What happens when Singapore’s nostalgia hits the DJ booth?

National Day anthems are not the only sounds that make Singapore feel like home. This National Day, home-grown integrated communications agency Splash Productions has teamed up with Singapore creative collective Trinity to reimagine the soundtrack of Singapore’s 61st birthday through an exclusive live-recorded DJ mix.

Recorded at Splash’s office, the collaboration brought together DJ and Trinity member Eden Cai, along with the teams from Splash Productions and Trinity, in a creative fusion of music, visual storytelling and production. Rather than leaning solely on familiar National Day songs, the mix draws from the everyday sounds, melodies and cultural touchpoints that have become part of Singapore’s collective memory.

The set opens with the unmistakable theme from Phua Chu Kang, before weaving in marching chants familiar to generations of Singaporean sons from Basic Military Training, alongside other local melodies and sounds. 

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The song selection was co-curated by Splash Productions and Trinity members Jebson Tan, Eden Cai and Frankie Heng, drawing on their shared memories, cultural references and musical influences. Cai then brought the selection together into a contemporary DJ set spanning house, disco, soul and bass.

Known for his genre-defying sets and musical curation, Cai has performed for audiences in London, Stockholm and Shanghai. For this collaboration, he said the project offered an opportunity to look beyond the traditional National Day playlist.

“This project challenged me to think beyond the traditional National Day playlist. The soundtrack of Singapore is much bigger than that. It’s made up of the melodies, jingles and moments that generations of us have shared. Bringing those familiar sounds into a contemporary DJ set felt like a meaningful way to celebrate who we are," said Cai. 

In tandem, Stanley Yap, head of creative at Splash Productions, said the collaboration reflects the agency’s belief in using creativity to bring people together through shared experiences.  

“At Splash, we believe creativity can connect people through shared experiences. Working with Cai gave us the opportunity to celebrate National Day in a fresh and unexpected way, reminding us that our national identity is found not only in iconic National Day songs, but also in the everyday sounds that have accompanied generations of Singaporeans," Yap explained. 

The National Day mix will premiere across Splash Productions’ digital platforms as part of its SG61 celebrations.

The DJ collaboration is not Splash Productions’ only National Day project this year. The agency also worked with the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) to create the "NDP Edition OneTee" for its marching contingent at this year’s National Day Parade.

Built on the original OneTee prototype, the special edition was designed with independence and ease of wear in mind, while retaining the significance of parade attire. It features details such as detachable trouser legs, adjustable Velcro straps and easy-grip pull loops to accommodate the diverse needs of the SDSC contingent.

The contingent comprises Persons with Disabilities with different needs, with the NDP Edition OneTee designed to enable each member to participate comfortably and confidently alongside fellow Singaporeans on the parade grounds.

The collaboration comes as brands increasingly look beyond traditional National Day songs to explore the sounds and experiences that make Singapore feel like home. StarHub, for instance, recently partnered with Bandwagon on Sounds of Home, an original track produced by local artist Fauxe using sounds recorded across hawker centres, neighbourhood playgrounds, MRT stations and everyday conversations.

Featuring homegrown artists Rene, Krysta Joy, YAØ and Akeem Jahat, the project forms part of StarHub’s “The power of pause” digital wellbeing initiative and encourages Singaporeans to be more present in the everyday moments around them. Both projects tap into a similar idea: that Singapore’s identity can be found not only in its iconic National Day songs, but also in the familiar sounds, places and shared experiences woven into everyday life.

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