I’ve known Heineken Green Room as far as back in 2008, probably longer than that. Been quite an avid fan of such music events where we were introduced with indie and artsy artistes.
This coming 15th June 2013 sees Heineken Green Room return with yet another tantalising explosion of music and art in the shape of a line up that includes a live set from one of the United States’ most hotly tipped indie-pop outfits, The Drums, and a DJ set from the hands of British electronic mavericks Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (TEED) alongside a truly extraordinary collection of Malaysian acts and artists breaking new ground in the field of visual communications.
*Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (TEED)*
Along with Heineken Thirst, Malaysia’s premier electronic music festival, Heineken Green Room forms the core of a music philosophy that is committed to bringing the best of the world’s music experiences to Malaysia and giving them a unique Heineken twist.
Taking the cream of international talent, and building discovery platforms for local music and creative talent, Heineken’s music platforms perfectly complement our open-minded, information and experience-seeking consumers.
Making their Malaysian debut at Heineken Green Room, Brooklyn New York’s The Drums fall somewhere between classic British indie and classic 1950s surf pop fusing elements as wide as The Smiths, Joy Division and 60s girl group The Shangri-Las. Disciples of Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound, their reverb drenched pop led them to sign with Moshi Moshi, one of the hippest record labels in the UK.
Their sophomore album, Portamento, saw them build on the critical and commercial success of their eponymous debut with tours and festival appearances across the globe. 2013 sees them preparing for a new chapter of The Drums, as well as solo outings for founders Jonny Pierce and Jacob Graham.
*The Drums*
Also arriving in Malaysia for first time, for an incendiary Heineken Green Room DJ set is 27-year old Orlando Higginbottom, better known as Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (TEED). TEED seemingly soared out of nowhere last year to become one of the most talked about names on the electronic circuit.
*TEED*
Already a critical darling after blogosphere hit Household Goods in 2010, which has amassed over 2 million views on YouTube (http://bit.ly/LWt9Z8) last year’s debut album Trouble saw him on numerous best of the year list alongside a developing reputation as a performer, with some of the most stunning stage visuals on the live circuit.
Returning to Heineken Green Room, this year Twilight Actiongirl (TAG) the quartet of DJ Bunga, ChaseyLain, Ribut 10:59 and DJ XU celebrates its tenth anniversary.
Their signature brew of indie anthems and electro edged remixes – alongside a healthy dose of retro and esoteric Malaysiana – has seen them double as mentors and role models to a new generation of music obsessed fans.
*Deer Society*
Joining them on this Heineken Green Room line up will be the celebrated party outfit Deer Society, who have built a reputation for staging some of the fiercest and most musically eclectic events in Malaysia, as well as one of the country’s rising talents, Darren Ashley, with a solo electronic set.
*Darren Ashley*
At this year’s Heineken Green Room, TAG’s involvement doesn’t stop at the dancefloor. Along with visual artists and long-time Heineken collaborator Callen Tham (themancalleduncle), they will also be heavily involved in curating some of the arts and collaboration content that is a Green Room signature.
While those collaborations are still under wraps, Heineken is trying and will be pushing their own limits of experimentation as the artists and collaborators create a sensory blowing experience that plays on the very idea of what a Green Room can be.
Heineken has also recently inked a deal with Spotify – the world’s biggest and most successful music streaming service of its kind. For the first time in South East Asia, Heineken charts new ground by giving its fans yet another unique avenue to enjoy music together with Spotify.
“We believe our partnership with Spotify will deliver a brand experience that is both meaningful for Heineken and our fans. One that is innovative and interactive that gives our fans an amazing music experience,” Jessie explained.
Heineken Green Room promises to be a thrilling evening, so join them on a voyage into uncharted musical and creative territory this June 15th June 2013.
See you guys there!!
Date: Saturday 15th June 2013
Time: 9.00pm onwards
Venue: KL Live, Life Centre, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Web: www.facebook.com/Heineken & www.heineken.com/my
Twitter: @Heineken_MY
Spotify: http://spoti.fi/15heWOT
Age Restriction: Heineken Green Room is open to those above the age of 18 years only
Ticket Prices
- Pre-Sale: RM88
- Available at all Rock Corner outlets from 10 May – 14 June 2013
- Available online at www.myticket.my from 10 May – 7 June 2013
- At the Door: RM108 (Available at venue from 5PM on event day)
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