Meet our new Kollaboration Chicago champion, Paul Kay!
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“Be Controversial, Not Racist,” says Rapper Awkwafina
Rapper Awkwafina, who will be headlining Kollaboration New York’s 9th Showcase, sat down with KNY’s Joyce Chen to give an exclusive interview about her origins as the “token Asian” growing up in Forest Hills, NY, and how she’s holding her own as a serious rapper – squirt gun, oversized glasses and all.
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Saving Innocence Summer Benefit Concert: Join the Fight Against Human Sex Trafficking in the US
PSA – Saving Innocence
Did you know…
At least 100,000 to 300,000 youth are at risk for commercial sexual exploitation annually in the U.S.
The average age of entry into the commercial sex industry in the U.S. is 12 years old.
#SaveInnocence
It’s a difficult subject to talk about. Many of us are aware of the human sex trafficking problem happening internationally, but did you know it’s also a large and growing problem within the United States?
On Saturday, August 2nd, Kollaboration is teaming up with Saving Innocence and Ford Theatres to present the Saving Innocence Summer Benefit Concert, in order to spread awareness on the issue of domestic human sex trafficking.
Enjoy a beautiful summer night at the Ford Amphitheatre for a night of empowerment and music, featuring five of the best indie artists and bands in Southern California. As always, you are welcome to bring your picnic baskets of food & wine.
Saving Innocence, Summer Benefit Concert
Saturday, August 2, 2014
7:30 pm (Doors open at 6 pm)
at the Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Live performances by:
Hana Kim
Lucy Schwartz
Hotel Cinema
Belmont Lights
Jane Lui
Special Guest Jubilee Project will release the trailer of their new documentary “Save My Soul” about human trafficking at the concert.
Online Pre-Sale: $20
General Admission: $25
VIP: $50 (limited supply!)
VIP tickets include preferred seating and a special gift bag.
Please help us spread the word on this issue and the benefit concert.
For ticket information, visit http://bit.ly/SavingInnocenceBenefitConcert
To learn more about the concert, visit http://blog.kollaboration.org/losangeles/saving-innocence/
All proceeds will benefit Saving Innocence, a non-profit organization commissioned by the LA Superior Court to rescue and restore child victims of sex trafficking. Its services include safe housing, medical care, counseling, court advocacy, mentorship, and education for victims. To learn more about Saving Innocence, visit http://www.savinginnocence.org/.
Celebrity Guests, Surprise Performers, and a Marriage Proposal
On Thursday, June 26, Kollaboration Los Angeles celebrated its 15th anniversary in Hollywood at The Troubadour—previously named NBC’s “Best Venue in LA” and Rolling Stone’s second best American rock club of 2013. Celebrities Harry Shum Jr., Joe Hahn (of Linkin Park), Parker (aka Dumbfoundead), Clara C, and Mike Song were among the hundreds of guests who came to support Kollaboration.
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Kollaboration Los Angeles to Rock the Troubadour for 15th Anniversary
On Thursday, June 26, Kollaboration Los Angeles will be celebrating its 15th anniversary at the historic Troubadour in Hollywood. Over the past 14 years, Kollaboration has served as a platform for countless aspiring entertainers in the Asian-American community to showcase their talent to the world. This year will certainly be no different.
Demonstrating the diverse talents in the Asian-American community, this year’s group of finalists are muscians from a variety of genres.
R&B group The Primaries will captivate the audience with their unconventional soul, while singer-songwriter and American Idol semi-finalist Julianne Manalo will bring with her the experience of opening for Grammy Award-winner Macklemore. Fresh off their win in UCI’s Soulstice Talent Competition and the LA Regional Harmony Sweepstakes, #FOURTY4B will be serving up a sweet dish of a capella realness. Meanwhile, Julynn Kim will show the crowd why she was scouted by Universal, Warner Brothers, AND Sony Records; and pianist and humanitarian Phanith Sovann will showcase her musical talents and her inner strength, which she developed while living in a Thai refugee camp during the Cambodian genocide.
This year’s event will also feature guest performers Anderson .Paak, whose unique and avant-garde PBR&B sound has taken the music world by storm; and of course The Rhee Brothers, whose soothing blend of indie-rock and acoustic music will remind the audience of their deserving win at last year’s event .
Following the performances, the night will continue with the show’s official after-party where performers, celebrity guests, and attendees will mingle and party to the beats of DJ Kero One.
Tickets to Kollaboration LA are currently on sale at bit.ly/KollaborationLosAngeles2014 for the early-bird price of $10. Pre-sale price will increase to $15 soon and double to $20 at the door. Ticket includes entry to both the event itself and the after-party.
From Far East Movement to Run River North to David Choi—Kollaboration is proud and honored to have been a part of so many artists’ journey to success and stardom. Your support will help us continue with our mission of “empowerment through entertainment.” We hope to see you there!
Ktown Night Market Puts Hip, Urban Spin on Asian Market
Last year, Anthony Bourdain made a guest appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and was asked to name his favorite spot in Los Angeles. He replied:
“KTOWN, yeah Koreatown. The Korean restaurant scene here is the best in America. It’s a bottomless pit of wonderful restaurants, layer upon layer.”
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Kollaboration Alum G Yamazawa Invited to Perform by White House
“You still had to teach me, to never give up. Whether it’s finishing a poem, or surviving cancer. Dad, I promise… No matter what—I will win.”
The man speaking this phrase is wearing a black t-shirt and brown khakis. Simple. Except that he’s also sporting a single braided-mohawk-ponytail dividing an otherwise shaved head. Continue reading “Kollaboration Alum G Yamazawa Invited to Perform by White House”
Fifth Annual Kollaboration Seattle Promises Passion, Talent, and Heart
The 2014 Kollaboration season will kick off with Kollaboration Seattle’s first ever spring show this upcoming Saturday, April 12 at the Meydenbauer Center Theatre in Bellevue, WA. Check out below for the scoop on the finalists who will be performing at this Saturday’s show! Continue reading “Fifth Annual Kollaboration Seattle Promises Passion, Talent, and Heart”
Kollaboration LA K-Pop Festival Ticket Giveaway
This Saturday, April 12th is the LA K-Pop Festival. The daylong festival and concert will be held in celebration of the 111th anniversary of Korean immigration to the United States. And we have 6 pairs of concert tickets to giveaway! HINT: One of these pairs are STANDING PIT TICKETS!!!
Not only are we giving away 6 pairs of tickets, but each winner will also receive one Official LA K-Pop Festival tank top! View the complete online merch store here: shop.lakpopfestival.com
Proceeds from LA K-Pop Festival Merchandise sales will be donated to Kollaboration (that’s us!)
ENTER THE CONTEST HERE:
6 winners will be randomly selected to win after completion of the survey. Limit one prize package per winner. Winners will be announced Friday, April 11th, 2014. To collect your prize, go to the Official LA K-Pop Festival Merchandise booth, located in Lot 4 on April 12th. You MUST show photo ID to collect your prize.
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERRABLE AND HOLD NO MONETARY VALUE
NO FLIGHTS OR ACCOMMODATIONS
Kollab Live Kicks Off Inaugural Event with Priska and Gentleman’s Vibe
Kollab Live’s inaugural show recently debuted at the Bardot Hollywood with Priska and Gentleman’s Vibe headlining the event. The venue’s interior was vintage and intimate, slightly reminiscent of a speakeasy with its dimly lit interior and Gatsby-esque décor. When I walked in, the DJ was spinning some nineties hip-hop mixed with some contemporary stuff, nothing too overbearing, just good music to groove to since there weren’t enough seats for all the attendees. After the last few guests trickled in, the M.C. introduced the night’s first act, Priska.
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