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New Maxis customers also enjoy 30 percent discount on tickets to concert
Taiwanese pop diva, A Mei, was in Kuala Lumpur today for a press conference and also performed at an exclusive showcase to promote the “A Mei STAR Tour Live in Malaysia 2009” concert, which will be held on 20 March, from 8.45pm onwards at the Bukit Jalil National Outdoor Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. Hotlink is the main sponsor of the Taiwanese singer’s concert.
A Mei (R) presenting an autographed token to Melvin Tham of Maxis
Matthew Willsher, Maxis Chief Marketing Officer, said, “Hotlink is the leader in mobile entertainment and brings music’s most contemporary stars to our customers, live and on their mobile phones. Hotlink champions creativity and innovation, and we believe in continuously giving the best value to our customers – not just with low call rates, but also through innovative offerings such as this.”
At the showcase at Fiesta Street in Sungai Wang Plaza today, several lucky Hotlink and Maxis customers met with the star in person. Those who topped up RM100 enjoyed a 30% discount on concert tickets and were also treated to an autograph session with A Mei. Meanwhile, five top downloaders of A Mei music content will meet the star on 21 February.
At the press conference, Hotlink also announced special discounts on tickets to A Mei’s concert. Between 1 to 28 February, new Maxis postpaid customers will be presented with 30 percent discount on tickets when they sign up for a Maxis Value Plan 50 and above at Maxis retail centres and selected dealers in Klang Valley. Meanwhile, to obtain a 10% discount on tickets, customers just need to download the A Mei Caller Ringtone Package at RM5; or Hotlink prepaid customers just need to top up RM60 from now until 15 March. The discounts are redeemable at the Sg Wang Concourse Area and Galaxy office in Mid Valley City.
The A Mei Caller Ringtone Package contains three A Mei songs. Two out of three songs are refreshed automatically on a monthly basis to ensure that fans are able to entertain their callers with a variety of A Mei songs.
“Hotlink’s sponsorship of the A-Mei concert live in Malaysia showcases an integrated music experience for our customers. Not only are our customers given exclusive opportunities to meet A-Mei in person, but they are also able to download the artist’s hit songs on their mobile phones,” added Willsher.
To ensure an unforgettable music experience for A Mei fans, main sponsor Hotlink is working closely with Galaxy Group who are the organisers of the “A Mei STAR Tour Live in Malaysia 2009”. Galaxy is a leading concert management company in Malaysia, having delivered more than 150 world class concerts among which are of Asian top performers such as Jacky Cheung, Jay Chou, Lee Hom as well as of international superstars including Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and Avril Lavigne. To celebrate the Galaxy Group’s 15th anniversary this year, tickets have been priced at special rates of RM298, RM238 and RM138 (numbered seats) and RM88 (free seating). RM188 tickets have all been sold out. Tickets are also available at the Galaxy office. Please contact their hotline at 03-2282 2020 or visit their website at www.galaxy.com.my for more information.
The A Mei STAR Tour kicked off in November 2007 and has toured 13 different cities including Los Angeles, New York, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taipei to great response. Due to popular demand, the tour will end with a repeat show in Taipei.
A Mei, also known as Zhang Hui Mei, is known for her powerful vocals, stage charisma and popular hits. A Mei made her music debut in 1996 with her first album Sisters. It immediately topped the Taiwan IFPI chart for a record nine consecutive weeks and made her an instant hit on the music scene. She has frequently been called a diva of the Mandarin pop music scene, as well as the “Pride of Taiwan”. She has won numerous music awards and is one of the biggest music sensations in the Mandarin-speaking world. She last performed in Malaysia in 1999 to a record turnout of 35,000 fans.
Hotlink has previously presented other top Chinese entertainers such as David Tao, Eason Chan, Leo Ku, Miriam Yeung, S.H.E, Jay Chou and Z Chen. It had also brought in the top music acts such as Avril Lavigne, Gwen Stefani, Korean pop sensation Rain, Sean Kingston, Pussycat Dolls, Fort Minor, and the Black Eyed Peas.
Melvin Tham (3rd fr R), Maxis Head of Advanced Data Services Marketing with A Mei and other sponsors
