MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia

MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia

MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia
Location(s)	Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Website	Official website

MTV World Stage is a global series that brings multi-genre talents with global relevance to an audience in over 550 million households. Recorded "live" at the most exclusive gigs, world renowned music festivals and unique concert locations from around the world, MTV World Stage is the "front row seat" for music lovers to experience the biggest artists on the globe without leaving the comfort of their sofas.^[1]

On August 15, 2009, MTV Asia staged the first ever outdoor MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia at Sunway Lagoon Resort in Kuala Lumpur. The event was attended by over 15, 000 fans.^[2] The 2011 event took place in I-City

The event also featured a live, real-time microblogging application where comments and 'tweets' via SMS were displayed on giant screens at the concert venue.^[3]

Artist lineups

Boys Like Girls performing at MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia

The outdoor concert featured a total of seven acts:

• Kasabian
• The All-American Rejects
• Boys Like Girls
• Hoobastank
• Pixie Lott
• Raygun
• Estranged

Malaysian songbird Misha Omar made a special appearance with Boys Like Girls for a duet, Two Is Better Than One. Korean boyband 2AM also made a special guest appearance at the post party of the event.^[4]

Artist lineups MTV World Stage 2010: Live In Malaysia

• Katy Perry
• Tokio Hotel
• Bunkface (Band From Malaysia)
• Wonder Girls (Girl band from South Korea)

Artist lineups MTV World Stage 2011: Live In Malaysia

• 30 Seconds to Mars
• Neon Trees
• Pop Shuvit (Malaysian band)
• BEAST (Boy Band from South Korea)

TV Premiere

The six-hour long live concert was edited into a two-hour special that premiered on MTV Asia on August 28, 2009.^[5]

References

1. ^ http://www.mtvasia.com/worldstage/worldstageliveinmalaysia
2. ^ http://www.clickthecity.com/music/?p=5507
3. ^ http://www.mtvasia.com/News/200908/15018338.html
4. ^ http://www.mtvasia.com/News/200908/15018338.html
5. ^ http://worldstage.mtvasia.com/about/?lang=en

External links

• Official MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia website
• MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia Live Performances
• MTV Asia (MTVWorldStage) on Twitter
• Kasabian Interview: Underdogs No More, the British Rock Rebels Are On Fire
• The All-American Rejects Interview: Livin' it Up When The World Comes Down
• Raygun Interview: Gunning for Chart Success
• Boys Like Girls Interview: Love Drunk and In High Spirits
• Hoobastank Interview: There's Something Good in the Neighborhood
• Estranged Interview: Rockstar Power To The Region and Beyond