Kollaboration is the largest Asian Pacific American (APA) talent showcase in North America that has been active for 11 years and has grown into a massive grassroots movement within diverse APA communities. Kollaboration is bringing its Acoustic 4 show back at an intimate location at the Ford Amphitheatre for another unique evening of music and inspiring new talents.

Kollaboration Acoustic 4 will bring to the arena musicians that perform their vocals with various non‐electrical instruments such as percussion, string and woodwind instruments. For this annual talent competition, 11 musical acts were selected after a competitive round of auditions in front of Kollaboration judges. Similar to past performers, many of this year’s performers have already garnered well established internet and regional followings, while others are looking to Kollaboration Acoustic 4 to introduce their talents to a new fan base. This year’s performers to compete for First Place and $1,000 include: Alex & Jackie (Alex Hwang & Jackie Kim), Justis Kao, Esna Yoon, FlowEthics, Sorah Yang & Brian Fang, Peony (Judy Lee), Hippie Hippie Hoorah, Lily Bee (Lilian Bui), Johnny Le & Iris Leonardo, Misscarolinexoxo and Dawen.

In addition to the talent in the competition, Acoustic 4 will feature YouTube phenom and Hollywood Records recording artist Marié Digby as a guest judge and headlining performer. Ms. Digby first hit the national stage last year when a homemade video of her performing an acoustic cover of Rihanna’s “Umbrella” made her a YouTube sensation (12 million views to date). The first child of a Japanese mother and Irish‐American father, the Los Angeles native first started writing her own songs at age 15 on a $50 guitar she bought on a whim. Her first album, Unfold, debuted at #29 on the Billboard chart, #2 on the iTunes album chart, #3 on Billboard’s Digital Top 100 album chart and prompted a successful string of film and television placements for her songs including ER, Greek, The Hills, One Tree Hill, and Smallville. Ms. Digby release her debut film “Breathing Underwater” this summer.

Kollaboration Acoustic 4 will also present a special comedy performance “ChannelPKtown” by Kollaboration’s very own founder Paul “PK” Kim. Paul “PK” Kim, who has stepped down from his post as Executive Director of Kollaboration, will make a friendly appearance to showcase a medley of his new pieces. Guest performers and guest judges, in addition to Marié Digby and PK, will be joining the expanding lineup and announced closer to the event date.

Kollaboration Acoustic 4 goes down

Date: Friday, August 27, 2010
Time: 8:30PM (Doors Open 6:30PM)
Venue: Ford Amphitheatre 2580 Cahuenga Blvd, East, Hollywood, CA 90068
Ticket Prices: $15 General Admission, $25 VIP Admission (preferred seating)

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