Monday 25 July 2011
Saturday 23 April 2011
Appreciation of Love Musical Concert on 25th June
Get your tickets now! Or win some prizes for your parents, for details visit www.gfworld.com.my
Friday 25 February 2011
Game for MACC Jokes? (Star Metro North)
LIVE comedy enthusiasts in Penang are in for a treat as the Malaysian Association of Chinese Comedians (MACC) is coming to town for their first show outside the Klang Valley.The group, comprising Douglas Lim — noted for his role as Steven in the local sitcom Kopitiam — and comedians Kuah Jenhan and Phoon Chi Ho, will take the stage at Dewan Sri Pinang on March 5.
Gavin Khoo, the executive director of GFW which is presenting the event, said the trio would be performing a parody of the hit Hong Kong crime thriller Infernal Affairs.
He said MACC: Internal Affairs would be the group’s third show after it was introduced at the PJ Live Arts Theatre last August.
“Tickets for the show were all sold out two weeks before its opening which prompted immediate requests for a re-staging,” he said.
Khoo said the group had chosen Penang for their first ‘away show’ as some Penangites had already taken notice of MACC through videos of their comedy that had been uploaded on the Internet.
“The conditions in Penang are ripe for stand-up comedy.
“We also feel that it is crucial to carry Kuala Lumpur’s comedy buzz beyond the capital’s boundaries to inspire locals to do more comedy,” he said.
Khoo added that comedy could bring Malaysians closer, defuse the tensions related to ‘sensitive issues’ and reinforce the 1Malaysia concept by helping to set aside the people’s differences in the name of laughter.
Tickets for MACC: Internal Affairs are priced at RM35 and RM50 and can be obtained from Red Rock Hotel on Macalister Road. For details, call 012-3255965.
MACC is Coming to Penang!
Game for MACC jokes?
LIVE comedy enthusiasts in Penang are in for a treat as the Malaysian Association of Chinese Comedians (MACC) is coming to town for their first show outside the Klang Valley.
The group, comprising Douglas Lim noted for his role as Steven in the local sitcom Kopitiam and comedians Kuah Jenhan and Phoon Chi Ho, will take the stage at Dewan Sri Pinang on March 5.
Gavin Khoo, the executive director of GFW which is presenting the event, said the trio would be performing a parody of the hit Hong Kong crime thriller Infernal Affairs.
He said MACC: Internal Affairs would be the groupæ¯ third show after it was introduced at the PJ Live Arts Theatre last August.
Tickets for the show were all sold out two weeks before its opening which prompted immediate requests for a re-staging, he said.
Khoo said the group had chosen Penang for their first away show as some Penangites had already taken notice of MACC through videos of their comedy that had been uploaded on the Internet.
The conditions in Penang are ripe for stand-up comedy.
He also feel that it is crucial to carry Kuala Lumpur comedy buzz beyond the capital boundaries to inspire locals to do more comedy, he said.
Khoo added that comedy could bring Malaysians closer, defuse the tensions related to sensitive issues and reinforce the 1Malaysia concept by helping to set aside the people's differences in the name of laughter.
Tickets for MACC: Internal Affairs are priced at RM35 and RM50 and can be obtained from Red Rock Hotel on Macalister Road. For details, call 012-3255965
LIVE comedy enthusiasts in Penang are in for a treat as the Malaysian Association of Chinese Comedians (MACC) is coming to town for their first show outside the Klang Valley.
The group, comprising Douglas Lim noted for his role as Steven in the local sitcom Kopitiam and comedians Kuah Jenhan and Phoon Chi Ho, will take the stage at Dewan Sri Pinang on March 5.
Gavin Khoo, the executive director of GFW which is presenting the event, said the trio would be performing a parody of the hit Hong Kong crime thriller Infernal Affairs.
He said MACC: Internal Affairs would be the groupæ¯ third show after it was introduced at the PJ Live Arts Theatre last August.
Tickets for the show were all sold out two weeks before its opening which prompted immediate requests for a re-staging, he said.
Khoo said the group had chosen Penang for their first away show as some Penangites had already taken notice of MACC through videos of their comedy that had been uploaded on the Internet.
The conditions in Penang are ripe for stand-up comedy.
He also feel that it is crucial to carry Kuala Lumpur comedy buzz beyond the capital boundaries to inspire locals to do more comedy, he said.
Khoo added that comedy could bring Malaysians closer, defuse the tensions related to sensitive issues and reinforce the 1Malaysia concept by helping to set aside the people's differences in the name of laughter.
Tickets for MACC: Internal Affairs are priced at RM35 and RM50 and can be obtained from Red Rock Hotel on Macalister Road. For details, call 012-3255965
Tuesday 14 December 2010
Malaysian Entertainment Scene
The Malaysian entertainment scene needs a new rethinking and inertia. For the last many years, local artistes find it almost next to impossible to make a decent living in the industry.
Malay entertainment industry may be more sustainable compared to the rest due to a larger market but many of the artistes do not have staying power. Groups and individuals come and go as quickly as ocean tide. How many Malay artistes are able to create a mass appeal for their music? How many of them can claim to be a popular regional artiste?
Chinese artistes eking out locally find it difficult to break into the regional music scene. Many of them became successful only after they had taken their career to Hong Kong, China or Taiwan.
There is a need to revamp and rethink of a new strategy to revive the local music industry. KL wants to become a regional and an international city. An international city needs a creative industry.
Musicians, artistes, artistes management companies, promoters and recording labels need to come together to work out a new solution.
Malaysia can become a music/entertainment hub if we can embrace change.
GFW is keen to work with local artistes, management companies and record labels to regenerate the local entertainment scene.
Contact us now! We would like to hear from you.
Malay entertainment industry may be more sustainable compared to the rest due to a larger market but many of the artistes do not have staying power. Groups and individuals come and go as quickly as ocean tide. How many Malay artistes are able to create a mass appeal for their music? How many of them can claim to be a popular regional artiste?
Chinese artistes eking out locally find it difficult to break into the regional music scene. Many of them became successful only after they had taken their career to Hong Kong, China or Taiwan.
There is a need to revamp and rethink of a new strategy to revive the local music industry. KL wants to become a regional and an international city. An international city needs a creative industry.
Musicians, artistes, artistes management companies, promoters and recording labels need to come together to work out a new solution.
Malaysia can become a music/entertainment hub if we can embrace change.
GFW is keen to work with local artistes, management companies and record labels to regenerate the local entertainment scene.
Contact us now! We would like to hear from you.
Tuesday 7 December 2010
GFW Event: Korea Tourism Awards Night (Inspiring Korea Night 2010)
MALAYSIAN tourists visiting Korea from now to 2012 can expect to have a thrilling time with colourful and thrilling festivals throughout the four seasons.
The Korean Tourism Organisation (KTO) Kuala Lumpur office officially launched the Visit Korea 2010-2012 at the Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on Dec 2.
KTO overseas marketing executive director Rhee Jae Sung said that 227,000 Koreans visited Malaysia in 2009 and they expected the number to increase to 19% this year.
"Korea and Malaysia have a long relationship and there is also a Korean community here.
Fun time ahead: Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) KL Office managing director Yun Jae Jin (third from leff) with the newly appointed board members of Saranghaeyo Korea Club.
“There are a lot of festivals in Korea thorughout the year and Malaysians will also like the food,’’ he said.
KTO KL Office managing director Yun Jae Jin said more than 80,000 Malaysians visited Korea last year and they expected more tourists from Malaysia in the next two years.
“Malaysians can rest assured that Korea is a safe place and we have tightened the security there to ensure tourists are safe,’’ he said.
There were many special performances at the launch.
Some of the performers who entertained the guests were Wakaka Crew, Epsilon, Ruff Neck, along with celebration songs presented by Soo Winci and “The Call of Nami Island” theme song — Menanti Hikmat presented by Mawi.
At the dinner, KTO announced the board of directors for Saranghaeyo Korea Club (SKC), which has attracted more than 1,300 Hallyu (Korean Wave) lovers.
There was also a “I’m a Korean Celebrity” Contest which saw Malaysians dressed in traditional Korean costumes dance on stage.
The finale was the award presentation by KTO to fans clubs, members, volunteers, agencies, media partners, and charity organisations.
Some of the guests walked away with raffle draw prizes like a return air ticket to Korea, microwave oven, Wonder Girls concert tickets, hampers, ginseng products and Resort packages.
The Korean Tourism Organisation (KTO) Kuala Lumpur office officially launched the Visit Korea 2010-2012 at the Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on Dec 2.
KTO overseas marketing executive director Rhee Jae Sung said that 227,000 Koreans visited Malaysia in 2009 and they expected the number to increase to 19% this year.
"Korea and Malaysia have a long relationship and there is also a Korean community here.
Fun time ahead: Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) KL Office managing director Yun Jae Jin (third from leff) with the newly appointed board members of Saranghaeyo Korea Club.
“There are a lot of festivals in Korea thorughout the year and Malaysians will also like the food,’’ he said.
KTO KL Office managing director Yun Jae Jin said more than 80,000 Malaysians visited Korea last year and they expected more tourists from Malaysia in the next two years.
“Malaysians can rest assured that Korea is a safe place and we have tightened the security there to ensure tourists are safe,’’ he said.
There were many special performances at the launch.
Some of the performers who entertained the guests were Wakaka Crew, Epsilon, Ruff Neck, along with celebration songs presented by Soo Winci and “The Call of Nami Island” theme song — Menanti Hikmat presented by Mawi.
At the dinner, KTO announced the board of directors for Saranghaeyo Korea Club (SKC), which has attracted more than 1,300 Hallyu (Korean Wave) lovers.
There was also a “I’m a Korean Celebrity” Contest which saw Malaysians dressed in traditional Korean costumes dance on stage.
The finale was the award presentation by KTO to fans clubs, members, volunteers, agencies, media partners, and charity organisations.
Some of the guests walked away with raffle draw prizes like a return air ticket to Korea, microwave oven, Wonder Girls concert tickets, hampers, ginseng products and Resort packages.
Wednesday 5 May 2010
Who's the Next K-Pop Star?
Here's what happened at the audition on 17th April. You can expect for more from the 11 finalists!
Come and watch them LIVE at the KL Live on 15th May at 2 to 4pm. Entrance is FREE!
R16 Southeast Asia Final & Hip Hop Concert starts at 7pm to 11pm.
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