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Following the success of its maiden voyage last November, The Livescape Group announced today the full line up for IT’S THE SHIP 2015. The 4 days and 3 nights affair will take place aboard the 70,000 tonne Royal Caribbean International Mariner Of The Seas from 20 – 23 November with a pit stop in Langkawi for a show-stopping, epic private beach party to remember.

For the first time ever,Ferry Corsten will be hosting his signature show, Full On, on board a cruise liner here in Southeast Asia that will feature Mark Sherry and a very special guest handpicked by Ferry himself. Previous editions of the show have featured a range of electronic music legends to up and coming talents.

The highly anticipated full lineup slated for IT’S THE SHIP 2015 is as follows:

International acts (in no particular order)

• Kaskade
• Showtek
• Adventure Club
• Carnage
• Far East Movement
• Head Hunterz
• Autograf
• Brandon Beal
• Ferry Corsten
• Doorly
• Easy All Stars
• Jack Novak
• Mark Sherry
• Oliver $
• Peking Duk
• Tigerlily
• TWRK
• Will Sparks
• Alex Adair
• Applebottom
• My Nu Leng
• WOZ
• + a very special guest

Regional acts (in alphabetical order)

• Alam Shah
• Axel Groove
• Bangkok Invaders
• Bass Agents
• BATE
• Blastique
• DJ Azran
• DJ Biggie
• DJ Nikki
• DJ Soda
• Eva T
• Godwin P
• Goldfish & Blink
• H3
• Ion
• Irama
• Jade Rasif
• Joe Flizzow
• Lapsap
• LZZY
• Mr Nasty + GuruGuru
• Naufal & I-Sky
• Oliver Osborne
• RAH
• Twinkies
• Rave Republic
• Sona One
• Twinkies
• Victor G
• Xu
• Ya5th

The floating music festival is expected to attract a sold-out crowd of over 3,800 fans of which 80% will come from international destinations such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, Taiwan, South Korea, the USA and Europe. To date, the ship is currently at 60% capacity with 41 nationalities making up those already on-board.

As part of the holistic IT’S THE SHIP experience, the 15-deck Mariner of The Seas will flaunt a casino, 10 pools and whirlpools, 17 bars, clubs and lounges, a duty-free shopping promenade, a full service day spa, an ice skating rink, a mini golf course, a full sized basketball court and a rock climbing wall overlooking the sea. Entertainment wise, aside from the numerous music stages, this year IT’S THE SHIP has also partnered with Playboy Thailand to host an exclusive after-party on-board the cruise. Organisers are promising various activities where fans will have the opportunity to mingle and engage with the various international acts from the lineup.

Cabins on IT’S THE SHIP 2015 vary in price from USD588 to USD1,288 per person (exclusive of taxes and gratuity fees). All suites available on board are sold out with only limited cabins left for purchase. Cabin prices are inclusive of complimentary 24-hour dining and room service, selected non-alcoholic beverages and free usage of most of the ship’s facilities. A monthly installment payment plan is also available for the cabins starting at just USD134 per month.

Cabin sales end on 10 November 2015. For more information on cabin options and prices, updates and other details, log on to www.itstheship.com. For instant updates, highlights and queries on the festival, follow IT’S THE SHIP on www.facebook.com/ITSTHESHIP, www.twitter.com/ITSTHESHIPASIA and www.instagram.com/ITSTHESHIP.

The Livescape Group today announced the first phase lineup to Asia’s largest music festival at sea, IT’S THE SHIP 2015. The festival cum vacation this year will see the likes of Kaskade, Ferry Corsten, Peking Duk, Will Sparks, Autograf, Doorly, Tiger Lily, TWRK, Alex Adair, My Nu Leng, Apple Bottom, and Woz perform alongside a host of regional artistes.

The lineup thus far features a variety of sub-genres in the electronic music scene, with the sounds of trap, EDM, and house represented in the phase 1 announcement. Organisers are also looking at diversifying the music selection and are looking at adding pop and hiphop acts onto the full lineup, which will be announced in July.

The phase 1 lineup is headlined by one of the highest paid DJs in the world and two-time Grammy nominee, Kaskade, who also recently headlined the Coachella music festival. It will also for the first time, play host to Ferry Corsten’s signature event, Full On which will also feature a selection of artistes handpicked by Ferry himself – acts will also be announced in July with previous editions show having featured a range of electronic music legends to up and coming talents. Australia is also strongly represented on the lineup with three of the biggest Aussie acts to have emerged on the global electronic music scene – Peking Duk, Tiger Lily and the king of Melbourne-bounce, Will Sparks. All three have been making waves across the globe and have recently dominated some of the world’s largest music festivals.

IT’S THE SHIP 2015 will take place aboard Royal Caribbean International’s “Mariner of the Seas”, one of the largest cruise liners in the world, and is expected to attract a total of 3,800 people. Currently, the festival has sold over 40% of its cabins since sales began just over a month ago with 80% of purchases being snapped up by tourists. An influx of foreign fans from 19 countries such as Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Taiwan, the United States of America and the United Kingdom, among others currently make up the purchasers.

The four-day and three-night floating music festival cum vacation is set to depart from the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore on November 20, crossing international waters on the straits of Malacca to the tropical island of Langkawi in Malaysia for a beach party, before returning to Singapore shores on November 23.

“We are very encouraged by the response so far, having sold over 40% of our cabins even before we have announced our lineup. In conjunction with the announcement today we are also releasing limited number of cabins with a 20% discount and I urge those who have yet to buy their cabins to do so soon as our cabins are selling fast and we are expecting a sold-out festival this year. This is one festival vacation you won’t want to miss,” explained Muhammad Iqbal, Group Chief Executive Officer for The Livescape Group.

The inaugural IT’S THE SHIP 2014 saw the likes of Dash Berlin, Lil Jon, Chvrches, Sasha Grey, Basement Jaxx, and over 30 other international and regional acts perform over 5 days and 4 nights of the cruise’s duration.

Last year’s installment saw the likes of Dash Berlin casually sun-tanning on the cruise’s pool decks every morning and playing beach soccer with fans at the beach party in Langkawi while Felix of Basement Jaxx helped a man propose to his wife-to-be at what is IT’S THE SHIP’s first ever wedding proposal.

Then there was Sick Individuals, Alex Metric and Aeroplane, who played a round of “tipsy” golf with fans and Crookers who hosted a cooking class while Louisahhh!!! got busy with fans at her RPM session at the gym. There were also a tonne of secret pop-up parties that took place on the cruise including a pyjama party and even a private after party hosted by Sasha Grey. Lil Jon also hosted the fans to a private beach party in Langkawi.

“One of the key talking points from the fans who attended last year’s festival was the fact that they not only got to see their favorite acts perform live but they also got to interact with the artistes in person over the duration of the festival. One key consideration we take when booking acts for IT’S THE SHIP is we tend to book acts that are more outgoing and sociable because we want them to interact with the fans not only through their music but also via the other activities onboard the cruise as well. And because of the laidback, vacation-like atmosphere, it was very possible”, Iqbal added.

A new payment option has also been introduced for IT’S THE SHIP 2015 where guests can opt to pay for their cabins via a monthly installment plan. Installment plans for IT’S THE SHIP 2015 varies depending on types of cabin purchased and are priced at USD89, USD106, USD129 and USD149 per month. Payment plans require a USD200 down payment per person and monthly payment plans will be adjusted depending on the date of purchase. More details on the installment plans can be found at www.itstheship.com.

IT’S THE SHIP 2015 takes place from 20 – 23 November 2015 aboard the luxurious 5-star Royal Caribbean International cruise liner, “Mariner of the Seas” and is expected to attract over 3,800 fans of which 60% are expected to come from outside of Singapore. The inaugural edition last year saw close to 2,500 fans from across 49 countries travelling to Singapore specifically for IT’S THE SHIP.

The 15-deck Mariner of The Seas features a casino, a rock-climbing wall that overlooks the sea, a full sized basketball court, ice-skating rink, mini golf course, a duty-free shopping promenade, full service day spa, 10 pools and whirlpools, and 17 bars, clubs and lounges.

Cabins for IT’S THE SHIP 2015 are priced per person from USD588 for an interior stateroom to USD4,888 for a luxurious Royal Suite. All cabin prices are inclusive of complimentary 24-hour dining and room service, selected non-alcoholic beverages and free usage of most of the ship’s facilities. For more information and to purchase cabins, logon to www.itstheship.com. The Royal Suite, Owner’s Suite, Royal Family Suite, and Family Ocean View Suite are sold out. Remaining cabins are selling fast. Cabin sale ends on 10 November 2015.

ITS’ THE SHIP 2015 Phase 1 Lineup (in alphabetical order)

International:

• Alex Adair (presented by Black Butter Records)
• Apple Bottom (presented by Black Butter Records)
• Autograf
• Doorly
• Ferry Corsten presents Full On with special guests
• Kaskade – Beach Party Showcase
• My Nu Leng (presented by Black Butter Records)
• Peking Duk
• Tiger Lily
• TWRK
• Will Sparks
• Woz (presented by Black Butter Records)
• + more to be announced in July 2015

Local/Regional (in alphabetical order)

• Axel Groove
• Bass Agents
• DJ Azran
• Eva T
• Godwin P
• Goldfish
• Goldfish & Blink
• H3
• IRAMA
• Jade Rasif
• Lapsap
• LZZY
• Mr Nasty & Guru-Guru
• Naufal & Isky
• Oliver Osborne
• Patricia K
• RAH
• Twinkies
• Victor G
• XU
• Ya5th
• + more to be announced in July 2015

Full cabin prices below:

*Prices are based on rack rates and excludes the 20% Phase 1 Lineup Celebration Discount. Discount will be reflected on the booking website and are valid till 31 May 2015 only on a first come first serve basis

**An additional USD148 per person will be added to your total at the time of booking to cover taxes, port fees and ticketing fees

***Gratuities will be charged to your cabin account at the time of boarding in the amount of USD36 per person for standard cabins (Junior Suites and smaller) and USD42.50 per person (for Grand Suites and larger).

The organisers of South East Asia’s largest music festival, Future Music Festival Asia 2015 (FMFA), Livescape Singapore and Future Music Group Australia today announced the full line up for this year’s star-studded music festival.

As part of the Festival’s aim of showcasing top-notch musical talents worldwide, FMFA’s full line-up will comprise an eclectic blend of critically acclaimed artistes:

INTERNATIONALS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER):

1. AFROJACK
2. ART DEPARTMENT
3. AVICII
4. BASSJACKERS
5. BLASTERJAXX
6. DARUDE
7. EXAMPLE
8. FATBOY SLIM
9. FERRY CORSTEN
10. GIORGIO MORODER
11. GREEN VELVET
12. GORGON CITY
13. KNIFE PARTY
14. MARKUS SCHULZ
15. NERO
16. NEW WORLD PUNX
17. PROTOCULTURE
18. PUBLIC ENEMY
19. ROBIN SCHULZ
20. SANDER VAN DOORN
21. SIGMA
22. TCHAMI
23. TENISHIA
24. TIMMY TRUMPET
25. THE PRODIGY

Complementing this stellar line-up are Singapore’s own homegrown talents and regional names such as Lion City Boy, Oliver Osbourne, Indiego & Co. x Poptart, Goldfish & Blink and Glen Check, adding spice to the already electrifying ensemble.

LOCALS AND REGIONALS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER):

1. ALDRIN (SG)
2. ALTIMET (MY)
3. BOTTLESMOKER (ID)
4. BUDCULTURE (MY)
5. DANGERDISKO LIVE! (MY)
6. AJ ANDREW T (AOS) (SG)
7. DJ BIGGIE (MY)
8. GLEN CHECK (KR)
9. H3 (MY)
10. INDIEGO & CO. x POPTART (MY & SG)
11. JOE FLIZZOW (MY)
12. LION CITY BOY (SG)
13. LTN (ID)
14. HAS (SG)
15. NASTY & GURUGURU (MY)
16. NEZ (SG)
17. OLIVER ORBOURNE (SG)
18. RAH (SG)
19. RAVE REPUBLIC (SG)
20. SONA ONE (MY)
21. TERENCE C (MY)
22. WDTFAA (MY)
23. XU (MY)
24. YA5TH (SG)

These world-class acts will be performing across three stages for the heart-thumping two-day Festival, which is set to take over Singapore’s 140,000-square-metre Changi Exhibition Centre, from 13 to 14 March, 2015.

Having attracted over 55,000 people from 85 countries at FMFA 2014 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, its debut in Singapore is expected to be quite the spectacle.

“Singapore was the obvious destination of choice, because we recognize its value as an international hub and up-and-coming center for music and entertainment in South-east Asia. With Singapore’s vibrant calendar of world class events, and exceptional infrastructure, it was only natural for it to be FMFA’s next home,” Muhammad Iqbal, Group Chief Executive Officer of The Livescape Group said.

“We have never spared any expense in offering our loyal fans the best event experience they can get, and we aren’t about to stop now. In addition to the star-studded cast of international, regional and local acts, we also look forward to having a few more little surprises in store for all festivalgoers on-site. With this, we are well placed to create a truly memorable, world-class event to commemorate our Singapore debut, and in keeping with this country’s aim of becoming a world-class entertainment destination,” Iqbal added.

SUPERNOVA – THE MAIN STAGE

For the first time in South East Asia, FMFA will also be working with world-renowned stage designer, James Klein (www.jameskleinevents.com) to curate its main stage, dubbed the Supernova Stage. James Klein has previously worked on the stage designs for the likes of Ultra Music Festival and Sensation. The multi-storey Supernova Stage at FMFA 2015 will be one of the largest South East Asia has ever seen and is especially customised and built specifically for the festival. The stage includes never before seen pyrotechnics and visuals and extensive giant LED screens.

GETTING THERE

Bearing in mind FMFA’s location in the Far East, organisers will be providing free shuttle services, which will ferry revellers to and from a soon to be announced location within the city centre at 30-minute intervals either way. This will take place throughout the entire duration of the festival with at least 40 – 45 forty-seater shuttle buses on standby. Aside to this, GrabTaxi has come on board as the Official Taxi Partner for FMFA 2015 and will be operating a taxi booth at the entrance and exit points of the festival grounds to assist festival-goers in booking their taxi rides. GrabTaxi will also be offering special discounts to all festivalgoers that book a ride using the GrabTaxi app and the promo code “FMFA15”.

CARNIVAL WITHIN A FESTIVAL

To add to the spectacle of the festival, several carnival elements will be introduced to ensure revellers get a holistic experience. Several carnival rides will be set up including a Carousel, Bumper Car Ride, Gryospin Ride, Meteorite and a never before seen in Singapore, Stage Dive. Also there will be sections where partygoers can rest and recharge with hammocks and bean bags which will be located close to an extensive food village which will feature some of the best food operators from Singapore, Malaysia and even Thailand.

FOR A GREATER EXPERIENCE – PRIVATE CABANAS & THE FIRST CLASS ARENA

For those looking to take their party experience to a different level, they could literally do so with the VVIP Private Cabanas going at SGD10,000 each for two-days. These elevated cabanas apart from providing an aerial view of the festival grounds and a fantastic view of the main stage comes with a 250 sq. ft. private area, access to the cabana for 15 people, private bars, private toilets and 4 bottles of liquor with mixers for both days.

In addition to this there will also be a VIP Lounge – The First Class Arena – which features an elevated terrace and lounge that overseas the Supernova and Future Live stages. VIP tickets are priced at SGD388. This VIP Lounge will act as a club within the festival and is indoors, air-conditioned, and also includes its own private toilets. Also there will be a variety of exclusive services in the VIP Lounge such as bottle service, foot massages and even food catering.

SECURITY, SAFETY AND MEDICAL SUPPORT

As an internationally acclaimed and award winning festival, FMFA has a zero tolerance drug-abuse policy. For the festival this year, even tighter control will be implemented to discourage drug abuse among the festivalgoers. An international team from highly experienced organizations, which include the following, are involved in the planning of the festival:

• The Livescape Group (Malaysia & Singapore) – one of Southeast Asia’s largest live events organizers, which has to date, organized over 200 shows regionally.
• Future Music Group (Australia) – Australia’s pioneer organizers with over 20 years of experience organizing live music events. They are also the curators of the Future Music Festival brand that has had a zero casualty record in Australia since the festival’s inception in 2008.
• EventAid (Australia) – Highly experienced medical consultants that has managed first aid services at major events across Australia and provides risk assessments, event medical plans, and event first aid. http://www.event-aid.com.au
• SightCon (Netherlands) – Internationally acclaimed team from the Netherlands that specializes in security management for large-scale major events. It has a proven track record having managed similar outdoor music festivals including the 200,000 capacity mega festival, Tomorrowland. www.sightcon.nl
• Singapore Emergency Ambulance Services (Singapore) – SEAS provides medical management for events at local, regional and international levels. They will be working closely with EventAid in curating a world-class medical plan at FMFA. www.sgambulance.com.sg
• Event Security Specialists (Singapore) – ESS is a private security firm that provides professional security solutions in Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia. It has in the past managed large-scale events including the MTV World Stage. ESS will be working closely with SightCon to develop a world-class security plan for FMFA. www.ess.com.sg

Collectively, the above mentioned companies who are working hand-in-hand to manage and execute the security, medical, safety and drug prevention plan for Future Music Festival Asia 2015, have over 50 years of experience in managing similar or larger scale events.

LIST OF PARTNERS FOR FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL ASIA 2015

• Official Mineral Water: Evian
• Official Insurance Partner: NTUC Income Insurance Co-operative Limited
• Official Artist Transport Provider: GrabCar
• Official Taxi: GrabTaxi
• Official Energy Drink: RedBull
• Official Apparel: Zalora
• Official Digital Streaming Partner: Guvera
• Official Magazine: JUICE
• Official Media Partner: TimeOut Singapore
• Official Music Channel: MTV Asia
• Official Radio Station: Lush FM
• Supporting Radio Station: 987 FM

For more information or to obtain updates on the festival, log on to: www.futuremusicfestival.asia or www.facebook.com/futuremusicasia. Follow FMFA also on Instagram and Twitter: @FMFAsia

Future Music Festival Asia 2015 will be held at the 140,000 sq. metre Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore on 13 & 14 March 2015. Tickets to FMFA 2015 are available for purchase via www.futuremusicfestival.asia and are available in three categories: Single Day – Day 1 Only (SGD148), Weekend – Two-Day Pass (SGD208), and VIP (SGD388). Tickets are also available for walk-in purchase at all SISTIC outlets in Singapore. Future Music Festival Asia 2015 is opened to guests aged 18-years and older only. ID verifications will be carried out at the door. *Ticket prices listed above also exclude the ticket agent’s booking and credit card processing fees.

Festival rules apply. FMFA implements a strict no re-entry policy for security reasons. The organizers also reserve the right to deny entry or to eject any guest deemed to be in violation of festival rules.