HYPERDRIVE CITIES FESTIVAL 2022
23rd to 25th September 2022
Event Information
HyperDrive Cities Festival is Asia’s first hybrid sim racing festival that combines live sim racing, entertainment, lifestyle and technology within an urban carnival setting.
HYPERDRIVE CITIES CHAMPIONSHIP
Watch the Top 25 Sim Racers from the region compete for top honours in the HyperDrive Cities Championship 2022. The finals will take place at the iconic Orchard Road Street Circuit on Assetto Corsa.
RACEHUB E-KARTING EXPERIENCE
RACEHUB’s electric kart circuit offers an adrenaline-fuel experience for racers looking to experience the thrill of competitive racing in an authentic environment.
ORCHARD ROAD STREET CIRCUIT EXPERIENCE
Experience driving a McLaren 720S GT3 race car around a digital twin of the Orchard Road Street Circuit! Navigate through the 4.9 km long track with 18 twisty tight corners that takes you through the streets of Orchard Road, Dhoby Ghaut and Somerset.
MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy music and DJ performances by Singapore’s local talents during the Official Launch Party and the HyperDrive Cities Championship Finals.
event programme
| 11.00AM | RACEHUB Opens |
| 5.00PM– 8.00PM | HyperDrive Cities Sim Racing Experience and Challenge |
| 8.00PM – 10.00PM | HyperDrive Cities Festival Jam Party (Ticket Holders Only) Performances: DJ Nash D and Cherish |
| 9.00PM | RACEHUB Closes |
| 10.00PM | End of Launch Party |
| 11.00AM | RACEHUB Opens |
| 12.00PM – 4.00PM | HyperDrive Cities Sim Racing Experience and Challenge |
| 4.00PM – 5.30PM | HyperDrive Cities Community Event (By Invitation Only) |
| 7.00PM – 8.00PM | HyperDrive Cities Pre Event Hospitality (Ticket Holders Only) |
| 8.00PM – 10.30PM | HyperDrive Cities Championship Finals with Music Entertainment (Ticket Holders Only) Performances: RRILEY, Haneri, Dance Performance by Rocio & Co and Durio |
| 9.00PM | RACEHUB Closes |
| 10.30PM | End of HyperDrive Cities Finals |
| 11.00AM | RACEHUB Opens |
| 12.30PM – 5.00PM | HyperDrive Cities Sim Racing Experience and Challenge |
| 9.00PM | RACEHUB Closes and End of HyperDrive Cities Festival 2022 |
Hosts
entertainment acts
RRILEY
RRILEY (aka Sandra Riley Tang) is a Singaporean artist who made her debut back in 2012 as a founding member of local pop quartet – The Sam Willows. In 2019, she dropped her debut solo single ‘Burn’, flaunting her various musical influences and quickly taking over the airwaves. She followed up with anthem ‘mmm bye’ and unconventional love song ‘Love Me Like A’, asserting herself as the voice of self- love and confidence for her listeners.
RRILEY released her highly anticipated debut EP ‘Alpha’ in August 2020. In this fiery ode to independence, RRILEY mixes playful lyrics with unapologetic swagger and thumping power-pop beats, leading with confidence to empower everyone to be their best selves.
Her latest release 'you should have said so' brings forward the true strength of RRILEY's creative vision. With 'you should have said so', RRILEY experimented with incorporating key principles of ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) into both the production and the visual execution of the track, creating a unique experience for audiences. Pushing the boundaries as a newly independent artist, RRILEY continues to be a powerhouse in the industry to be reckoned with.
Haneri
Formerly known as Daphne Khoo, Haneri entered the scene mid 2017 with her single “Burning Up” which charted in 6 different countries including Norway, Taiwan, Indonesia and earned its highest position at #9 on the spotify charts in Singapore. Her sophomore single “Feel Alright”, released a year later, saw her on the cover of Spotify’s New Music Friday (NMF) in Singapore and launched on NMF in 8 other countries and got on viral charts in multiple countries and to date has over 5 million streams on Spotify.
Her third single “Real Love” continued her success and was featured in MTV’s popular reality show Catfish: The TV Show.
The Australian/Singaporean singer-songwriter has worked with artists such as Charlie Puth, Kehlani, Rachel Platten, Paloma Faith, Josh Groban, Kuizz (Malaysia), Amber and Luna from f(x) (South Korea) and MacKenzie Bourg (American Idol), to name a few.
Haneri’s recent EDM releases have also qualified her as one of the top EDM topliners. With features with DJ producers like DASCO, Paul Van Dyk and Dash Berlin, she’s a force to be reckoned with and someone to look out for in the years to come.
Her debut EP- MILLIONA was released at the end of 2020 showing off funk-disco-pop vibes. With her constantly evolving style, 2022 sees the start of her new sound found in her latest single “Start Again”. Haneri promises to continue the string of honest, catchy hooks in the least expected ways.
DJ NashD
From earning spots in the top 4 in Malaysian and global DJ competitions to being the official DJ for rapper Shigga Shay and Hip Hop collective Grizzle Grind Crew, DJ NashD entered the club scene in 2012 as one to watch out for. He quickly became one of Singapore’s favourite Hip Hop club DJs, helming epic nights at clubs like Refuge, Kyo, Phuture, Zouk and Capital, to name a few.
Apart from playing in clubs all over Singapore and South East Asia, NashD has also dropped guest sets at festivals like Ultra Music Festival, Formula 1 Singapore, ZoukOut, It’s The Ship and opened for international artists Jaden Smith, Jazzy Jeff, 88 Rising, Wu Tang Clan and Virgil Abloh.
Known for his unique approach to turntablism, knowledge of Hip Hop and Dance music, NashD sure knows how to get a dancefloor going.
Rocio (Dance)
Rocio has been a working professional dancer, teacher and choreographer for about 9 years now, with a little over 20 years of dance training to her name. She is part of local street dance crews “Limited Edition” & “Karma”, and co-founded her jazz performing group “The Glamourettes”. With background in a wide variety of genres like Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Street Jazz, Heels and Waacking just to name a few- she is known for her versatility and fusion way of moving. Her most recent wins were at “The Royale: Jazz Dance Battle 2021” where she won Overall Battle Champion, as well as Solo Battle Champion at “All Babes Cineleisure Dance Battle 2019”.
In the commercial dance world, she has danced for musicals such as The Great World Cabaret, Tropicana: The Musical, The Nutcracker; and been on tour as a production dancer in China and Malaysia for acts like Gateway Entertainment presents: Christmas Magic and Getai: The Musical. She has also choreographed for various projects for the likes of Mediacorp’s Channel, Mcdonalds, and Warner Music.“
Cherish
With 14 years of experience in the music industry, she has gained residencies locally in Club Attica, Refuge, Alta Ego, Baliza and Fleek, while also being invited to both local and international events as a guest DJ. Besides securing residencies locally, she also secured overseas gigs at clubs in the Asia Pacific Region. She has also had the honour to be a music director for 28th Sea Games, 8th ASEAN Para Games and has been invited to perform at a NYE Party, in Cambodia, Epic Club.
Durio
Durio is a music selector and the co-founder of ATTAGIRL!, the renowned all-girl music, art & events collective that champions female creatives across asia & beyond.
Having started DJing since 2012, her musical journey has taken her to DJ at various major events in Singapore and in places like Tokyo, Seoul, Bristol, India, New York & Malaysia.
Durio's music selection ranges from House, Techno, Afro, Funky, UK Garage, Dancehall, Jungle and anything with beautiful deep dark bass.