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Indie Hooray 2009 !!! wants to extend his heartfelt HOORAY to the following:

Easy Band
-Erick : thanks for being with me thick and thin since the album launch
-Shawn: your words are always a form of assurance to me man !!! Thanks for the confidence and faith given.
-Wah Yong : hey big man, you this Chinese Dragon, never know you already a father of 2. And yet, you doing music full time. I really can’t imagin how that is possible. You’re my idol !!! Ha …
-Tien-Yao: bro, hope you still manage to catch up with your F1, don’t think F1 could go very fast in Singapore though. (*cold joke*) Ha… Thanks for agreeing to help despite your hectic schedules.
-Sherman: Mr White, thanks for your energy man. Keep that going !!!
-And to all wifes, girlfriends and friends of Easy Band, thanks got loaning your husbands, boyfriends and partying buddies for days and nights. Thanks for allowing them do music.

Guest
-Matthew Quek: You have been sporting. You are a fun guy to work with.
-RazzlePlay: Hey bro and sis, keep up your good work and never stop believing in RazzlePlay. Have faith.
-Lizz: Thanks for your entertaining dance and it really brought more fun to the whole party.

Press and Media
-Zhenling, MyPaper: Thanks for sharing your views on INDIE Hooray !!! and those timely news update on the event.
-Tina, U Magazine: Am really thankful for the arrangement of feature report and news release of the event. Thanks for the thoughts.
-Xiuwen and Bro Wei, UMagazine: Had a great time talking to both of you. Thanks for the beautiful photos and wonderful write-up. My wife and baby would also like to say thank you to both of you because finally Daddy Yet packed the house. HAA…
-Miaoying, Wanbao: Thank you for the mention of the event and the fact that you put it besides the news of Jay Chou. Ha…
-Kening, OMY.sg: Thanks for your friendship and your support you have extended throughout my music journey.
-Ah Boon, Straits Times: Boon, really really really appreciate how you make things happen. Despite the last minute notice, you have actually make it a point to get the news out on time for the show. Thank you so much. As well as to Shah who has taken good pictures.

*All radio stations, thanks for the support of local INDIE music and the opportunity given to me. I will work even harder.
-YES933, especially Huishi, Mary BK, Emily, Janeal, Jiahui, Weibin
-Radio1003, especially Ah Ken, Kaixuan, Ah Dong, Magarate
-Love972, especially Zigan, Huishan, Lilian, Jeff
-Capital Radio958, especially Jiabiao, Shengyang

-Mavis of Morning Singapore: Thanks for the interest in local INDIE music.
-Pulse.sg, Weiding, Jiahui, Jinhua, Huimin: Thanks for the publicity and interview.
-Freshmusic Howie: Hey man, it has been 1 year. And great to see u at MICA again supporting local music.
-Soft tv James: Thanks for the publicity and we shall work on live telecast the next round yah.

Friends Support
-J Café for the venue, resting area and the refreshment.
-Steven from NTU: bro, you are one important person that I have missed out during the thank-you speech. Here I like to sincerely thank you for so readily assisting me in designing the banner, sharing with me your experience and advice in running an event. Thank you Bro.
-Jaslyn and Millie, since the day of my album launch, 2 of you have been very actively involved in lending hands to my publicity events and shows. I greatly appreciate your friendship.
-Bevlyn for sharing your contacts and giving your support in every way you can.
-Rye Media Jimmy and Alicia for your new friendship and your help in video. Thanks for your understanding.
-LPN Arts School Hongli for support in sales of tickets. Thanks for your kind thoughts.
-Ms Elim Chew, 77th Street: Thank you for considering us for outfit sponsorship.
-Ms Peggy, Kbox: Thank you for your ideas in publicizing INDIE Hooray!
-Replugged Music Juliet and Kangyang: Thanks for mentioning in your school music blog and your continual support.
-Jonathon: Bro, thanks for your support and encouragement.
-Chengwei and Songguang: Young men, you have been great friends to me.
-Pascale, Sandra and all from my working place: Nothing more than just a sincere thank-you to all of you.
-Scott and photography team, thanks for the hard work.
-Vincent for your creative work.
-Sound man Bryan: Saw you running around to make sure the sound was okay despite your tiredness due to back to back booking. Thanks for the great sound on stage. And thanks for doing your best to make sure the sound is good at the audience seats.
-Khian Seng Hup Kee, thanks for your awesome stage
-MICA JY and Tenny for the technical support of the event.
-Abel and Girlfriend, thanks for taking time to help out.
-Supporters who have always been there. Mingyan and company, Peter, Steven, Yuanrong, Samantha, Leon, Kat, Liyun and many ohers.
-All those who have turned up for the show. You are the one who have made the concert possible.

Family Support
-Sis Wei and Jie, Bro Tun and Girlfirend, thanks for always been there whenever I need your help.
-Father, Mother, Father-In-Law, Sister-In-Law, Brother-In-Law
-All uncles and aunties who have turned up for the show. My heartfelt gratitude to all of you. You have always stood by me. You are my greatest support.

My Dearest and the Dearest-est …
-Last but not least, My wife and daughter. You are my energy and my motivation, my life and my hope. Thank you for being through the up and down with me in the midst of preparing this concert.

Wonderful Love Segment

Reported on MyPaper 10/09/2009

http://myepaper.mypaper.sg/ebook/web_php/System/Zoom_In/Zoom_In_Page.html


To make 20092009 more meaningful and a wonderful day to remember, YET also would like to invite wedding couple to attend the concert in their suit and gown as there will be a “Wonderful Love” finale segment when the couples will be blessed by the singers and audience.

There will be a likely online live telecast if the event WERE to be a sold out.

Stay tune for more updates.

Updates Updates ... Thanks to the media for support.

- Indie Hooray !!! advertisment on

1. http://www.soft.com.sg/ (Thanks James for the support.)
2. http://www.pulse.sg/ (Thanks pulse.sg editorial board for the support as well.)

- Indie Hooray ! news is also on UW Magazine No. 196. Thanks Tina and Xiuwen.

- YET on Indie Hooray !, 12/9/2009, Radio 1003, 6pm. Thanks Ken and Kaixuan.

- Not forgetting, Zhenling from MyPaper, Miaoying from Wanbao, Janeal-Mary BK from YES993, Zigan-Huishan--Jeff-Lilian from Love972 and J Cafe.

- Supporters and Friends who have helped to spread the words around, FB about the event, Twit abouth the event and so on and so forth.

- Stay tune for more ...

Interview and Event News Release

Look out for:

1. Wanbao, 1 Sep 2009

2. Interview, YES933 with Mary BK, 2 Sep 2009, 4:20pm - 4:40pm

3. Interview, Love 972 with Jeff and Lilian, 2 Sep 2009, 7pm

4. MyPaper, 2 Sep 2009

Look out for more.

What's so special about INDIE Hooray 2009 !!!

1) It falls on 20092009 (20 Sep 2009), a special day which you are encouraged to celebrate with your friends and loved ones in a music concert party 100% made in Singapore. Give the INDIE a little time to tell you what is the real happening scene in local music industry. Give yourself a chance to discover a new form of enjoyment, INDIE Hooray !!!

2) It is Hari Raya, a public holiday the next day. So, take some time to break away from your hectic lifestyle and spend a relaxing 2 hours afternoon at the quiet and peaceful MICA Atrium.

3) Be part of the 300 crowd to be involved in the first ever concert party to promote the local Chinese INDIEs !!! There will be autograph signings, sales of cds and photograph taking with your favourite artistes at the end of the concert party.

4) Get ready to expect more special appearance of other DIY/INDIE artiste.

So, please pass on the message. Facebook, Twit and Blog about the event. Ask your friend, your friend's friend ... your friend's friend's friend ... to fb, twit and blog for local chinese indie. We need your voice to get our voices heard. INDIE Hooray !

Where exactly is MICA Building ?

First of all, thanks to those who have already bought the tickets. Thanks for the effort in going through the hassle of making your way to atm and transfer payment. The tickets will be mailed to you. So, look out your letter box for the little surprise that you are getting. :)

So where exactly is MICA Building. MICA stands for Ministry of Information, Communication and Art. It is located next to Hill Street Old Fire Station, directly opposite Funan Mall and as well as the bungee jump thingy at clarke quay. The building has colourful windows.

Erm ... is it clear enough? Nearest MRT is clarke quay. There is a bus directly in front of the building. Buses like 174, 190, 147, 145, etc etc.

Click on the link to the street map:

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_5779/travel_site_12925/

Thanks again for the support of Local Chinese Indie Music.

Yet dunhong
on behalf of Indie Hooray ! performers

INDIE Hooray !!! Music Concert Party 2009

<<独立万岁!!!>>

叶敦鸿和独立派户外音乐会

Event: INDIE Hooray 2009 – YET & INDIE Friends Music Concert Party
Venue: Atrium, Level 1, MICA Building
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Date: 20/09/2009
Ticketing: $12, email indiehooray@gmail.com or call 9155-9325 for tickets booking (*Free Seating)
Official Supporters: J Café@MICA Building, soft.com.sg &
特别表演嘉宾: 讨闹派RazzlePlay, Matthew Quek, Lizz 梁丽仪, Easy Band


为了推广本地独立音乐文化，叶敦鸿在音乐领域翻滚10年后，第一次为自己，为新加坡独立音乐人以及独立新秀，筹办的一场中型户外音乐会 - <<独立万岁!!!>>。

没有五光十色的舞台灯效， 没有百万乐队的伴奏；有的只是最具诚意的歌声和一颗颗充满热忱的心，站在舞台为您呈献充满生命力的创作和演唱。

独立派的精神是不屈不挠、亲力亲为、屏着各自对音乐的信念和理念，勇往直前开创一片能够让属于自己的音乐自由翱翔的天空。叶敦鸿希望能够从小做起，计划每一年都能够办<<独立万岁!!!>>这一项演出，把独立音乐人集合起来，推广新加坡中文独立音乐文化。

今年的音乐会将于MICA Building Atrium, 20/09/2009, 3pm – 5pm 呈献。音乐会上您将一次过目睹4位土生土长的新加坡独立歌手和乐团的现场实力演出。叶敦鸿除了演唱多首自己的作品，也会和其他演唱嘉宾合唱自己的创作。音乐会演唱嘉宾也将为大家带来更多精彩演出。他们包括了独立乐团讨闹派，独立新人梁丽怡Lizz和跨越中英两独立音乐界的独立美声男歌手Matthew Quek。

叶敦鸿为了这一次的演唱，更招兵买马凑了一组独立领域不容错过的鬼才乐团- Easy Band. Easy Band是叶敦鸿为乐团取的名称。乐团的特点是团员都是舞台经验丰富的自由或独立音乐人，当中都多才多艺，能屈能伸。他们这次应邀集合的主要目的就是要为独立音乐领域尽一份力。长远的来说，叶敦鸿希望独立领域有了Easy Band，独立歌手办起各式各样的演唱时，在得到这支鬼才乐团的鼎力相助下会更加Easy!!!

这更不是一场为了赚钱的商业音乐会。原本计划打造一场不收费的音乐会把新加坡独立音乐派推广给民众，但是，狂人叶敦鸿这次得理智地向现实低头。区区$12的票价为的只是帮忙支付部分经费。表演者都是以友情价，甚至不收费的情况下接下这个演出。叶敦鸿很感激独立朋友们各方面的鼎力支持。大家的共同目标是希望能够更广泛地让民众接触和认识到本土的独立音乐。同时，让独立音乐陪伴您度过20092009这个特别的日子。

别让好的音乐寂寞，别让好的音乐人被埋没。

独立有你，一切万岁!


音乐会独立音乐人/团体简介

音乐会主人- 独立狂人叶敦鸿YET

“狂人的态度不言退缩，狂人的创意无边无际，狂人的音符能屈能伸，狂人的踏实值得期待”

YET Ye Dunhong, is a versatile performing artiste. He is an independent singer-songwriter. He used to be a writer and column cartoonist of Lian He Zhao Bao Fu Kan. He has been with MetroPhilharmonic Youth Choir as a baritone for 2 years and he was one of the key performers at Musicdreamer LIVE Café for a period of 6 years. YET is also involved in event production and hosting.

As an independent singer-songwriter, YET conceptualizes and produces his own album. To date, he has to his credit 2 CD Single and 1 solo album since year 2008. His album is being reviewed by media and his songs are also being plugged on major mandarin radio stations. YET plays the guitar, piano and drums and is also well verse in lyrics and melody writing. He is also involved in numerous jingle productions such as TV Mobile Mother’s Day 2008 and Radio 1003 Birthday Greetings 2008.

YET made his singing debut 10 years ago as a residential singer at Musicdreamer LIVE Café and went on to more stage performances by hosting and singing at Charity events, dinner and dance, weddings, corporate functions and school events. YET was also involved in major concert performances as a baritone with MetroPhilharmonic Youth Choir for a period of 2 years under the guidance of instructors Liang Rong Ping and Ng Eng Kee. Between the year 2002 and 2004, YET was tasked by Beyond Social Services to train a group of youths to put up musical performances at 2 major fundraising events which were honored by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister Mah Bo Tan respectively. YET was selected to perform at COMPASS 4th Music Extravaganza 2009 and was credited for his inspiring and exuded professlonalism and great entertainment value. YET was also invited to perform at a prestige entertainment award ceremony,” The Singapore Entertainment Awards 2009”.

As an event producer and organizer, YET conceptualized numerous Xinyao (interpreted as Singapore Music) performances to create awareness of local music. He was also tasked to produce Christmas and New Year countdown shows for the Musicdreamer LIVE Café in year 2002 – 2004. YET has also set a record as an Indie artiste, conceptualizing and executing 4 autograph sessions at major shopping malls and 3 mini concerts to promote his albums. Since the launch of his debut EP July 2008, YET has successfully accomplished close to 100 publicity events in 6 months (including live performances, concerts, radio interviews, online television interviews, newspapers interviews) to promote his albums.

As a writer and column cartoonist of Lian He Zhao Bao Fu Kan, YET has more than hundreds of cartoon strips and articles published under his name. YET is currently an artist under Nanyang Contemporary Artists Society (http://nanyang-cas.org/).

A graduate with Bachelor Degree in Arts and Social Sciences, majoring in Social Work and Chinese Language in NUS, YET is also holding a day job as a social worker handling children and youths issue.

Official Website: http://http://www.iamyet.net/
Official Blog: http://mryet.blogspot.com/
Videos: http://www.youtube.com/popgangsterYET
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamyet



特别表演嘉宾

1)独立乐团讨闹派RazzlePlay

Official Website: http://www.razzleplay.com/

"有理想的音乐将为你带来不一样的听觉感触。坚持创造属于自己的音效，为独立乐坛注入新"声"命。"

It all started with a common dream. But dream alone isn’t sufficient, it take a lot of effort and endurance to turn dreams into reality. With this, Razzle Play was formed.

Razzle Play means Noisy Fun! The name didn’t come easy. It took more than 2 months before this name became official! Why? We have simply too many ideas on what we should be named! We need something that really represent us and our ideas. Except the brothers, Vincent and Victor, the rest of Razzle Play came together all purely because of fate and their common dream.
Vincent and Victor both grew up without the ability to have proper music training and only took advantage when they entered secondary school. There they both joined their respective school’s band and it started their music journey. Both of them are heavily influenced by Jrock and Cpop music in their early age and even up till present; you can sense the influences still exist. Vincent soon moved into music that features guitar technicalities e.g. Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Joe Satriani and Dream Theater. Victor got more involved into Jrock bands e.g. Dir en grey and Gazette. Vincent started to perform actively under Singapore Polytechnic Guitar Club and was appointed as the Student Instructor. He also formed a band named Sandals and Bermudas which later on converted into Vive after some member changes. Vive only played for a few events and Vincent got involved in the army and Victor was invited to play in Lucify which later joined Mediacorp Channel U SuperBand competition. Lucify got into 3rd position after the long race. That competition gave Victor great exposure and experience which is crucial to what he is now.

Sean was previously from the now de-funct Revv and had performed under Revv for a long 5 years time. Alike most bassists out there, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, Nathan East, Billy Sheehan, Jaco, Larry Graham, EWF, RHCP, Mayday, Beyond, are just one of the many of Sean’s influences. Sean’s style is never ending! From rock to fusion to jazz, you’ll be surprised what you’ll hear in his line. Just like the famous Singapore Dish ‘Rojak’, it’s a mix of everything. While Sean is not playing the bass, he will be somewhere out there around the neighborhood looking for good food.

Musical sense developed from young when Simin grew up listening to church choir practices. Similar to the “V brothers”, further ear training continued during her secondary school days after she joins the school’s band. Believe it or not, the person that started her playing the guitar is actually her sister! Carrying out a dream of her sister as well, Simin started to perform actively under Nanyang Polytechnic Guitar Club and later performed at The Ark Music Café, Music Dreamers Café and various events. Simin is greatly inspired by her favorite artiste, Cheer Chen and its no doubt you will see some similarities during her performance.

Without any formal vocal training, Siling is blessed with a natural soothing singing voice which most girls dream to have. Her passion of singing grew after listening to Zhang Hui Mei in her early days. Since then, Siling participated in various singing competitions in school and later started performing at a young age of 17 at The Ark Music Café. Having a strong-willed, energetic character, Siling is all out to rock you! Her favorite singers include Jay Chou, Cao Ge and she also admire singers like Joey Yung, Fish Leong and Angela Zhang.

(2)独立新人梁丽怡Lizz

Official Website: http://www.lizzmusic.com/

"Lizzy梁式唱腔听了让整个气候感觉Lazy Lazy 凉凉的。有想法的创作丰富了音乐的生命，为独立领域增添了独具一格的total music。"

Lizz梁麗怡來自新加坡,是位單親家庭的獨生女。從小外婆常帶她去看演唱会,因此启发她對音樂和表演的興趣。童年時经常站在床上唱歌和表演给假想觀眾。在學校內，總会找機會為教師和學生演出。每当機會來了,她會好好把握,自己编导舞台表演。因著对音樂和表演的热爱,她決定學吉他，並開始認真地寫歌。終於在二月2009年，她發行她第一張同名ep專輯 “LIZZ”.

(3)独立美声好好先生Matthew Quek

Official Website: http://www.matthewanddorcas.com/

"惊天动地，"声"怀绝技。听Matthew唱歌，看Matthew表演，总是津津乐道。独立乐坛的"老鸟"，不的错过音乐共鸣。"

Matthew was the runner-up in the ESSO Campus Discovery competition 2000 held in the National University of Singapore. He was also awarded first prizes in the solo English categories in Nanyang Technological University’s Impresario 2000 and NUS’ Rhapsody 2002, both nation-wide competitions. Matthew also clinched the top title in the MOE X Factor Elite challenge talent competition in 2004. Matthew’s original composition was one of the three compositions selected for the finals in the Rhapsody 2002 competition’s song-writing category.

In July 2005, Matthew was invited to sing a Solo Item from “The Phantom of the Opera” during a farewell ceremony for Dr Ng Eng Hean.

In February 2008, Matthew participated in the AA (Automobile Association) Singfest competition; which was sponsored by Ocean Butterflies (Music Forest) and Dreambox studios. Matthew won the first prize in the Open category (18 to 49 years old).

Matthew has recently launched his fifth album entitled "My Romance" in March 2009. Produced by internationally renowned jazz musician Professor Jeremy Monteiro, this album contains a unique and enchanting fusion of jazz and musical theatre numbers. The CDs are currently on sale at the Esplanade CD shop, all HMV outlets, all gramophone outlets, Love the world cafe (Singapore flyer), the Arts House, I tunes and Amazon.com.

(4)独立鬼才乐团Easy Band

“Easy Band是叶敦鸿为乐团取的名称。乐团的特点是团员都是舞台经验丰富的自由或独立音乐人，当中都多才多艺，能屈能伸。他们这次应邀集合的主要目的就是要为独立音乐领域尽一份力。长远的来说，叶敦鸿希望独立领域有了Easy Band，独立歌手办起各式各样的演唱时，在得到这支鬼才乐团的鼎力相助下会更加Easy!!!” --- YET

成员包括:
-Cool, 酷帅鼓手兼敲击乐手 - Shawn
-Cheeky, 冷面吉他手兼口琴师 - Tien-yao
-Steady, 稳重贝斯手 - Wah Yong
-Gay, 温性钢琴手兼合音天使 - Erick
-Clean,白衣小提琴手 - Sherman