Galaxie

Let's Party People!

Fans of British pop group 911 savoured every moment of the mini-concert-cum-party held recently at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre. Organised by EMI Malaysia and Nestle Non-Stop Ice Cream, tickets were only available via a local radio station or a subscription to Galaxie. 6000 fans flocked from the various corners of Malaysia to see the handsome threesome- Lee Brennan, Jimmy Constable and Spike Dawbarn- in the flesh.

10:30am:
Fans were already gathering at the "designated" entrance to the concert on the ninth floor. Access to the tenth floor (where the concert was to be held) except the stairwell and ninth floor carpark entrance were closed off to members of the public. Security guards were posted at each entrance.

1:30pm:
The early birds were allowed into the concert area in batches.

2:30pm:
The concert, scheduled to start at 2pm, was inevitably delayed due to the large turnout, including those still stuck outside. The convention centre was only half filled. A DJ spun some songs while waiting for the rest of the fans to enter.

2:40pm:
Screaming fans outside were under the impression that the concert had started. Yep, there were still people at the entrance desperate to get in. The security guards had a hard time keeping order.

2:50pm:
DJ Jake kept the crowd entertained with giveaways and mini singing contests. The crowd was up on their knees (they had all been told to sit down) trying hysterically to catch some of the freebies Jake was throwing into the crowd.

3:20pm:
Local artistes Indigo came on stage and performed two songs followed by all girl group Elite with three of theirs.

3:50pm:
Jake informed the crowd that 911 were still in their hotel room.

3:55pm:
Unconvinced, the fans started shouting "We want 911!" repeatedly in the hope that their beloved boy band would appear soon.

4:25pm:
Enthusiastic screams and applause rang out when it was announced that 911 had arrived. Lighting and sound checks were done by members of the crew. Security was beefed up in front of the metal barricades that stood between the animated jam-packed crowd and the stage.

4:42pm:
Dressed fully in black, 911 exploded onto the stage with combo backflips and jumps to their hit song Love Sensation amidst extremely high decibels of screaming action. The crowd leapt to their feet cheering and waving banners and proclamation of their love (heart-shaped signs etc) in the air.

4:59pm
The threesome were sweating buckets from their energetic dance performance even beforethe third number - How Do You Want Me To Love You. Some over excited fans were fished from the heaving crowd, the first of a string of faint cases.

5:15pm:
After peforming Party People...Friday Night and The Day We Find Love, the trio took a five minute break. Security gave an ultimatum. Move back or the rest of the show would be called off.

Later...
The party came to an end after the group's exhilarating 11 song performance including All I Want Is You, Bodyshakin' and Moving On. 911 fans were still on cloud nine when they walked out of the convention centre. A truly memorable and enjoyable performance all round.