DiGi Music Unlimited subscribers to enjoy free Chinese showcases in December
DiGi Music Unlimited subscribers to enjoy free Chinese showcases in December
DiGi Music LIVE presents Y2J and Evan Yo
SHAH ALAM, 9 NOVEMBER 2009: DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd ("DiGi") is bringing down two Taiwanese acts - rock band Y2J and pop singer Evan Yo to perform at the exclusive Chinese showcases of DiGi Music LIVE from 4-6 December 2009 in Peninsular and East Malaysia.
The showcases will have both acts performing back-to-back at Highway Autocity in Prai, Penang (4 December), Sungei Wang rooftop in Kuala Lumpur (5 December) and 1Borneo HyperMall in Kota Kinabalu (6 December).
The showcases are organised exclusively for DiGi customers who subscribe to DiGi Music Unlimited service, following the just-concluded and highly successful DiGi Music LIVE concert with US rock band, The All-American Rejects on 31 October.
DiGi's Head of Segments, Koay Chee Keong, said: "We want to continue bringing in live performances for our subscribers of DiGi Music Unlimited service to enjoy unique music experiences with their favourite artistes. After the incredible response from our inaugural DiGi Music LIVE concert with The All-American Rejects, it was only logical that we also reach out with different music genres that appeal to Malaysia youths."
Added Loan Cheong, General Manager of Universal Music Malaysia: "This time, we are going to hold a series of showcases on three consecutive days in three different locations. It would be a great opportunity, especially for outstation DiGi Music Unlimited subscribers, to see their idols perform live."
Adrian Lim, Managing Director of Sony Music further expanded that as partners on the DiGi Music Unlimited platform, they would always try to come up with experiences that are different for the subscribers. Having two fantastic Chinese artistes of different genres performing on one stage will be a real treat for fans, making it a musical experience not-to-be-missed!
Those who wish to obtain the complimentary showcase tickets can do so by signing up for DiGi Music Unlimited via DiGiMusic.com.my or SMS "ON MUSIC" to 2000. More details about the Chinese showcases and ticket redemption points are available at DiGiMusic.com.my/live.
Rock band, Y2J comprises Yuming Lai, winner of the Taiwanese reality show, One Million Star in 2007, and Jane Huang, who was named the most popular contestant in the same show. Together, they formed Y2J after their new-found fame and recorded their first album, Live For You in 2008. Their hit songs include 為你而活 (Live For You), 武裝的薔薇 (Armed Rose) and 草戒指 (Grass Ring).
The popular Mandarin pop singer Evan, who is also a composer and actor, made a name for himself with his debut album '19' in 2006. He won a huge fan base outside Taiwan, including Malaysia, with his hit song, 我可以 (I Can). Two years later, he released his second album, Search Evan Yo, which solidified his talents once again with chart-topping songs like 我回來了 (I'm Back), 2人 (Two of Us) and also Stay With Me. At the end of October 2009, he released his third album, Loneliness (寂寞。好了) just as he graduated from National Taiwan Normal University(國立臺灣師范大學), majoring in Classical Music. He is now a full-time composer and singer.
DiGi Music LIVE is a series of exclusive events to complement DiGi Music Unlimited service, which offers unlimited music downloads for a flat fee of RM5 a month. Subscribers can also share songs and their playlists with friends via SMS, e-mail and social networking sites.
For more information about DiGi Music Unlimited, please visit www.digimusic.com.my/.
About DiGi
Established in 1995, DiGi is listed on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad and is part of the global telecommunications provider, Telenor Group. DiGi focuses on making it easy, keeping it relevant and providing the best deals to ensure excellent customer experience in mobile and internet services. Through its corporate initiative, Deep Green, DiGi is committed to a sustainable business that is financially and ecologically responsible to all stakeholders.
About Sony Music
SONY Music Entertainment is a global recording music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Our artist ranges from Beyonce, Leona Lewis, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Daughtry, Westlife, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Lenka, Jennifer Lopez, Avril Lavigne, Backstreet Boys, David Cook, David Archuleta, Shakira, Kelly Clarkson, Pink, Alicia Keys, Celine Dion, Britney Spears and many, many more. On the Regional Asian side, our cross-borders artist includes Jay Chou, Lee Hom, Rainie Yang, Evan Yo, Jason Chan, Alan Kuo, Sheila On 7, Padi, Yovie and Nuno, ELLO, Tor+, Gita Gutawa, Hijau Daun and many, many more. Sony Music Entertainment Malaysia locally also boast a host of multi-talented artist like Danell Lee, Misha Omar, Jaclyn Victor, Amy Mastura, Aliff Aziz, Hou ren and Aliff Satar.
About Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is the world's leading music company with wholly owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry's leading global music publishing operation.
Universal Music Group's record labels include A&M/Octone, Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Philips, Polydor Records, Universal Motown Republic Group, Universal Music Latino, Universal Records South and Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the industry, which includes the last 100 years of the world's most popular artists and their recordings. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes eLabs, its new media and technologies division; Bravado, its merchandising company; Twenty-First Artists, its full service management division; and Helter Skelter, its live music agency.
Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and communications company.
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