Guinness St. Patrick's Day 2013 Launch

Wow. Time flies. It's March already and it means one thing. St. Patrick's Day is back! And Guinness Malaysia is the expert when it comes to celebrating St. Patrick's Day in style.

I was invited to Guinness St. Patrick's Day 2013 celebration launch in Havana, Changkat Bukit Bintang last week. At the event, Mr. Thum Chee Yuen, Sales Director of Guinness Anchor Berhad (GAB) shared the highlights to this year’s celebration, “GUINNESS has always been synonymous with the St Patrick’s Day. Here in Malaysia, it is no different. In fact, GUINNESS Malaysia was the host of the biggest St Patrick’s Party in Asia last year. This year, we are taking the festivities up a notch by adding a new spin to the celebration.”

“GUINNESS fans in Malaysia can look forward to being part of the country’s biggest GUINNESS St Patrick’s Pub Crawl! This unique experience will have fans and friends of the black brew on a trip of a lifetime,” Thum added.

Thum was quick to point out that only 200 odd lucky fans and friends of GUINNESS will get a chance to be part of the largest GUINNESS pub crawl in Malaysia. These selected participants will receive a special St Patrick’s kit consisting of 2 free pints of GUINNESS® and an exclusive GUINNESS® St. Patrick’s Pub crawl T-Shirt. They will also qualify to be part of the St. Paddy’s Hunt. During the journey, it will so March fun as the St Patty’s crawlers will be entertained by some of Malaysia’s most renowned comedians adding good humour to the trip.

I had the opportunity to be one of the few first one to have a taste of what's the pub crawl is like. Basically we just hop on the Guinness St. Patrick's Day Double Decker with a group of entertainers.

While the bus tour around the pub areas in the Golden Triangle guests will have fun being entertained by magicians, clowns and Drink Sensibly Angels. If memory serves me correctly, we departed from Changkat Bukit Bintang, passed Jalan Alor and into Jalan Bukit Bintang up to Jalan Pudu. The bus then make a turn into Jalan Imbi and then turn into Jalan Sultan Ismail passing Sg. Wang. It's quite fun when people on the street see the Double Decker and wave at us. Moving along Jalan Sultan Ismail, the bus drove up to Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur and make a left turn into Jalan Doraisamy. Frequent clubbers will know that there are a few night spots along this road.

The bus then moved to Jalan Dang Wangi and into Jalan Ampang and turn right back into Jalan Sultan Ismail. Thinking that the bus will make its way back to Havana but it make a left turn into Jalan P. Ramlee instead passing by Beach Club. The bus then turn into Jalan Kia Peng making its way to Jalan Raja Chulan and turn back into Jalan Sultan Ismail. At the cross road it turned left into Jalan P. Ramlee and then left again into Jalan Raja Chulan and finally made it back to Changkat Bukit Bintang through Lorong Ceylon.

Here's a video of what it's like on the Double Decker:

To help GUINNESS fans and friends Drink Sensibly during the St Patrick’s biggest pub crawl, “Drink Sensibly Angels” will be at hand to provide water bottles and food during the journey, and to share tips on how to party safely.
There are several ways for fans and friends of Guinness to gain a chance at being part of the biggest GUINNES St Patrick’s Pub Crawl, they may either:

1) Join www.facebook.com/guinnessmalaysia to win exclusive pub crawl tickets by participating in our ‘Spot the Reveler Contest’! More than 200 tickets are up for grabs and more than 800 prizes including Limited edition Guinness Merchandise to be won daily!

2) Visit www.tokl.com.my OR www.expatriatlifestyle.com.my.

True to the theme of ‘March More Fun’, GUINNESS has also planned about 70 St Paddy’s parties throughout Peninsula and East Malaysia, unbelievable promotions on your favourite black brew, GUINNESS® as well as the GUINNESS® St. Patrick’s Big Weekend Bash which will take place citywide right here in the Klang Valley from the 15th till the 17th of March 2013!
So don’t miss out on all the fun and get ready to be part of the most exciting St. Patrick’s Experience with GUINNESS®!

GUINNESS ‘March More Fun’ Promotions
About 1,000 outlets nationwide will have special promotions on your favourite black brew! With every purchase of 6 half pint or 4 full pint of GUINNESS® Draught, or a bucket of GUINNESS® stout, entitles consumers to a limited edition GUINNESS® St. Patrick’s plush pillow. There are 4 fun designs up for grabs with each design revealed weekly. On top of that, come join us on for some St Patrick’s fun on Thursday and get our Thursday Specials! Guinness will be giving away 1 free pint of Guinness with every purchase of the Guinness St Patrick’s promotion in participating outlets throughout March!

To find out how you can have ‘March more fun’, connect with us on www.facebook.com/guinnessmalaysia for more information and join us at a GUINNESS® St. Patrick’s celebration near you!

GAB's Celebration of Good Fortune, Prosperity and Longevity

It seems like only yesterday that I went for GAB last year's Chinese New Year campaign launch, where they were giving out Golden Dragon for their lucky customers. Last December I went for this year's GAB CNY campaign launch which is named 'Celebration of Good Fortune, Prosperity and Longevity'. This year they are not giving out golden snake but Golden Three Chinese Star Deities, Fu Lu Shou (福禄寿) which are the three lucky stars that resembles Good Fortune, Prosperity and Longevity.

The launch was once again in The Tavern in GAB's brewery. The place to get the best Guinness Draught in Asia.

With Kelly Siew and Ashley Mah.

No one is happier than Fireangel when surrounded by alcohol beverages. Visit her blog for more insight of beers and liquors. You could learn how to make Jelly Shots.

Throughout the festive season, consumers can check the bottle cap liners of any big bottle of Guinness, Tiger and Anchor to see if they have won one of 9 solid gold Fu Lu Shou sets worth RM 10,000 each, 999 gold-plated Fu Lu Shou sets worth RM 1,000 each or to redeem 18 bottle liners for a Fu Lu Shou set to usher in good favour, wealth and health throughout the year ahead.

Colour Code of Cap Liners                                  Prizes

Red Cap Liners                        Consumers win a solid gold Fu Lu Shou set worth RM 10,000
                                                 Total: 9 prizes

Blue Cap Liners                      Consumers win a gold-plated Fu Lu Shou set worth RM 1,000
                                                Total: 999 prizes

Black Cap Liners                    Collect 18 liners to win a Fu Lu Shou set



Just drink any of the three major brands of beer from GAB. Tiger, Anchor or Gunness Stout and if you able to get the colour cap stated above, you'll win the prize.

This Chinese New Year, be sure to think of GAB’s three iconic stars and you will receive an overflow of Good Fortune, Prosperity and Longevity. For more information on this campaign, please visit www.gab.com.my today.

Kylie Chapman, Heineken Red & Green Celebration destination guide

Join the fun in Heineken Red & Green Celebration. If you missed the last one, Rio de Janeiro, no worries. Here's Kylie Chapman, Heineken Red & Green Celebration destination guide’s festive message.

20 December | SkyBar, Traders Hotel
Tokyo
The embodiment of a progressive Asian city - Tokyo is still one of the best places to party in this region. With an unmistakable view of KLCC, rev up with Ramsey Westwood at Skybar this December.

22 December | Bedroom, Pavilion KL
Amsterdam
The birthplace of Heineken and a battalion of the world's top DJs, Amsterdam is pure electricity. Fresh from Heineken Thirst, join Mr Nasty & GuruGuru as they rip off the roof at Bedroom.

24 December | Zouk KL
New York
The Big Apple remains one of the world's top destinations for partygoers. Celebrate Christmas Eve like a New Yorker at Zouk KL with crowd's favourite - LapSap throwing in eclectic beats.

31 December | Sixty9ine Mansion, Penang
Ibiza
Without a doubt, Ibiza is the ultimate party destination with annual clubber pilgrimages to Pacha, Amnesia and the likes. Ring in the New Year at Sixty9ine Mansion in Penang with Imma*bleep*youup on the decks

For more information, check out facebook.com/heineken.

Where's The Party 2012 In Penang

It's December already! It was just a month ago I was in Penang joining the Where's The Party 2012 winners from Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong to celebrate this epic event organized by Carlsberg in Hard Rock Hotel Penang. It's been almost 3 years plus I had not been to Penang and now thanks to Carlsberg I was able to come again and also visit Hard Rock Hotel.

The medias and VIPs depart were all gathered in the Carlsberg brewery and were driven in a few tour buses to Penang. I was in bus no. 3 and the host there is Karl. He's there to break the ice and keep us entertained.

Traffic was not too good that day so it took us about 6 hours to reach our hotel. Once we reached, we were greeted by Carlsberg ambassadors and Joey G. There was not much time for me to rest. After checking-in to my room, I took a quick shower and then I depart to Hard Rock Hotel next door for the press conference.

The Carlsberg Managing Directors from Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong giving their speeches and answering the Q & A. This is the first Where's The Party event that includes three countries from Asia region.

Miss World Malaysia 2012 Yvonne Lee was my bus mate during the trip.

We were then introduced to some of the performers that will be performing at the event later that night. Some of those that appeared at the press con are DJ Mayumi, Love Cubic from Korea, Edmund Leong, Rubberband and

I was lucky to be able to get a photo with Edmund Leong. Thank you Jackie for helping me.

After the press conference, we all moved to the beach to where Where's the Party is being held.

I went straight to the food area where a lot of local Penang food is being served. Hungry sial. Before I step in the that area, I bumped in to Chutipond who is working as one of the Carlsberg ambassador there.

Taking photos is part of the job as a blogger in an event.

Shawn Lee was there to beat-box for us.

RED FM DJ Linora was there to enjoy her off mic session.

Besides food. There were games too to keep the guests entertained.

Lucky Tim with his Malaysian Hottest Bloggers girls.

Nothing like free flow of Carlsberg to keep us going all night long.

The guests were all into it. Enjoying the music and atmosphere. Epic is right.

The MCs of the night are Patricia K and Joey G. This is Simon S reporting from Where's the Party 2012 at Hard Rock Hotel beach.

The crowds went wild when Mad August ditched out the currently most popular song in the world, PSY's Gangnam Style. They all started dancing to the song.

Edmund Leong and Rubberband came out after Mad August aka Crossfire's performance. He sang some fast songs and also a song original sang by Beyond, 俾面派对. The party goers asked him to sing one of his famous song, 七友 but he told them that the song is not suitable to be sang here. LOL.

All in all, this is a great party. The best thing is we can drink all the Carlsberg till drunk because we can just walk back to our hotel. Carlsberg encourage us to drink responsibly so no one is driving that night. I really enjoy myself that night. Hope next year I'll get to go again.

THE PINNACLE OF H-ARTISTRY @ MIECC

The grand finale of the H-Artistry series this year happened early this month. Alas, I was only able to make it there at around 11pm because I need to attend the wedding dinner of my flogger friends, Christine & Chris. I made it in time to see Alexandra Burke elevating on to the stage.

I missed seeing Block B from Korea perform. I think I bumped into them in the hotel elevator earlier in the afternoon. Oh, well, friends told me I didn't miss much.

I am more interested to see another Korean group, Evol perform =P Not too bad, can dance and sing a bit. Of course there are still room for improvement.

I of course, need to get a glass of Hennessy Mix to start warming up for the next act. I asked for extra strong one.

The next act is Havana Brown. Oh, she is good with her DJ mix. She will also interact with the party revelers there too. The music she played is the kind of music I like to dance to.

Look at the crowd that night. I read that were 4000 strong of party revelers there.

Last but not least, it's Starkillers' turn to wow the crowd. Too bad he only get to wow us for 30 minutes before we end the night with a bang. I was almost KOed by that time. As, I practice to drink responsibly, I've booked a room in Mines Wellness Hotel, which is just opposite MIECC. Walking back to the hotel is no problem for me.

H-Artistry at MIECC was a night of true musical artistry, mixed with a sensational experience befitting of the amazing culmination for the H-Artistry Trilogy of 2012. H-Artistry events are by-invite-only, and are open to non-Muslims aged 18 above. Keep it locked on www.h-artistry.com.my for updates on future H-Artistry events slated for 2013.

Simon Says Win A Pair of Heineken Thirst 2012 Tickets

I've blogged about Heineken Thirst is back in my previous post. If you want the details of what's in store this year, go read the previous post.

From the information below, the tickets for Heineken Thirst 2012 is selling like hot cakes. If you wanted to go to this event you better go buy your tickets fast or you might want to try your luck here because I'll be giving away two pairs of Heineken Thirst 2012 tickets worth RM158 each to two lucky readers. Scroll down for details on how to win.

Event Details

Date                            Saturday 8 December 2012

Time                           5.00pm onwards

Venue                         Sepang International Circuit (SIC)

Web                            www.facebook.com/Heineken & www.heineken.com/my

Note                            Heineken Thirst is open to 18 years & above only 

Ticket Prices

Category	Price	Note
Early Bird Limited SOLD OUT	RM 108	Free Standing
Pre-Sale SELLING FAST	RM 128	Free Standing ·      Available from 5 November  - 7 December ·      All Rock Corner outlets & www.myticket.my
Door Sales	RM 158	Free Standing Available at venue from 2PM on event day
Heinekabana Limited SOLD OUT	RM 5500	Exclusive Private Area ·      20 entry passes includes VIP fast track access, 3 cartons of Heineken, personal server & private restroom facility ·      Available only via phone booking from 12 November onwards, call: 03 80808700 / 03 80766700 / 03 80766500

Heineken Thirst Line Up

Main Stage	Star Arena
Avicii Above & Beyond Goldfish & Blink Phil K Lee Mr Nasty & GuruGuru Tommy Cham	Justice Gesaffelstein Brodinski LapSap Jee Hoe & Hypeembeats Nick Haydez
LED Sculpture: Wish by Robert James Buchholz Live Cinema: Wall of Sound by themancalleduncle Bamboo Sculpture by Andi Ramdani & Bamboo Malaysia Photography by Rukes

Simon Says Win A Pair of Heineken Thirst 2012 Tickets Contest:

1. Please like Simon Says FB Page and Heineken FB Page.
2. Complete this phrase,"I want party at Heineken Thirst 2012 because..." (in less than 25 words) and post on Simon Says FB Page's wall with your email address.
3. I'll choose the best two completed phrase.
4. The two winners will be contacted via email. If you didn't receive any email from me, it means you didn't win.
5. Contest run from 19th November 2012 and ends at 23 November 2012 11.59 pm.

On My Way To Carlsberg Where's The Party 2012

By the time this post is published, I'll be half way going up North to Penang for Carlsberg's Where's The Party? A little bird told me that we will be staying in one of Penang's most prestigious hotel, Hard Rock Hotel.

We will all be partying the whole day and night on the beach. That's why I went to 1 Utama to purchase goggles, sunglasses, and sun block. These three items cost me about RM150, tsk tsk. Inflation.

Okay. I'll be writing about this epic party after I've enjoyed it. Have a nice weekend!

Heineken Thirst Is Back!

It's the 4th quarter of the year, which means it's time for more parties and events. Don't let it stop! In a month time, Heineken Thirst - Malaysia’s leading electronic music festival - powers back to life on December 8 at Sepang International Circuit.

This year's line up:

Avicii

Justice

Above & Beyond

Gesaffelstein

Brodinski

Also will be there are our homegrown talents like Goldfish & Blink, LapSap, Mr Nasty & GuruGuru and Phil K Lee.

Of course, Heineken’s continuously evolving roll call of creative and collaborative talent doesn’t end with the music talent. In the search to find ever more exclusive and inclusive experiences for Heineken Thirst, last year’s festival included 10-metre tall pillars-like science fiction-inspired turrets – that welcomed 25,000 people into an arena flanked by our futuristic Infinity Bar and Heinekabanas to create a Heineken drinking experience unique to Heineken Thirst.

This year promises to develop those themes ever further at a specially designed Heineken Thirst festival site featuring some of the latest innovations in creative technologies, digital landscaping and interactive collaborative installation pieces. In another Heineken Thirst exclusive, the festival will feature a huge sculptural centrepiece in the form of Robert James Buchholz’s Wish, fresh from its appearance at this year’s Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas, a 17 metre high installation consisting of three LED lit flowers that pulse in time to the music.

Rukes

Add to that the presence of the world’s leading DJ celebrity snapper Rukes, the self-taught LA based photographer who tours the EDM festivals of the world with his lens and you have the recipe for a night of supercharged thrill-seeking and discovery on December 8 at Heineken Thirst, Malaysia’s leading electronic music festival.

Don't wait now, the earlier you get the tickets the cheaper it is.

Event Details
Date Saturday 8 December 2012
Time 5.00pm onwards
Venue Sepang International circuit (SIC)
Web www.facebook.com/Heineken & www.heineken.com/my
Twitter @Heineken_MY

Ticket Prices
Early Bird: RM108
Available only at Rock Corner, The Curve from 31 October – 4 November at limited numbers

Pre-Sale: RM128
• Available at all Rock Corner outlets from 5 November – 7 December
• Available online at www.myticket.my from 12PM, 5 November to 11:59PM, 30 November

At the Door: RM158
Available at venue from 3PM on event day

Heinekabana: TBC
Available only via phone booking at Myticket from 5 November onwards