2007 is the 10th Anniversary of the Rainforest World Music Festival.
It is going to be a massive reunion party where only bands who have played over the last 9 years will be returning to Santubong where the festival is held.
Over 20,000 people are expected to converge under the night stars and canopy of the rainforest in the Sarawak Cultural Village. With a performers line up from all over the world, it will be an aural buffet of all sorts for everyone.
The Rainforest World Music Festival is a unique festival that brings together on the same stage renowned world musicians from all continents and indigenous musicians from the interiors of Borneo.
The festival will have a total of 19 bands. Each of the bands will have the opportunity to play at least once on main stage, while most will be taking part in the various workshops, some of which would be interactive ones throughout the three days.
The festival site also sets up a variety of food and drink stalls, an arts and crafts area as well as a counter for festival memorabilia, Sarawak souvenirs and CDs by the performing artists, all this contributing to a fun filled, wholesome festival experience. World Music plus a country fair atmosphere in the midst of lush greenery!
The festival is organized by the Sarawak Tourism Board and it will be held at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong on the 13th, 14th and 15th of July. Tickets are already on sale and can be bought online at http://www.ticketcharge.com.my/ as well as at all Visitor Information Centres in Kuching, Miri and Sibu.
Tickets are priced at RM80 for a one day Adult Pass, and RM200 for a 3-day Adult Pass. Children aged 3 – 12 years of age can purchase half priced tickets.
Evening shows will start at dusk from 7.30 pm while numerous workshops will be held at different longhouses at the Sarawak Cultural Village in the afternoons.
More information on the festival can also be found on the website www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com.
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Monday, July 02, 2007
Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival
2007 is the 10th Anniversary of the Rainforest World Music Festival.
It is going to be a massive reunion party where only bands who have played over the last 9 years will be returning to Santubong where the festival is held.
Over 20,000 people are expected to converge under the night stars and canopy of the rainforest in the Sarawak Cultural Village. With a performers line up from all over the world, it will be an aural buffet of all sorts for everyone.
The Rainforest World Music Festival is a unique festival that brings together on the same stage renowned world musicians from all continents and indigenous musicians from the interiors of Borneo.
The festival will have a total of 19 bands. Each of the bands will have the opportunity to play at least once on main stage, while most will be taking part in the various workshops, some of which would be interactive ones throughout the three days.
The festival site also sets up a variety of food and drink stalls, an arts and crafts area as well as a counter for festival memorabilia, Sarawak souvenirs and CDs by the performing artists, all this contributing to a fun filled, wholesome festival experience. World Music plus a country fair atmosphere in the midst of lush greenery!
The festival is organized by the Sarawak Tourism Board and it will be held at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong on the 13th, 14th and 15th of July. Tickets are already on sale and can be bought online at http://www.ticketcharge.com.my/ as well as at all Visitor Information Centres in Kuching, Miri and Sibu.
Tickets are priced at RM80 for a one day Adult Pass, and RM200 for a 3-day Adult Pass. Children aged 3 – 12 years of age can purchase half priced tickets.
Evening shows will start at dusk from 7.30 pm while numerous workshops will be held at different longhouses at the Sarawak Cultural Village in the afternoons.
More information on the festival can also be found on the website www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com.
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Penang World Music Festival
Friday, June 01, 2007
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Salam Aidilfitri and Happy Deepavali
Jd, Arvind, Dave and the rest of the wild animals here at the SmoovePinch zoo wish our loyal readers and visitors Salam Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir & Batin and a very Happy Deepavali.
Friday, October 06, 2006
Light Up One Million Candles
The innocent victims of Internet child abuse cannot speak for themselves.
But you can.
With your help, we can eradicate this evil trade.
We do not need your money.
We need you to light a candle of support Friday, September 22, 2006
The Remember Series Continues
Remember Series Collectors Edition Poster. Free Download here
Remember: Tin Mine, Rumours & Club Oz in November (Coming Soon)
Remember Series: Betelnut & Brannigans. Saturday August 25th (Info)
Remember Series: Viva Dance Club. Saturday August 5th (Info)
Remember Series: 11LA, Faces and Phase2. Saturday July 15th (Info)
Remember: DV8 (1989-2006). Saturday June 3rd (Info)
See Your Pictures from the various events:
Boom Boom, Heaven & Modesto's Forum (Photo Album)
11LA, Faces & Phase2 (Photo Album)
Viva Dance Club (Photo Album)
Betelnut & Brannigans (Photo Album)
Did our camera's capture you? Did you miss these great parties?
See the SmoovePinch Nightlifestyle section for more information
on the event nights
Press and Media: Click here for the latest press release
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Heineken Thirst Studio 06
After months of anticipation, Heineken Thirst Studio is finally here to rock party-goers in one of the biggest music events of the year. At the top of the KL Tower on 16 September, the hottest dance and rock acts will come together for a night of heart-thumping beats and electrifying grooves. Heineken Thirst Studio presents a stellar lineup of some of the most exciting international and local acts made out of Groove Armada Soundsytem, Futon, H.U.M.P. feat Haze, Heineken Thirst Studio Winner CosmicSpaceMunkys, past Thirst winners Altered Image (2005) and Blink (2004). Be part of this not-to-be-missed event on 16 September at KL Tower. Doors open at 8pm. Admission is RM50 (pre-sale) and RM60 (door-sale). Tickets are available at Tower Records, Rock Corner, Zouk Kuala Lumpur and Laundry Bar at Italiannies, The Curve.
Headlining international rock band Futon have been described in the press as “…dirty punk underwear under electro trousers: a world class act” and “...like ice cream: nice”. This Bangkok based band is made out of an eclectic assortment of characters. There is Momoko the Japanese sword fighting champion, the glamorous and gorgeous Thai lead singer Gene, Bee the Japanese teenage boy band member turned guitarist, David the UK producer who’s worked with All Saints and The Cardigans, Simon the ex-drummer for Suede and Oh, bass player and well known Thai actress. Together, Futon is a band that defies definition and confronts the South East Asian pop stereotype with reckless abandon.
Headlining local act is H.U.M.P. (HazeUniversityMusiqPeople). Described as big room electronic music at its finest, a stellar collective of musicians led by founder Haze (H.U.M.) will come together on stage at Heineken Thirst Studio. The line-up of artistes include Haze (H.U.M.) – Musical Director/Synth/Vocals, DJ Gabriel (UDG) – Decks/Effects, Transient Vortex – Computers/Synths/Vocals, B4C – Computers/Synths/Vocals, Jamie Wilson - Guitars, Steve Thornton - Percussion and Altered Image - Visuals.
Heineken Thirst Studio 06 Winner CosmicSpaceMunkys also promise to put on a performance to remember. As part of the grand prize for winning Heineken Thirst Studio, CosmicSpaceMunkys flew to UK recently to work with renowned international producer Paul Epworth. Epworth has worked with acts like Bloc Party, Goldfrapp and Maximo Park to name a few. Together, Epworth and CosmicSpaceMunkys created some amazing new tracks, set to debut at Heineken Thirst Studio on September 16.
Heineken Thirst Studio 06 doesn’t end at KL Tower. Event attendees will have access to the exclusive Heineken Thirst Studio After-Party with Heineken Thirst Global Winner 2005, DJ Ronin at Zouk, Kuala Lumpur. Thirst Studio ticket holders can party on at Zouk from 1am onwards (17 September 06), immediately after Heineken Thirst Studio 06 at KL Tower.
Don’t miss out on one of KL’s biggest outdoor music events of the year! Admission tickets are priced at RM50 (pre-sale)/RM60 (door sale). Tickets are available at all Tower Records and Rock Corner outlets, Zouk KL and Laundry Bar at Italiannies, The Curve.
In conjunction with Heineken Thirst Studio 06 and the launch of the “Flying Fox”, AJ Hackett Kuala Lumpur will be offering “Flying Fox” and “G Force-X” special discounts for Heineken Thirst Studio 06 attendees only. This one day only special rate is RM20.00 for the “Flying Fox” and RM50.00 for the “G Force-X” The launch of the “Flying Fox” takes place on the day of Heineken Thirst Studio 06: Saturday, September 16th, 2006 at 4.00pm. It will be officiated by the world famous founder of the bungy jump, A.J. Hackett himself.
For a chance to win tickets and for more information on Heineken Thirst Studio 06, log on to http://www.heinekenmusic.com.my/.
Launch the Heineken Thirst Studio 06 site
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Full terms and conditions for participation are published on the Heineken Thirst Studio site.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Speed Zone Tour 2006
The much looked forward to Speed Zone Tour 2006 is finally here! Partygoers can now look forward to some excellent music in an amazing setting, as the event will be held at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) Grandstand Tower – the first time ever an event is being held within the grounds of a Grand Prix circuit during race season. Held to celebrate the thrill of the 2006 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Speed Zone is organised proudly by Protein Events, in conjunction with SIC.
The heat is set to burn come September 9, 2006 at the grounds of the circuit, as five international DJ’s spin off the event of the season. Our very own DJ Joey G will get the party started, and up and coming German trance duo Blank & Jones take over soon after. Gabriel & Dresden, who recently released a remix of Gustavo Santalaoralla's "Wings", the theme song of Brokeback Mountain, take the deck next. Both duos are coming to our shores for the very first time, while Gabriel & Dresden, regarded now as the haute couture of club cultures, are making an exclusive pit stop at Speed Zone as part of their World Tour to promote their new self-titled album. Italian-born Misstress Barbara is up immediately after, set to display her hard edge techno style of spinning right till the end of the party.
The organiser, Protein Events, has previously brought to the local club scene international names like ATB, DJ Montana, DJ Brent Burns and DJ Tall Paul. This season’s event is yet another opportunity to bring the best of the club culture in celebration of motorsports in Malaysia.
2,000 clubbers will party for free at the Speed Zone Tour 2006 once registered on http://www.speedzonetour.com/ beginning 7 August 2006. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased at the door for RM20, which includes one standard drink. The parties are open to partygoers 18 and above only, and all tickets collections and purchases are dependant on display of a valid photo ID.Tuesday, September 05, 2006
The Terry Fox Run 2006
Saturday, September 02, 2006
WWF Malaysia’s Art for Nature 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Invite: OGGI Turns 5 at The Regent Hotel KL
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Rock4Hope Charity Concert
Rock4Hope is a charity concert organized to raise funds for the surgery of 20-year-old 2005 Dream Malaysia Awards winner, Yvonne Foong, to remove a tumor in the brain. The Mass Communication student of Life College was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 2, a rare and incurable genetic disorder which causes tumors to grow in her brain, spine and along peripheral nerves. Three major surgeries have passed since the diagnosis four years ago, but many tumors in Yvonne's body still needs to be removed. The tumors damage random nerves as they grow.
Yvonne, who spends her time studying and writing freelance articles for local dailies, is currently in need of funds to remove a brain tumor called Acoustic Neuroma that had made her deaf in both ears. The avid classical singer and pianist she once was, is now living in a world of silence.
You can make a difference to the life of this plucky young adult, by giving her the hope of hearing again. Besides removing the tumor, the amount raised will be used to purchase an Auditory Brainstem Implant, the only hearing aid in the world suitable for her condition due to the adsence of hearing nerves to the brain.
Yvonne invites you the concert that gives her the hope of a better quality of life
Performing Artists: Deja Voodoo Spells and A Day At The Zoo
Venue: Sunway University College, Multi-Purpose Hall
Date: 9th September 2006
Time: 7:30pm onwards
Ticket Price: RM20 only.
Tickets are now on sale at the following locations:
Fantasia Music Studio
32-B, Jln 20/16A, Paramount Garden, Section 20, 46300 PJ. Tel: 03-78738991
Jaq’s and Jan’s (next to Victoria Station or Jake’s Charbroil steak house) very near Bangsar Shopping Center.
Attributes
No. 8 Jln SS 13/6, 47500 Subang Jaya.
Canaanland (PJ Branch)
F14, (First Floor), Centrepoint, Lebuh Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya. Tel : 03 - 77260461
Canaanland (KL Branch)
8th Floor, Menara TA One, 22, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur (Opposite Petronas Twin Towers/KLCC). Tel :03 21662601/2
Canaanland (Damansara Perdana branch)
Unit 2-15, Perdana The Place, No. 1, Jln PJU 8/5D, Bandar Damasara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya. Tel: 03-77264233
AYA
2nd Floor No. 34B, Jalan SS 15/8, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor (Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm). Tel: 03-56378737
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Summertime Superjam 2006 with Channel [V], Pulau Besar Melaka
WOMAD Singapore
WOMAD Singapore is back!
An inspiring mix of the ancient and modern where centuries-old traditional music sits side-by-side with the latest global sounds. Experience Singapore's definitive music festival as 16 artists groups from 5 continents bring to you the best that music has to offer.
“It's not about superstars. It's not about marketing or the music videos. The music that WOMAD champions is real.” - MTVAsia.com
Featuring
JIMMY CLIFF JAMAICA \BUKKY LEO & BLACK EGYPT NIGERIA • CHICO CESAR BRAZIL • DULSORI KOREAGUO YUE CHINA • MUSAFIR GYPSIES OF RAJASTHAN INDIA • RADIO MUNDIAL PUERTO RICO SAM TSHABALALA SOUTH AFRICA • SOUL JAZZ SOUNDSYSTEM UNITED KINGDOM T-BONE THAILAND • SUSANA BACA PERUASSOCIATION OF CAPOEIRA ARGOLA DE OURO (S) SINGAPORE MOVIDA DJs ADRIAN WEE & MARVIN KAM SINGAPORE • RISENGA MAKONDO SOUTH AFRICA STEVIE GOLDSMITH AUSTRALIA • KNG MIAN TZE & DAHLIA OSMAN SINGAPORE
Click here for the WOMAD Singapore Asian Short Films Showcase Information
Tickets:
SISTIC
Hotline: (65) 6348 5555
Website: www.sistic.com.sg
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Malaysian DJ Battle Championship
Malaysian DJ BATTLE Championship is created for the Bedroom and Amateur DJs to expose their music dreams via experiencing of live performance; especially for those who are not involved in the club scene. Our research indicates that many of the bedroom DJs and hidden talents are shy to perform. therefore this will be the chance for them.
The contestants:
Open for Bedroom & Amateur DJs.
(Those who have won a title in any DJ championship will be considered later)
Qualification:
Open for those battle DJs who are NOT afraid to lose!
www.the-bionic.com
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Friday, July 28, 2006
INXS Switched On World Tour ‘Live’ in Malaysia
The INXS Switched On World Tour ‘Live’ in Kuala Lumpur concert, exclusively presented by Celcom.
18th August. 8.30pm, Stadium Merdeka
This marks the band’s first trip to Malaysia with original members Andrew Farriss (keyboards, guitar), Tim Farriss (guitar), Jon Farris (drums), Garry Beers (bass) and Kirk Pengilly (guitars/sax, vocals).
INXS were responsible for hits like Suicide Blonde, Need You Tonight, Never Tear Us Apart, Devil Inside and New Sensation lead singer Michael Hutchence. They suffered a cruel blow with the death of Michael in 1997.
Last year, the band made a comeback with the reality TV show, Rock Star: INXS, where they conducted an international search for a new lead singer. Canadian JD Fortune beat thousands of other hopefuls and went on to record his first album with INXS, Switch.
Shortly after completing the record, INXS and JD Fortune went on tour to promote Switch with their INXS Switched On World Tour that started in their home country. After successfully touring the United States, INXS is heading for Malaysia to remind fans here why the band has lasted almost two decades.
INXS will play a two-hour show, showcasing a selection of their old hits and new tracks from Switch, the band’s first full-length studio album since 1997’s Elegantly Wasted.
KL Hilton, playing host to the band, is also on the right track in promoting arts and the entertainment scene.
The INXS Switched On World Tour ‘Live’ In Kuala Lumpur is also organised by Galaxy Productions.
Tickets range from RM62 (free seating) to RM382 (free standing in front of stage)
, and are available from Galaxy Group.
For details, call 03–22822020 or log on to www.galaxy.com.my
Seating Plans :: Ticket Outlets :: Axcess
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Force of Nature: Yogyakarta Quake Aid 2006
On Saturday, May 27 2006, an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale hit the province of Yogyakarta on the Java Island of Indonesia. With over 35,000 people injured and over 300,000 homes destroyed, the estimated cost of rebuilding has been put at RM 2 Billion.
Early media attention ensured that Malaysians responded well over the first few days of the tragedy. However, good as that initial response was, there still remains much to do.
To help the people of Yogyakarta fully recover from this natural disaster and achieve prosperity and independence once again, The Force of Nature Aid Foundation (FON) has developed a compelling event to unite in support of them through the FON – Yogyakarta Quake Aid 2006.
The event will feature 3 stages offering some of the best of Malaysian and Indonesian entertainment, a variety of carnival attractions and an exclusive V.I.P. Lounge
The Main Ticket stage will feature live popular music artists and bands including Kris Dayanti, Melly Goslow, Ning, Sheila Majid, Dayang Nurfaizah, Pop Shuvit, LO, Disagree, Padi, Anuar Zain and more.
A DJ pavilion to excite the youth and dance music enthusiasts featuring the likes of DJ Gabriel, The Works, Stylustiks, DJ Winky, DJ Romi, internationally acclaimed DJ Cheapshot and more.
A Comedy Theatre stage adds laughter with stand-up comedy by the big names of the Malaysian comedy scene including Instant Café, Harith Iskandar, Scenario, Afdlin Shauki, Jit Murad and more.
A day-long Family Carnival to attract every level of society with fun and games from paintball, foosball to PlayStation 2 booths and giant bouncing castles, even a hot-air balloon! As Malaysians, we love our food so there will be plenty of that!
Details:
Saturday, 19 August 2006
Bukit Kiara Equestrian Golf and Country Club (Polo field)
Carnival, Music and Comedy Festival start from 5.00pm till Late.
Note: For corporations wishing to participate in sponsorship for this event, please contact us
via email directly at 'smoovepinch at ascension dot com dot my' for us to send you the sponsorship kit.



