JJ Abrams will take cinemagoers on an inter-galactic trip this week when the new Star Wars film opens; likewise music lovers can expect to be whisked around the world in the comfort of their seats at The Philharmonic Winds Goes Pop concert on Saturday.

Wrapping up its SG50 and 15th anniversary celebrations, the homegrown orchestra's final show of the year looks set to be its most accessible. It will feature a wide selection of popular tunes that have been specially rearranged; and a galaxy of stars as guest soloists.

Split into two parts, the first will comprise hits from Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong and America; while the second will pay tribute to local pop musicians Dick Lee and Liang Wern Fook. Musical guests include Lee, "xinyao" veterans Hong Shao Xuan and Pan Ying, as well as the orchestra's own Ang Yixiang.