Arena of Stars
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Arena of Stars is a 45,000 square feet (4,200 m2) musical amphitheater in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia, built in 1998. The hall has a capacity of about 5,132 seats.[1] It is also known for its famous national and international lion dance and dragon dance competitions.[citation needed]
History
[edit]During its initial development, the amphitheater was built without a roof. However, due to the severe weather of Genting Highlands it was later decided that a roof was required. The first show at the amphitheater in January 1998 featured Sally Yeh and George Lam.[2] The 2007 Zee Cine Award show was held at the amphitheater,[3] necessitating an upgrade to the venue's make-up rooms.
In 2002, the amphitheater hosted the 3rd IIFA Awards, which honors artistic and technical excellence of professionals in Bollywood.[4]
Technical parameters
[edit]All of the events in Arena of Stars are managed by the Promotions and Entertainment Department of Resorts World Genting.
The amphitheater's sound system was upgraded in July 2011 at a cost of US$3 million, including new speakers for the entire amphitheater.[5] Seating in the amphitheater is divided into five categories according to cost, with white as the most expensive followed by red, green, yellow and blue.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ KUALA LUMPUR – Venues Directory
- ↑ Taib, Shuib (15 January 1998). "Compiled by Shuib Taib (Music)". New Straits Times. pp. 4 Arts.
- ↑ Begum, Mumtaj (4 April 2007). "Night of stars". The Star. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ↑ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (7 April 2002). "It was Lagaan all the way at the IIFA awards nite". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 March 2017.[dead link]
- ↑ "NEXO plays star role at the Arena of the Stars". Entertainment Technology Asia. Vol. 13, no. 4. July–August 2012. p. 69. Retrieved 24 March 2017 – via ISSUU.
External links
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- Website Archived 11 November 2017 at the Wayback Machine
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