Missed out on Taylor Swift tickets to her concert in Singapore this February? Fret not! We have just been informed that there will be limited tickets to be released, making this your last opportunity to purchase them and catch her live at the upcoming SEA tour.

Singapore, 5 January 2011: At the request of Taylor Swift’s management, limited tickets including a small standing area will be opened up for her lucky fans. Midas Promotions will release these tickets tomorrow, 6th January for her concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Wednesday 9 February 2011.

Ticket sales have been tremendous since its public launch on 8th November. This will be the last opportunity for fans to purchase tickets to Swift’s maiden performance in Singapore.

Show Information
Name: Taylor Swift ‘Speak Now’ Tour
Date: Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Tickets: $175 (limited tickets only)
Promoter: Midas Promotions

Available at all authorised SISTIC outlets, www.sistic.com.sg or call 6348 5555.

Fans of the metal band Lamb Of God, listen up! Ever wanted to show off your drumming skills and get rewarded for it? Think you’re just as good if not better than LOG drummer Chris Adler? Now is the chance to showcase your talent!

Concert promoter LAMC Productions is giving you the opportunity to do just that and be in the running to win these fantastic prizes:

1 Grand Prize winner
1. Concert ticket to Lamb Of God Wrath World Tour in Singapore on 15 April, 2010 at D’ Marquee
2. Mapex Chris Adler Signature Snare Drum
3. Meet & Greet with Lamb of God

3 Consolation Prize winners
1. A Lamb Of God 2010 Tour T-shirt
2. An autographed Lamb Of God poster
3. A copy of Lamb Of God’s latest album “Wrath”

Simply video yourself performing a cover of any LOG song on drums and upload it on to LAMC’s contest page. For more information on the contest including the terms and conditions, visit http://lamcproductions.com/logdrumcover.

This is not the regular news post on upcoming shows but us highlighting recent articles that do mention the concert industry which might be of interest to you, the live music fan. Written by Malaysian daily The Star, these articles (titled Stop The Sorry Tune and Turned Off By The Lack Of Consistency) discuss issues many of our promoters have had to consider and deal with prior to putting on a concert amongst others, some of which we have been informed and made aware of in the past. The headlines made regarding concerts staged in Malaysia (think Linkin Park, Avril Lavigne, Michael Learns To Rock, Arthur’s Day etc) were also brought up, some as examples. Big names and top players in the industry regionally also share their experiences and views in these write ups, providing an insight to the challenges in this business. On the whole, this makes for an interesting read.

Feel free to share your thoughts.

Want to win yourself some signed memorabilia? LAMC Productions has autographed Keane CDs and Lady Gaga posters to give away, here’s how to get your hands on them:

All you have to do is send an email to contests@lamcproductions.com by September 1st 2009 with subject “I want that Lady Gaga poster” or “I want that Keane CD“.

Include your full name, partial IC number and contact details. Winners to be chosen randomly and notified by email.

Good luck! Also, don’t forget to check out their eBay store which has been recently updated with CREW t-shirts, NIN & Lady Gaga posters!

If you were hoping there would be another installment to attend in 2010, you are likely to be disappointed by this piece of news.

Following the fiasco surrounding the cancelled N.E.R.D concert in Jakarta post-Sunburst last month, Malaysia’s New Straits Times published an article just recently concerning the festival organizer’s current status.

2009/04/10
Concert promoter blacklisted

KUALA LUMPUR: Concert promoter Pineapple Concerts Sdn Bhd has been blacklisted by the government from bringing in foreign artistes to perform here.

The Information, Communications, Arts and Culture Ministry said in a statement yesterday it would also apply to the Companies Commission of Malaysia to cancel the company’s registration and blacklist the names of its directors.

This comes after the ministry’s Central Agency for Application For Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes found that the firm was responsible for allowing three foreign groups to perform at a recent concert without a permit.

The groups — Korn and N.E.R.D from the United States and Agrikulture from Indonesia — performed at the Sunburst Music Festival at Equestrian Club in Bukit Kiara on March 21.

The authorities did not stop the show, but questioned the musicians and held their passports after the show. After negotiations, it was decided that it was the promoter’s fault and so they were released.

The company is also held responsible for allowing spectators to dance on stage, selling liquor and cigarettes, and promoting the event before gaining approval.

“This is the fifth time they have gone against the rules. They did not take our warnings seriously.”

It said Korn’s heavy metal music and N.E.R.D’s “erotic style” could damage the morals of teenagers.

“Agrikulture was not given approval because there were three other bands from Indonesia performing at the show.”

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