Date: 21st April 2012
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Venue: Penang Times Square

The Penang Sikh Association in collaboration with the Sikh Naujawan Sabha Malaysia Penang Branch, with the support of the Penang State Government, will be organizing a State Level Vasakhi Fest to celebrate the glorious day with fellow Malaysians from all walks of life, including tourist.

Vasakhi is an annual festival celebrated by Malaysian Sikhs. It commemorates the establishment of the Khalsa, the fraternity of the Pure Ones and Saint Soldiers. It was also on this day that the Sikhs were blessed with their names, Sigh for men and Kaur for women, ending the discriminatory caste system and making all men and women equal.

Like every other year, the Vasakhi Festival will feature vibrant cultural performances which includes Banghra Giddha, free Henna art and exhibits of the early Sikhs and history of Sikhs in Malaysia. FREE authentic vegetarian Punjabi food will be served to all guests.

Date: 21st April 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Central Atrium, Queensbay Mall

A charity fashion show will be held at Queensbay Mall on 21 April in conjunction with “Vogue for Virtue”, an event that has been carried out every year in aid of children that are less fortunate. The fashion show features local celebrities such as Amber Chia, Elaine Daly, Carmen Soo, Steve Yap and Hansen Lee, an will be hosted by famous radio deejay and emcee Serena C. They will be showcasing latest collections from Poh Kong, BONIA, Springfield and Clarks.

This year, the proceeds from the charity fashion show will be channelled to orphanages such as Pertubuhan Rumah Kebajikan Seri Cahaya, Pusat Jagaan Sinar Ceria and Shan Children’s Home.

The two-week event kicked off on 7 April with a model search competition open to female adults, and is followed by a model search for children and male adults. The programme also includes a Catwalk workshop by Amber Chia and a charity-home visit by the finalists.

Date: 21st April 2012
Time: 9am to 4pm
Venue: KDU College Penang Auditorium

The annual KDU Power Chef Competition 2012 is back for the fifth year. KDU Power Chef will feature over 140 students from high schools all around Penang to put their culinary skills to the test in a race against the time. In this fun-filled three-hour culinary challenge, these budding chefs will be judged by a team of culinary experts and critiques including Chef Tommes from Astro Asian Food Channel’s “Chalk and Cheese” as well as famous Penang food blogger, Ms CK Lam.

KDU College Penang’s Head for Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, Miss Chua Shuw Huey and Power Chef 2012 Organizing Chairman Chef Zaihan commented that this year’s competition will be more challenging than ever with a few more twists being thrown in for the participants.

Date: 27th May 2012
Venue: Stage 1, PenangPAC, Straits Quay
Time: 5pm and 8.30pm
Tickets: RM158, RM128, RM98 and RM68

Catch the very talented Sungha Jung live at the Performing Arts Centre of Penang this May as he entertains you with covers of popular hits and his original compositions. Sungha Jung is a South Korean professional acoustic fingerstyle guitarist who rose to fame worldwide through YouTube videos of him playing acoustic versions of songs by U2, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, The Eagles and Extreme. As of 2012, his videos had gotten a total of over 420 million hits.

As a child, he watched his father play the guitar and eventually picked it up at the age of nine. His talent was noticed when he would watch videos online and be able to play the music within a short time and without the original tabs. In 2011, Sungha has performed in the US with Trace Bundy as well as toured Scandinavia and Japan.

Their motto is “pipes but no kilt” and that is exactly what they do- making wonderful music with bagpipes, windbags and whistles but minus the kilt which is normally associated to bagpipe performer.

The Griff Trio from Belgium uses the skills of three virtuoso bagpipe players arranged in a modern tune. Their repertoire is a balance between new composition and traditional music. They use different types of bagpipes including the army windbags, tubes, pipes and whistle. They also sing to their tunes.

The trio will be at the Penang World Music Festival this coming March and they will be all out to woo the festival audience with their contemporary music played in their particular style.

Tickets are priced at RM90 per day for adult and RM45 per day for a child age between five and 12 years old. Three-day ticket is priced at RM220 each for adult and RM120 each for a child.

For every ticket purchase, you are entitled to another one for FREE! (terms and conditions apply) The tickets can be redeemed at KOMTAR office or during the festival.

Tickets to the festival are available online at www.ticketxpress.com.my ,Penang State Tourism Development and Culture Office (hotline: 016 4110000) , Queensbay Mall North Atrium, Matta Agents and Hard Rock Hotel.

Details on the festival are also available at www.penangworldmusic.com.

Date: 30th March to 1st April 2012
Venue:Quarry Park, Penang Botanic Gardens
Earth Hour: 8.30pm to 9.30pm

This year, celebrate Earth Hour with musicians from all over the world at Plenitude Penang World Music Festival, organized by Penang State Tourism Development & Culture Committee.

Plenitude Penang World Music Festival will be joining more than 5,200 cities and towns in 135 countries worldwide in the Earth Hour celebration, aimed at raising awareness for sustainable energy and sending a powerful message on climate change. From 8.30pm-9.30pm, we will be switching off our lights and candles will be provided for the audiences and visitors. We assure you that it will be an awesome experience!

The festival will be held from March 30 to April 1 at the Quarry Recreational Park, Botanic Gardens in Penang and will feature for 20 bands from Russia, Mongolia, Africa, Columbia, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Ireland, New Zealand, Malaysia and more. Music and art workshops are from 2pm to 5pm, and the concert starts at 7pm. Preview shows will also be held on 28 March at Hard Rock Hotel and 29 March at Straits Quay, Tanjung Pinang from 8pm – 9.30pm.

Date: 30th March to 1st April 2012
Time: 1pm and 6pm
Venue: Queensbay Mall

The much beloved Hello Kitty is coming to town!

Shop in Queensbay Mall from 10 Mar – 1 Apr 2012 and stand a chance to win Cash Prizes and Hello Kitty limited edition merchandise from Hong Leong Bank.

Have your photo taken with Hello Kitty with Meet & Greet Sessions for all at 1pm & 6pm daily.

Participate in fun activities such as Hello Kitty Card Making Contest for those that shop RM50 and above at Queensbay Mall and don’t forget to register for the exclusive Q-Kids Club Tea Party with Hello Kitty! Limited space available for each event.

Date: 23rd – 25th March 2012
Venue: Arglye Square, Melbourne, Australia

Fiesta Malaysia 2012 is featuring Penang Festival this year! Organised by Malaysian Students’ Council of Australia, Victoria, and supported by the Penang State Government, Fiesta Malaysia 2012 will be kicked start at Argyle Square, Melbourne, Australia this coming weekend, from 23rd to 25th March 2012.

Featuring Penang Festival, the Penang State Government is bringing over Penang local hawker food, traditional and contemporary performances, cultural workshops and more to wow the Melbourne residents.

Featuring Penang Festival, the Penang State Government is bringing over Penang local hawker food, traditional and contemporary performances, cultural workshops and more to wow the Melbourne residents.

Date: 30th March to 1st April 2012
Venue:Quarry Park, Penang Botanic Gardens

Will Crummer, the lead vocalist of Will Crummer and The Rarotongans from the Cook Islands has been described as a living Pacific treasure for his exotic voice and his knowledge on Polynesian songs. Sometime known as the encyclopedia of Polynesian songs, Will and his five-piece band are expected to work the crowd at the upcoming Plenitude World Music Festival into a dancing mood with the romantic sounds of Rarotongan island music.

Will Crummer, the lead vocalist of Will Crummer and The Rarotongans from the Cook Islands has been described as a living Pacific treasure for his exotic voice and his knowledge on Polynesian songs. Sometime known as the encyclopedia of Polynesian songs, Will and his five-piece band are expected to work the crowd at the upcoming Plenitude World Music Festival into a dancing mood with the romantic sounds of Rarotongan island music.

Despite his age, Will is still very active in the music scene back home in New Zealand and this is purely because of his passion in Polynesian songs and music which is shared by his daughter Annie, who also sings and plays the bass drum. This group of six performers explore the beautiful repertoire of Polynesian music with ukuleles, pa’u (traditional Rarotongan bass drum) and handmade percussion.

NORTHERN JAZZ ENSEMBLE

PRESENTS

“JAZZ WORKS At THE MOVIES”

FEATURING THE NORTHERN JAZZ ENSEMBLE

and special guests appearance by

ANDY SITI

THE GEORGE TOWN SINGERS

THE DE LEON JAZZ EXPERIENCE

RONALD DE LEON

E-mail: northern.jazz@gmail.com

6^th- 8^th April 2012  Fri & Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pm

Stage 1 Penang PAC, Straits Quay, Penang

Experience six decades of  memorable movie themes with a jazz twist packed into 120 mins for pure musical enjoyment. Featuring themes from Pink Panther, Mission Impossible, Singin’ In The Rain, Rocky, Mama Mia and more.

Tickets available at:

Performing Arts Centre Of Penang (penangpac)

3H-3A, Straits Quay, Jln seri Tanjung Pinang,

Tanjung Tokong, 10470 Pulau Pinang.

Tel: 04-899 1722/2711

Fri/Sat: RM 53, RM 43

Sun: RM 43, RM 23

For more info, pls do contact :

Jerome Quah (016-444 8383)

Daniel Ong (012-412 5577)

Marlene Fox ( 016-4911658)

Or PenangPAC