Ms Wang Look Fung, GM, Group Corporate Communications, Keppel Corporation (second from left); Mrs Susan Loh, Director, Arts and Culture Development Office, MICA (fifth from left); Mr Lee Suan Hiang, Executive Director, Arts and Culture Development Office, MICA (sixth from left) and Mr Teo Soon Hoe, Senior Executive Director and Group Finance Director, Keppel Corporation (sixth from right) with the inaugural Keppel Nights Arts Kakis and student beneficiaries

Keppel to continue Keppel Nights scheme with enhancements
Singapore’s first ticket incentive scheme aims to reach more Singaporeans with diversity beyond performing arts and promotion of volunteerism

4 August 2010, Singapore – Keppel Corporation, together with the Arts and Culture Development Office (ACDO) from the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA), unveiled plans for an enhanced Keppel Nights scheme, opening more opportunities to enjoy the Arts for first-time goers and those who cannot afford full price ticket purchase.

Introduced in 2008, Keppel Nights is Singapore’s first ticket subsidy scheme to benefit and cultivate audiences for the arts. The scheme is a collaboration between Keppel and the ACDO who is the scheme administrator, and is supported by SISTIC who provides technical advice and support.

Since its launch, the scheme has supported about 150 shows offering 12,500 subsidised tickets and benefiting more than 11,000 people.

On the enhanced Keppel Nights scheme, Mr Teo Soon Hoe, Senior Executive Director and Group Finance Director of Keppel Corporation, said, “As a strong supporter of the Arts and in line with our thrust of Nurturing Communities, Keppel is happy to build on the reach and momentum achieved by Keppel Nights. The innovative scheme continues to develop new audiences for the Arts, amongst youths and senior citizens, and especially with those less privileged.”

“Building on the successful scheme with ACDO, we are excited about the new enhancements which provide for greater diversity, and encourage volunteerism and community service which are aligned to our corporate thrust of Nurturing Communities.”

Mr Lee Suan Hiang, Executive Director of ACDO, said, “We are pleased to continue our partnership with Keppel Corporation in the Keppel Nights scheme which has proven to be popular with both the arts promoters and community at large. Increasingly, we are seeing greater interest in Singaporeans wanting to give back to the society. With Keppel’s show of continual support for the arts and culture through Keppel Nights, we hope to encourage more corporate participation to bring the arts to the people.”

About Keppel Corporation

Keppel Corporation is a Singapore-grown conglomerate with key businesses in Offshore & Marine, Property and Infrastructure and a global footprint in 35 countries.

Keppel Offshore & Marine is a leader in offshore rigs, ship repair and conversion and specialised shipbuilding with a global network of 20 yards and offices. Integrating the experience and expertise of its yards worldwide, it aims to be the provider of choice and partner in solutions for the offshore and marine industry.

Keppel Land is a premier multi-national corporation with projects across Asia Pacific and the Middle East providing urban living solutions through twin core businesses of property development and property fund management. Keppel Land is committed to create live-work-play environments with hallmark excellence in its properties which will have enduring value to the community.

Keppel’s Infrastructure Division comprises environmental engineering, power generation, telecommunications and logistics. Keppel Integrated Engineering is a leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions and services. Keppel Energy has a track record of developing, owning and operating power plants. Keppel Telecommunications and Transportation provides integrated logistics and network engineering services.

As it continues to expand its global presence and penetrate new frontiers, Keppel is committed to its three corporate thrusts of Sustaining Growth in its key businesses, Empowering Lives through continuous training and development, and Nurturing Communities in the countries where it operates.

For more information, please visit www.kepcorp.com.

About the ACDO

The Arts and Culture Development Office (ACDO) was set up in August 2009 as part of the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA) to promote cultural philanthropy and to champion the arts and culture as a worthy cause in Singapore. It contributes to a larger effort to build a gracious community in which citizens take greater ownership of the arts and culture. These include encouraging the spirit of giving to the arts and culture in Singapore, creating a network of arts and culture champions from the public, private and people sectors and fostering a robust arts and cultural sector with strong professional skills.