press release Excitement reaches fever pitch as Football Fever 2018 sweeps full force into Resorts World Sentosa! Join in the merriment and soak up the atmosphere at Resorts World Sentosa as the world s largest football competition makes its long awaited return with a medley of entertainment comprising free screenings featuring Singapore s biggest and most immersive 270⁰ screen experience, beer, food, music, performances, games and much more. SINGAPORE, 30 May 2018 From 30 June to 15 July 2018, gear up for two exciting weeks of non-stop football action in specially created immersive environments where everything football and its uproarious energy are celebrated under one roof at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). Football Fever 2018 will transform the popular and iconic venues of Resorts World Theatre and Resorts World Ballroom into amazing multifaceted spaces set to transport fans into the heart of sporting action. Guests will be swept up, during the Semi and Final matches screening, into football stadium euphoria complete with soccer turf, floodlights and Singapore s biggest, most immersive and super-wide 270⁰ screens at Resorts World Ballroom. Those enjoying the Round of 16 and Quarter Final matches at Resorts World Theatre will find themselves relaxing in multi-tiered football pitch seats simulating the sports arena. Admission to all live screenings at RWS are free. A host of exciting activities are set to get guests hearts pumping and pulses racing in preparation for the non-stop football action that awaits them. Indulge in scrumptious food, groove to the beat of a live band, get competitive over games with friends, and even come face to face with Singapore football royalty! 1
Artist s impression of the Resorts World Ballroom transformed into a soccer arena LIVE SCREENINGS GALORE Never miss a minute of the world s hottest football action with live screenings of matches taking place from 30 June all the way to the Finals on July 15. Catch every match, pass, tackle, and goal in full High Definition quality as the remaining teams duke it out for a chance to lift the coveted champion s trophy. Each time a goal is scored, larger-than-life virtual cheerleaders will appear on screen to whip the crowd into cheering fervor. Their eye-catching animated cheerleading routine will be a visual treat for audiences after each goal is scored. Seven large screens lining the Resorts World Ballroom, which will transform it into an adrenalinecharged stadium, will provide a 270⁰ immersive viewing experience sure to bring spectators closer to the football action. Over at Resorts World Theatre, regular seats have been removed and replaced with soccer turf and football pitch seats for guests to lounge with friends during their favourite matches. A full listing of the screenings can be found in Appendix A. Artist s impression of the Resorts World Theatre after a make-over, complete with soccer turf and football pitch seats 2
MEET THE SINGAPORE SOCCER LEGENDS Relive the glory days of local football and come face to face with legends of the sport such as the one and only Fandi Ahmad, together with household names like Lee Man Hon, Nazri Nasir, Aide Iskandar and many more. Hailing from the golden age of Singapore football, these local heroes will be making their appearances at RWS to drum up excitement on 30 June and 1 July from 7:00pm-8:00pm. To make the experience even more memorable, some lucky fans will also get a chance to mingle with the legends via specially organised interactions and friendly matches. A full schedule of the legend appearances can be found in Appendix A. COMPLETE YOUR FOOTBALL VIEWING EXPERIENCE WITH BEER AND BAR BITES Starting from the Round of 16 on June 30, guests will get to enjoy Singapore s most immersive spectator experience absolutely free! Both the Resorts World Theatre and Resorts World Ballroom will be open for patrons to drop by for some football action. F&B packages to accompany the screenings will be priced at S$168 for VIP packages and S$20 for regular packages available for purchase online. VIP packages will also be available for sale on site. VIP packages come inclusive of free flow beer and bar bites plus dedicated premium seating for maximum viewing pleasure. Regular packages comprise two beers and two bar bites as well as dedicated seats. The wide range of a la carte and value-for-money F&B options, including premium beer going for only S$8 per serving, are sure to cater to any cravings in the midst of all the sporting action. Packages can be purchased online at www.rwsentosa.com/ff18 Artist s impression of The Forum providing lots of selfie action 3
NON-STOP LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Aside from the on-screen action available, the half-time break and time between matches will come complete with all round on-site entertainment at RWS. Drumming the crowd into a fervor will be local youth talents such as dancers that set the mood with their sharp choreography featuring hip hop, street jazz and b-boying, mesmerising LED POI dance moves, as well as rock bands that serenade guests with their repertoire of English, Mandarin and Cantopop hit songs. One of the performance highlights is a dance collaboration with a freestyle soccer team Urban Street Team where dance and soccer acrobatic moves meet with lots of dynamic sparks. At both Resorts World Theatre and Resorts World Ballroom, fun fringe activities such as foosball, beer pong, and electronic darts make all soccer aficionados feel right at home with the complete football night pub experience. From the Quarter Finals onwards, our energetic and gorgeous game assistants will be present at the various game stations to cheer guests on as they try their hand at the various games. Over at The Forum, guests can catch a Football Parade comprising cheerleaders, dancers, stilt walkers, drummers, and freestyle footballers making an exciting appearance on selected dates. Jamie Yeo, a diehard football fan and a familiar face on the local football scene will also be in the line-up to engage the crowd in person with her sharp and insightful commentary from the quarter through the grand finals. A full schedule of the Football Parade timings can be found in Appendix A. TOP PRIZE OF 88,000 MILES FROM MILESLIFE UP FOR GRABS IN LUCKY DRAW With all purchased packages, guests will earn chances to take part in a lucky draw and win prizes from Razer, Mileslife, and Coca Cola. Totaling more than S$150,000 in value, these attractive prizes are sure to delight the lucky winners! Purchasing a VIP package entitles guests to five chance cards, while regular packages give them one chance card. To increase their chances of winning, every additional S$10 spent on food and beverages at the event venues earns attendees an extra chance at the lucky draw. With the chance cards filled in with their particulars, potential winners just have to drop them into boxes representing the teams in action. At the end of each match, a lucky winner will be randomly selected from the box belonging to the winning team. Winners have to be present on-site to be eligible to collect their respective prizes. More information can be found at https://www.rwsentosa.com/ff18 END 4
APPENDIX A: EVENT SCHEDULES FOR FOOTBALL FEVER AT RWS Note to Editors 1. Photos can be downloaded from https://app.box.com/v/footballfever2018 2. All photos are to be attributed to: Resorts World Sentosa Live Screening Schedule Date Time Location Matchup 30 June, Saturday 10.00pm 1 July, Sunday 2.00am 1 July, Sunday 10.00pm 2 July, Monday 2.00am 2 July, Monday 10.00pm 3 July, Tuesday 2.00am 3 July, Tuesday 10.00pm 4 July, Wednesday 2.00am 6 July, Friday 10.00pm 7 July, Saturday 2.00am 7 July, Saturday 10.00pm 8 July, Sunday 2.00am Resorts World Theatre Group C Winner VS Group D Runner Up Group A Winner VS Group B Runner Up Group B Winner VS Group A Runner Up Group D Winner VS Group C Runner Up Group E Winner VS Group F Runner Up Group G Winner VS Group H Runner Up Group F Winner VS Group E Runner Up Group H Winner VS Group G Runner Up Match 49 Winner VS Match 50 Winner Match 53 Winner VS Match 54 Winner Match 51 Winner VS Match 52 Winner Match 53 Winner VS Match 56 Winner Match Number 50 49 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 11 July, Wednesday 2.00am 12 July, Thursday 2.00am 14 July, Saturday 10.00pm 15 July, Sunday 11.00pm Resorts World Ballroom Match 57 Winner VS Match 58 Winner Match 59 Winner VS Match 60 Winner Match 61 Loser VS Match 62 Loser Match 61 Winner VS Match 62 Winner 61 62 63 64 5
Football Legends Appearance Schedule Appearing on 30 June, Saturday 7.00pm 8.00pm Appearing on 1 July, Sunday 7.00pm 8.00pm Fandi Ahmad Lee Man Hon Nazri Nasir Syed Faruk Aide Iskandar Fandi Ahmad Indra Shadan Daud Malek Awab Rafi Ali The Football Parade Schedule Date Time 14 th June, Thursday 10:30pm 6 th July, Friday 9.30pm 7 th July, Saturday 1.30am and 9.30pm 8 th July, Sunday 1.30am 11 th July, Wednesday 1.25am 12 th July, Thursday 1.25am 14 th July, Saturday 9.25pm 15 th July, Sunday 10.25pm ABOUT RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), Asia s premium lifestyle destination resort, is located on Singapore s resort island of Sentosa. Spanning 49 hectares, RWS is home to world-class attractions including Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium, the Maritime Experiential Museum, Dolphin Island and Adventure Cove Waterpark. Other attractions include the Asian flagship of a world-renowned destination spa, a casino, six unique hotels and the Resorts World Convention Centre. With the most number of Michelin stars in one destination, RWS offers awardwinning dining experiences at renowned celebrity chef restaurants, establishing itself as a key player in Singapore s vibrant and diverse dining scene. The integrated resort also offers world-class entertainment, from original resident productions to concerts and public shows such as the Crane Dance and the Lake of Dreams. RWS has been named Best Integrated Resort since 2011 for seven consecutive years at the TTG Travel Awards which recognises the best of Asia-Pacific s travel industry. RWS is wholly owned by Genting Singapore, a company of the Genting Group. For more information, please visit www.rwsentosa.com. /ResortsWorldatSentosa @rwsentosa www.rwsentosablog.com 6
MEDIA CONTACTS Resorts World Sentosa Jonathan Yu / Danny Cham Tel: +65 6577 9752 / + 65 6577 9758 Email: jonathan.yu@rwsentosa.com / danny.cham@rwsentosa.com 7