Other than the races themselves, the FORMULA 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix has a whole line-up of entertainment in store for ticket holders.

Artistes from all over the world are scheduled to perform around the circuit park on September 25, 26 and 27.

F1 ticket holders can exclusively enjoy an array of world-class entertainment free of charge, specially selected for their respective zones.

Headlined by renowned international artistes Backstreet Boys (left) and Chaka Khan, (below left) the entertainment line-up also includes stage performances by Senegalese legend Youssou N’Dour who produced the classic “Seven Seconds”, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Mavis Staples and Filipino pop sensation Rivermaya.

Los Angeles culture-mashers Ozomatli are also set to energise audiences across the circuit park.

To add to the carnival atmosphere, a variety of roving performers such as local drumming troupes Wicked Aura Batucada, Strikeforce and Australian visual arts group Slack Taxi will also be roaming amongst spectators.

Last year's crowd-pleasers such as comedian Austin Flowers, Pavarotti impersonator Tenor Roger Davy and the Brazilian Samba Girls have been brought back to entertain again this year.

Singaporeans can also look forward to local acts - jazz singers Alemay Fernandez and Dawn Ho (below right), rock bands London Fog and Electrico as well as award-winning record producer and songwriter, Hanjin.

Mr Michael Roche, Executive Director of Singapore GP, said, “This first group of internationally acclaimed artistes is just the tip of the iceberg. Essentially, spectators will be in for a multi-sensory treat.

“This year, we are topping that with a bigger line-up of artistes for non-stop entertainment throughout the weekend, all included in the ticket price.”

There are eight locations within the Marina Bay Street Circuit designated for entertainment. These include the F1 Village and Paddock Club Lifestyle Area in Zone 1, the Floating Platform in Zone 3, as well as the Padang, Stamford, Esplanade Park and Esplanade Waterfront stages in Zone 4.

The entertainment will start as early as 4pm, with performances scheduled to end around midnight. Acts will appear across multiple zones, except Chaka Khan who will be exclusively appearing in the Paddock Club Lifestyle Area and the Zone 1 stage.

A second group of artistes will be announced in early July.