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Super Finalists In Superband

Super Finalists In Superband

Posted By Elaine Ng On 8 November 2008 (12:45 am) In Marketplace

Many viewers tuned in to popular talent-search competition, Superband, on Channel U, week after week. However, unknown to many is the fact that eight of the finalists are members of City Harvest Church (CHC).

Janet Liu (one half of Er Zuo Ju), Estella Sia and Joanne Koh (two members of Da Fong Cui), Eric Wong, Careen Tham, Derrick Lim, Ryan Wong and Janice Chan (all from Dream Factory) all shared a common reason for participating in the Superband competition: They saw it as a challenge, to do something different on a nationwide level. And they did their supporters proud by making it to the finals.

Estella, Derrick and Ryan are music teachers, while the rest come from various other industries.

Estella and Joanne’s band made it to the top two. “It was a real honor,” says Estella. “To us, we see it as a beginning of great things to come. The experience of going through the whole journey, and learning so much is better than winning the competition itself. We give all glory to God.”

The band is planning to cut their own album, and they will be undertaking the entire project by themselves, from writing the songs to producing the album. They have also received several invitations to perform at events.

For Careen, Eric, Derrick, Ryan and Janice whose band is formed entirely of CHC members, their venture into the media and the arts continue as they plan to write songs together and cut their own CD.

All the participants agreed firstly, that the support of family and friends is crucial. Eric and Careen, husband and wife, and parents to 10-month-old Jordan, say that through this competition, they realized that their support for each other is paramount in achieving their dreams.

Another fact that all seven members agree on, is that a precious thing they take away from this experience is the relationships they have formed with each other, the other participants and media personnel they have come to know.

These ordinary folk with a streak of creativity took up the challenge and went into the world of media and entertainment as ambassadors for Christ. As Janet, half of Er Zuo Ju, puts it, “One of my most memorable moments is being able to thank God on national TV.”

These eight Super finalists are engaging culture in an unprecedented way!