Yummy!

With any party, we needed to get through the formality first, so first we had Bruce Dallas, Marketing Director of Guinness Anchor Berhad giving us a speech: “Arthur’s Day celebrates the founder of GUINNESS®, Arthur Guinness, and his remarkable legacy of goodness through music. This year, we pay homage to his bold character and people like him, those who are ‘more’ than just ordinary; much like the Artists that will be rocking the Arthur’s Day stage, our Arthur Guinness Fund recipients and our GUINNESS® drinkers, who choose a GUINNESS® every time.”

Bruce Dallas, Marketing Director of Guinness Anchor Berhad and Hans Essaadi, Managing Director of Guinness Anchor Berhad launching the celebrations with our resident Guinness Girl & host, Serena C.

The main aim of the party was to reveal the 3 exciting International acts due to perform at Sepang International Circuit, Welcome Centre. I’m actually pleasantly surprised that they have stayed away from the Urban and Hip Hop direction and brought us some proper Rock music and some Dance Pop (I’ll give them that since one of the songs of this band I actually really like)

So let’s play a “Guess the Song”.

I’m more than a bird,
I’m more than a plane
I’m more than some pretty face beside a train
It’s not easy to be me

Easy right? This is Superman

(It’s not easy), written and performed by American singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, but better known by his stage name Five for Fighting.

Five for Fighting

Did you know that he has a degree in Applied Science and Mathematics? Anyway, here is what he has to say about the upcoming concert:

“I am very excited to be a part of the Arthur’s Day celebrations in Malaysia! Join me and millions around the world as we toast to one of the boldest man in history, Arthur Guinness and to those like him, the Arthur Guinness fund awardees, my comrades that will be rocking the Arthur’s Day stage this year and all of you fans out there! To Arthur!“

Alright, second act is a little alternative and a little punk, but maybe you know this song?

I wake up every evening
With a big smile on my face
And it never feels out of place
And you’re still probably working
At a nine to five pace
I wonder how bad that tastes…

No? Then how about….

“I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you, you wanna touch me too!”

First song was their first international hit: “Gives You Hell” and second song was “I Wanna” from the same album. Let me present The All American Rejects, formed in Oklahama in 1999 with lead vocalist and bass guitarist and pianist Tyson Ritter, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Nick Wheeler, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Mike Kennerty, and drummer and percussionist Chris Gaylor.

All American Rejects

“Arthur’s Day is going to be one hell of ride and we have an exciting gig prepared especially for you, our Malaysian fans. We really appreciate the Arthur’s Day message on social entrepreneurship and how the Arthur Guinness fund has made an impact on thousands of people around the world. We are glad to be part of the celebrations this year in tribute to his unbelievable legacy.”

Last but not least, here’s a song I like:

How about the boys who brought you hits like “Glad You

Came”?

Anyway, here’s what they have to say: “We’re excited to be part of the Malaysian celebrations happening at Sepang International Circuit on the 27th of September 2013! We’re ready along with our comrades Five for Fighting and All American Rejects to rock the Arthur’s day stage this year as we pay tribute to Arthur Guinness and his legacy of goodness. To Arthur!“

Daniel from Wanted Symphony (key), Sam (guitar) and Ivan (guitar) from Busco, Caleb (drums) from Caravel

In honor of Arthur Guinness and those like him, Guinness paid tribute to our local heroes, our AGF Awardees at the Arthur’s Day launch party, in line with the theme of this year’s celebration “Celebrating Those Who Make Bolder Choices”:

1. Sabina Arokiam from Eats, Shoots, Roots (AGF Awardee)
2. Christopher Tock from EYE Project Management (AGF Awardee) – yours truly *bows*
3. Rashvin Pal Singh from Biji Biji Initiative (AGF Awardee)
4. Chew Lee-Min, Team Guinness Malaysia
5. Thompson Chuah, Team Guinness Malaysia
6. Julie Kuan, Team Guinness Malaysia
7. Dato Saw Choo Boon, Chairman of the
Board of Directors at Guinness Anchor Berhad
8. Hans Essaadi, Managing Director of Guinness Anchor Berhad
9. Bruce Dallas, Marketing Director of Guinness Anchor Berhad
10. Lim Ju Lee, Team Guinness Malaysia
11. Fiona Huang, Team Guinness Malaysia; and
12. Jazz Tan from Penang Youth Club (AGF Awardee)

To Arthur!

Month Long Parties and Promotions To Arthur!

As do every year, there will be weekly GUINNESS® arTHURSDAY Parties, starting from 29 August 2013 at selected outlets nationwide in the lead up to the main Arthur’s Day concert scheduled to take place in September. The parties will feature special activities and promotions on your favourite black brew along with exclusive limited edition Arthur’s Day merchandise up for grabs.

For all GUINNESS® collectors out there, buy 1 bucket of GUINNESS® Foreign Extra Stout or 4 full pints or 6 half pints of GUINNESS® Draught and get your hands on the exclusive GUINNESS® Arthur’s Day Earphones. Promotions begin on 1st September 2013 and you can get it at your favorite neighborhood bar!

Also, throughout the month long celebrations, other promotions at your local coffee shops and restaurants include the Limited Edition GUINNESS® Power Bank, when you collect all 12 liners bottle caps of the GUINNESS® Quart Bottles. Not forgetting the GUINNESS® Arthur’s Day Fridge Magnet Bottle Opener, when you purchase a 6-can pack of Guinness Stout at participating supermarket and hypermarkets.

So you know where you should be next Thursday right? Stay logged on to www.facebook.com/guinnessmalaysia to find out more on an arTHURSDAY party happening near you or visit www.arthursday.com.my to get your hands on Arthur’s Day tickets!

The Arthur’s Day 2013 concert is organized in partnership with Six Fingers Events Management, while E! News Asia and AMP Networks join as official TV and Radio partners.

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Thanks to Arthur’s Day celebration this year, I had a swell time with my girlfriend, Joanne. From the parking (which, at first, we thought was well organized… ho ho ho) to being on the VIP (Gold Lounge) deck, it was major fun with constant flow of Guinness.

Just want to take the chance to thank the organizers for the passes – without you, I’d never get to meet the Black Eyed Peas, and all the other experience from years past. Thank you G2!

Thankfully too, there was the Arthur’s lounge where we could chill in the air-conditioned space with our friends, while looking with amazement at the number of taps available, as well as the length of the queue!

As usual, the entrance is NEVER boring. Hey CopyKate, smile

When we arrived, Prema Yin was already performing with a few awesome numbers. The crowd was just growing, and little did we know that it would amount to an amazing 20,000 people by the end of the night! It’s MINDBLOWING!

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Then of course there was the Dragon Red band rocking us away with their rendition of originals and covers… CRAZY SHIT AWESOME!

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 The lead singer with his teddy bear… LOL

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Halfway through we met Vince Chong, damn I envy his body! Will get there some day LOL

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My baby Joanne Kay Kuak <3 <3

Mizz Nina in the house!

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Man she’s a power pack! Her dancers and her heated up the stage!

And the crowd went WILD!

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Of course you get some anomaly.. like Dustyhawk here

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To St Arthur’s!

And that was just before the man Taio Cruz arrives on stage!

And oh man I think the crowd just grew in sized and everyone came forward!

Gotta be loving my area… VIP lounge with no blockage view of Taio Cruz himself

Balls keep coming out! Guess two balls aren’t enough huh? LOL

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Gotta admit that though he doesn’t have a lot of showman ship, he’s pretty damn down to earth!

Anyhow the end is here and all performers gathered on stage to celebrate the end of Arthur’s Day that began halfway around the world!

TO ARTHUR!

Fireworks exploded!

Confetti was everywhere!

SO PRETTY CAN?!

Took this time to camwhore… and I damn love this picture <3

On the way down, Joanne and I had to carry Thong Kai down and someone came to help… He was none other than Dennis Lau the Malaysian (or Asian!) violin maestro, who also co-starred in Nasi Lemak 2.0!! Damn helpful can?!

Well that was the end of an amazing night… Thanks to the great people at G2 for the invites, you guys are the best… Please keep it coming LOL!

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After inviting Yapthomas.com and Hanson, my awesome ‘blogger’ friend (inside joke, lol) we were whisked to KL Hilton at 4.30pm where some 70-odd numbers of the media were present, all waiting for the arrival of the stars who certainly took their time!

I spotted a few familiar faces including my good friend Azri from Universal Studios, Elaine Chow from Grey, Kimcun and ShaolinTiger, last but not least Mr Arthur Guinness Himself. Of course I got to know a few other people as well to work with my projects, it was really good fun!

Having my G1 allowed me to go to places that I don’t usually dare if I only had my Lumix LX2, including going so close to them. Throughout the time I could never explain the luck I felt within me

A press conference, or a media conference, after all, isn’t something easy to have in the first place. This really shows that whatever little branding I managed to do for myself really does work! Come on bloggers, you have the power!

Yes, power, like this Mr Arthur Guinness wannabe aka Kenny Sia who really did take everyone’s attention. No wonder he’s Malaysia’s number one lifestyle blogger eh? Bloody daring I say!

And this shot is for all Fergie fans out there. I was still considering a dare from a friend to ‘do’ something with her that will surely put me up in many magazines all around the world. But I chickened out No wonder I not fehmes laaaaaa hehe

But to be honest, all you have to do is believe in yourself. I thought I’ve gotten my tickets to Arthur’s birthday yesterday night already, a week before the event itself. But I did not, and thankfully, did not waver and be desperate. The next thing I know, I killed two birds with one stone: a call from the PR asked me to attend the media conference, at the same time offering me a Media All-Access pass for the night! I don’t know what garnered the call, or why me, but I’d like to be appreciative and say THANK YOU!

And so, it was a perfect start to the evening that was about to come, a live performance from the Black Eyed Peas who were totally rocking the event with their top hits that EVERYONE can sing along to. It was truly an awesome night, which deserves its own post, surely.

I love you Black

Eyed Peas. I may still be too shy to come forward for a picture, so this is the least I could do for now haha. Now, I’ve got a feeling, that tonight’s gonna be a good night, that tonight’s gonna be a good night, that tonight’s gonna be a good GOOD night!

So who’s with me? Stay tuned for the ALL ACCESS MEDIA PASS pictures! /gloats

ps- sorry for the obsessive gloating, it isn’t often that I get something like this on my lap hehe
pss- for more pictures please go to my facebook album!

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