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2012 YTF Legacy Fall Tour

2012 YTF Legacy Fall Tour

YTF Legacy will be launching its 2012 Fall Tour in early October in the following cities: Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, Atlanta, New York, and Minneapolis. YTF is comprised of the biggest celebrity entertainers from YouTube and the social networking world. Led by Ryan Higa (aka “NigaHiga”), one of YouTube’s biggest personalities, these new media stars have developed a live concert that takes elements from their successful online channels and creates a unique entertainment experience for fans. YTF also features Victor King (Quest Crew member, winner of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew); Chester See (musician/songwriter, former host of Disney Channel’s Disney 365); Dominic Sandoval (aka “D-Trix“, judge on America’s Best Dance Crew, finalist on ABC’s So You Think You Can Dance); Andrew Garcia (singer/performer, American Idol semi-finalist); and JR Aquino (singer/songwriter, American Idol semi-finalist). Here’s the schedule from October 5 – 14, 2012:

Toronto
Friday, October 5, 2012
The Danforth Music Hall Theatre
147 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
Doors open at 7pm
Show starts at 8pm
Assigned seating
Online Tickets here

Montreal
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Olympia De Montréal
1004 St-Catherine Est
Montreal , Québec, H2L 2G2, Canada
Doors open at 6pm
Show starts at 7pm
Assigned seating
Online Tickets here

Chicago
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Park West
322 W. Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
Doors open at 5pm
Show starts at 6pm
Assigned seating
Online Tickets here

Atlanta
Friday, October 12, 2012
Center Stage Theatre
1374 W Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
Doors open at 6pm
Show starts at 7pm
Assigned seating
Online Tickets here

New York
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom
311 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Doors open at 6pm
Show starts at 7pm
Assigned seating
Online Tickets here

Minneapolis
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Ted Mann Concert Hall
2128 Fourth Street South
Minneapolis MN 55455
Doors open at 6pm
Show starts at 7pm
Assigned seating
Online Tickets here

Before you ask “where is KevJumba?”, here’s the statement on the YTF website:

As many of you know, Kev is currently focusing on other professional interests, and as a result will no longer be collaborating as an active member of YTF. Kev is an amazing talent and dear friend, and will always be a part of the YTF brotherhood. We’ll miss you Kev!

2012 YTF Legacy Fall Tour

YTF was conceived as a way to collaborate artistically and interact with fans in an intimate, exciting way never before experienced. YTF’s mission is to not only entertain, but share the group’s personal message of empowerment. The philosophy behind YTF – Yesterday, Today, Forever – is that success and happiness in life start with individual choice: Yesterday is in the past. Today you have a choice. Forever is up to you.

With this message, YTF has created a live show featuring singing, dancing and comedy and a hip, wholesome and positive vibe. The entire YTF crew – Ryan, Victor, Chester, D-Trix, Andrew and JR – welcomes you to share in their dreams, and enjoy the show!

Dim Sum Comedy Tour

Dim Sum Comedy Tour

The South boasts the second highest Asian Pacific American (APA) population in the country, but few APA entertainers dare to breach the intimidating Bible Belt. That changes this April. The “Dim Sum Funny Ass Ninjas” stand-up comedy tour, headlining three of California’s premier APA comedians, debuts April 2011 with four shows in the South.

“The show is a celebration of APA heritage,” says comedian Paul (PK) Kim. The show touches into the practical (e.g. How to successfully win an argument with a female), the profound (e.g. the true definition of ugly), and typical “APA issues” (e.g. the challenges APA school children face when trading food at lunch).

“You don’t have to be of APA heritage to enjoy the humor. The ‘white people’ and Latinos tend to laugh the loudest, but it could just be the reserved nature of Asians,” jokes PK.

The show features three comedy masters who have performed worldwide from Hong Kong to Hawaii, from Hollywood to London: Joey Guila, one of P. Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy, a Filipino King of Comedy and current host for MYX TV’s MYX-Rated; PK, the founder of Kollaboration, host every Friday at the World Famous Los Angeles Laugh Factory, and host of Mnet’s new show Beats Per M-net; and Mark Zhang (aka the Zhangster), headliner and founder of the emerging comedy powerhouse the Cocky Asians Comedy, featured on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and Comedy TV, and frequent headliner at the San Francisco Punchline.

In addition to providing spiritual healing for their audiences, the comedians are promoting philanthropy through their tour, donating proceeds and increasing awareness for various community and charity organizations at each show, including children’s charities Vogul Alcove, Linking the World : Japan Tsunami Disaster Relief, and the W.O. Smith Music School and non-profit, performing arts organizations Kollaboration Houston and Kollaboration Atlanta.

The Dim Sum Funny Ass Ninjas are spicing up the South this April. As Joey Guila puts it, “We’re bringing the soy sauce back.”

TOUR DATES:
Houston – Wed. April 20
Dallas – Thurs. April 21
Nashville – Fri. April 22
Atlanta – Sat. April 23

For More information and details, go here.

Dim Sum Comedy Tour

Kollaboration Atlanta 4

Kollaboration Atlanta 4

Kollaboration is proud to host the 4th annual Asian-American artist showcase and competition in Atlanta, where our mission is “Empowerment through Entertainment.” Kollaboration Atlanta 4 takes place March 26th, 2011 at Center Stage. Here’s a list of competitors:

Johnny Le & the Crew (acoustic band)
Adam WarRock (geek rapper/MC)
Shilpa Narayan (acoustic)
Rize Up Band (rock band)
Purple Elephant Society (hip-hop dance company)
Yellow Boyz (hip-hop/rock band)
Band Absolute (rock band)
Joy Tolentino & Oscar Mendez (acoustic duo)
Niko Villamor (hip-hop rap/MC)
PersuAsian (hip-hop dance)

Find out who will win. Special Guest Performers include Lost in the Gym (break-dance/hip-hop) – 1st place winners from Kollaboration Atlanta 3. Guest Judges include:

Jennifer Brett | AJC blogger
Andrew Alexander | Creative Loafing arts writer
Carlton Lynn | Soapbox Studios
Calvin Palmer | Janelle Monáe bassist
Kellindo | Janelle Monáe electric
Beejay Harris | Jungle Boogie
Antwain Hart | Jungle Boogie
Raqi Carter | Jungle Boogie

Learn more and get tickets here.

Kollaboration Atlanta 4 Promo

David Choi joins The 2011 DigiTour

David Choi joins The 1011 DigiTour

David Choi in joining The DigiTour, the first ever nationwide tour bringing YouTube to YOU! The tour is slated to hit 27 cities in 6 weeks this spring including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Orlando, Charlotte, Miami, Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York City, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, and more. Also coming out on the road are YouTubers Dave Days (What Does It Take), Mystery Guitar Man, De Storm, AutoTuneTheNews/The Gregory Brothers, and Ricky Ficarelli — stay tuned for guest star announcements! David Choi will definitely play That Girl, Won’t Even Start, and By My Side. The rest is up to fans telling him what to play. More details coming soon.

David Choi joins the 2011 DigiTour

Dumbfoundead x Dok2 x MYK x Kero One Tour

Witness a rare opportunity to see four internationally known Asian-American artists under one roof in Atlanta, San Francisco, and Seattle. This all ages event will feature artists Kero One (a DIY artist who has toured the globe with his music and garnered props from the likes of Will.i.am), Myk (a rapper and singer who is known as the fourth member of Korean super group Epik High), Dok2 (one of the youngest members to join Korea’s Movement Crew and release an album on Map The Soul label), and Dumbfoundead (renowned battle rapper and internet phenomenon, reaching millions of views on youtube). Together, these artists will perform songs such as Map The Soul and Asian Kids. Don’t miss this event! Oh and for all you Jay Park fans, he’ll only be at the Seattle show. (ummm….that one’s gonna sell out early.) Here’s the details:

Friday, May 28, 2010
Atlanta – Center Stage Theater
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Saturday, May 29, 2010
San Francisco – SOMArts Center
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Sunday, May 30, 2010
Seattle – Showbox at the Market
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Dumbfoundead promoting all three shows in ATL, SF, and SEA

Dumbfoundead and Jay Park with Art of Movement (AOM) promoting the Seattle show


KOLLABORATION Atlanta 2010

Going down in the ATL this weekend is KOLLABORATION ATLANTA 3 on April 17, 2010 at Center Stage at 7 PM. Come out to the BIGGEST show in Atlanta that showcases the best Asian-American talent that the South has to offer!

Selected Competitors –
* The Fu – acoustic guitar duo
* Shaun Patrick & the Standard – alternative rock band
* TNT & Persuasian – hip-hop dance crews
* Lost in the Gym- breakdance crew
* Aural Pleasure – a cappella group
* Kato & Akademikz – rappers/MC’s
* Clara Hong – vocalist

FIRST Place Winner – $1000 cash + Performance Spot in Gwinnett’s Asia Festival + Performance Spot in WWAAC conference

SECOND Place – $500 cash+ Performance Spot in Gwinnett’s Asia Festival + Performance Spot in WWAAC conference

And don’t FORGET about our FREESTYLE DANCE & VOCAL competitions – winners receive $150 cash!

Special Guest Performances –
* Rubox – beatboxer and winner of Kollaboration ATL2
* Swagger Crew – from MTVs America’s Best Dance Crew (Season 5)

Special Guest Judges –
* Sachi Koto – former CNN anchor and founder of WWAAC
* Kimberly Gittings – Miss Georgia USA 2009
* Nick Masino -Former Suwanee Mayor, VP of Economic Development of Gwinnett Chamber
* Swagger Crew

Hosted by Paul “PK” Kim – founder of Kollaboration

Get your tickets here

KOLLABORATION Atlanta 2010 Promo by Kato and Akademikz