FESTIVAL PUISI & LAGU RAKYAT

ELVIS COMES TO IPOH FOR XMAS!

Renowned Malaysian Elvis impersonator, HT Long will be performing in Ipoh this yuletide season at Canning Garden Methodist Church on Xmas Eve and Xmas Day. HT Long is a world renowned Elvis impersonator famed for his ability to sing and sound exactly like the King of Rock & Roll!

Make sure you dont miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to catch a true Malaysian legend.

To read more about HT Long do visit his website here.

SWARANGAL

NORTHERN WRITERS DECEMBER

Northern Writers is a non-profit organisation, began by Yusuf Martin, with the concept of bringing an understanding of writing, arts and culture, entirely free, to areas north of Kuala Lumpur. It is an understanding that those writers who participate in Northern Writers do so free of charge, as do the organisers and supporters. Entrance is free to all who enjoy the arts.

Northern Writers intends to open itself up to the general public, and not be in the slightest elitist. There is opportunity for all to learn about different aspects of writing, editing, publishing as well as listen to practised writers read from their works – national and international. At times artists and cartoonists will be invited to talk about art and/or their artworks. Sometimes the format will be audience/reader, and at other times discussion and Q&A will seem more appropriate but, whatever the format, the dual intention is to entertain and promote literacy in the broadest possible sense.

TAPESTRY 2011

‘Tapestry 2011’

Inspired by the animal kingdom

The Faculty of Dance of Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan announces its last production this year – “Tapestry…inspired by the animal kingdom”. This is a continuation of the highly successful traditional dance series and winner of Boh Cameronian Award Audience Choice Award for Best Dance Production 2006. This year, ASWARA has chosen to showcase traditional folk and classical dance repertoire that takes its inspiration from the animal kingdom. The title of show refers to the colourful collage of dance cultures that make Malaysia what it is – and this time around, to look at how many traditional dances have taken their inspiration from the animal kingdom! From Johor, or Sarawak to Kelantan, it is fascinating to note that a common source of ideas for choreographers is nature and the animal kingdom and we wanted to highlight this fact – which is a little quirky, keeping the idea that folk traditions can be fun too! One of the main aims of ASWARA is to ensure the preservation of traditions and this is why Tapestry is an important annual production since it is danced by about 60 dancers under the age of 25!

Artistic Director: Joseph Gonzales

Dance Restaging and reconstruction based on original choreography by: Norsafini Jafar, Shafirul Azmi Suhaimi, Mohd Firdaus Mustapha Kamal, Wong Kit Yaw, Seth Hamzah, Zaharah Hamid, Zamzuriah Zahari, Mohd. Hazlami Harun, Gloria Patie, Mohd Yunus Ismail, Norbaizura Abdul Ghani, Kishore Kumar and Hajijah Yaacob.

Show details:

Date:

22-26 November 2011

Venue:

Experimental Theatre, ASWARA Campus, 464, Jalan Tun Ismail,

50480 Kuala Lumpur

(in the vicinity of Bank Negara, Tugu Kebangsaan and Lake Gardens)

Times:

8.30 p.m. (22-26 November)

3.00 p.m. (26 November only - Saturday)

Tickets:

RM 20.00

RM 5.00 - (students)

For further information and reservations,

please call 03-26971777/5319/5313 or Jeffri at 019-231 9179.

IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE

For those who love Chinese Oldies done in a jazz or bossa nova style, make sure you dont miss the "In the Mood For Love" concert which will be held on the 25th of November 2011 at Syuen Hotel Ipoh from 8-10pm. For further enquiries pls refer to the attached poster.

SOLO ART EXHIBITION

A solo art exhibition of the work of Mr Julbert Maranon will be held on 11/11/2011 at 11.00am. Julbert is also a talented singer who some of you may remember as the soloist for "Panis Angelicus" from the PSPA Xmas Choir. Admission is free and the exhibition will run until the 16th of November.

NORTHERN WRITERS

It was another blazingly hot Saturday in June. Muhammad Haji Salleh – a Malaysian poet laureate walked to the rostrum and launched Northern Writers at Garden Villa, 5 Jalan Raja Dr Nazrin Shah, Ipoh, 4^th June 2011. ‘Girls’ from The Ipoh book Club supported the event by bringing finger food, water and a typical Ipoh glamour while writer and academic Paul GnanaSelvan lent his moral and physical support, as did the members of The Kinta Heritage Group. Kamal Sabran, Nur Hanim Mohamed Khairuddin and The Space Gambus Experiment provided freshly innovative music especially for the occasion.

Yusuf Martin brought the initiative of writers reading to appreciative audiences - this time out of Kuala Lumpur and into the northern state of Perak. Northern Writers continues a trend once set by Ipoh girl Bernice Chauly (poet, actress, writer) back in 2005, when she began ‘Readings’ by writers in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. Sharon Bakar continued when Bernice had to take a step backwards due to illness in her family. When she returned, Bernice began another set of readings, this time at the No Black Tie club, again in Kuala Lumpur.

In the first of an on-going monthly series, housed in a 100 year old building - lent for the events by Kinta Heritage and the Eu Foundation, Yusuf enticed Perak born Professor Dr Muhammad Haji Salleh to deliver some of his renowned poems including The Forest’s Last Day- found in his collection Rowing Down Two Rivers. Ipoh boy, radio and TV broadcaster/actor - Patrick Teoh regaled a most attentive audience with snippets from his latest book – Teology, Bernice Chauly read from a forthcoming work and Graham McEune had his audience in fits of laughter reading from his book - Up Country – largely set in Perak.

That was but the beginning. Each month Northern Writers presents four different writers, from different aspects of writing and reading – poets, novelists, short story writers, writers about writing, columnists, play and screenwriters etc, on the first Saturday of every month, in Garden Villa, Ipoh.

Local, international, citizen and expatriate writers, readers and audiences are all most welcome in the stunningly beautiful black and white antique wooden villa – the only stipulation is that you take off your shoes, and don’t smoke in the building.

Shady trees add ambience to the grounds which are set back from the main road, as the Anglo-Malaysian building adds atmosphere to the presented events. In modernity, the Garden Villa building has been intended, by the Eu family, for the purpose of promoting arts and culture, and a more perfect fit could not be imagined than Garden Villa - and the Northern Writers’ events.

Northern Writers is a non-profit organisation, began by Yusuf Martin, with the concept of bringing an understanding of writing, arts and culture, entirely free, to areas north of Kuala Lumpur. It is an understanding that those writers who participate in Northern Writers do so free of charge, as do the organisers and supporters. Entrance is free to all who enjoy the arts.

Northern Writers intends to open itself up to the general public, and not be in the slightest elitist. There is opportunity for all to learn about different aspects of writing, editing, publishing as well as listen to practised writers read from their works – national and international. At times artists and cartoonists will be invited to talk about art and/or their artworks. Sometimes the format will be audience/reader, and at other times discussion and Q&A will seem more appropriate but, whatever the format, the dual intention is to entertain and promote literacy in the broadest possible sense.

A NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Evening Programme

Venue : Dewan Leong Wan Chin (Perak Girls' School)

Time : 8.00pm - 10.30pm

8.00pm - Opening Prayer (Pastor Ong)

8.10pm - Star wars theme/Joy to the World/Gloria/Hark the Herald (Instrumental)

8.20pm - Oh Holy Night (Acapella) The Picasso's

8.24pm - Breath of Heaven (Ms Shirley)

8.28pm - Away in a Manger (Instrumental Violin Solo)

8.32pm - Come all ye Faithful (Jeremy Guitar Solo) Band

8.37pm - MC introduces choir and conductor

8.38pm - Choir (Medley)

8.41pm - Choir (Silent Night)

8.45pm - Dance

9.00pm - Interval (15 mins)

9.15pm - Pie Yesu (Ms Marianne Poh)

9.19pm - Noel (Ms Juwita)

9.23pm - Believe in Him (Ms Juwita Suwito)

9.27pm - The prayer (Mr Darren Wee and Ms Juwita Suwito)

9.31pm - Sharing and altar call (Ps Kenneth Chin)

10.15pm - Closing/We wish you a Merry Christmas (Mr Kelvin Ooi)

For enquiries, please contact: 05-5472994

www.fgaipoh.weebly.com

Tickets are also available at

Perak Society of Performing Arts

No.28, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 31400 Ipoh, Perak

Tel: 05-5487814

BERTA ROJAS

Creative Music Academy

presents

BERTA ROJAS

SOLO GUITAR CONCERT

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~Workshop~

(conducted by Ms Chua May Ling)

Date : 22^nd November 2011

Time : 5.00-6.30pm

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~Concert~

Date : 22^nd November 2011

Time : 8.00pm

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~Venue~

Auditorium, Creative Music Academy

(70A-74A, Lebuh Medan Ipoh, Bandar Baru Medan, 31400 Ipoh Perak)

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For booking enquiries, please contact:

Creative Music Academy:05-5479828

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Ricky:016-5036472

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PSPA:05-5487814

BHARATANATYA ARANGETRAM

Dr Varun Jeoti & Mrs Vijaya Varun cordially invite you

to their daughter's (Ms. Vanya Verma)

Bharatanatya Arangetram

(Full repertoire solo debut performance with live music)

Date: Friday, 4th November 2011

Time: 7.31pm

Venue: Banquet Hall (Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan-SUK)

RSVP:

Dr Varun Jeoti (012-5651084)

Mrs Vijaya Varun (012-5712671)

Bharatanatyam is one of eight Classical Dance forms of India. When a dancer has mastered all elements of the dance form he or she performs an Arangetram which is a term used for a full repertoire solo debut performance. It is a tradition that this solo debut performance with live music ensemble be dedicated to the Lord, the Guru and the invited audience comprising of art Connoisseurs, family and friends.

All are invited (no donations or tickets)

IPOH GOT TALENT

Ipohites if you think you have the talent, this is definitely the competition for you! Sign up now!

WE LOVE WE CARE

CONCERT FOR BRIAN

A Concert For Brian

(A Charity Symphony Concert)

featuring

KLPac Orchestra and Friends

with artists such as Yudi (vocal), Sean Ghazi (vocal), Cecilia Yap (vocal), Estee Pook (vocal), Ng Chong Lim (piano), Eugene Pook (clarinet), Chan Yit Fei (cello), and orchestral works Beethoven Symphony and overtures, plus other well known classical and pop songs.

RM100 per ticket (free seating) or donation*

*Donation does not come with the concert ticket(s).

For concert ticket(s) please purchase through KLPac box office at 03-40479000.

Donations can be made by cheque payable to Brian Tan and his wife:

Ng Tong Ling

May Bank 1124-5519-5225

Dear musicians, composers, potential sponsors and contributors,

I’m writing this to ask for your support for a fundraising symphony concert for our beloved and well-respected conductor, violinist, educator, and mentor, Mr. Brian Tan, a 42 year-old who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer since October 2009. This charity concert, A Concert For Brian, will feature professional musicians, composers, teachers, and music students, gathering together to raise fund for Brian's children’s education.

Brian Tan, a familiar name in the Malaysian music scene, has influenced thousands of students, teachers, and audiences both in Malaysia and abroad. He is an icon and role model for many of us. Not only has his gift and musicianship influenced the local music circle, his teaching philosophy, as well as his positive and driven personality have also inspired people of all ages, including his students, their parents, other music teachers, his fellow musicians, and audiences.

Brian has been fighting his cancer since its inception. Pancreatic cancer is a fatal cancer and victims normally would last 6 to 9 months. However, Brian’s will of steel and positive attitude has helped him to survive for 2 miraculous years. Nevertheless, on August 15th, the cancer suddenly attacked his other organs and his health condition has since deteriorated greatly.

We often hear the saying "One life can change many others" and all of us who know Brian have seen this from him. And we have every intention to do what we can in order to continue his legacy. I’m here seeking your support, in whichever way, to help make the fundraising concert a success. Please note that all participation in this concert is ABSOLUTELY voluntary and out of free will. At this point, we are seeking the following assistance: Sponsors, orchestral musicians for all instruments, soloists, ushers, publicists, sound & light technicians.

I thank you for your attention and may God bless you all.

For inquiries, you may contact the following persons or through facebook

KLPac 03-40479010
Box Office 03-40479000

Jeff Lim (Program & Score)
016-9150218
jefflimmmm@gmail.com

Eugene Pook (Program & Sponsorship / Donation)
012-5215756
pookini@gmail.com

Ken Hor (Composition and Rearrangement, Facebook Page)
012-6515369
hfken@me.com

Chan Yit fei (KLPac Musicians coordination & Score)
012-3213679
feiyi76@hotmail.com

Phooi Wooi (Non-KLPac Musicians Coordination)
012-3030801
lpwnso@hotmail.com

CASTING CALL

There is a casting call for extras for a movie entitled "29 February" which is produced by KRU Production. For those interested you can call Samantha at 0162482269 for further info. The following are the sites and the roles needed to be filled.

06/10/2011( Thursday) - Location Shoot at Taiping, Call time at 6.00am,
Extra Talents Needed: (1) Chinese Male (as Askar Jepun) - 5 pax
-aged 18-35
-fair skin, "mata sepet"

(2) Chinese Female & Malay Female - 10 pax
-aged 13-early 20's

09/10/2011(Sunday) - Location Shoot at Taiping, call time at 6.00am,
Extra Talents Needed: (1) Malay Male & Female -4 pax (2 couples)
-aged early 20's

10/10/2011 ( Monday) - Location Shoot at Jalan Tate, Taiping; Call time 6am,
Extra Talents Needed: (1)Chinese Male (as Askar Jepun)-5 pax
-same talents on 6/10/2011 (conti)

KUALA KANGSAR

12/10/2011 (Wednesday) - Location Shoot at Karai , Call time at 6.00am
Extra Talents Needed: (1) Malay Female (as Makcik Kampung) - 5 pax
- aged 30-40

(2) Chinese & Indian -10 pax
-farmer looking, aged 18-40
-male & female

13/10/2011 (Thursday) - Location Shoot at Karai, Call time at 6.00am,
Extra Talents Needed : (1) Chinese Male - 20 pax
- aged 17-40

(2) Malay Male (as perusuh melayu) - 15 pax
-aged 17-40

14/10/2011 (Friday) - Location Shoot at KG PAPAN, IPOH, Call time at 6.00am
Extra Talents Needed : (1) Multiraces [Malay(10), Chinese(35), Indian(5)] - 50 pax
-male & female
-aged 16-50
-with "kampung2 look", instead of urban style looking

Note : chinese have to look like "wong fei hong"......

(2) Chinese Male (as Askar Jepun) - 20 pax
-same talents on 6/10 & 10/10/2011 (conti)

17/10/2011 (Monday) - Location Shoot at KG PAPAN, IPOH, Call time at 6.00am
Extra Talents Needed : (1)Multiraces -10 pax
-male & female
-aged 18-35

THE JAZZY SOUNDS OF TERESA TENG

2V1G Vocalist Winnie Ho together with Roger Wang and Tay Cher Siang bring to you a jazzy take on Teresa Teng.

THE WHITE BAT

Danceworks Production and Ena Ballet Studio Company will putting up a performance inspired by Johan Strauss's opera "Der Fledermaus" from 7-8 Jan 2012 at Istana Budaya. FOr further enquiries and information visit Danceworks website http://danceworks2012.org/

MPO's NEW SEASON

The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS 11/12 Season kicked off with our Gala concert last Saturday, featuring Malaysian pianists Bobby Chen, Tengku Ahmad Irfan and Foo Mei Yi. Singer-songwriter du jour Yuna also brought the house down in two full-house concerts – a first for our DFP Spotlight series.

The MPO season continues this weekend with Liszt meets Wagner, including the famous Ride of Valkyries. Don’t miss this incredible journey through German romanticism on September 24 & 25. The MPO Chamber Players then take centrestage on September 27 with MOZART’s Piano Trio in G and HAYDN’s String Quartet – “The Lark”.

Our very own Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra performs Thematic Variations on October 1 at 3pm. Its first concert for the new season includes HAYDN’s Surprise Symphony and other favourites.

Exciting concerts to look out for in October include tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and the Masters of Percussion, Aizat Amdan and the return of the KLCC Seni Festival featuring the ASWARA Dance Company, Orkestra Tradisional Malaysia with Jaclyn Victor, the Seni Groove Ensemble, Badan Kesenian Warisan Johor and many more.

Visit or call the box office at +603 2051 7007 or visit www.dfp.com.my for more information on booking your tickets and season packages.

PERAK PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL 2011 TOP 10 MARCHING BANDS

Dear Members & Friends,

Please be informed that the event will be postponed to 1st May 2012 as Malaysia Day will fall directly in the middle of the SPM trials, UPSR exams followed by the PMR examinations.

We look forward to seeing you the following year.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Best Wishes,

PSPA

THE FOOTSTOOL PLAYERS NEW PRODUCTION

The Footstool Players are back with their new production Seeds and for one night only in Ipoh will be performing at Kledang Community Chapel this Saturday at 8pm. The Kledang Community Chapel is located at 86-88 Persiaran Sg Pari Timur 16, Taman Mas, 30100 Ipoh
For further information, contact Leong Sea Fook (012-438-0396).

For more information on the Footstool Players click here.

K-POP CONCERT

There will be a K-Pop (Korean Pop) concert in Ipoh for 1 night only on 9th Sept 2011 at the Perak Girls School Hall, for all lovers of K-Pop this is not to be missed!

THE FANTASTICKS

Wow productions seem to popping up everywhere which is great for the arts scene in Ipoh! This one is an oldie but a goodie! Dee Music Studio is collaborating with ACS Ipoh to stage "The Fantasticks". Its a charity production and part of the proceeds will be going towards the ACS School Fund. The production will feature youths aged between 14-18 comprising students of Dee Music Studio, ACS Ipoh,St Michaels Institution and other schools. Performances will be from 9-11 September at ACS.

9th September - 8pm Show (RM50 & RM30)

10th September - 2pm Show (RM30 & RM20) & 8pm Show (RM50 & RM30)

11th September - 2pm Show (RM30 & RM20) & 8pm Show (RM50 & RM30)

Call Dee Music Studio 05-5455149 for further enquiries

THEY'RE BACK!

The PSPA International Ensemble is back again in a new reincarnation and once again led by our very own Ipoh boy Eugene Pook who is the Music Director and Conductor. This years lineup is comprised of a selection of Malaysian and International Stars who will be performing the famous Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto and a number of famous English and Italian Arias and love songs.

Make sure you reserve your tickets now to avoid any disappointments!

CHOIR FROM LISBON

The Lisbon Chamber Choir will be in town for a once in a lifetime concert on 2nd August, 2011 at Syuen Hotel. Dont miss out to see this world class choir in action. You will also be contributing to a good cause as this concert is held to raise funds for Shekinah Community Center to set up a children and youth training center in Pengkalan. Make sure you book your tickets now!

KVWO'S 2ND ANNUAL CONCERT

Highlights from Shiny Black Gold

Click on the link below to watch some highlights of the recent in house production "Shiny Black Gold"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQUhifCRzdI

PERAK CHORAL FEST WRITEUP

This is what "Admiral Hafiz" (what a bizarre monicker) had to say about the recently concluded Perak Choral Festival.

http://www.admiralhafiz.com/2011/06/perak-choral-festival-2011-persembahan.html

HAPPY FEET?

Get your groove on! Make sure you're there for the inaugural Perak Dance Festival organised by PSPA!

SANGEET SITAR PERFORMANCE

HEIDELBERGER JUGENDCHOR

PRESS RELEASE FOR SHINY BLACK GOLD

Encouraging and Developing a Greater Knowledge and Understanding of the Arts in the State of Perak

Shiny Black Gold

Drama unfolds on 20-22 May 2011 with the staging of PSPA’s in-house musical production, Shiny Black Gold. The stage production is one of the highlights of Perak Performing Arts Festival 2011 organised by PSPA. The play chronicles the lives of the Chinese during the glorious days of tin mining in Perak, exploring their many struggles and sacrifices. In the early 1900s, the Hakka people left their homeland in China to seek their fortune in Malaya, enticed by the ‘shiny black gold’ in the new land. In the face of such promise, they had to grapple with hardship, vengeance and retribution.

Hope, courage and passion form the essence of Shiny Black Gold and revolve around the conflict faced by the characters who have to find the courage to rise above the uncertainties and triumph in the face of adversity. At the heart of the play too is the dilemma of finding a balance between the traditions accustomed to and the new ways of life in the Promised Land.

The story centres around a young man, Lee Cheong, who left his wife and mother to travel to Malaya to seek his fortune. His new life was not as he had envisioned and he had to contend with the wrath of Madam Wong who blamed him for her husband’s death and the unscrupulous Foong Chai, the youngest of four brothers called the Heavenly Dragons, who was unashamedly involved in criminal activities. In the midst of all this a young maiden called Ying Mei fell in love with Lee Cheong, much to the chagrin of Foong Chai who was secretly in love with the girl.

The play also touches on the suffering and ordeal of the miners at the hands of Japanese who showed no mercy to the men and women. It was a trying time for the people who had to work hard for their livelihood whilst acceding to the demands of their tormenters. Some of them were slaves who had to work a whole life time to repay their debts or the debts of their family.

Written, produced and directed by Datin Rosalina Ooi-Thong, the play features original songs like ‘Find me Shiny Black Gold’ and ‘Life is great’, among others. The soundtrack is by music composer Christopher Tse while Marianne Poh is the choral mistress. Timothy Chee is the costume designer and Daimler Tan is in charge of visual production. The cast of forty-five include Xavier Fong, an up-and-coming film actor, in the lead role, well known drama teacher Sylvia Wong, who is also the play’s co-director, Shu Wern Sze, Timothy Ho, Kevinder Singh and Gerald Goh.

Shiny Black Gold will be staged at Taman Budaya, Ipoh from 20-22 May. There will be one show on Friday, 20 May 2011 at 8 p.m., and two shows on Saturday 21 May and Sunday, 22 May, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

PERAK SOCIETY OF PERFORMING ARTS

28, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 31400 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan.

Tel and Fax No : 05-5487814

Blog : http://pspablog.blogspot.com

E-mail : pspa2011fest@gmail.com

For further information, please contact

Festival Hotline - 016-5334757 or Witzi Leong at 012-5088818