JOHOR BAHRU Mon (March 23,
2015): More than 50,000 people are expected to throng Danga Bay here every
night beginning March 26 for the four-day free concerts featuring some of the
biggest names in the entertainment industry in Malaysia and the world.
To be known as the “Iskandar
Waterfront Carnival 2015”, it is a special treat to the people of Johor by
Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Sdn Bhd (IWH) as part of its Corporate Social
Responsibility programme
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During the four-day period,
a series of exciting beach sports and games will also be held at Danga Bay as
part of the official celebrations to mark the Coronation of DYMM Sultan of
Johor.
The free open air concerts
on the sprawling new terrace paved with interlocking bricks behind the Danga
Bay Convention Centre and overlooking Straits of Johor into Singapore will be
held nightly from 7.30pm.
Each night’s performance
will showcase different local and international artistes from the United
States, South Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia. There will also be magic shows and
pyro musical fireworks displays
The climax, however, will be
March 29 when DYMM Sultan of Johor and the royal family is expected to also
witness the show, which will culminate with a spectacular biggest-ever fireworks
display.
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This is the first time that
some of the hottest names in international music scene are being brought to Johor
Bahru for the entertainment and enjoyment of the general public.
Among those performing will be the Korean
four-piece SISTAR, which has an enormous global following. Since their
introduction in 2011, this all-girl group has won multiple hits and is now
ranked among the top 10 K-Pop groups now.
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Similarly,
T-Ara from South Korea is another glamorous band with
legions of fans all round the world. This incredible group that is fun-loving
and upbeat is also known for its diverse music.
Australian born pop
star, Havana Brown, will also thrill audiences here. The phenomenally
successful singer, dancer and DJ has
toured the world and a much sought-after entertainer.
Taboo, a key member
of the world-famous “Black Eyed Peas” will also be performing, in addition to current
Indonesian hot favourite Dato Ross.
Big names in
Malaysia such as Fuying & Sam, Sheila Majid, Alleycats, Jacklyn Victor,
Faizal Tahir, Shila Amzah and Penny Tai have also been signed up to thrill
local fans during the four-day concert.
“The concerts are absolutely
free….it is our way of saying “Thank You” to the people for their support,”
said IWH spokesman Gary Lee Seaton.
“I also wish to confirm that
all the international artistes will be coming to Johor and performing as
scheduled in Danga Bay” he added
The concert schedule is as
follows:
March
26:
Nicole Tai (Astro talent search star), Rossa (Indonesia), SISTAR (all girls
K-Pop group from South Korea);
March 27:
Geraldine Gan (Astro talent search star), Jacklyn Victor, Sheila Majid, Penny
Tai;
March 28: Crystal Lee, Fuying
& Sam (Taiwan), Alleycats and Faizal Tahir;
March 29: Shila Amzah, T-Ara (Korean K-Pop group), Havana Brown (USA)
and Taboo (a member of “Black Eyed Peas”).
“Ample free parking space
will be provided, with clear signages, for the public to come for the concerts
without any hassle. A tram service is also available for those parking some
distance away from the concert venue,” added Gary Seaton.
He advised members of the
public to come early because of massive crowds expected to turn up for the
shows.
Meanwhile, all beach sports
and games will be flagged off on March 26 at Danga Bay at 8am. These activities
will continue daily until March 29, which will culminate with the prize giving
ceremony for champions by DYMM Sultan of Johor.
The events include beach
volleyball, netball, soccer and tug-a-war. Also included is a F3000 Powerboat
Race, Boat Floats Parade and Competition and a Cycle-around-Johor Race.
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