Previous installments saw some of the biggest names in the genre perform at the event, making it such a success – this year’s is set to follow suit. The Java Soulnation Festival returns in 2010 with British band Simply Red being the first international artist confirmed to appear on day one, their only other SEA date in the region of their Farewell Tour. Festival details as follows:

Dates: 29th & 30th October 2010 (Friday & Saturday)
Venue: Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
Line Up (29th October): Simply Red
More to be announced!
Prices: Daily Pass (Friday) for 29th Oct 2010 – Rp. 115,000 (presale after tax), Rp. 260,000 (normal price before tax)
Daily Pass (Saturday) for 30th Oct 2010 – Rp. 115,000 (presale after tax), Rp. 260,000 (normal price before tax)
2-Day Pass (Friday & Saturday) for 29th & 30th October 2010 – Rp. 172,500 (presale after tax), Rp. 460,000 (normal price before tax)
Tickets: On sale via Java Soulnation
Website: www.javasoulnation.com

SPECIAL SHOW (SIMPLY RED)
Date: 29th October 2010 (Friday)
Venue: Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: VIP – Rp. 805,000 (presale after tax), Rp. 1,500,000 (normal price before tax)
Festival – Rp. 667,000 (presale after tax), Rp. 900,000 (normal price before tax)
Tribune – Rp. 540,500 (presale after tax), Rp. 780,000 (normal price before tax)
Tickets: On sale via Java Soulnation
Note: Special Show ticket REQUIRES either a same day Daily Pass OR a 2-Day Pass
Website: www.javasoulnation.com

Be sure to visit the website for more information and to purchase your tickets today!

Miami-born singer Sean Kingston will be touring Southeast Asia this September, with shows already scheduled in Singapore and the Philippines. The artist will also perform in Indonesia next month, concert details as follows:

Date: 23rd September 2010
Venue: Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: Presale – Rp. 480.000 (festival, limited), Rp. 400.000 (tribune, limited)
Normal – Rp. 600.000 (festival), Rp. 500.000 (tribune)
Tickets: Presale tickets go on sale starting 20th August at Sentra Live, Menara Gracia, 9th Floor, Jl. Hr Rasuna Said Kuningan, Jakarta

Renowned British-American musician Saul Hudson aka Slash of Guns N’ Roses fame will be performing in Singapore, Indonesia & Malaysia this August before heading off to Japan for Summer Sonic days later. Touring in support of his solo self-titled debut album Slash, these are the only confirmed shows thus far but we hear it’s likely there will be more SEA dates penciled in. Concert details as follows:

Date: 2nd August 2010 (Monday)
Venue: Fort Canning Park, Singapore
Prices: S$98 (early bird), S$115 (standard), S$125 (doors/event day)
Tickets: On sale starting 17th May via Sistic
Sistic Booking Hotline: (65) 6348-5555
Promoter: LAMC Productions

Date: 3rd August 2010 (Tuesday)
Venue: Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: Presale (until 2nd August) – Rp. 900.000 (VIP), Rp. 650.000 (festival), Rp. 450.000 (Tribune I), Rp. 350.000 (Tribune II). Normal (doors) – Rp. 1.000.000 (VIP), Rp. 700.000 (Festival), Rp. 500.000 (Tribune I), Rp. 400.000 (Tribune II)
Tickets: On sale via www.rajakarcis.com

Date: 5th August 2010 (Thursday)
Venue: Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, Malaysia
Prices: RM378 (VIP), from RM128 (PS1), from RM93 (PS2)
Tickets: On sale via www.fatdeal.com.my

Check back for more information on this event!

Another band who happens to be “in the neighbourhood” for Australia’s Soundwave Festival will pop by the region next year for a show. The British alt rock trio Placebo are expected to play a show in Jakarta, Indonesia this February as part of their tour in promoting the band’s latest album, Battle For The Sun. Concert details are as follows:

Date: 16th February 2009 (Tuesday)
Venue: Istora Senayan, Jakarta
Prices: Rp. 495.000 (Tribune) & Rp. 595.000 (Festival)
Tickets: On sale via these outlets/websites

Check back for more information on this gig!

The quartet from Oklahoma known for their successful hits such as “Swing, Swing” and more recently “Gives You Hell” will be performing in Jakarta just days after their appearance at MTV World Stage in Malaysia. Fans in Indonesia and around the region are able to witness the band live next month as part of their I Wanna Rock Tour, you don’t ever want to miss out on this gig! Concert details as follows:

Date: 17th August 2009 (Monday)
Venue: Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: Class 1 – Rp.800,000 (presale Rp.640,000), VIP – Rp.650,000 (presale Rp.520,000), Festival – Rp.300,000 (presale Rp.240,000) & Tribune – Rp. 250,000 (presale Rp.200,000)
Tickets: On sale soon via MonsterTicket.com
Hotline: +62 22 7310077 / 7303766

Tickets are already on sale for this event.

Last year’s saw artists such as Akon, Ashanti and Blackstreet amongst those entertaining R&B, hip hop, rap and soul fans in Jakarta and if you enjoyed yourself then, be prepared for 2009’s! This year’s is also set to be spread out over two days in late October and although it is still awhile away, the organizers are wasting no time – tickets are on sale and they have a wishlist of artists for the line up which is bound to get some of you excited.

Details are as follows:

Dates: 30th & 31st October 2009 (Friday & Saturday)
Venue: Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: DAILY PASS – Rp. 100, 000 (online purchase only, valid until 15th June 2009), Rp. 250, 000 (early bird) & Rp. 250, 000 (normal price)

2 DAY PASS – Rp. 180, 000 (online purchase only, valid until 15th June 2009), Rp. 400, 000 (early bird) & Rp. 500, 000 (normal price)

* Special Show Prices not included, time and quantity of the offer is limited!

Tickets: Ticketing outlets or online purchase
Hotline: +62 21 72783601-02 (10am-6pm weekdays, 11am-2pm Saturdays)
Artist line up (confirmed): Arrested Development, Tortured Soul, Jessica Mauboy feat. IZ, Laura Izibor, Musiq Soulchild, Pete Philly & Requisite, DJ Moni, DJ Spooky, The Ting Tings, DMC

Artists on their current wishlist for the festival include:

Head of state : Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill & Ralph Tresvant, Arrested Development, Gym Class Heroes, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Estelle, Pete Philly & Perquisite, Joe Flizzow, Ne-Yo & DJ Havana Brown

For more information, be sure to visit www.javasoulnationfestival.com.

The Californian girl group is set to appear in our region once again with confirmed shows in Jakarta, Singapore and Manila this June. They will be embarking on a tour in Australia in May, so there is a possibility of more Southeast Asian shows being added in time to come for all other fans out there.

Details of their upcoming SEA performaces is as follows:

Date: 2nd June 2009 (Tuesday)
Venue: Istora Senayan, Jakarta
Tickets: Rp 495.000 (Festival), Rp 1.200.000 (Tribun) & Rp 2.500.000 (VIP)

Date: 4th June 2009 (Thursday)
Venue: Indoor Stadium, Singapore
Prices: S$148, S$128, S$98, S$68
Tickets: On sale via Sistic now
Promoter: LAMC Productions

Date: 11th June 2009 (Thursday)
Venue: SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, Manila
Tickets: On sale via Ticketworld now

More information will be posted when received, so do check back for the latest!