JB Arts Festival is is back in town
IN 2004, the JB Arts Festival (formerly known as the Johor Arts Festival) made its debut in Johor Baru.
Nine years later the festival is still going strong, more so as Johor Baru is also developing rapidly.
The festival in its own special way has contributed to Johor Baru's rapid development, by providing a platform that allows artistic expression to breathe through the city. The festival complements the developments, and just like the city it has its own soul and identity.
This year's event, which is its 10th began on Sept 7 and will end on Sept 28.
The main performances will be held at the Sultan Ibrahim Building, also known as Bukit Timbalan.
It is the former state administration centre.
Several performances have been scheduled to be held at other premises, namely at Eight Lido along Jalan Skudai, Lazio at Danga Bay, and also at Nusajaya.
Some of the premier performances include those by 3G: Guitar, Gambus & Gee, AkashA, Angels on the Hill 3, Arioso Sinfonia, ASWARA, Atelier Flute Ensemble, Balada Perawan Johor, Blues Gang, Colloquium, Comedy Court, Dayang Noraini with Agungbeat, Fresco Harmonica Ensemble, GEMM, Hossan Leong, Jason's Boys, M.A.C.C., Maskara Shorties, Moscowfish, National Symphony Orchestra, RadioActive Monkey, re:mix , South Front Presents and Temple of Fine Arts, A performance entitled The Curse will be presented by Sekolah Seni Johor Baru and Tud Nakhon.
There are also performances that will appeal to families such as Art for Noah's Ark, Arty-Party, Chinese Yoyo, Gegar Anak Tempatan, Highnotes, JB Can Talk, Kidz Mania, kompang competition, kuda kepang and Orang Asli dances.
The festival's curator cum founder Yap Siong Cheng said the performers included many local artistes especially Johoreans, as it was paramount that they are included in something local.
A digital booklet and more information on the festival is available on the festival's website at http://jbartsfest.com/.
For details, call 019-713 9900.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
IN 2004, the JB Arts Festival (formerly known as the Johor Arts Festival) made its debut in Johor Baru.
Nine years later the festival is still going strong, more so as Johor Baru is also developing rapidly.
The festival in its own special way has contributed to Johor Baru's rapid development, by providing a platform that allows artistic expression to breathe through the city. The festival complements the developments, and just like the city it has its own soul and identity.
This year's event, which is its 10th began on Sept 7 and will end on Sept 28.
The main performances will be held at the Sultan Ibrahim Building, also known as Bukit Timbalan.
It is the former state administration centre.
Several performances have been scheduled to be held at other premises, namely at Eight Lido along Jalan Skudai, Lazio at Danga Bay, and also at Nusajaya.
Some of the premier performances include those by 3G: Guitar, Gambus & Gee, AkashA, Angels on the Hill 3, Arioso Sinfonia, ASWARA, Atelier Flute Ensemble, Balada Perawan Johor, Blues Gang, Colloquium, Comedy Court, Dayang Noraini with Agungbeat, Fresco Harmonica Ensemble, GEMM, Hossan Leong, Jason's Boys, M.A.C.C., Maskara Shorties, Moscowfish, National Symphony Orchestra, RadioActive Monkey, re:mix , South Front Presents and Temple of Fine Arts, A performance entitled The Curse will be presented by Sekolah Seni Johor Baru and Tud Nakhon.
There are also performances that will appeal to families such as Art for Noah's Ark, Arty-Party, Chinese Yoyo, Gegar Anak Tempatan, Highnotes, JB Can Talk, Kidz Mania, kompang competition, kuda kepang and Orang Asli dances.
The festival's curator cum founder Yap Siong Cheng said the performers included many local artistes especially Johoreans, as it was paramount that they are included in something local.
A digital booklet and more information on the festival is available on the festival's website at http://jbartsfest.com/.
For details, call 019-713 9900.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
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