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Oktoberfest Media Launch @ The Social, Publika

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If you are a beer lover you would have loved Oktoberfest!

Members of the media have gathered at the newly opened The Social at Publika to celebrate the launching of GAB’s Oktoberfest.

If you didn’t know, the Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival celebrating beer held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, running from late September to the first weekend in October.

The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810.

Take home the limited edition GAB’s Oktoberfest 1L Ceramic Mug with each 1-litre Tiger beer purchase at selected bars and clubs.

Consuners will also enjoy store discounts when they purchase their beers from retail outlets such as Cold Storage, Mercato, Village Grocer and Jaya Grocer.

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Guinness Arthur’s Day 2012 Launch @ Studio Lounge, Tropicana City Mall, Petaling Jaya

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The Guinness Arthur’s Day 2012, a celebration of the remarkable leagcy of Arthur Guinness is here again!

Themed “A celebration Made of More”, which is inspired by Arthur Guinness’ bold legacies, GUINNESS® fans and music lovers this year will have 3 unique music events that will take place simultaneously, citywide on 28th September 2012.

The month-long celebration is launched and officiated at the Studio Lounge at Tropicana City Mall, Petaling Jaya.

I first saw the Guinness Lounge during the St. Patrick’s Day 2012 at Changkat Bukit Bintang, now they have a mobile Guinness Lounge and it’s right in front of Studio Lounge!

mobile Guinness Lounge at Studio Lounge
*The brand ambassadors with the mobile Guinness Lounge – taken from Guinness MY Facebook*

“the headline acts this year also epitomizes Arthur’s bold character. We have selected some of the biggest global Asian music icons in the region to be part of the Arthur’s Day music events this year.”, said Swee Leng, the Marketing Director of G.A.B.


*The crowd from above*

We have witnessed local acts of Mizz Nina, the Kartel Group which includes Joe Flizzow, DJ Skeletor, rock duo Soler from Macau, Dandee from Thailand, and Take-T from Japan performing at the Arthur’s Day 2011, headlined by Taio Cruz.

This year’s Arthur’s Day celebration, to name a few, we have globally renowned Asian music superstar Justin Lo from Hong Kong, Nidji from Indonesia, and our very own Malaysian Jazz & R&B superstar, Ning Baizura.

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Hennessy’s H-Artistry II 2012 Is Back In Kuala Lumpur!

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Yes you read that right!

After the curtain raiser of the H-Artistry Trilogy 2012 at Straits Quay Convention Centre (SQCC) in Penang Island, it’s on its way back to Kuala Lumpur!

This time the H-Artistry II (2) 2012 will be held at KWC (Kenanga Wholesale City) Kuala Lumpur on Jalan Gelugor, nearby Jalan Hang Tuah, promising an eclectic mix and a phenomenal super-clubbing experience on 8th of September 2012.

H-Artistry, one of the biggest and longest running event series that I’ve been to for the past 5 years and it’s still going strong with more creativity and innovations to their party!

Seasoned H-Artistry enthusiasts and new initiates alike will be blown away by a revamped Hennessy Art of Mixing Zone featuring the Hennessy 360 Cam, as well as other interactive party elements; making it one of the premier party experiences this September.


*Lollipop F at the H-Artistry Penang in June 2012*

After posing for a seamless, 360 degree panoramic video at the Hennessy 360 Cam during the Hennessy V.S.O.P New Bottle launch at Doubletree Hilton, I can’t wait to get my hands on the glasses of Hennessy Apple, Hennessy Berry, Hennessy Ginger and Hennessy Soda!

The gorgeous H-Artistry ambassadors stationed at the bar will be happy to demonstrate the ease of mixing your favourite signature Hennessy V.S.O.P. long drinks. Keep your eyes on them!

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The H-Artistry Trilogy 2012 @ Straits Quay Convention Centre (SQCC)

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The premier, super-clubbing phenomenon H-Artistry is back this year with three explosive parties; the first of which is set to rock Penang on the 16th June 2012 at the Straits Quay Convention Centre (SQCC).

Featuring an all-new Art of Mixing Zone, signature Hennessy V.S.O.P. long drinks and the trademark H-Artistry party atmosphere, revellers and music lovers in Penang are in for a truly explosive experience this 16 June.

More than 2,000 partygoers are expected to converge at the SQCC to party at the island’s newest and most happening waterfront, making H-Artistry in Penang the biggest super-clubbing event to take place on the island.

The first H-Artistry of 2012 will see chart-topping Taiwanese mandopop sensation Lollipop F and UK’s Grammy Award nominated DJ Andy Moor headline the event, alongside the best of Malaysia’s local talent such as Suki Low, Ernest C and Ramsey Westwood. Entry to H-Artistry will be by invitation only, to find out how you can get tickets to the party, simply log on to www.h-artistry.com.my/facebook.

There’s a small contest at the end of the post.

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Tiger Street Football 2012 Returns To The Streets Of Malaysia

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UPDATED: Meet and Greet session with Edgar Davids.

The much anticipated street football tournament, Tiger Street Football is back for more gritty actions for the second consecutive year. Participating regional teams nationwide will be battling it out as they compete against each other at the Tiger Street Football National Finals in Kuala Lumpur on 25th August 2012.

There will also be even more excitement in store as the top four teams will be competing against the international teams from Holland and Australia on 26th August, Kuala Lumpur.

The winning team will then represent Malaysia to contend against the teams from Thailand, Singapore, China and Vietnam, where they will vie for the coveted grand prize of USD30,000.

Telecasted LIVE on ESPN Star Sports, this exhilarating street football action will be watched by audiences around the world

“Bringing together the top teams from six different countries, Tiger Street Football is aimed to serve as ultimate centre stage to showcase the amazing skills of the world’s elite street footballers. For this second year edition, fans can expect even more action from the edgiest football experience to ever hit Malaysia. We are very excited to see the players’ incredible talent and impressive footwork, right here on the streets of Kuala Lumpur,”

said Sean Koh, Marketing Manager of Tiger.

Malaysia will be the third stop of this exciting football tournament, after touring Thailand in March and Singapore on 1st and 2nd June.

The tournament will make it way to China before clashing in the epic battle at the Grand Finals in Vietnam. Malaysia played host of the inaugural Tiger Street Football last year that drew thousands of street football fans and spectators from seven countries.

“We are extremely pleased to work together with Tiger again to build this exciting football tournament and take it to a new level in Malaysia and across the region,”

said Harvey Davis, ESPN STAR Sports vice-president of event management.

For those who are unable to join the battle as players, Tiger has lined up equally exciting engagements be it consumer promotions on ground and online to participate in.

To find out more on Tiger Street Football, kindly log on to www.tigerstreetfootball.com or “Like” them on www.facebook.com/tigerbeer.

The All New Hennessy V.S.O.P Bottle 2012 By Chris Bangle

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Legends are shaped over time. The legend of Hennessy V.S.O.P. began on 7 October 1817, when the future King George IV of England asked the great French cognac House to supply him with a special cognac described in the records with the words “Very Superior Old Pale”.

For those who don’t know what V.S.O.P means, it’s “Very Superior Old Pale”. Now you know.

This cognac’s personality has gone unchanged for nearly two centuries. Under the stewardship of Hennessy’s cellar master, the Tasting Committee hands down the secrets of selection, ageing and blending, as can be seen in the use, for maturation, of oak barrels that have lost part of their tannin, so as to avoid giving the eau de vie excessively woody notes while providing an elegant expression.

So in 2012, Hennessy V.S.O.P has decided to launch a new bottle design.

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