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

Singapore’s OCBC Titanium Presents Timbre Rock & Roots returns for its third year this March. The first line up announcement features legendary soul & funk superband Earth, Wind & Fire, the greatest rocksteady two-tone ska band of all times The Specials, multiple Grammy award winner Keb Mo and the return of the explosive Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and music legend Buddy Guy as performers. Festival details as follows:

Dates: 30th & 31st March 2012 (Friday & Saturday)
Venue: Marina Promenade (Singapore Grand Prix F1 tracks behind the Singapore Flyer), Singapore
Line Up (Day 1): The Specials (90-mins), Buddy Guy (75-mins), Keb Mo (75-mins) + more to be announced
Line Up (Day 2): Earth, Wind & Fire (90-mins), Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (75-mins) + more to be announced
Prices: DAY 1 – S$70 (Concession; Student & NSF only), S$90 (Early Bird), S$110 (Standard)
DAY 2 – S$70 (Concession; Student & NSF only), S$110 (Early Bird), S$140 (Standard)
Tickets: On sale via Sistic
Hotline: +65 6348 5555
Note: OCBC Exclusive priority booking period from 30th Jan – 12th Feb 2012. Public sales go on from 13 February 2012.
Website: rockandroots.com.sg
Promoter: Timbre Group

In anticipation of the festival, check out our review and photos from last year’s Timbre Rock & Roots!

Review: Timbre Rock & Roots, 15th & 16th April 2011 by Joanne L.
Photos: Toots & The MaytalS, Raw Earth, 53A, Imogen Heap, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, John Legend

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

Irish rock group The Cranberries will perform in the Philippines this March. The quartet had performed in Indonesia and Singapore last July and August, and have since released their sixth studio album titled Roses. Concert details as follows:

Date: 10th April 2012 (Tuesday)
Venue: Araneta Coliseum, Manila, Philippines
Prices: PhP 7000 (PATRON VIP), PhP 5500 (PATRON), PhP 4500 (LOWER BOX), PhP 2500 (UPPER BOX A), PhP 1500 (UPPER BOX B), PhP 500 (GEN AD)
Tickets: On sale via TicketNet
Hotline: 911-5555
Promoters: Midas Promotions & Karpos Multimedia

Thanks to MCS for the news tip!

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

Avenged Sevenfold will also perform in Thailand, just days prior their date in Malaysia this April. Concert details as follows:

Date: 24th April 2012 (Tuesday)
Venue: Thunder Dome, Muangthong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand
Price: 1500 Baht
Tickets: On sale via Thai Ticket Major
Promoter: PMG

Japanese rock outfit L’Arc en Ciel will perform in Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia on their upcoming 20th Anniversary world tour in March, April, and May. The group’s 12th studio album titled Butterfly is scheduled for release in early February. Concert details as follows:

Date: 7th March 2012 (Wednesday)
Venue: Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand
Prices: 4,500 Baht, 3,500 Baht, 3,000 Baht, 2,000 Baht, 1,000 Baht
Tickets: On sale via Thai Ticket Major

Date: 28th April 2012 (Saturday)
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore
Tickets: TBA

Date: 2nd May 2012 (Wednesday)
Venue: Lapangan D Senayan (Outdoor Field), Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: Rp. 1,200,000 (VIP Package), Rp. 850,000 (Premium Festival), Rp. 500,000 (Regular Festival)
Tickets: On sale starting 28th January via RajaKarcis
Promoter: Marygops Studios

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