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They got Wang Lee Hom's vote:
Meet the top 4 of BRAND'S® Music Changes Lives contest

Presenting the winners (in no order of merit):

Soh Yeng Lin Michelle

Giam Yue Ling

Spruce Teo Hong Yun

Andy Chong Wen Da

These four young musicians have been picked by popular Taiwanese singer-songwriter Wang Lee Hom to be the Top 4 winners of the BRAND'S® Music Changes Lives contest. Each of them takes home over $5,000 in prizes.

After a nail-biting two-month-long voting period from July 1 to Aug 31, the top four musicians emerged from a total of 68 submissions in this exclusive contest on STOMP.

They were selected based on the combined results of a 50% public voting score and a 50% score by a panel of judges, followed by being personally chosen by Taiwan singer-songwriter Wang Lee Hom, 34.

The contest aims to give the many young talented musicians in Singapore a bright future in the music field and an opportunity for discovery.

These four top musicians will be able to pursue their dreams in the field of music, as well as perform alongside Wang Lee Hom himself at a special showcase event.

They each won $3,000 cash and $2,000 for music instruments or lessons, a $300 BRAND'S® product hamper, and two pairs of front-row tickets to the BRAND'S® Music Changes Lives showcase.

Their schools will also be receiving $5,000 pledged to their music departments, as well as five pairs of showcase tickets.

Click here to view all the entries received.

Take part in
BRAND'S® Music Changes Lives with Wang Lee Hom

At BRAND’S®, we firmly believe every musically gifted teen should be given the chance to develop their talent. BRAND’S® recognizes that there are many young talented musicians in Singapore who could have a bright future in the music field and wants to give them an opportunity for discovery.

In collaboration with Wang Lee Hom, we introduced BRAND’®Music Changes Lives in 2010 to help these young musicians pursue their dreams in the field of music. BRAND’S® is proud to present this event again this year as a platform for young aspiring musicians to showcase their talent.

Here's what Music Changes Lives 2010 finalists have to say:

Lai Yi Xuan

“I encourage this year's contestants to practice, practice, practice. Practice hard to realize your true potential.”

Tan Share Ler

"BRAND’S®Music Changes Lives is a rewarding challenge for those who are serious in their pursuit of music.”

Cassandra Sim

"I am now the proud owner of an acoustic guitar courtesy of BRAND’S®Music Changes Lives!"

Wilson Wyatt

"If you have a talent, stop watching from the sidelines and just do it - you might be discovered!"

"BRAND’S® Music Changes Lives is an excellent platform for talented young individuals to advance towards their vision of becoming competent musicians."

- Ken Lim, the renowned talent-spotter, and a BRAND’S® Music Changes Lives judge

Qualification Criteria

Participants must fulfill the following criteria:

Between ages 15 - 24 years old
A Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
Choice of musical instrument is dependent on nominee, traditional musical instruments are accepted
All genres of music are accepted
Solo performances only
Participant must not any have existing contract with talent agencies
Participant must not be a current recipient of sponsorship for study in music

As this is not a singing competition, vocal talents will not be accepted — participants MUST be able to play a musical instrument.

Selection Process

Round 1:

Submit your video for public viewing and voting. Send your videos to stomp@stomp.com.sg and we'll upload it onto www.stomp.com.sg/brandswangleehom2011

Don't forget to include the follow personal information:

- Name as in NRIC or Passport:
- NRIC:
- Gender:
- Date of Birth: DD.MM.YYYY
- School:

- Contact Number: (Mobile) and (Home):
- Email:
- Home Address:
- Name of song performed in video:
- Type of instrument:

All videos must be submitted to STOMP via email stomp@stomp.com.sg by 30 June 2011.
Public voting period: 01 July 2011 - 31 August 2011

Round 2:

The top 8 musicians will be selected by combined results of
• 50% public voting score
• 50% score by a panel of judges

Round 3:

Top 4 musicians will be chosen by Wang Lee Hom to perform at the BRAND’S® Music Changes Lives showcase event.

“I’m very excited to be part of BRAND’S Music Changes Lives campaign and am a strong supporter of grooming budding talent. Just like me who got my break in a talent competition, this could be yours. Opportunities like that come rarely, so send in your video today!”

– Wang Lee Hom, international artist and BRAND’S® ambassador.

Prizes

Prizes for the top 4 most creative and talented musicians
1. $3000 CASH + $2000 for musician instruments or lessons
2. $300 BRAND’S® product hamper
3. 2 pairs of front-row tickets to BRAND’S® Music Changes Lives showcase concert

Prizes for the school of the selected 4 musicians
1. $5000 pledged to the music department of the school
2. 5 pairs of tickets to BRAND’S® Music Changes Lives showcase concert

Event details

BRAND’S® Music Changes Lives showcase concert

Date: 1 December 2011
Venue: University Cultural Centre, NUS

Highlights of event:
• Appearance by Wang Lee Hom
• Performance of the top 4 musicians of "Music Changes Lives" event
• Accompanied performance with local artistes
• BRAND’S® goodie bag for all