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Attention! To all music fans out there; it’s time to REJOICE!!! MTV global concert series that gathers multi genre talents is landing in Malaysia this coming 15 August at Sunway Surf Beach. This highly anticipated music event of the year will feature “live” performances by chart topping UK band, Kasabian, the platinum selling, American Pop rock band- “The All American Rejects” and our very own award winning act- “Estranged”
Kasabian (2003) self- titled debut album featuring singles "Processed Beats" and "Club Foot" has captured the hearts of many music lovers. This charismatic UK band that hails from Leicester had won the Best Live Act award at the prestigious 2007 NME Awards. They will be rocking the crowd with their smashing hits like “Fire” the single from their new album West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum. MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia marks their 1st “live” appearance in South East Asia.
The All American Rejects - this four piece band from Oklahoma, USA, has acquired much attention with their first single "Gives You Hell". It landed no.4 at the Billboard Hot 100, no.2 on Pop 100 Charts and top 20 in the UK Singles Chart.
Hoobastank, American rock band consist of members Doug Robb (vocalist/songwriter), Dan Estrin (guitarist) and Chris Hesse (drums) best known for their 2004 hit “The Reason”, “Crawling in the dark” and “running away” has earned them three Grammy nominations, for Best Rock Album as well as Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group for the title track. Their latest album, For(n)ever released in US in January 2009; was produced by longtime collaborator Howard Benson, who helmed the band's last two albums, “Every Man for Himself” and “The Reason
Pixie Lott a 18 years of age; singer song writer, actress and dancer, whose debut single “Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh) has been reigning the UK singles chart and making headlines in the Britain’s music scene. Pixie fresh, expressive, fun and magnetic persona is been reflected all over her first single. Her debut album “Turn it up” will be released on 14 September, 2009.
Raygun, one of an upcoming UK band is made up of Ray Gun(lead singer), The Adj (guitar), Ben Lyonsmyth (bass)and Sam Embery (drums). They have recently announced their debut single “Just Because” on August 3, 2009 with their fiery video directed by Joseph Kahn (Eminem, Britney, U2). They are bound to make an impact at the MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia
Boys Like Girls - American Rock pop group; from Boston, Massachusetts which consist of John Keefe (drums), Bryan Donahue (bass) and Paul DiGiovanni (lead guitar) gained a great popularity when they released their self-titled debut album Boys Like Girls. It was certified gold by the RIAA and sold more than 700,000 units. The band has recently announced their second studio album, Love Drunk, which is currently set for a September 8, 2009 release.
Estranged - our very own local band has made headlines in Jan 08 when they won the Best Song Award at the esteemed Anugerah Juara Lagu for their song "Itu Kamu". This band was recently invited to perform at one of the biggest rock music festival in Taiwan
MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia with Kasabian, The All-American Rejects, Hoobastank , Pixie Lott, Boys Like Girls, Raygun and Estranged will be staged at Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach at 6pm, August 15, 2009 and will air on MTV Asia Friday 28 August at 9pm in Malaysia and will also be broadcast on 44 MTV Channels in 157 different countries. The programme typically gets watched by over 550 million households.
Fly FM is the official radio station for MTV WORLD STAGE LIVE IN MALAYSIA |
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KUALA LUMPUR / SINGAPORE / BEIJING – July 22, 2009: MTV Networks Asia announced today 4 more international artists for MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia: double platinum rock band Hoobastank, latest British It girl Pixie Lott, American rock group Boys Like Girls and British band, Raygun. This follows the announcement that Kasabian, The All-American Rejects and Malaysian band Estranged will perform at the event which takes place on August 15, 2009 at Sunway Lagoon Resort in Kuala Lumpur.
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When a band has as much success as Hoobastank, the motivation to top itself must come from within. For band members Doug Robb (vocalist/songwriter), Dan Estrin (guitarist) and Chris Hesse (drums) that renewed desire can be heard from the very first notes of "My Turn," the first single from the group's fourth major release, For(n)ever released in US in January 2009. The album which marks a return to the rock roots of their earlier release - the platinum self-titled debut and the 2x platinum sophomore album, The Reason - entered the Billboard Top Rock Album chart at #7.
For(n)ever was produced by longtime collaborator Howard Benson, who helmed the band's last two albums, “Every Man for Himself” and “The Reason”. The latter earned three Grammy nominations, for Best Rock Album as well as Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group for the title track. The song also went on to top Billboard Modern Rock, Adult Top 40 and Top 40 Mainstream charts, peaking at #2 on the Hot 100.
With a voice that raises eyebrows, a dancing ability that wows and a songwriting flair that sets toes tapping, Pixie Lott is arguably the hottest new girl on Britain’s music scene. Her debut hit “Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)” has been reigning the UK singles chart, and there is no doubt that she is media’s current darling. At just 18 years of age, she has already worked with pop's cream of the crop tunesmiths including renowned songwriter Phil Thornalley and Mads Hague. Along with Thornalley, Pixie's been holed up in the studio with big time producers like Red One (who worked on Lady Gaga’s 'Just Dance') and also Toby Gad (the NY-based producer/songwriter behind Beyonce’s “If I Were A Boy”).
Pixie’s personality, rich vocals and strangely magnetic persona are evident all over her first single. Her much anticipated debut album, Turn It Up, will be released on September 14, 2009. And what is a better endorsement of her music than being MTV’s PUSH artist for the month of August.
Exciting new UK band, Raygun is made up of Ray Gun(lead singer), The Adj (guitar), Ben Lyonsmyth (bass)and Sam Embery (drums). The band has the razzle of New Wave and the dazzle of the Scissor Sisters’ disco, the filthiness of INXS, as well as the rock nous of a band long ready to start a revolution. Their frontman, Ray Gun, is flamboyant, androgynous, and incredibly charismatic and sounds like the velvet-voiced, finger-waggling progeny of a promiscuous session between Jagger, Bowie and Iggy Pop.
Fresh from their hugely successful support slot on Pink’s European ”Funhouse” tour, Raygun recently announced their debut single “Just Because” on August 3, 2009 with their explosive video directed by Joseph Kahn (Eminem, Britney, U2). See Raygun bring back the excitement of rock ‘n’ roll and be wowed by their energy and enthusiasm at MTV World Stage!
Heating up the stage is also American rock pop group Boys Like Girls. The band, made up of Martin Johnson (lead vocalist), John Keefe (drums), Bryan Donahue (bass) and Paul DiGiovanni (lead guitar), gained mainstream recognition when they released their self-titled debut album Boys Like Girls. It was certified gold by the RIAA and sold more than 700,000 units. Hits such as "The Great Escape" and "Thunder" are a great showcase of the band’s emotionally-charged rock music. The band was won Spin.com’s Artist of the Year by a landslide in 2007. The crossover success of radio hits “Hero/Heroine” and “The Great Escape” resulted in more than four million combined digital sales. The band also toured with the likes of Good Charlotte, Avril Lavigne and the Vans Warped Tour in support of their 2006 debut.
The band recently announced their sophomore album, Love Drunk, which is currently set for a September 8, 2009 release. The album’s title track and lead single was recently released and charted at #1 Most Added at Top 40 radio for the week of July 5 – July 11 and is #1 Alternative on iTunes, with over 1 million people streaming the single over just one week.
Music fans in Malaysia can look forward to being a part of MTV WORLD STAGE - Live in Malaysia by participating in the upcoming road show and winning concert passes to the event. The road show will be held at the Curve, in Kuala Lumpur from the August 1 to 2, 2009 between 12pm – 7pm. Besides fun games and collectible premium giveaways, auditions will also be held at the road show where only the wildest, loudest and most passionate music fan will gain access to hottest spot of the show – the Mosh Pit!
Concert passes are also up for grabs at http://worldstage.mtvasia.com, from July 15 to August 7, 2009. All viewers need to do is to answer 2 questions to qualify for the draw to win passes.
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