Top Music Show 2008 being held in Phnom Penh

By BUTH REAKSMEY KONGKEA

Reaksmey Hang Meas Video, a private company in Cambodia has planned to host a musical extravaganza, a one day celebration of Cambodia’s musical talent to be held under the banner of Reaksmey Hang Meas Top Music Show 2008”. The event has been scheduled for November 9 at the National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh.

Oeng Sokly, Events Director of Reaksmey Hang Meas Video Company, said that this will be the second celebration, following the success of last year’s event held at the Chenla Theater in Phnom Penh. That event drew in a 20,000 strong audience and organizers hope to attract a similar number this year.

“The Top Music 2008 will be a celebratory event in honor of the 55th Anniversary of National Independence Day, which is always an important date in any Cambodian’s calendar,” he said. “We also hope to energize the tourism sector and improve the ability and skills of the singers and musicians. This will be an international event and we know that the artistes are looking forward to the opportunity to showcase their talents.”

The Events Director continued that the Top Music Show 2008” was organized by Reaksmey Hang Meas Video Company in cooperation with the Hello 015, 016 Company, the Malaysian Tourism Council and the Anchor Beer Company in Cambodia.

About 10 well-known and popular singers in Cambodia will be presented at the Top Music Show, including Mr. Preap Sowath, Mr. Sampoun Midada, Mr. Nob Payarith, Chhorn Sovannareach, Ms. Pich Sophea and Ms. Ork Sokunkahna amongst others.

According to plan, Top Music will not be available on live TV, but the whole of the concert will be recorded, with VCDs and DVDs available for sale to an international market at a later date.

The Events Director said that to date, at least 10,000 people had bought tickets for the show, which will start at 6:00PM and go on until midnight on November 9, 2008 at the National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh.

He said that the tickets range from 20,000 riel ($5) to 30,000 riel ($7.3) per person and are available at his Company office and its branches in Phnom Penh.

Reaksmey Hang Meas Video Company was established in 1993, and now has branch offices in 23 cities and provinces throughout the country, according to Sokly. He said that his company is a leader in the world of professional media post production, covering professional filmmaking, advertising spots, and Karaoke productions for the Cambodian market.

So far, the company has produced a thousand volumes of VCDs and DVDs, covering classical dance, folk dance, music shows and karaoke hits. He said the company has also produced a film and will continue to produce more films and concerts in future.