From left, with TRCL CEO Colin Goh, Andy,
Fabian Foo [Author] and Richard Tham.
The 'Rice Company Limited' organised a Charity Drive
in support of retired local artistes.
'Don't Write Us Off Concert'
Blu Jaz, Eu Tong Sen Street.
The Central Clark Quay
Singapore
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Hi Andy,
It was great that we managed to catch up yesterday with each other after such a long time. The meetup was fruitful as we got to attend a charity gig at Blu Jaz Club on 31st July 2025, where we enjoyed an evening of nostalgic music from our local talents.It was so meaningful for many of our local entertainers putting their musical talents for a worthy cause, The Bloom Fund.
Let us hope that more charity drives for the music society will continue in the near future.
Andy, Fabian [Author/Videographer], Colin [CEO], Richard.
Clement Chow with his spectacular jacket and tie.
Cedric Cork [Vietnam War active musician]
Singer Maia [from Irene Yap's FB page]
Sound Engineer Tony Teo, no sound, no show!
Bellingham [from Irene Yap's FB page].
Jive Talkin' [from Stephen Francis' FB page]
More videos and photos coming in. Check this blog everyday!
Let us hope that more charity drives for the music society will continue in the near future.
Fabian Foo
Author/Videographer.
With Richard Tham and John Klass.
Musician Clarence Tan,
Singer Jimmy Yap, Andy, Fabian Foo
Stephen Francis, the man who organised the show and was
MC too, with good friend and recording artiste Irene Yap.
"There you are Clement, you're on my blog."
With good friend John Klass: DJ, singer, musician
and all-round entertainer, formerly from Gold 90.5 FM,
MediaCorp.
With DJ Larry Lai [Vintage RadioSG]
Actually, the most important man for the two nights.
Stephen Francis: Organiser and Musician.
YouTube Video by: Foo Jong Fook.
John Klass singing 'Footloose'
at Blu Jaz Club 31st July 2025
YouTube Video by Foo Jong Fook.
Jive Talking: Fantastic Singapore Group at
Blu Jaz Clark Quay 31st July, 2025.
YouTube Video by Foo Jong Fook.
Speedway: 'Highway Star'
Blu Jaz Clark Quay 31st July, 2025.
YouTube Video by Foo Jong Fook.
Message From Colin Goh [CEO]:
My sincere thanks to you Uncle Foo Jong Fook for contributing to this blog and sharing your reflections on the inaugural edition of The Don’t Write Us Off Concert in support of The Bloom Fund.
By way of background, The Bloom Fund harnesses the power of the arts to support vulnerable seniors and foster meaningful intergenerational connections. Rooted in the belief that aging should be accompanied by dignity, creativity, and community, the fund engages seniors—particularly those experiencing isolation or cognitive challenges—through participatory arts programmes, creative workshops, and public showcases. By bringing together youth and older adults in shared artistic experiences, Bloom bridges generational divides and nurtures social cohesion.
More than just a fund, Bloom serves as a gentle yet powerful reminder that seniors, too, deserve the opportunity to grow, express, and flourish—especially in the later chapters of life.
A heartfelt thank you as well to Andy Young for so generously gracing the occasion. Let’s make time to reconnect soon—I’d love to hear more of your stories and insights on the music scene of yesteryear.
Author/Videographer.
Fabian Foo Jong Fook with Mrs. Foo
Thanking the folks below for their part in this Charity Drive'
It was truly the local Pop Singapore Concert for this 2025 year!
Stephen Pianist/Singer
Anthony Kwah on Keyboards
Jimmy Lee on Drums
Din Safari on Bass
Sebastian Ho on guitar
Regi Leo on guitar
Emcees for 2 nights- Chris Henson & Rob Collins
31st July: - Bellingham Band
31st- Jive Talkin' Band
31st- John Klass
31- Speedway (5 member band)
31st- Rozie Rahim
31st - Robert Fernando
31st- Clement Chow
31st- Shawn De Mello
1st August - Stephen Francis
1st - Maia Lee
1st - Jenny Vie
1st - Alia D’melda
1st - Jylian Khoo
1st - Dominic Wong
1st- Skye Sirena
1st- Jason Chung
1st- Rob Collins
DJs:
Dj Vijay
Dj Martin
Sound engineer- Tony Teo.
Not everyone can be featured though! 😸
