[KPOP] 8 things MacpiePro
Done Right In K-WAVE Events in Malaysia
Kuala
Lumpur, August 2018 – Our country has a large fans base
for K-pop as well as Korean Drama and Korean related stuffs. With such a big market, it’s not a wonder
why many companies would jump into the bandwagon to try to organize a K-pop event.
There were many successful ones in the
past by different organizers as well as some missed attempts or failed attempts
by others. We can all agree that organizing a Kpop event can be quite a challenging task.
After attending multiple Kpop events in
the past, I can safely say that MacpiePro
has definitely done a great job for the Kpop communities in Malaysia because of their strategies and their
concepts in organizing a kpop event.
K-Wave
3 Music Festival was really an enjoyable show and I
really wished those who have missed a K-Wave
concert to mark its future event into your bucket list!
Check out my coverage on the show here:
http://www.wljack.com/2018/08/concert-coverage-k-wave-3-music.html
Here are the things that I personally
felt that MacpiePro has done right.
(This post is based on my personal opinion and not a paid post)
1.
Venue Selection
MacpiePro
has always chosen the venues that can fit the impressive stage
props for a prestigious concert like K-Wave.
The attempts in outdoor venue were great. But outdoor venue can also pose
issues such as exposure to rain, wet grounds and etc. This time, MacpiePro has brought the show to an
indoor venue which is large enough to cater the huge amount of fans. What’s
more important, the venue also has a large parking space. There’s no worries
for the attendees regarding where to park their vehicles.
2.
Delivering The K-pop Experience
Many organizers have issues in
delivering what they have promised. The past history of failed Kpop concert in
Malaysia made the Kpop fans more
worried of what to expect from Malaysian organizers. However, MacpiePro has proven to the Malaysian
Kpop communities that they can deliver a
complete Kpop concert experience as they have promised. Despite having so
many acts in one show, they managed to ensure every acts are present to perform
for the fans who have eagerly anticipated the show!
3.
Tickets Price
It’s such a good job that MacpiePro managed to maintain their “no pressure” ticketing concept that
provide a chance for the young Kpop fans to indulge in a full-fledge Kpop
festival at a very low cost of RM 34.
If you do not fall into the youth category, the pricing for the tickets are
also very affordable, ranging from RM 98
– RM 478. If you divide the 36 songs performed, each song that was
performed LIVE only cost you RM 0.90 –
RM 14.00.
4.
Punctuality
Many concert organizers practice a “Malaysian Timing” system whereby the
concerts are always delayed from what was being stated. I have been to concert
whereby the stated time was 8pm, but the show only started at 9pm and ended
early at 10pm. However, MacpiePro has
done a great job in ensuring the event was held on time. I have checked my
watch, the concert started punctually at 8pm.
For a concert with so many acts, punctuality is very important and kudos to MacpiePro for keeping the good culture!
5.
Good Ticket Checking System
The QR Code scanning system is a good implementation in my own opinion.
It can prevent fake tickets from being used for admission and it was hassle free.
6.
Lucky Draw For Fans
While I am not too sure what was the
present for the lucky draw winners, but I do felt how much the organizer
appreciate the audiences and fans by providing an opportunity for a lucky draw.
It’s a welcoming practise in a music festival like this.
7.
Clear Instruction For Prohibited Items
While prohibited items list are
definitely part and parcel of every concerts, MacpiePro has addressed a more complete list of items to fall into
this category. I especially love the idea of prohibiting “Item Larger Than A3” because I have seen many concerts whereby
people are holding very large boards or even the 12 inch iPad which obstruct
the views of other audiences. This time, I get to see less of such obstruction
and more people enjoying the show for the sake of kpop fun!
8.
Teasers For Upcoming Events
One thing good about MacpiePro Event is that, every time
when the show is over, they would provide a hint on upcoming Kpop Events that they are bringing to
our shore! This makes the kpop community
more alive and have something to look forward to after the end of every
great fun!
What I Wish They Have Done/Keep On
Doing:
*Meet and Greet Sessions, Hi-Touch, Fan
Signing
I
still recalled in the previous K-Wave 2
Music Festival, MacpiePro was managed to organize some pre-concert and
post-concert meet-the-fans session with the K-pop idols. I think this is a good culture to keep. Although it
was not present for the latest entry in K-Wave
event. I do hope they can bring this culture back to their series.
*Post-Concert Trailer Video
I
still recall how excited the fans get when there was a post-concert trailer
shown after K-Wave 2 Music Festival that
teases regarding K-Wave 3 Music Festival
and showed us that Monsta X would
be one of the performing act. I think this strategy is very brilliant and I
hope it can be kept for the next event.
Personal Wishlist:
Now,
come to my final personal wishlist, after so many acts have been brought to
Malaysia. Can MacpiePro consider of
bringing my Kpop Queens, BLACKPINK
to our area? Really wish that it could come true some day!
Well,
that’s all for my personal opinion on how MacpiePro
managed to make K-Wave a successful
event. Hope you all had a daebak weekend!
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