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After the successful of its first installment, Fat Boys team brought us the second edition of Pesta Malam Indonesia, which showcases the best of the Indonesian music scene to our own backyard with the hope that it didn’t scare their Malaysian fans away.

The concert was opened by two finest local acts; Hujan and Meet Uncle Hussain. Unfortunately, not many people witness their performance as most of the goers came in late to catch the Indonesian acts. Hujan’s main man, Noh, abruptly left the stage and Ag took over his singing. Nobody knew what did happen.

Dewi-Dewi came up on stage and did a set of cover songs from Dewa and Rihanna. By watching their performance, I wondered myself “Why are they here?” I think they didn’t perform well and didn’t reach the standard to perform for a big outdoor event.

The rain started to pour down heavily; half the crowd rushed for shelter except for die hard groupies when Samsons took over the stage. There were thousands of them being over-excited, making human triangle, shouting hoo-haa along with their favorite band. Thus, they made the locals anxious to get nearer to the stage.

A fight broke off twice when Sheila on 7 (So7) performed “Sahabat Sejati” and the main man, Duta, had to halt their song to pacified the situation. It’s typical when it comes to Indonesian concert in Malaysia. Well, So7 did a great job in controlling their audience for every song.

Ungu faced some technical difficulties followed by the power outage on every booth after the half-hour break. The show had to halt again and the crowd started to throw things on stage. The emcee, Aleya, controlled the crowd professionally eventhough she got hit for a few times. The police began to chase the attackers and made the situation went a bit chaotic. The locals were terrified and they had to move very far away from the scene.

It didn’t stop the show. Peterpan came on stage for their 40 minutes set. Ariel has broke the local performing guideline by took off his shirt for their last song. Lastly, Slank came on stage and brought a different kind of energy to the crowd but only their groupie, Slankers, stayed on but the locals who were not a big fan, and walked straight to their cars.

The concert went on with such big Indonesian acts albeit many difficulties were faced from the audience up to the stage technical. While the Indonesians were having the time of their lives at the front row, the locals were much comfortable watching it from the screen at the back. Well they know how to party harder than us.

Adli Syahril says: ... and we drove straight to Zouk for DJ Shah. hehehehe

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Hello everyone.
I know most of y'all craving for more great acts and performers to come to Malaysia.
Last week, MTV Asia Awards 08 invaded Malaysia with quite a number of international acts such as The Script, One Republic, Leona Lewis and The Click Five.

Pussycat Dolls were here with a small gig at Coco Banana in Sunway, Panic at the Disco with their less promotional concert and less-than-1000 attendees and they did brought down the house.

A week before, Daughtry rocked Malaysians with a set of rocking tunes. I wasn't a big fan but he converted me to become one!

*sobs... i didn't attend Paul van Dyk's gig because of Daughtry... instead i went to Euphoria*

Great DJ acts were here... Shitdisco did an awesomely show with great crowds and crazy stage diving action. (we know how to kung fu, huh?) and of course, Paul van Dyk's selling out gig every year at Zouk. I heard the club was full before 11pm. Crazy stuff huh?

Not to fret, people!
More great events are coming...

1. Klubbers.net Annual Party presents ALY & FILA @ Zouk (9/8/2008)

It's tonight and I believe it's gonna be one hell of a great party. Seriously, I've listened to the Tranceworld Mix Volume 2 by the man, Aly & Fila, and it's purely euphoric beats. These guys are good quality DJs and if you miss it, you'll regret it! I want to hear them play "How Long"!
website: www.klubbers.net


2. Pesta Malam Indonesia 2 @ Equestrian Bukit Kiara (16/8/2008)


I'm sure this would be a great event since the last Pesta Malam Indonesia in 2006. Good line-ups such as Samsons, Peterpan, Slank, Ungu and more. I'm not sure whether I'm going for this one or not. Anyone going? Takde geng la beb... hehehhe
I didn't get any complimentary tickets for this one :(
website: www.pestamalamindonesia.com

3. Pure Ibiza II with DJ Shah @ Zouk (16/8/2008)


Experience the pure music of Ibiza with DJ Shah. I don't think he needs any introduction by now. He played alongside with Armin van Buuren and collaborated in one track called "Going Wrong". What an awesome track!? This is gonna be good. I love "White Sand"!
website: www.zoukclub.com.my

4. Mocca & InTheBox Records @ Zouk (17/8/2008)


Oh yeah! Let's chill with Mocca and the great openings for the band. I'm so into Decma and the could have been. (Decma TCHB) and I want to hear them performing live. :)
Applejuice is performing too and of course, let's dance and jive to the sound of Mocca. :)
Recommended? HELL YEAH!!!
website: www.mymocca.com

4. Butterfingers Album Launch @ Planet Hollywood (24/8/2008)


They are local but they are totally good.
I've been listening to them since I was 9 years old and now they KEMBALI with a new album. hehehe. I think they will be playing a set of their new songs for this gig.
website: http://butterfingerstheband.blogspot.com/

5. Avril Lavigne Live in Malaysia @ Stadium Merdeka (29/8/2008)

Oh yeah! Malaysia is a part of her "The Best Damn Tour"!!!
I don't care if you hate her. I think it's a one-time-chance to see her in Malaysia.
Grab your tickets now!
website: www.galaxy.com.my & www.axcess.com.my

Unfortunately, we have to travel to our neighbor countries to catch big act performances :(
Kanye West, Death Cab For Cutie, Ash in Singapore
The Kooks in Hong Kong
Damn.

Whatever! We still have tons of great local acts PLUS great gig on every weekend!

Adli Syahril: I can't wait for KAMI final gig in Bukit Jalil this October!!!

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