Joe Flizzow

PETALING JAYA: A uniquely curated event with something for every taste, Medini Live! 2016 is back and set to be an experience to remember.

Taking place in the thriving new township of Medini in Iskandar Puteri, the event will be held at the Mall of Medini on August 27 and 28. It will feature an eclectic mix of entertaining performances as well as educational workshops, an artisan and community bazaar, with a total of more than 50 acts and activities over the two-day period.

According the statement by Medini Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd (MIM), Medini Live! brings together film, arts, music and community activities.

The performances will include international hip hop extraordinaire Joe Flizzow, versatile and dynamic R&B trombonist Q Sound, world-class homegrown beatboxer Shazet, and the international award winning Malaysian team drumline, Batteryheadz.

Popular jazz, soul and pop performers and musicians such as Sean Ghazi, Ida Mariana, Najwa Mahiaddin, Mafarikha, Az Samad, Kirsten and Kevin Theseira, Liza Hanim, Ronnie Hussein as well as YouTube sensation Eb Duet will also be at Medini Live! An exclusive drumline battle between invited schools and colleges will also be held.

Q Sound

Visitors should also check out the various exhibitions and workshops such as a pop-up book workshop, a unique new library concept exhibition by SK Medini, sand art, giant bubbles, as well as traditional games such as Congkak and Batu Seremban.

As part of the “Merdeka & Malaysia Day” celebration, a special doodle wall will be on display featuring drawings by Johor doodle artists, complete with a session on doodling for the public.

At this free-entry event, members of the public can also expect to see a few social enterprise projects on display, including food trucks to satisfy cravings as well as artisan and community bazaars.

MIM chief executive officer Datuk Khairil Anwar Ahmad said the event is a great occasion for everyone from Johor, other parts of Malaysia, and even from across the causeway to experience a fun, vibrant edutainment event that gives fans the chance to meet artists while providing an opportunity for other emerging talents to showcase their creativity.
“Medini Live! is an inclusive creative space that aims to bring diverse communities together, while establishing Medini as a destination of choice. This is also well aligned with our aim to support and increase appreciation for local talents and the local arts scene,” he added.

For more information, visit www.medinilive.com or Facebook (/medinilive).