More than 120 people comprising festival sponsors, partners, members of the media and distinguished guests attended the launch. Also present at the official launch were legendary rock band, SEARCH; newly crowned Anugerah Juara Lagu winner, ESTRANGED; JOE FLIZZOW, GERHANA SKA CINTA, REZA SALLEH, ONE BUCK SHOT and Y2K, who will all be performing at the festival.
The official launch was graced by Puan Noraza Yusof, General Manager of Kuala Lumpur Tourism Action Council. In his speech, Razlan Tan Sri Ahmad Razali, Chairman of Pineapple Concerts proudly presented the sponsors, partners and suppliers who will be involved in Sunburst KL International Music Festival 2008.
“We hope that this will be an annual event produced to promote Kuala Lumpur as a “must go” destination in the South East Asian region by utilising a globally attractive commodity: MUSIC. We also emphasize on the use of local workforce and suppliers in all of Pineapple Concerts events”.
Festival Sponsors/Partners:
Main Sponsor:
Tuborg (Official Beer)
Co Sponsor:
JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur (Official Hotel)
The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur (Official Hotel)
Air Asia Go Holiday (Offiicial Online Partner)
Support Sponsor Alla Fonte (Official Mineral Water)
Hard Rock Café Kuala Lumpur (Official Caterer)
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur (Official Shopping Centre)
Converse (Official Merchandise)
Junk Magazine (Official Magazine)
Don’t Panic (Official Guerilla Media)