F1 Rocks in Malaysia will see Australian singer/songwriter Kylie Minogue and American R&B artist Kelis headline the two day event respectively this March, held in conjunction with the Malaysian Grand Prix. Details as follows:

Dates: 23rd March & 24th March 2012 (Friday & Saturday)
Venue: KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Line Up (Day 1): Kylie Minogue, and more to be announced
Line Up (Day 2): Kelis, and more to be announced
Tickets: TBA

The Irish rock group will also perform in Singapore and Malaysia this April, in addition to their confirmed date for the Philippines. Their previous tour in Asia last July/August had seen them play in Indonesia (at Java Rockingland) and Singapore (headlining concert) respectively. Concert details as follows:

Date: 2nd April 2012 (Monday)
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore
Tickets: TBA, on sale starting 13th February

Date: 4th April 2012 (Wednesday)
Venue: Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Prices: RM110 (free seating), RM170 (free seating), RM230 (numbered seating) RM280 (numbered seating), RM220 (standing; Rock Zone), RM300 (standing; The Pit)
Tickets: On sale via TicketCharge starting 13th February
Promoters: The WonderLand & Sevent Media

Oklahoman singer/pianist Greyson Chance will perform in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia this April. Chance had toured the region last November, playing showcases in several SEA countries to promote his debut record, Hold On ‘Til The Night (released in August 2011). Concert details as follows:

Date: 17th April 2012 (Tuesday)
Venue: KL Live, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Prices: RM88, RM138, RM188
Tickets: On sale via TicketPro, and at Victoria Music Centre, The Guitar Store, and Rock Corner outlets starting 9th February
Promoters: JS Concert & Midas Promotions

Date: 18th April 2012 (Wednesday)
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore
Prices: S$70, S$97, S$115, S$125
Tickets: On sale via Sistic starting 9th February
Promoter: Midas Promotions

Date: 20th April 2012 (Tuesday)
Venue: JITEC Mangga Dua Square, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: Rp. 1.000.000 (Pink (VIP), Rp. 750.000 (Yellow), Rp. 600.000 (Green), Rp. 450.000 (Blue), Rp. 350.000 (Purple)
Tickets: On sale via RajaKarcis & Tiket.com starting 9th February
Note: Pink (VIP) Tickets only available at Tiket.com +6221-7020-6888 (seats can be selected and booked)
Promoter: Marygops Studios

Date: 22nd April 2012 (Sunday)
Venue: SMART Araneta Coliseum, Manila, Philippines
Tickets: TBA
Promoter: Wilbros Live

The indie pop group will also perform in Malaysia this March, in addition to dates in Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia. Concert details as follows:

Date: 4th March 2012 (Sunday)
Venue: Pentas 2, KLPAC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tickets: TBA
Promoter: Soundscape Records

Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy will also perform in Malaysia this April, making it their second SEA date on this tour of the region. The quintet already have a confirmed show in the Philippines at Pulp Summer Slam XII : The Apostles on the 28th. Concert details as follows:

Date: 24th April 2012 (Tuesday)
Venue: Chin Woo Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tickets: TBA
Promoter: Permatha Pathah Production

Japanese American guitarist and singer-songwriter Kina Grannis is bringing her ‘In Your Arms’ tour to Asia and will perform in Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore this March. Grannis’ video “Message From Your Heart” won the Doritios Crash the Super Bowl contest, subsequently landing herself a contract with Interscope Records. Concert details as follows:

Date: 13th March 2012 (Tuesday)
Venue: Bentley Music Auditorium, Mutiara Damansara, Malaysia
Prices: RM99 (General Admission), RM169 (VIP Seating)
Tickets: On sale via TicketHotline/Soulmanna starting 1st February
Promoter: Soulmanna

Date: 15th March 2012 (Thursday)
Venue: Meralco Theatre, Manila, Philippines
Prices: PhP 2950, PhP 1950, PhP 1450 (Loge), PhP 950 (Balcony), General Admission seating within sections
Tickets: On sale via Soulmanna starting 1st February
Promoter: Soulmanna

Date: 18th March 2012 (Sunday)
Venue: TBC, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: US$10
Tickets: TBA
Promoter: Ismaya Live

Date: 19th March 2012 (Monday)
Venue: Kallang Theatre, Singapore
Prices: $99 (Box VIP with Meet & Greet), $89 (Stalls with Meet & Greet), $59 (Stalls without Meet & Greet); $49 (Circle), General Admission seating within sections
Tickets: On sale via Soulmanna starting 1st February
Promoter: Soulmanna

Californian rock outfit Avenged Sevenfold will perform in Malaysia this April, their first visit to the region since 2008. The band had released their fifth studio record titled Nightmare in July 2010. Concert details as follows:

Date: 29th April 2012 (Sunday)
Venue: Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Prices: RM88, RM128, RM158, RM198, RM258
Tickets: TBA

Scottish DJ, singer-songwriter, and record producer Calvin Harris will tour Southeast Asia in February, performing shows in Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. His recent collaboration with Barbadian singer Rihanna on the track “We Found Love” gave him his first number one single. Event details as follows:

Date: 15th February 2012 (Wednesday)
Venue: KL Live Vertigo Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Price: RM45
Tickets: On sale at Vertigo Club starting 9th February during operation hours (Facebook | Twitter)
Promoter: Future Sound Asia

Date: 20th February 2012 (Monday)
Venue: Famous, Phuket, Thailand
Tickets: TBA

Date: 23rd February 2012 (Thursday)
Venue: Republiq Club @ Resorts World, Manila, Philippines
Price: PhP 2,500
Tickets: On sale at Cafe Republiq
Hotline: +63 917 550 8888

For almost a decade now, One Buck Short (OBS) has consistently made waves in the national front and you would find yourself rocking out to OBS when they open for various international acts (eg: All-American Rejects, and more recently The Used at Rockaway Fest 2011). This time round, the boys (Rahul, Mooky and Imran) have produced a concept album of sorts – depicting the story of leaving one’s hometown for the city and upon returning a few years down the road, find the “kampung” all shiny and new. An album that has been long in the making, Kampong Glam is OBS’ first attempt in singing an album entirely in our national tongue.

Performing three songs for the press and sneaking in a music video of Carilah Duit, the album sounds solid both live and on the record. There are even distinct layers of violin coming in to songs such as the clever cover of Pok Pok Bujang Lapuk courtesy of Michelle Lai. If you’re thinking of introducing Bahasa Malaysia to a music enthusiast abroad, go no further than this album that would surely impress.

Japanese instrumental band Toe will return to Malaysia for a performance this March, having last performed here in 2008. Fans can catch the group live at the following concert:

Date: 14th March 2012 (Wednesday)
Venue: Bentley Music Auditorium, Mutiara Damansara, Malaysia
Prices: RM88 (presale; starting 7th February), RM100 (doors)
Tickets: On sale at various ticketing outlets (TBA), and online at Soundscape Records
Advance Booking: E-mail booking@soundscape-records.com
Promoter: Soundscape Records