Ambassador Hunt 3

As part of SGRainbow's initiative to provide platform for young gay and bisexual men, Ambassador Hunt was introduced and conceptualised.

Since 2009, Ambassador Hunt has grown in terms of its concept, support and garnering contestants from all walks of life.

Specifically a one-of-its-kind event for the young gay and bisexual men in Singapore, the Ambassador Hunt has been noted for its interesting programmes lined up for its participants during the course of the hunt.

Ambassador Hunt 2011 however has a few changes:
 * Instead of the age group 30 years old and below, the Ambassador Hunt is open to 18 to 25 years old only.
 * The hunt will have a preview night 2 weeks prior to the finals night.
 * A music video component was introduced to further promote the hunt.

=Participants=

The participants for Ambassador Hunt 2011 are:
 * A1 - Dhaslie Chong, 21 years old
 * A2 - Muhd Firdaus, 21 years old
 * A3 - Derrick Lee, 24 years old

Photos of these finalists were made available online in SGRainbow's facebook page.

Voting started on 19 June.

=Activities during the hunt=

The Ambassador Hunt is not solely a pageant contest where the good looking men wins. However, it is a mix of a series of tasks that the participants have to go through. These activities are scored by the Scoring Panel (within the committee itself) before the final night; which will be judged by a panel of well known icons in the community.

Activities include:
 * Individual / Group Photoshoot
 * Videoshoot
 * Pinkdot Appearance
 * Preview Night

=Music Video=

To further promote the Ambassador Hunt, a music video idea was introduced. The 4-minute music video was directed/written by Muhd Hafiz and shot/edited by Chng Siwei.

The story was set in the context around one person, (A2) who broke up with his partner through an argument. He was then consoled by his inner self (A1 & A3) who expressed his grief, anger and sadness. Through self-expression, A2 managed to compose himself and get back to his usual self.

The video aims to promote SGRainbow's main tagline of Self, Growth and Realise where one has to accept the harsh reality by himself, and subsequently through self-motivation, he is able to get back up to his feet and move on with his life.

The song used for this video was Lose My Mind by The Wanted. Video has been released officially on youtube.

=Preview Night=

The preview night was held on the same day as Pinkdot 2011 - 18 June 2011 - in Taboo Cafe & Bar.

Aside performances by the Ambassadors themselves, the audience were treated to other appearances by Roy Lim & Clarence Tee who did a cover of Price Tag (by Jessie J) and Ray Choon from Intune Music School with his rendition of Adele's Rolling in the Deep and Promise This.

The show was hosted by celebrity artiste Benjamin Khoh.

=Final Night=

The Final Night was held on 2 July 2011, 2 weeks after the showcase night.

It was the night where the next Ambassador was crowned. Hosted by celebrity artiste Benjamin Khoh, it was a spectacular night with special performance by "Girls on the Dancefloor". Benjamin Khoh sang the opening performance with his rendition of 'When I Look at You" made popular by Miley Cyrus.

The night ended with Derrick, winning the title by a 2% difference from the runner-up.

=Sponsors=

The sponsors and community partners for this activity are as such:


 * Official Regional Partner - Youth LEAD
 * Official Venue - Taboo Cafe & Bar
 * Official Apparel - SportsmenAsia
 * Official Makeup & Hair - Daen A Ali
 * Official Online Media - Fridae.com
 * Official Photographer - narcissisthephotographer
 * Official Restaurant - Inle Myanmar Restaurant
 * Official Music School - Intune Music School
 * Official MP3 Player - thekube
 * Official Yogurt - the Yogurt Place
 * Official Music Portal - dirrtyremixes.com
 * Proudly Supported By - Action For Aids, Oogachaga, Sunshine Queer Center (Taiwan)
 * Held in support of - UN International Year of Youth 2010-2011

=Links=
 * SGRainbow web portal
 * SGRainbow Twitter
 * SGRainbow Facebook Page
 * SGRainbow Youtube Channel