dj4celine Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:08 AM Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:08 AM Celine Dion is coming By JO TEH PETALING JAYA: Canadian superstar Celine Dion is set to thrill Malaysian fans on April 8. The lanky songstress will be having a show here as part of her smashing year-long Taking Chances World Tour, following the release in November of her latest album Taking Chances. “This is her first tour in Asia and it is significant that she chose KL instead of our neighbouring countries,” said Arianna Teoh, executive director of Artiste World, the organiser of the show. Artiste World is a subsidiary of top concert promoter, Galaxy Group. The world tour, to kick off in South Africa this month, will be the first for the 39-year-old since her return to the music scene in 2002, after a three-year hiatus. Apart from Malaysia, Dion will also be performing in Australia, Belgium, China, Germany, France, Italy, Japan and the United States. “This is a lifetime opportunity and definitely a family affair. Her hits transcend all ages,” Teoh said. “The show is also the biggest production ever done in the country and we are certain it would lift the entertainment industry to a greater height,” Artiste World managing director Alan Chan added. “This is a very brave move for us. In the past, promoters have not dared to bring in A-list artistes or rather it was rare,” Chan said. Born to a large impoverished family in Quebec, Dion, the youngest of 14 children, first gained international recognition in the 1980s after she won the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival and the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest. Dion achieved worldwide success with the release of several English and French albums. At the height of her success in 1999, Dion announced a temporary withdrawal from entertainment in order to start a family and enjoy life. Her music has been influenced by genres ranging from pop, soul, and rock to classical and gospel. To date, she has sold over 200 million albums worldwide and has under her belt the 2004 Chopard Diamond Award from the World Music Awards show for becoming the Best Selling Female Artist in the World. The concert will be held at Stadium Merdeka on April 8 at 8pm. For details, contact 03-2282 2020 or visit www.galaxy.com.my.
kgkean Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:11 AM Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:11 AM YEAH YEAH....I AM TRYING TO GET DETAILS....THE WEBSITE IS NOT UPDATED YET AND NOBODY TAKES THE CALLS.... ANY IDEA IF THE TICKETS ON SALE NOW ???
kgkean Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:12 AM Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:12 AM I WILL UPDATE IF I CAN GET HOLD ON THE DETAILS...... WAT A GOOD NEWS TO START MY DAY.....
zanif Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:13 AM Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:13 AM (edited) do u think they have teamceline tix too? these ppl are slow i tell ya. Edited February 3, 2008 at 03:15 AM by zanif
kgkean Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:19 AM Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:19 AM Celine Dion is coming By JO TEH PETALING JAYA: Canadian superstar Celine Dion is set to thrill Malaysian fans on April 8. The lanky songstress will be having a show here as part of her smashing year-long Taking Chances World Tour, following the release in November of her latest album Taking Chances. “This is her first tour in Asia and it is significant that she chose KL instead of our neighbouring countries,” said Arianna Teoh, executive director of Artiste World, the organiser of the show. Artiste World is a subsidiary of top concert promoter, Galaxy Group. The world tour, to kick off in South Africa this month, will be the first for the 39-year-old since her return to the music scene in 2002, after a three-year hiatus. Apart from Malaysia, Dion will also be performing in Australia, Belgium, China, Germany, France, Italy, Japan and the United States. “This is a lifetime opportunity and definitely a family affair. Her hits transcend all ages,” Teoh said. “The show is also the biggest production ever done in the country and we are certain it would lift the entertainment industry to a greater height,” Artiste World managing director Alan Chan added. “This is a very brave move for us. In the past, promoters have not dared to bring in A-list artistes or rather it was rare,” Chan said. Born to a large impoverished family in Quebec, Dion, the youngest of 14 children, first gained international recognition in the 1980s after she won the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival and the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest. Dion achieved worldwide success with the release of several English and French albums. At the height of her success in 1999, Dion announced a temporary withdrawal from entertainment in order to start a family and enjoy life. Her music has been influenced by genres ranging from pop, soul, and rock to classical and gospel. To date, she has sold over 200 million albums worldwide and has under her belt the 2004 Chopard Diamond Award from the World Music Awards show for becoming the Best Selling Female Artist in the World. The concert will be held at Stadium Merdeka on April 8 at 8pm. For details, contact 03-2282 2020 or visit www.galaxy.com.my. oh my god....no ppl picking up the calls.... and wonder why they not chose Bukit Jalil Stadium...it is way bigger and nicer...
dj4celine Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:32 AM Author Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:32 AM They have not declared the TC tix yet.. I hope they do soon.. can't wait to get my tix... I already booked my flight and hotel in less then 10 mins :mdr:
Krys Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:43 AM Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:43 AM YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! OMFG OMFG OMFG!!!!!!!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
JessCC Posted February 3, 2008 at 07:41 AM Posted February 3, 2008 at 07:41 AM Yippee!! Yahoo!!! It's a dream come true!!! Now, I wonder how much it would cost! hahaha....
kgkean Posted February 3, 2008 at 08:45 AM Posted February 3, 2008 at 08:45 AM (edited) toooo excited !!!! hope the ticket is out soon...... i dont care how much is the ticket, i am getting the closest possible seats.....hehe...waiting for soo long this miracle to happen....lol :P Edited February 3, 2008 at 08:47 AM by kgkean
dj4celine Posted February 3, 2008 at 10:53 AM Author Posted February 3, 2008 at 10:53 AM Let's see who gets front row tickets Now it's gonna be a competition for the best seats :mdr:
Krys Posted February 3, 2008 at 11:10 AM Posted February 3, 2008 at 11:10 AM Let's see who gets front row tickets Now it's gonna be a competition for the best seats :mdr: I AM THE ONE!
dj4celine Posted February 3, 2008 at 11:15 AM Author Posted February 3, 2008 at 11:15 AM Let's see who gets front row tickets Now it's gonna be a competition for the best seats :mdr: I AM THE ONE! Good. Save one for me
shasti Posted February 3, 2008 at 01:19 PM Posted February 3, 2008 at 01:19 PM (edited) wow... there's quite a bit of us here.... hahhaha.... well we'll all be there for sure... hahaha.... front seats dammit.... not too close.... dun want to see all stage all night.... ahhaha Merdeka is better... its in KL... for thos of us who find that easier... Okie.... KLites.... which are good places to stay near-by and which is the nearest LRT stn....??? Edited February 3, 2008 at 01:24 PM by shasti
kgkean Posted February 3, 2008 at 01:34 PM Posted February 3, 2008 at 01:34 PM wow... there's quite a bit of us here.... hahhaha.... well we'll all be there for sure... hahaha.... front seats dammit.... not too close.... dun want to see all stage all night.... ahhaha Merdeka is better... its in KL... for thos of us who find that easier... Okie.... KLites.... which are good places to stay near-by and which is the nearest LRT stn....??? But Stadium Merdeka is too old...the environment.....er...not so nice.... (for those who had been there b4, u know wat i mean )....but anyhow, thank god...she is coming here lah.... As for hotel, that stadium is within walking distance from Chinatown, perhaps you can try Hotel China Town and alot hotels nearby there too.... You can take LRT (putra) to Masjid Jamek station, walking cross to Chinatown - to the stadium (roughly 20 minutes)...otherwise, take LRT (star) to Pasar Seni Station which is the Petaling Street Station (aka china town station)...
Krys Posted February 3, 2008 at 02:04 PM Posted February 3, 2008 at 02:04 PM Masjid Jamek is sooo far. Hang Tuah station is much closer!
kgkean Posted February 3, 2008 at 02:31 PM Posted February 3, 2008 at 02:31 PM (edited) Masjid Jamek is sooo far. Hang Tuah station is much closer! but there is no hotel near to Hang Tuah station, right ? further, better check the last train for all the lrt (monorail, putra, star) to / from Stadium Merdeka, 8th april is a working day, so unlikely they will extend the train service after 10pm ? not sure how long the show will last, says 2 hours max...its already after 10pm... Edited February 3, 2008 at 02:35 PM by kgkean
Krys Posted February 3, 2008 at 02:48 PM Posted February 3, 2008 at 02:48 PM Masjid Jamek is sooo far. Hang Tuah station is much closer! but there is no hotel near to Hang Tuah station, right ? there is lol. Times Square, Melia. lots of them lol. all near Jalan Imbi
JessCC Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:13 PM Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:13 PM I have no clue what you guys are talking about, since I'm a Penangite, but I am not gonna miss this for the world!!! YIPPEE!!!! I'll sell all my possessions (except Celine Dion stuff) to fund for front row seats... or good enough seats. I just hope it is not too expensive because US tickets are so cheap for floor seats. Unfair!! hahaha....
Vole Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:49 PM Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:49 PM i'm going to apply leave and travel from Singapore. If can't get leave, take MC. Dun care, Ha,ha... If ever a boy stood on the moonAll the heavens would call their angels 'roundStop the tears from troubled skies from fallingIf ever the river could whisper your nameWould the choices you make still be the sameLike a flower that dies from angry rainWhy do we hurt ourselves?Where is the love.......
JessCC Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:53 PM Posted February 3, 2008 at 03:53 PM Take emergency leave loh... hehehe... i'm going to apply leave and travel from Singapore. If can't get leave, take MC. Dun care, Ha,ha...
zmilez Posted February 4, 2008 at 03:01 AM Posted February 4, 2008 at 03:01 AM its so cool to see all the malaysian / singaporean fans showering all the xcitement here..kekeeke finally, the waiting is done... can't wait can't wait!!! but, why Merdeka Stad?? i thought tht;s bit old?? or perhaps it's in the city centre? i was thinking Bukit Jalil...since most of the concerts usually held there... :: [Whatever you want to do, just do it...Making a damn fool of yourself is absolutely essential] ::
kgkean Posted February 4, 2008 at 06:59 AM Posted February 4, 2008 at 06:59 AM (edited) its so cool to see all the malaysian / singaporean fans showering all the xcitement here..kekeeke finally, the waiting is done... can't wait can't wait!!! but, why Merdeka Stad?? i thought tht;s bit old?? or perhaps it's in the city centre? i was thinking Bukit Jalil...since most of the concerts usually held there... not surprisingly...last time Mariah Carey's was at Stadium Merdeka too...i guess they want to see whether the response is good or not...there was 1 concert for a Hongkong singer (i think Jacky Cheung's)....last minute they changed to Bukit Jalil as the response was too huge for Stadium Merdeka capacity...so if the response for Celine's good, then maybe they can change or put up another show Stadium Merdeka is old but it is easy to reach, within city area...Bukit Jalil's is new / nicer, but too far from city.... Edited February 4, 2008 at 07:06 AM by kgkean
kgkean Posted February 4, 2008 at 07:03 AM Posted February 4, 2008 at 07:03 AM Hi Guys some updates, contacted Galaxy, a lady said that the pricing / seating schedule has not been finalised yet, so therefore no info yet....she said probably the schedule will be out next week (after CNY).....she said you can leave your contacts with them, so they will first call you once the sch is out.....
zmilez Posted February 4, 2008 at 08:01 AM Posted February 4, 2008 at 08:01 AM Hi Guys some updates, contacted Galaxy, a lady said that the pricing / seating schedule has not been finalised yet, so therefore no info yet....she said probably the schedule will be out next week (after CNY).....she said you can leave your contacts with them, so they will first call you once the sch is out..... thnax for the info. been trying to call; line is engaged all d time... :: [Whatever you want to do, just do it...Making a damn fool of yourself is absolutely essential] ::
MalaysiaCeline Posted February 4, 2008 at 11:35 AM Posted February 4, 2008 at 11:35 AM contacted the concert organizer and hopefully she will pass me the VVIP tix to that......how i wish this concert brought in by Absolute Entertainment as i know the director so can get VVIP tix to that...but now trying to get special treatment from galaxy http://aycu26.webshots.com/image/29945/2002084162406147433_rs.jpg "Taking Chances"...All Malaysian pls standby for the best album release in the year of 2007....
zamirdion Posted February 4, 2008 at 01:04 PM Posted February 4, 2008 at 01:04 PM (edited) YIPPPPPIEEEEE!!!!!THANK GOD CELINE IS COMIN.......CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR HER VOICE LIVE....I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR MORE THAN 10 YEARS FOR YOU TO COME OVER HERE...CELINE..... IT IS A DREAM COME TRUE...JUST LIKE UR FAVOURITE PHRASE!! Edited February 4, 2008 at 01:05 PM by zamirdion
JessCC Posted February 4, 2008 at 03:13 PM Posted February 4, 2008 at 03:13 PM Don't forget us when you get in touch with them and get some VVIP tix. It'd be nice to get those too.... Sigh.... contacted the concert organizer and hopefully she will pass me the VVIP tix to that......how i wish this concert brought in by Absolute Entertainment as i know the director so can get VVIP tix to that...but now trying to get special treatment from galaxy
morfino Posted February 11, 2008 at 05:40 AM Posted February 11, 2008 at 05:40 AM no ticket infos yet? You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep,cause finally reality is better than your dreams.
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