Johnny Hates Jazz, Avantgardey, Iman Fandi and Nathan Hartono to perform at President's Challenge Night 2026 - CNA Lifestyle
The fundraising show will return on Oct 25 with the theme Uplift and Inspire, featuring performances by artistes including Nathan Hartono, Iman Fandi and Gareth Fernandez, as well as President Tharman Shanmugaratnam playing the kompang alongside actress Zoe Tay.
President’s Challenge Night, returns on Oct 25, featuring international acts including Johnny Hates Jazz and Avantgardey. (Photos: Johnny Hates Jazz, CNA/Marcus Mark Ramos)
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Izza Haziqah Abdul Rahman 29 Sep 2026 02:56PM (Updated: 30 Sep 2026 09:32AM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST A host of Singaporean and international performers will take the stage at this year's President's Challenge Night, which returns on Oct 25.
Themed Uplift and Inspire and hosted by actress Rebecca Lim and comedian-actor Rishi Budhrani, the President's Challenge Night 2026 will feature various international and local artistes, young performers and community groups for Mediacorp's flagship fundraiser show.
Among those picking up an instrument will be President Tharman Shanmugaratnam himself. Mr Tharman will play the kompang in a special segment alongside Cultural Medallion recipient Som Said, actress Zoe Tay, Iman Fandi and violinist Celine Ng. Singapore Polytechnic's Seri Thera will also be part of the segment to deliver a dikir barat performance, which blends poetry, movement and rhythmic ensemble singing.
International acts are part of the lineup too, including British band Johnny Hates Jazz, set to perform hits such as Shattered Dreams and Turn Back The Clock.
Japanese dance troupe Avantgardey will also perform. The group is known for its synchronised choreography, matching bob hairstyles, quirky faces and distinctive uniform-inspired costumes.
The show will also feature singer Amni Musfirah, who will open the programme with the 25-piece SAF Central Band for a performance of Cover Me In Sunshine, followed by 100 young singers from the Voices of Singapore Choir performing High Hopes.
Singer-songwriter Sky Shen will debut a new single, The Little Critters, while Herman Keh, Ezam Ernady, Tasha Low, Cheryl Chou and Jaynesh will team up with the ITE Show Choir and Martial House for a rendition of Can't Hold Us.
Indian classical music will meet contemporary rap and dance in a performance featuring musician Dr Ghanavenothan Retnam, Yaar Antha Star winner Meenakshy, dancer Mei Fei and Bhaskar's Arts Academy.
Singer-actor Nathan Hartono will perform Can You Feel The Love Tonight alongside Anisah and community choir The Joyful Voices, while Rebekah Dorai and Gareth Fernandez will close the programme with You Will Be Found.
