Concert Passes to be Given Away on worldstage.mtvasia.com till 27 August

Premieres Saturday, 21st September 2013 at 10.30am (TH/WIB), 11.30am (SIN/HK/PH), 12.30pm (MAL)

Click to tweet: @MTVAsia adds K-pop band EXO to MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2013 #worldstagemy on 8 Sep!

MALAYSIA, 30 JULY 2013 – MTV Asia, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), today announced the addition of Asian K-Pop band EXO to its line-up of performers for MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2013 which currently includes Robin Thicke, Far East Movement and Joe Flizzow, who were announced last week. The much anticipated outdoor concert takes place at Surf Beach at Sunway Lagoon on Sunday, 8 September and is expected to attract a live audience of around 15,000 fans. It is sponsored by Sunway Group, Xpax and Suzuki, and supported by broadcast partner, Astro. Local radio partners are hitz.fm, ERA fm, MY FM and MIX fm.

MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2013 will be EXO’s first performance in Malaysia and on MTV. The 12-member EXO debuted last year and their popularity has been growing ever since they released their first full-length album XOXO in June. It has topped U.S. Billboard’s World Albums Chart. A repackaged version of XOXO containing three new songs will be rolled out on 5 August in Korea.

MTV World Stage is a global series that bring multi-genre talents with global relevance, telecast to an audience in over 550 million households. Recorded ‘live’ at the most exclusive gigs, world renowned music festivals and unique concert locations from around the world, the series is the ‘front row seat’ for music lovers to experience the biggest artists on the globe without leaving the comfort of their sofas. MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia is part of this platform that delivers the MTV brand experience not only on the ground with MTV fans in Malaysia, but with a global airing in 154 countries across MTV Networks. The Malaysia show is also MTV’s first originally-produced MTV World Stage event globally, which started in 2009.

EXO

The name EXO is derived from EXOPLANET, a term denoting planets outside of the Solar System. The 12-member group, which formed in 2011, is separated into two subgroups at the onset – EXO-K (Korean) and EXO-M (Mandarin), and was created with a great aspiration to captivate audiences all around the world starting from Korea and China.

EXO-K and EXO-M released their first singles “MAMA” and “History” in both Korean and Mandarin in March and April on the same dates and times last year, debuting in Korea and China simultaneously. Since last year, EXO won several newcomer awards, including the “Best New Asian Artist Group”. Notably, EXO-M received the “Most Popular Band”, “Most Popular Group” and “Best Dressed” at Top Chinese Music Awards 2013. EXO-M also received the “Popularity Award” at the 13th Annual Billboard Music Festival.

In June this year, EXO released their first official album XOXO, with lead single “Wolf” where all 12 members appeared on stage and produced an exhilarating visualization and jaw-grabbing performance. “Wolf” has since sold a million copies worldwide and is also EXO’s first number one song in Korea and their first song to hit a triple crown across all three of Korea’s major free-to-air broadcast stations.

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For more information about EXO, visit exo.smtown.com

WIN CONCERT PASSES

From now till 27 August, Fans can score free passes to the highly anticipated event by taking part in a real-time and interactive multi-player game on worldstage.mtvasia.com.

For the first time, avid MTV fans can access the game on both the computer and mobile device, gaining around-the-clock opportunities to win the concert passes. MTV is arranging to give away passes as instant wins to participants through multiple game sessions every hour every day.

Residents of Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore and The Philippines will have the chance to win all-expenses paid trips to attend MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia2013. The online game contest started 29 July and ends 27 August. Contest terms and conditions are available on the website.

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As they count down to MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2013, fans can receive first-hand information by following MTV on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for news updates on MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2013.

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MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2013 will premiere on Saturday, 21st September 2013 at 10.30am (TH/WIB), 11.30am (SIN/HK/PH), 12.30pm (MAL).

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MTV WORLD STAGE LIVE IN MALAYSIA MARKS ITS FIFTH YEAR ON 8 SEPTEMBER WITH ROBIN THICKE AND FAR EAST MOVEMENT TO IGNITE THE STAGE

MALAYSIA, 25 JULY 2013 – MTV Asia, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), today announced the spectacular splash back of MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia at Sunway Resort City. The much-anticipated outdoor music concert that is recorded live for global telecast marks its fifth year on Sunday, 8 September 2013, with international acts from Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., Robin Thicke and Far East Movement who are set to ignite this year’s MTV World Stage with Malaysia’s own and one of Asia’s leading hip hop stars, Joe Flizzow.

The award-winning and multi-platinum artist, Robin Thicke, and Far East Movement are no strangers in Asia as they continue to be hot favourites in the region. Malaysia fans will also be pleased to hear the show will continue with Sunway Resort City as the event venue for three years starting 2013, in an announcement made at a signing ceremony between Viacom International Media Networks and Malaysia’s Sunway Group yesterday. MTV VJs Alan and Hanli will be hosting this year’s concert.

MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2013, to stage in front of a live audience of about 15,000 fans, is sponsored by Sunway Group, Xpax and Suzuki, and supported by broadcast partner, Astro. Local radio partners are hitz.fm, ERA fm, MY FM and MIX fm.

MTV World Stage is a global series that bring multi-genre talents with global relevance, telecast to an audience in over 550 million households. Recorded ‘live’ at the most exclusive gigs, world renowned music festivals and unique concert locations from around the world, the series is the ‘front row seat’ for music lovers to experience the biggest artists on the globe without leaving the comfort of their sofas. MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia is part of this platform that delivers the MTV brand experience not only on the ground with MTV fans in Malaysia, but with a global airing in 154 countries across MTV Networks. The Malaysia show is also MTV’s first originally-produced MTV World Stage event globally, which started in 2009.

MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012 smashed all attendance records as over 18,000 people flocked to see global superstar Justin Bieber, K-pop sensations Jay Park and Kara, and one of Malaysia’s top artists, Mizz Nina perform live for fans, celebrities, dignitaries and VIPs in attendance.

ROBIN THICKE

Born in Los Angeles, Robin Thicke taught himself to play the piano at the age of 12 and by 16 was writing and producing songs for artists like Brandy, Color Me Badd, and Brian McKnight. By the age of 21, he had written and produced songs on over 20 gold and platinum albums including Michael Jackson, Marc Anthony, Pink, Christina Aguilera and others.

When Thicke released his single, “Blurred Lines” from his sixth and latest album,Blurred Lines internationally on 26 March this year, it made waves in the music scene. The song peaked at #1 on Billboard Hot 100 and continued to dominate the charts even after five weeks, while holding the same top spot on the Official UK Top 40 Singles Chart. It is the number one song on iTunes in 80 countries and has achieved over 1.5 million downloads globally.

In addition, Thicke’s latest video for “Blurred Lines” garnered more than a million views days after its release, with over 100 million views at the moment. At the recent nominations announcement of the 30th annual MTV “Video Music Awards” (VMA) that will air live from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center for the first time on Sunday, 25 August at 9pm ET/PT, Monday, 26th August at 8am (TH/WIB), 9am (SIN/MAL/HK/PH), the sexy video received VMA nods for “Video of the Year,” “Best Male Video” and “Best Collaboration”.

Songs from Blurred Lines feature work with the likes of T.I. and Pharrell, Dr. Luke, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland and will.i.am. The album was released on 15 July and shot to the number one spot in national sales in over fourteen countries. It debuted at #1 on the Official Albums Chart earlier this week and the title track broke through the million copies barrier in the U.K. Thicke is expected to tour with Maroon 5 in Europe in January 2014.

For more information on Robin Thicke, visit www.robinthicke.com.

FAR EAST MOVEMENT

Far East Movement became international sensations when they made history with their 2010’s platinum-selling “Like a G6” that became the first number one hit ever achieved by Asian Americans. Raised in Koreatown, Los Angeles, Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif, and DJ Virman embody the pulse of contemporary Los Angeles: the pan-global fusion and the exotic and traditional rhythms.

Their debut album Free Wired was attuned to the high voltage frequencies of their Internet and social media-savvy fast life in downtown Los Angeles. Its overwhelming success ensured tours with everyone from La Roux, Lil Wayne to Lady Gaga, Rihanna to LMFAO.

FM is no stranger to Viacom as they performed at the Isle of MTV in Malta in 2011 and was MTV PUSH artist in the same year. They performed at MTV Japan’s Isle of MTV Miyakojima this year. FM also created the theme song for animated children series,Monsuno, which airs on Nickelodeon, another of Viacom’s brands.

Released in June last year, Dirty Bass is their finest moment yet. The first single, “Live My Life” is an anthemic all-night dance party featuring Justin Bieber, who was introduced to the group via Snoop Lion. Already a fan, Bieber and FM meshed beautifully over a track from red-hot RedOne (Nikki Minaj, Usher, Lady Gaga, J-Lo). It reached the top 20 of the Billboard charts and #2 on US iTunes and #7 on UK iTunes almost instantly. Earlier this month, “Turn Up the Love” from the same album was announced to be featured on Just Dance 2014.

FM’s collaboration with Bingo Players “Get Up (Rattle)” hit the number one song on UK iTunes in January 2013.

Far East Movement are currently working on their fifth album and they just released their new song “Illest” featuring Riff Raff earlier this month.

For more information on Far East Movement, visit www.fareastmovement.com.

JOE FLIZZOW

Joe Flizzow is one of Asia’s leading hip hop stars. Since the release of his award-winning English album, The President, in 2009, Flizzow has performed across the world, including Australia, U.K. and Asia. He is also the founder and CEO of his own record label, Kartel Records, the biggest independent hip hop label in Malaysia. Flizzow’s debut label release was Made Men: Volume 1 in 2010, which included the lead single, Who Do It Better that was a chart-topper on mainstream radio. In the same year, Flizzow made his TV debut as a celebrity judge on 8TV’s award-winning reality dance competition, Showdown. His expertise in hip hop music and ability to spot great talent was integral to the show’s success.

Flizzow recently created, conceptualized and executive produced Hip-Hoppin Asia, a travel show that sees him linking up with hip hop peers in seven Asian countries as they take him on the beaten path to destinations unfamiliar to the common tourist.

This year, Flizzow will release his first full-length Malay language album, showcasing a lyrical flow and rapping style unique to Malaysian hip hop.