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SUMMARY:DRUM UP JB!
DESCRIPTION:Drum Up JB! is a collaboration between KL-based Orang Orang Drum Theatre (OODT) and Johore’s JB Drums\, inspired by the multiple facets of the Malaysian identity including diverse musical instruments of Malaysian cultures. \nThe show has been constantly evolving with new ideas and improvements since it was first performed at the magnificent jewel-shaped opera house early this year\, thus making the upcoming show better than all its previous offerings. \nThe  recently received ArtsFAS grant has also enabled new additions of theatrical elements including impressive multimedia sensory designs and hi-tech lighting to the artistic visual and auditory experience\, hence complementing the explosive energy of the percussion ensemble\, drumming combinations and physical movements. \nDrum Up JB! is a 90-minute performance encapsulating two themes – ‘24 Festive Drums’ and ‘LaguKu.’ \nThe first theme ‘24 Festive Drums’ features 24 drums\, each representing the 24 festivals in the lunar calendar which have guided the farmers in China for thousands of years. \nIn 2009\, 24 Festive Drums was recognised as a Malaysian National Intangible Cultural Heritage\, turning it into a heritage performance. It has since been embraced across 5 continents\, with over 400 troupes around the world. \nOne of the highlights of the first half of the show is a performance called ‘The Memories’ which is inspired by the history of Malaysian Chinese ancestors migrating southward in search of a way out\, wishing to gain survival on foreign land. \nIt depicts how people went through a series of adversity and mishaps\, sailing across the sea\, borders and cities to a foreign place\, in the pursuit of a new beginning. \nThe second theme ‘LaguKu’ explores the interwoven values\, cultures and experiences of Malaysians through music\, featuring folk songs in different mother tongues. \nThis performance blends vocal expression and physical movement with diverse music instruments from different cultures\, such as the aboriginal people of Malaysia (kuling tangan)\, Malay (Gendang\, Kompang)\, Chinese (Shigu) and world music instruments (shaker\, wood xylophone\, etc). \nAccording to the co-founder of OODT Zyee Leow\, the different instruments\, though having unique sounds of their own\, creates a beautiful ‘rojak’ of sounds and cultures once blended – very much resembling the Malaysian identity. \nBesides the spectacular performance itself\, the venue of ‘Drum Up JB!’ – Permaisuri Zarith Sofiah Opera House – is another great pulling factor making it a not-to-be missed show. \nOpened in early 2020 and named after the wife of Johor’s ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar – Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah\, the state-of-the-art opera house is built across 114\,430 square feet of reclaimed land and has an impressive architecture of a distinctive jewel-shaped facade. It overlooks the Woodlands Causeway and has a breathtaking view of the sea. \nDrum Up JB! has been a bimonthly programme at the opera house since early of the year\, taking place at the main performance hall which encompasses an intimate setting of 600 seats constituting 500 normal seats and 100 VIP box seats. \nDrum Up JB! also offers post-show discussion with the creative team at 4PM on 14th October\, Museum of 24 Festive Drums Guided Walk at 10.30am on 15th October and 24 Festive Drums Workshop at 1.30PM on 15th October. The events will be conducted in English and Mandarin. All events are free\, except for the drumming workshop which requires an entrance donation. \nBesides ArtsFAS\, Yayasan Hasanah and the Ministry of Finance\, Drum Up JB! is also supported by R&F Development\, Think City\, Iskandar Regional Development Authority\, Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru\, Malaysia Digital Districts\, Sun Bus Tech Sdn Bhd and Wiwynn Malaysia. \nThe upcoming show on the 14 October offers two showtimes 2PM and 8PM and will be the second last show of the season at the opera house. The final show will take place on 30th December. \nTo purchase tickets\, please visit https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/drum-up-jb \nFor more information\, please visit https://www.drumupjb.com/ \n 
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LOCATION:Permaisuri Zarith Sofiah Opera House\, Johor Bahru\, Mercu 2\, Jalan Tanjung Puteri 1\, R&F Puteri\, Johor Bahru\, Johor\, 80300\, Malaysia
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