Free Tickets To AF3 Concert Up For Grabs
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Bandar Seri Begawan - Fifteeen lucky Akademi Fantasia (AF) fans will be able to attend the September 23-24 AF3 `Live In Brunei' concert for free.

In order to stand a chance to win this opportunity, fanswould have to take part in contests that will be appearing in the Media Permata newspaper from today (September 13) until September 15.

Pg Hj Abu Bakar bin Pg Hj Othman, the managing director of De Hayat Musical and Production (the organiser), said that fans would have to grab hold of a copy of the Media Permata for a chance to see their idols for free.

Meanwhile, HSBC has signed on as a major sponsor for one of the two upcoming AF3 concerts where it has lined up exclusive opportunities for its current credit card holders to win free tickets to watch the performance of the 14 artistes, including finalists Mawi, Felix, Amylea and Marsha.

Shamaizar Shadan of HSBC said that anyone who already owns a HSBC credit card will be able to win free tickets by taking part in daily quizzes to be aired on Kristal FM from September 7 to 13.

Shamaizar added that those who do not own credit cards will also have an opportunity to win a free ticket through a separate campaign that will run until September 17.
Kingston Beverage & Creamery Sdn Bhd is one of the co-sponsors of the AF3 concert under its flagship drink Pepsi.

During the promotion, those who buy Pepsi will stand a chance to win lucky draw prizes such as limited AF3 items, Pepsi jackets, bags and many more attractive items.
Another co-sponsor of the concerts is Setia Motors Sdn Bhd.

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AF3 Stars' Date With Fans Rescheduled To September 21
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Bandar Seri Begawan - Fans who have purchased the tickets to meet and mingle with the artistes of Akademi Fantasia 3 have been reminded that the date of the session has been rescheduled to September 21 at 8 pin at the International Convention Centre in Berakas.
Managing Director of De Hayat Musical & Production, Pg Hj Abu Bakar bin Pg Hj Othman, told the Bulletin that the rescheduling is necessary to give fans more time to get close and personal with their idols.

"Fans c ill be given a lot of time with the artistes at the session since they (the artistes) will not need to perform other -duties like rehearsal on that day.
"There will -be a coupon system whereby a fan can only have one photo opportunity with any or all the 14 artistes," he said.

Pg Hj Abu Bakar said the Meet-the-Fans tickets priced at $25 each are still available for $100 and $60 concert ticket holders to purchase.

"Of course we will try to limit the number of fans that can attend the Meet-the-Fans session for the convenience of all," he said.

The 14 AF3 artistes led by Mawi are set to arrive at the Brunei International Airport, Berakas, in the morning of Sept 21 from Kuala Lumpur.

Also arriving will be 31 other members accompanying including musicians led by Sam Kamikaze, dance groups, academy trainers and artistes' managers as well as video crew of Trek Celebriti to take video footages of the concerts.

The artistes ofAF3 led by overall winner Mawi will be performing at the JPCC Amphitheatre, Jerudong on the evenings of Sept 23 and 24.

He said fans can still purchase concert tickets priced at $100, $60, $40, and $30 at the De Hayat Home Products at Block L, Pg Hj Menuddin Complex, Batu Bersurat, Pengkalan Gadong (hotline 2456789), Riviera Hotel in Kuala Belait, Koleksi Lakaba Jaya at 24B, 1st Floor, OG Complex, Tutong and Mohd Isa in Temburong (HP 8615403).

"We suggest that fans get their tickets now to avoid disappointment as sales have been really encouraging.

The $20 tickets were sold out after only two days," he said. Mawi, one of the biggest discoveries in the history of Malaysian entertainment scene, has proved to be a huge crowd puller as most of the ticket buyers have been fans of the AF3's overall winner.

bibiran: Funny, on the same say this news came out in the papers, I call the hotline and they say all denomintaions of tickets are still available, a lot too! Sales I think is really poor. Last year for AF2, a week before they came the tickets were truly sold out! I'm suprised really, despite the popularity of Mawi, tickets aint selling like hot cakes here.

I guess you guys would be suprised if I say I wont be going to the concert? Yup I wont. No kidding. I dont think I'll even be in the country when they arrived. Why? Well you see I'm suppose to leave this Sunday for Singapore for a 2 weeks course on Basic Java! Of all times! Oh well, as much as I'm eager to see them here, I guess the Java training will do my career more good.

Anyways, I'll try to post up some pics of them AF3 peeps when they are here. To those going for the concert, enjoy! Cya guys soon again.