerudong Park Garden from December 28-30 will feature a wide range of activities including a charity run, a products and services expo, a colouring contest, a motor show and a dinosaur mini-park.
A key highlight will be the Cuckoo Stardom Quest 3 grand final at the Jerudong Park Amphitheatre on December 30.