[Special Event]

30 April 2011 – The Tiger Asian Music Festival gave Malaysian music fans an absolute treat with a 10 hour music extravaganza at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC). Featuring notable acts from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea and around the region, the show saw fans filling up the MIECC well before the start of the show which was 2.00pm in the afternoon.

I had the opportunity to attend the event as one of my magazines – Mint, was the official magazine for the event while the nice folks at GAB also invited me as a guest. Those who know me well know that I’m somewhat a ‘banana’ but I must say that I really enjoyed the performances that I managed to catch in the afternoon which included Hao Ren, Suki Low, Namcha, Olivia Ong and Sam Lee.

The photos above and the the videos below were all captured with my Canon G12. Not too bad right?

More photos from the Tiger Asian Music Festival (afternoon session) on my Facebook page. Check out Tiger Beer’s Facebook page for more photos and videos.

I only spent a couple of house there therefore I can’t give you the whole story. Check out the official press release after the jump.

[Official Press Release]

Tiger Asian Music Festival™ 2011 Brought the House Down!

The ultimate musical event of the year gets 20,000 music lovers united in celebration of Asian music

 

Kuala Lumpur, 30 April 2011 – Proudly presented by Tiger, an Asian brand that is distinctively edgy with great understanding on what is current for its consumers, Tiger Asian Music Festival™ 2011 brought alive a truly adrenaline-packed and unforgettable experience, as a massive crowd of 20,000 people took over the Malaysia International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC) by storm in celebration of unique sounds from the East.

No doubt the biggest and most-anticipated musical event of the year, the event sported 25 biggest acts from seven Asian nations, coming together for a jaw-dropping ten-hour long performance under one roof!

“Tiger, an Asian brand with international acclaimed status is extremely excited to be a part of this enormous musical event – this is THE festival that Asian music fans have been anticipating for; to experience the ultimate genre defining Asian music and non-stop performances all under one roof. We want it to be a day that all Asian music lovers will never forget,” said Sean Koh, Marketing Manager of Tiger.

The astounding line up of local and international artists lived up to the expectation and more, by delivering powerful vocal performances much to the delight of their ardent fans. The wide variety of both local and international music available throughout the massive festival proved to be an absolute enjoyment for all present – as evidenced by the loud cheers and enthusiastic response that lasted all day long.

Still, the best part of the event was definitely the refreshing ice-cold Tiger beers which were served throughout the event – the beverage that never goes wrong with such uproarious event.

“Tiger understands that for some fans, going to a concert is very much like a retreat. In their respective zones, they connect with the artist in the course of the music, and express their passion and dedication throughout the show. And when the music hit the spot, it is a triumphant moment.” Sean added.

The Tiger Asian Music Festival™ 10-hour long explosive performance was directed by renowned TVB producer, Wilson Chin Kok Wai from Hong Kong. Having produced and directed many popular variety shows and TV series such as “Super Game Show” (奖门人), Hong Kong Pageant, Mr. Hong Kong Pageant, as well as “Be My Guests” (志云饭局), Wilson is widely known as “TVB King of TV Ratings”.

Also from Hong Kong is the official ambassador of Tiger Asian Music Festival™- Paul Wong, who recently made his tour in Kuala Lumpur and Malacca to promote the event. A legendary figure of Chinese rock music, Paul brought the house down with his powerful stage presence. Paul also  performed the theme song of Tiger Asian Music Festival™, specially produced by him for this occasion and debuted in Malaysia during his promotional tour earlier this month.

The remarkable line up of performers for Tiger Asian Music Festival™ 2011 comprised of Se7en from Korea; Edison Chen, Paul Wong, FAMA, 24 Herbs and Sam Lee aka DJ Becareful from Hong Kong; Tiger Huang, Jing Chang, Lollipop F, Derrick Ho, Kevin Lin from Taiwan; Bibi from China; Olivia Ong and A-Do from Singapore; The Bottom Blues and Namcha from Thailand; as well as our very own Suki, dayDream, Jess Lee, Josh Lai, Will Ng, Manhand, Rosevelt and Hao Ren from Malaysia – summing it up tomore than 20 performers. Celebrity emcees of the festival – Paisley Wu from Hong Kong, and Astro MY FM deejays Mei Yan and Jeff Chin, went all out to keep the fans electrified with the heart-thumping atmosphere.to keep the fans electrified with the heart-thumping atmosphere.will be going all out to keep the fans electrified with the heart-thumping atmosphere.

But that’s not all; the outdoor area of MIECC was equally abuzz, as a whole day free-for-all festival filled with entertaining activities such as band performances, exciting games, handicrafts and delectable food further ignited the atmosphere. To top it off, amazing graffiti wall and artistically designed banners were displayed across the entire venue to further amplify the already bustling atmosphere.

Some of the Tiger Asian Music Festival™ performing artists, including Korean superstar Se7en, and Taiwanese singing sensations Jing Chang, Lollipop F, Derrick Ho, and Kevin Lin also took time out to get up close with their fans at the outdoor stage.

“Brewed with Asian passion and dedication, Tiger consistently delivers winning experiences and has presented many successful live shows in the country. With Tiger Asian Music Festival™, we took the entire experience to the next level! It is undeniably the musical event of the year, where Asian music buffs from all walks of life came united to enjoy the most phenomenal musical event ever held in the country. There is simply nothing quite like it here in Malaysia.” Sean enthused.

Tiger Asian Music Festival™ event  partners were MY FM, Air Asia, Cathay Pacific, Everlast, Station One, Mint, Canon and Neway. For more information on Tiger Asian Music Festival™, please log on to http://www.ilikeamf.com.my.