Bagi meraikan bulan Ramadhan bakal melabuhkan tirai tidak lama lagi, MK Land Holdings Berhad dengan kerjasama Ombak Villa by Langkawi Lagoon Resort dan Angkasawan Innovation Sdn Bhd telah menganjurkan Iftar Angkasawan 2016 bagi meraikan ana-anak istimewa dari Pusat Dalam Komuniti (PDK) serta para pelajar Program Kemasyarakatan dari Sekolah Kebangsaan Ulu Melaka dan juga Sekolah Kebangsaan Padang Matsirat.
Majlis yang diadakan semalam di Ombak Villa,Langkawi Lagoon Resort telah diserikan dengan kehadiran Angkasawan Malaysia, Dato’ Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Al Masrie, Pengasas Utama M K Land Tan Sri Datuk (Dr) Hj Mustapha Kamal bin Hj Abu Bakar dan Pemangku Pengerusi merangkap Pengarah Eksekutif M K Land Puan Hjh Felina binti Sri Datuk (Dr.) Hj Mustapha Kamal.
Anak-anak istimewa PDK dan para pelajar Program Kemasyarakatan ini turut diceriakan dengan sumbangan duit raya oleh Tan Sri Hj Mustapha Kamal serta sumbangan Advantage Quest dari Dato’ Dr Sheikh Muszaphar.
The voice of a generation, Simple Plan is returning to Malaysia for their “Taking One for the Team Tour Kuala Lumpur 2016.” This tour comes on the back of their newly released studio album “Taking One for the Team” – the French-Canadian pop punk band’s fifth since their formation in 1999.
Made up of Pierre Bouvier (vocals), Chuck Comeau (drums), David Desrosiers (bass, backing vocals), Sébastien Lefebvre (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), and Jeff Stinco (lead guitar), Simple Plan has cranked up the volume and returned with something new up their sleeves.
Although they are known for their pop punk attitude and anthemic rock songs, with this new album, the group wades into new waters. From a reggae style, feel good number like “Singing in the Rain” featuring R. City to a personal, heartfelt ballad like “Perfectly Perfect,” the band has used this new album as a chance to branch out and make music a little outside of their comfort zone.
After 17 years as a group, the five friends have shared so much. Over those years, they have had the time to grow and mature with their music. Simple Plan has continued to stay true to themselves, writing spirited tracks that advocate being yourself no matter what. It could be said that they are taking their own advice, as they continue to allow their music to lead the way, not allowing others’ expectations to shape it.
This tour promises to bring Simple Plan in a big way. Refusing to stagnate and give in to predictability, the band has kicked it up a notch and their passion to make music their fans can relate to is undeniable. Join them in the celebration of their new album this 7th September 2016 live at KL Live. Fans will get a chance to rock along to new tracks and sing along to their favourite Simple Plan classics.
Official tickets onsale will start at 11.00am Kuala Lumpur time on 5th July 2016.
LELA MANJA mengisahkan Lela dan Manja, dua beradik yang mempunyai seorang ibu tiri yang selalu menyeksa mereka setiap hari dengan memaksa mereka menguruskan pelbagai kerja rumah tanpa henti dan tanpa diberi makan secukupnya. Pada ketika bapa mereka, Sang Naka belayar ke Pasai kerana perintah Sultan, ibu tiri mereka iaitu Dang Suri, melakukan hubungan sulit dengan Megat Sura. Perkara ini diketahui oleh Lela dan Manja.
Dang Suri mengugut Lela dan Manja supaya tidak memberitahu perkara itu kepada bapa mereka. Apabila bapa mereka pulang, kelakuan maksiat Dang Suri dengan Megat Sura terpaksa dihentikan tetapi disebabkan nafsu, mereka cuba sedaya upaya mencari helah untuk bertemu. Namun helah mereka akhirnya diketahui oleh Sang Naka. Untuk menutup perlakuan mereka, Dang Suri dan Megat Sura telah membunuh bapa Sang Naka.
Kedua beradik tersebut menyaksikan pembunuhan bapa mereka lalu melarikan diri ke sebatang sungai dan cuba menaiki perahu. Tetapi Lela tidak sempat menaiki perahu tersebut lalu hanyutlah perahu itu bersama adiknya Manja.
Sultan memerintahkan Megat Sura dan Dang Suri dibunuh. Megat Komeng, anak kepada Megat Sura berdendam dengan Sultan walaupun bersahabat baik dengan Raja Muda (Tengku Dewa). Megat Komeng dan rakannya Panglima Harimau Berantai, berpakat penghulu-penghulu luak yang menyokong mereka untuk menyerang Istana.
Manja yang telah dewasa, mula terpengaruh dan menyangka Megat Komeng adalah di pihak yang benar. Manja bersama kekasihnya, Mawar, menyertai angkatan orang kampung untuk menakluki Istana setelah kemangkatan Sultan. Namun, Raja Muda yang sayangkan rakyatnya, telah melarikan diri ke hutan.
Manja dan Mawar masuk ke hutan, mencari dan memujuk Raja Muda untuk kembali ke istana demi menyelamatkan nyawa rakyat yang dikorbankan oleh Megat Komeng selagi dia tidak berjumpa dengan Raja Muda. Manja bertemu kembali dengan kakaknya Lela yang telah dipelihara oleh Sultan selama ini. Akhirnya Raja Muda bersetuju untuk kembali ke istana dan berlaku pertempuran. Megat Komeng terkorban. Lela dan Manja kembali hidup bersama dan negeri Gangga Negara kembali aman.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ cutting-edge Aloft® brand today announced the launch of Asia Pacific’s third Project Aloft Star, amplified by MTV. Building on the success over the past two years, the music talent discovery competition returns bigger and bolder – expanding the competition to Taiwan and South Korea. Amplified by the collaboration with global youth brand MTV and Aloft, the competition will identify and support the hottest emerging music acts throughout nine markets China, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. Last year, the competition drew more than 350 entries and over half a million public votes.
“The Aloft brand has always set the stage for the hottest up-and-coming artists, and over the past two years, Project Aloft Star, amplified by MTV has generated a tremendous response from musicians and fans, alike. We are excited to kick off our third edition, continuing our support of emerging talents by providing a platform to showcase their music to a larger audience,” said Vincent Ong, Senior Brand Director, Asia Pacific Brand Management, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “Additionally, we are thrilled to continue our partnership with MTV Asia, further fuelling our passion for live music, pop culture and design-led initiatives.”
“We are delighted to partner with Aloft for the third time! We share a like-minded vision of supporting up-and-coming artists and giving them a platform to shine. The music scene in Asia is going from strength to strength and this collaboration enables us to continue providing vibrant and entertaining experiences to youths, by helping them discover the next generation of artists,” said Paras Sharma, Senior Vice President, MTV, Comedy Central and Paramount Channel Brands and Digital Media, Asia, Viacom International Media Networks.
Submissions
Covering major markets throughout Asia Pacific, the four contest clusters include Greater China (China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand), India, and South Korea.
Starting 1 June through 25 July, bands, artists and songwriters are invited to showcase their talents for the chance to snag the coveted title of Project Aloft Star winner in Asia Pacific. This year, participants may submit their original songs – either through YouTube video links or SoundCloud audio links to the website at projectaloftstar.mtvasia.com. HERE is a video containing tips on what not to do for your submission.
Between September to October, shortlisted finalists will perform at the finals in front of a live audience and a panel of judges from MTV, Aloft, and the music entertainment industry. One winner from each contest cluster will walk away with US$10,000, as well as the chance to be featured on MTV platforms in Asia.
Public Voting Contest
From 29 July to 22 August, the public can vote for their favourite videos from curated entries on projectaloftstar.mtvasia.com. Voting fans in each cluster will stand the chance to win US$1,000. Voting is open worldwide and the top 5 entries per cluster will be determined by a combination of public votes and a panel of MTV judges.
TP-LINK, the largest global provider of Wi-Fi networking products today announced the latest addition to its Neffos C5 series family, the Neffos C5 Max. Designed for lifestyle users, the Neffos C5 Max boasts an innovative design, stunning display and attractive features to power consumers’ everyday lives.
“TP-LINK entered the smartphone market in March this year with the launch of the Neffos C5 and C5L. These models were well-received by consumers since its debut in Malaysia and we saw the opportunity to further expand the Neffos C5 series with the Neffos C5 Max, to cater to the ever-evolving needs of consumers and their varied lifestyles, “said Hugo Cai, Country Manager, TP-LINK Distribution Sdn. Bhd.“Today, the launch of the Neffos C5 Max marks the entrance of a significantly more powerful device which features a crystal-clear display, upgraded camera megapixels on both the rear and front camera and an even more powerful processor. We feel that the Neffos C5 Max provides consumers with an enhanced user experience with its newly-improved features”, he added.
As part of the company’s strategy to reach the masses, TP-LINK is partnering exclusively with one of Malaysia’s leading e-mall, 11street, in a 3-month long campaign starting from today. The collaboration will see both market leaders fulfilling Malaysian consumers’ desires for the most affordably priced android smartphone that builds on the philosophy of ‘Smart & Simple’.
Image 1 – (L to R) – Martin Zhu of Neffos; Hugo Cai of TP-LINK.; Robert Hu of Neffos; Henry Ho of 11street and CM Loo of ECS Astar Sdn. Bhd.
“We’re astounded by the sleek features of Neffos C5 Max, with every curve designed as an extension of our consumers’ smart lifestyle. Driven by the same passion, which is to weave simplicity and convenience into one’s life, we are constantly innovating to offer enhanced features, whether on the web or mobile to help consumers find what they love at their fingertips. Hence, with this partnership, we are pleased to provide consumers the first taste of modern simplicity all in a phone, sold exclusively on 11street,” said Bruce Lim, Vice President of Merchandising of 11street.
Clarity Redefined
The Neffos C5 Max sports a 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS display which offers crystal clear picture quality. Equipped with high definition LCD technology, the display outperforms anytime with 178 degrees of impeccable clarity and boasts an impressive 1600:1 contrast ratio, providing users an immersive visual experience that is more brighter, sharper and defined.
Built To Last and Designed For Powerful Performance
Powered by a powerful MTK MT6753 octa-core 1.3GHz Cortex-A53 64bit processor and an ARM Mali-T720 MP3 GPU, the Neffos C5 Max is designed to provide users with a seamless mobile experience, whether for work or play. This smartphone is also packed with 16GB of ROM and 2GB of RAM, to allow users to seamlessly switch between multiple applications when on the go. The Neffos C5 Max’s exterior is as powerful as its internal processor; with a built-in Corning Gorilla Glass 2 that is highly scratch resistant which increases the durability of the phone and enhances the touch interface experience.
Picture Perfect Camera
The Neffos C5 Max is equipped with a rear 13MP camera that captures beautiful, precise and detailed shots. With the camera’s large F2.0 aperture and dual LED flash, the Neffos C5 Max allows for extraordinary photos to be taken even in low-light environments. The front-facing 5MP wide-angle lens, meanwhile, makes it possible for users to take endless we-fies and selfies with their loved ones, and capture their best moments through day to night.
A Personalized Mobile Experience
Combined with the highly customizable Android 5.1, the Neffos C5 Max features smart technology to simplify one’s life with a personalized interface, providing natural, colourful, effortless operations. Consumers have the option of using the Smart Screenshot to capture multiple screenshots in one extended shot or awake their inner artist by drawing on their photos, make use of the different artistic filters on the Super Camera feature, and capturing perfect portraits with the Beautify Selfie mode.
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Availability and Pricing
The Neffos C5 Max is priced at RM699 and comes in two sleek finishes including pearl white and dark grey. The first 50 customers who purchase the Neffos C5 Max on www.11street.my will receive a free Groovi Ripple portable Bluetooth speaker worth RM159. This offer is valid from 28 June to 10 July while stocks last.
Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) announced the Logitech® K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard, the first fully-equipped computer keyboard with a 10-key pad that also works with smartphones and tablets. With the touch of an Easy-SwitchTM button, you can easily switch between– and type on – any three connected devices.
Tweet now: Rewrite the rules. @Logitech introduces the K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard for the modern workspace.
“When it comes to typing we can create a document quickly and comfortably on the computer, but when answering a text message on the phone we’re limited to what our two thumbs can do,” said KP Sim, Logitech Country Manager of Malaysia, Philippines and Brunei. “Now with the K780 Multi-Device, you can type comfortably at desktop speed on all the devices that you use at your desk, seamlessly switching between them with the touch of a button.”
The K780 Multi-Device offers quiet and responsive typing. The keys are large and carefully scooped for typing comfort and precision, while a convenient 10-key pad makes it easy to enter numbers. An integrated rubber slot with a soft finish securely cradles a variety of mobile devices at a perfect reading angle, from smartphones to the 12” iPad ProTM. The keyboard is slim and solidly built, designed to look good in a modern home or office environment.
The K780 Multi-Device adapts to your devices, so whether you are using a Windows® PC or iPhone®, the key layout is familiar and you can even access your favorite shortcuts. With both a Logitech Unifying™ USB and Bluetooth® Smart technology, you can choose the best way to connect to your computer, phone or tablet.
With a power-saving idle mode and an on/off switch, the K780 Multi-Device offers up to 24-months of battery life – plenty of time to get used to a new way of multi-tasking, by typing on all your devices with a single keyboard.
Availability
The K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard is available in July 2016 from MCL Berhad and M-Link System (M) Sdn Bhd for a suggested retail price of RM 369, inclusive of GST. For more information, please visit http://www.logitech.com/en-my/home#
Its Raya! Why so last minute? Luckily Firefly still has tickets! Enjoy 20% Off base fare for all destinations. Book now until 1st July with travelling dates from 27th June until 25 Mar 2017. Get your best deals only at www.fireflyz.com.my
Baru-baru ini Selebriti Online telah menemual dua VJ sensasi MTV iaitu Alan & Hanli mengenai MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016 yang bakal diadakan pada 24 Jun serta MTV Show Musim Ke 5. Berikut adalah temubual eksklusif tersebut :
1. Who are you most looking forward to seeing/ your favorite act at MTV Music Evolution Manila?
Alan – I’m really excited to see One Republic perform. I’ve been listening to their music for a while now.
Hanli – I’m looking forward to seeing Far East Movement perform again. We’ve worked with them before during MTV World Stage Malaysia and they put on a really awesome show. Everyone in the crowd was going crazy.
2. Tell us more about this year’s lines up and your comments about it?
Alan – I think this year’s lineup is awesome. Nadine Lustre and James Reid have everybody’s attention in the Philippines and with their phenomenal success this year, there could not be a better time to have them perform at MTV Music Evolution Manila. Gary V and Gab Valenciano are really talented, Far East Movement puts on an amazing show, Apink is one of the hottest Kpop groups out there, Bebe Rexha is tearing up the charts, and I’m sure One Republic’s performance will be epic. The best part about this show is that there’s a different type of pop music for everyone to enjoy.
Hanli – There’s something for everyone with this year’s lineup. This year’s theme is Can’t Stop Movin’, meaning that everyone’s going to be dancing and partying hard throughout the night! The lineup consists of One Republic, Far East Movement, Apink, Bebe Rexha, James Reid, Nadine Lustre and Gary V featuring Gab Valenciano. From pop rock to K pop to hip hop, every performance will be bring a different vibe to the table.
3. On your wish list, which acts you want to see next year?
Alan – It’s hard to say who would be on that list. There are so many amazing new artists out there making new music. I’d be interested in seeing a MTV Music Evolution show aimed at rock fans with bands like Imagine Dragons or Kings of Leon performing. I think that would be a really cool direction to take if the event is held next year.
Hanli – I would love to see Little Mix! They’re one of my favourite girl groups. I would also love to have Alicia Keys.
4. Tell us more about MTV Music Evolution Manila, what are you most anticipating for this year?
Alan – I’m most excited to the crazy audience that shows up for this concert. With over 22,000 in attendance last year and an amazing lineup this year, I can only imagine that the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds will popping off.
Hanli – I’m anticipating the fans! Music fans here in the Philippines go hard. Their online chatter caused our hashtag #MTVMusicEvo to trend during the concert last year. Throughout the whole night the crowd’s energy was strong and consistent. We had over 22,000 attendees last year and we hope to dance up a storm with more fans this year!
5. So we heard that the MTV Show Season 5 has just premiered; tell us how excited you are about that and what can fans expect?
Alan – I’m honestly very excited about the new season. We’re changing some things about the format and feel of the show. I think season five is a bit more down-to-earth and intimate than past seasons. It’s a bit like sitting down with a couple of your friends and just having a chat about what’s going on out there in world of music, news, and pop culture. It’s been a lot of fun filming the first few episodes of this season.
Hanli – This season of The MTV Show is a lot more fast paced than previous ones. I’m always excited to start a new season of the show. It allows our team to be a bit more daring about what we produce. It allows us VJs to be more of ourselves on television and it gives us an opportunity to add more personality to our show. Expect more laughs, more music, more artists and a wider coverage of what is trending in the world.
Groupon today launched a deal collection made up of Kuala Lumpur experiences hand-picked by Malaysian celebrity, Nora Danish. Available for one month,“My KL by Nora Danish” features exciting deals on Nora’s top things to see, eat, and do in the city she calls home.”From my old favourites to the new hot spots in town, these are the places that make this city My KL,” said Nora Danish.
“There’s an abundance of things to see and do in KL and I’m just excited to be able to share my top picks with everyone and maybe they’ll discover a new cafe or experience for themselves”.As a self-professed foodie and fun-seeker, some of Nora’s favourite KL spots include:
Starbucks® – the well-known coffeehouse chain has multiple outlets including drive thru concept, offering the world’s finest coffee while enriching Malaysian lives one cup at a time.
Krispy Kreme – the perfect accompaniment to any beverage and famous for their signature Original Glazed® doughnut.
Reborn – award winning Foot Reflexology and Tui Na massage chain, Reborn is one of the largest massage groups in Malaysia expanding its services to include Thai massage. 2
La Juiceria – providing a daily dose of vitamins through vegetables and fruits, handcrafted and cold-pressed daily, La Juiceria specialises in detox juice cleanse packages, bottled cold pressed juices, acai smoothie bowls and immunity-boosting PowerShots.
Jurlique – with a belief in the power of nature, the South Australian natural skincare brand creates a pure and effective range of skincare to inspire people to wellbeing through a connection to nature.
“Working together with Nora for this exclusive partnership, our aim has been to offer a great selection of deals that will appeal to all Malaysians and give unique insight into Nora’s personal favourite KL spots,” said Giacomo Ficari, Country Manager at Groupon Malaysia. “We’re excited to welcome new additions to the Groupon family who bring a wonderful reflection of the diversity and culture this city has to offer and we’re confident everyone will find something new to try and love.”
Groupon’s dedicated “My KL by Nora Danish” shop has seen an increase of more than 70% in new brands on board so far, as well as all-time local favourites with great value offerings to Malaysians. My KL will be an ongoing campaign for an entire month, ending on the 15th of July 2016.Check out the exciting deals at Groupon’s ‘My KL’ shop and tell us some of your favourite places in this city you call home with #MyKLbyNora.
Penyanyi-pencipta lagu, pakar motivasi, personaliti TV dan Juara MasterChef Selebriti Malaysia, Dato’ Fazley Yaakob, telah melancarkan buku resipi pertamanya berjudul “My Sucre Story” pada bulan Mac 2016 di Singapura, dan sebelumnya pada bulan Oktober di Kota Paris, Perancis dengan kerjasama Le Cordon Bleu Paris tempat pengajian beliau sebelum ini.
Kini “My Sucre Story” telah menerima tempat pertama dalam sebuah pertandingan buku resipi antarabangsa anjuran Gourmand International, Barcelona, Sepanyol di mana hampir 205 buah negara bertanding. The World Gourmand Cookbook Awards ini seumpama upacara Oscars dan Olympic untuk para penulis-penulis buku masakan.
Buku yang mengandungi sebanyak 35 resipi ini telah memenangi tempat pertama dalam kategori “Best Recipe Book by a TV Personality outside Europe” atau Buku Resipi Terbaik dari Personaliti TV luar Eropah, mengalahkan Ana Maria Braga dari Brazil dan juga Judy-Ann Santos Agoncillo dari Filipina untuk 3 tempat teratas.
Ketiga-tiga penerima anugerah ini merupakan chef personaliti terkenal di negara masing-masing. Tahun ini, pengumuman untuk pertandingan ini diadakan di Yantai, China bersempena festival makanan di sana.
Pertandingan “Gourmand World Cookbook Awards” bermula pada tahun 1995 memberi pengiktirafan kepada chef-chef dari semua pelusuk dunia yang menghasilkan buku-buku resipi yang unik dan berkualiti. Pengumuman pertandingan buku resipi ini kerap diadakan di kota Paris, kota Frankfurt dan juga Barcelona, Sepanyol. Pada tahun 2006, Kuala Lumpur juga pernah menjadi tuan rumah untuk acara berprestij ini.
Antara resipi-resipi yang diketengahkan dalam buku “My Sucre Story” adalah Rendang Uwan, Daging Masak Lemak Cili Api, Madagascar Vanilla Creme Brulee, Popcorn Macaron dan Puteri Mandi. Diantaranya merupakan resipi-resipi warisan Negeri Sembilan, tempat lahir Dato’ Fazley Yaakob. Buku ini juga memuatkan resipi-resipi moden dan manisan-manisan dari Perancis untuk citarasa anak muda yang ingin mencuba memasak dan baking untuk kali pertama.
There is no reason to not balik kampung this Raya season as Tropicana Eratkan Jalinan campaign is back and it is their 4th year running this campaign to unite and strengthen connections with loved ones in order to enable them to share real moments and lasting memories together.
The brand continues its tradition of teaming up with Era FM to offer five air tickets to bring your loved ones, be it family or friends, back from abroad. All you need to do is log on to the website www.tropicana.com.my and send in your submissions online.
And this year the brand is sponsoring close to a whopping 1,000 KTM rides and will go a step further by offering rides to the East Coast on top of the routes to Padang Besar, Ipoh and Johor Bahru from Kuala Lumpur. There are no special conditions to qualify for this campaign. “All you need to do is to redeem your tickets at the KTM counter at KL Sentral Level 2 (Gate 2) on June 12,” said Hemalatha Raghavan, Etika Sdn Bhd Vice President of Marketing and Business Development.
She added that the tickets redemption starts from 10am onwards and the tickets will be given away based on first-come-first-serve basis. However, the redemption is limited to two tickets per person so that more consumers can be reunited and benefited from this program.
However, this year, instead of focusing on sending family members home, the brand is giving the campaign a new dimension by broadening the idea to not just focus on families but on strengthening and fostering connections with everyone. One way that this is done is by extending the platforms of the campaign further.
Instead of just offering rides via Grab (formerly known as MyTeksi), the brand is tying up with GrabHitch – a new product by Grab that utilizes the concept of “car-pooling”. You can now travel home with someone who’s from your hometown and foster new connections – all in all, to make the ride home that much more enjoyable. Book your trip back home on the Grab app, between June 6 to June 24 and ensure your travelling dates are between June 25 to July 14. Take advantage and travel home with a new friend this Raya for free!
Beyond that, Tropicana wants you to let your loved ones or those that matter to you know you are thinking of them this Ramadhan month. As it’s a time of forgiveness during this period, whether you’d like to ease tension, re-establish an estranged relationship or simply drop someone a note to remind them that you’re thinking of them – Tropicana wants to be the enabler for you to do so. Grab the chance to send your loved ones or the people who you would like to reconnect with a limited edition Eratkan Jalinan pack, which consists of 1.5L Tropicana Twister together with a greeting card. The brand is committing to send out 1,000 packs on behalf of you to your respective recipients. The details and submission portal can be found on Tropicana’s website.
To make it an even more meaningful season, consumers can join EraFM announcer, Adi and the Era cruisers on 26 June at Rumah Kasih Harmoni Paya Jaras Selangor, to spend quality time with the children ahead of Hari Raya. In addition to that, the Tropicana team will be collecting donated items from the kind members of the public at Tesco Extra, Shah Alam to give back to the society. This will be a fun and great way to share some of the joy with those who are not as privileged and to strengthen as well as foster relationships with the community.
“Let’s join hands for this Raya together, and we hope that our show of love will make their festive season a little brighter,” said Hemalatha.
“There is no greater gift than the gift of time and reunion with families, friends and loved ones, especially during festivities. At Tropicana, we are always looking for little ways to bring families, friends and loved ones together.”
For more information on all Eratkan Jalinan campaign details, please visit www.tropicana.com.my
Industri hiburan negara suatu masa dahulu meriah dengan kehadiran bermacam kumpulan muzik. Kehadiran pelbagai jenis kumpulan dengan beraneka nuansa muzik yang dimainkan serba sedikit mencorakkan industri hiburan tempatan dan merancakkan penjualan album, video konsert dan bermacam jenis produk muzik yang berkaitan.
Akan tetapi melewati ke era millennium, satu demi satu kumpulan muzik hilang dari persada muzik tempatan. Manakala kewujudan kumpulan baru yang membawakan genre muzik terkini pula tidak banyak yang berdaya tahan dan mampu menongkah arus cabaran dalam industri hiburan Malaysia.
Bertitik tolak daripada ini, JMP Productions dan Tio Studio dengan kerjasama Anggerik Event berbesar hati untuk menganjurkan “War Of Bands – Joe Wings mencari protégé” yang betujuan untuk cuba mengulangi kemeriahan industri hiburan tempatan yang pernah melalui zaman kegemilangannya suatu ketika dahulu.
Pertandingan mengikut konsep ‘Battle Of The Bands’ yang pernah popular satu ketika dahulu. Cuma bezanya kali ini peserta yang layak berpeluang merakamkan karya mereka untuk dimuatkan ke dalam album kompilasi serta mendapat tunjuk ajar dan sokongan dari susuk yang tidak perlu lagi diperkenalkan lagi dalam arena muzik tempatan – Joe Wings.
Selama lebih tiga dasawarsa ‘mengperhambakan’ diri sebagai anak seni, Joe Wings adalah satu figura yang tidak boleh dinafikan impak dan pengaruhnya dalam industri hiburan tempatan amnya dan untuk muzik rock khususnya. Dengan pengalaman selaku pemain gitar utama kumpulan Wings, pencipta lagu, penulis lirik, penerbit album, pengarah persembahan, pemain gitar undangan dan pernah bergelar pelakon sudah lebih daripada mencukupi untuk melayakkan Joe Wings mencari pelapis berkumpulan agar segala ilmu dan pengalaman beliau sepanjang bergelar artis dan pemuzik dapat diperturunkan dan diwarisi kepada generasi baru.
‘War Of Bands – Joe Wings mencari protégé’ akan dijalankan secara saringan di tiga lokasi yang ditetapkan iaitu:
Saringan pertama – Johor Bahru, 31 Ogos 2016
Saringan kedua – MAEPS Serdang, 16 September 2016
Saringan ketiga – Ipoh, 1 Oktober 2016
Yuran penyertaan untuk setiap kumpulan adalah sebanyak RM 300.00 dan setiap penyertaan akan mendapat 5 helai t-shirt secara percuma. Had umur penyertaan daripada 15 tahun hingga 35 tahun sahaja. Bagi setiap penyertaan, pihak penganjur akan mendermakan sebanyak RM 30.00 kepada tabung kebajikan Yazit Search. Format pertandingan peringkat saringan memerlukan setiap kumpulan menyampaikan 3 buah lagu samada tempatan, antarabangsa ataupun lagu ciptaan sendiri.
Pertandingan akhir akan diadakan di MAEPS Serdang pada 16 Oktober 2016. Sebanyak 4 buah kumpulan akan dipilih untuk ke pertandingan akhir dan juri pada peringkat akhir nanti ialah saudara Hillary Ang, Yazit Search dan Joe Wings. Pada peringkat akhir, setiap kumpulan diwajibkan membawakan 1 lagu ‘cover’ dari kumpulan Wings yang diolah kembali mengikut citarasa sendiri dan 1 lagu ciptaan sendiri. Juara akan menerima hadiah wang tunai RM 5,000.00 dan sebanyak 12 kumpulan termasuk yang berjaya ke pusingan terakhir akan dipilih untuk merakamkan lagu dalam satu album kompilasi yang akan diselia dan diterbitkan oleh Joe Wings sendiri.
Satu kelainan pada pertandingan ini berbanding pertandingan muzik yang lain ialah selain menumpukan kepada kumpulan berbanding penyanyi solo, setiap kumpulan yang bertanding diberi peluang beraksi di atas pentas bertaraf konsert yang dilengkapi dengan sistem bunyi bertaraf antarabangsa yang kebiasaannya hanya digunakan dalam konsert-konsert berskala besar. Ini bertujuan untuk memberikan satu suasana dan dimensi baru kepada setiap kumpulan yang bertanding untuk merasai sendiri pengalaman bermain di atas pentas bersaiz besar yang dilengkapi sistem bunyi bertaraf antarabangsa. Seterusnya dapat memotivasikan setiap kumpulan yang bertanding untuk memberikan persembahan yang terbaik setaraf dengan kemudahan yang diberikan. Untuk kumpulan yang terpilih merakamkan lagu dalam album kompilasi pula, Joe Wings sendiri akan memberi tunjuk ajar serta bimbingan sepanjang proses rakaman.
Diharapkan dengan penganjuran ‘War Of Bands – Joe Wings mencari protégé’ ini dapat menyemarakkan kembali arena muzik tempatan dan seterusnya dapat melahirkan pelapis-pelapis yang bermutu dalam menghasilkan karya-karya baru dan malar segar. Ribuan terima kasih diucapkan kepada Teh Tarik Place Setapak Central yang sudi menaja tempat dan makanan untuk sidang media ini. Semoga penganjuran acara ini juga dapat membuka mata penaja-penaja yang berpotensi di luar sana untuk melabur dalam melahirkan pelapis-pelapis hiburan tanahair.
Untuk maklumat lebih lanjut, sila layari laman sesawang http://www.tioevent.com/jwwob atau lawati Facebook rasmi. http://www.facebook.com/joewingsprotege
“Muzik itu seni, bakat adalah anugerah, protégé adalah penyambung legasi. Mereka berhak dihormati dengan didikan melalui saluran yang betul. Barulah akan menjadi bintang yang bersinar dan berkualiti, bukan bintang bermusim…
Jadi pilihan di tangan anda. Bakat anda adalah karya anda. Bukan orang lain yang tentukan nasib anda…
Berkaryalah dengan cara anda dan kami akan tunjukkan jalan yang sewajarnya!”
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