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Celebrasian Night at Thomas S. Wootton High School

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CELEBRASIAN 2013 May 24

The Annual Celebrasian Night 2013 is here again!

Sponsored by the Asian American Club and Kollaboration DC, it’ll be a fun-filled night to celebrate Asian American Culture in an explosion of modern and traditional culture!

Come see a youthful showcase with talents ranging from beatboxing to Bollywood dancing to Chinese yoyo-ing to breakdancing as they compete for a $$$ prize!

Enjoy Kollaboration DC alumni and friends such as Chip Han, SNRG, Dave Tauler Music Group, and Vincent Lacsamana all performing for a great Asian Heritage Month celebration in Rockville.

Come join us May 24, 2013 Friday at 6;30pm to see a show to remember.

Thomas S Wootton Hs High School
2100 Wootton Pkwy, Rockville, Maryland 20850

ADMISSION IS FREE AND FOOD IS PROVIDED!

FAMILY FRIENDLY – BRING YOUR PARENTS, SIBLINGS, AND MORE!!

 

Kollaboration DC IV 2013 – Finalists & Rising Star

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Finalists

Congratulations to our Finalists for 2013 Kollaboration DC IV.

In no particular order: Our Top Nine!!

Brian Kim – Singer/Guitarist
Laya Putri – Singer
The Parlies – Acoustic Group
Dave Yoon – Singer
Juan Sim – Opera Singer
Jomin Mujar – Singer/Guitarist
Kirstie Amara Espritu – Vocalist
Anna Mateo – Singer
Lynsey Fadul – Vocalist 

and 

Rising Star Award Winner – Cara Kim

Please welcome them to the Kollaboration/Kollaboration DC family!! 

SAVE THE DATE: September 28, 2013 at George Washington University Lisner Auditorium

They will be competing for $1000 First Place Prize and a chance to compete at Kollaboration Star in the Fall for $20,000!

Tickets will go on sale in July!!

MIKE IZON – WINNER OF KOLLABORATION STAR 2012 FINALE

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On November 16, 2012 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA, 7 finalists from 7 cities all came to showcase their talents.  All were incredible performances, but they chose one, MIKE IZON, from Kollaboration Honolulu, to represent Kollaboration at the 2012 MNET Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong.

Congratulations to our very own Kollaboration DC 2012 Winner, George Yamazawa, Jr. for winning the Audience Choice Award and walking away with $1000.

Please help support the movement!  Make your year end donations to Kollaboration DC.   For more information click the sponsorship tab.

 

KOLLABORATION STAR FINALE – NOV. 16, 2012 at ALEX THEATRE Glendale CA

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The top 7 FINALISTS for Kollaboration Star Finale in LA on Nov. 16th! Who will win it and head to Hong Kong for the 2012 MNET ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS?

Watch the Finale Live on MNET AMERICA!!!!  Channel 229 FIOS, Channel 465 COX, and Channel 697 COMCAST!!

Will it be our very own, George Yamazawa Jr.  who has been on fire these past few months with so many accolades and awards.  

 - 2nd PLACE at the Ontario International Poetry Slam

- Sulu DC Artist of the Year for 2012

- And of course, winner of Kollaboration DC 2012  

Please watch and root for George to take it all and head to the 2012 MNET Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong!  

From Bull City to Hong Kong, G Yamazawa is going Strong!!! 

Big Thanks to our Award Prize Sponsor – State Farm – Free iTunes Gift Cards

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Our deepest appreciation to Amy Purnell from State Farm, our Talent Scout Level Sponsor.

State Farm will be selectively handing out $50 iTunes Gift Cards at the Kollaboration DC 2012 Show this Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Doors open at 6:30pm so get there early!!

Show starts at 7pm!

Don’t delay buy tickets NOW!!

USE Discount Code – EMPOWER (all caps)  at our ticketing site.

http://tinyurl.com/KollabDCShow3

ALL PROMO CODES expire on September 20, 2012 at 12 Midnight!!

SAVE THE DATE: J-Pop Singer SALIA will headline Kollaboration DC Sept. 22, 2012!

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SAVE THE DATE. Kollaboration DC third annual showcase will be on September 22, 2012 at the George Washington University Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC.

J-Pop Singer SALIA will be the headlining performance of the night! And make sure you check out SALIA at her website at www.saliarocks.com. Also check out her singer Trust in Me on iTunes and Amazon!

Amanda Lee in The 9 Songwriter Series at the GIBSON GUITAR SHOWROOM June 11

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Singer-songwriter Amanda Lee, former Kollaboration DC contestant and second place winner, announced she will be performing at The 9 Songwriter Series at the Gibson Guitar Showroom on June 11 in Washington, DC.

Tickets are only $12 online and $15 at the door day of. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm.

Buy Your Tickets Here!

Follow Amanda Lee @amandaleemusic or “like” her Facebook page to request what 3 songs she should sing at the event!