Written by Zaaim Hariz
You heard it here folks, Urbanscapes is back to takeover the city! The country’s longest running creative arts festival is back to bring their city-wide celebration, kicking off on 3 till 18 November 2018.
“16 years on, we would like to think of Urbanscapes as the signature of Kuala Lumpur event. We work towards bringing together an eclectic mix of art, design and music creatives and collectives to inspire interaction and participation of a community made of up people of diverse backgrounds” – Adrian Yap, Founder and Director
Same goes as in the previous years before, the festival will offer a diverse experiences that revolves around accessible arts, ideas and music, themed #REIMAGINEKL, all set against the backdrop of Kuala Lumpur. Adrian says that the festival is about encouraging all to reimagine, reconnect and reclaim the city. He adds that this year’s festival will be even more accessible, over three weekends and across multiple city spots from the likes of Chin Woo Stadium, Medan Pasar, or just at the main Urbanscapes House at 2 Jalan Hang Kasturi.
Accompanying the festival would be Urbanscapes own mini music concert, an ensemble of curated acts featuring the likes of summer’s greatest act, Khalid, North London Alt-Rock 4-piece, Wolf Alice, NY-based Bodega, South Korean indie phenomenon Se So Neon, and newly rising Bangkok singer-songwriter, Phum Viphurit. Midnight Fusic and Bil Musa rounds up the acts featured for the music festival. Dubbed the Unlimited Grooves Festival, will be held at Chin Woo Stadium, whereas Khalid will get his own satellite show at KL Live.
Another key highlight of the festival is of course, the Creative & Public Arts Lineup. For the whole three weekends, the Urbanscapes House of five floor pop-up with fresh art, sounds, talks and workshops remained, and will be at 2 Hang Kasturi as the hub of the festival.
Lastly, the festival brings you to Pesta Lorong Hang Kasturi with Think City, a revived public laneway by DBKL and Think City hosting a street party with creative programming for all. For a true R!UH in the city experience, RIUH! and Urbanscapes are teaming up to bring you a special edition of your favourite monthly creative platform at the River of Life waterfront. Finally, an antidote to the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Hijau by Biji-biji Initiative is a pocket of serenity located adjacent to Central Market, near the River of Life.
And it’s only PHASE 1! There will be more lineup announcement soon to be follow on PHASE 2. General tickets release will go on sale on (16th August) at www.galactix.asia but if you are a U-Mobile user, you are able to get your tickets two days before everyone else. (14th August)
For more information and scheduling details, visit urbanscapes.com.my
