Smart Axiata and Universal Music Group welcome Jessie J to Cambodia to stage a world-class concert in Phnom Penh
PHNOM PENH, 12th December 2015 – Smart Axiata and Universal Music Group are proud to present and organize Jessie J’s debut mega concert in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
This year, Jessie J achieved phenomenal success with her hit single ‘Flashlight’ from the movie Pitch Perfect 2. This adds to her arsenal of #1 hit songs all over the world, such as ‘Price Tag’, ‘Domino’ and ‘Bang Bang’. She has been touring across all major cities around the world including Paris, Sydney, New York and tonight, she will be in Phnom Penh.
Jessie J Smart Mega Concert will be held at Koh Pich (Diamond Island) on 12th December 2015. The concert is also concluding the “I Am The Fastest” campaign, the search for the fastest man and woman in Cambodia which toured during the last
Venue doors open at 5 pm, performances starting at 6:30 pm by opening acts – Smart’s brand ambassador, Laura Mam, Jimmy Kiss, Sreyleak and Kmeng Khmer.
Fans have collected more than 40,000 access passes. Normal passes will also be distributed to the general public at the concert site, offering more people the opportunity to enjoy and witness this top-notch entertainment.
“Earlier this year, Smart took the bold step by bringing its first world-class concert to Cambodia, Demi Lovato on 5th May 2015, a night that more than 25,000 fans won’t ever forget.”, Thomas Hundt, CEO of Smart Axiata said.
“Just 7 months and 7 days later, Smart together with our partner Universal Music Group deliver yet another exciting, even bigger concert. We are totally thrilled and we see that the public is thrilled, the Jessie J concert tonight is literally the talk of the town which makes us very happy.” he added.
Thomas concluded with: “Smart and Universal Music promised to bring world class entertainment to Cambodia and we are happily fulfilling our promises! Bringing these artists to Cambodia is not about money, it is about sharing love! Sharing love with our beloved customers.”
Sandy Monteiro, President of Universal Music Southeast Asia said: “We are very happy working with Smart Axiata in delivering our promise to bring world class entertainment to the Kingdom of Cambodia. We are extremely proud to present Jessie J – singer, songwriter and artist extraordinaire. An artist who has been named on so many of “the best of the best” lists in the industry with hit after hit after hit, that when we talk about world class, you know it doesn’t get much better than this. Jessie J is an inspiration to young artists all around the world and after her performance today in Phnom Penh, which I can guarantee is going to be absolutely amazing, I am sure she will be an inspiration for artists in Cambodia as well.”