John Legend Live at Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival 2009

Cadillac presents the skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival Featuring multi-platinum Grammy-Award-winning recording artist and acclaimed performer John Legend who will embark the festival line-up for a live performance ON THE 26th of February 2009 At dubai media city outdoor amphitheater.

The festival is kicking off on the 18th of February 2009 and tying up on the 27th of the same month with more than 30 performances all hosted at Dubai Media City Amphitheater.

“One of the most eagerly awaited shows ….We are delighted to have THE LEGEND on board this year, he is a unique artist with an inimitable style. A surely not to miss performance!" declared Anthony Younes, founder and organizer of the festival.

Critics have called him a genius, one of the most compelling and important singer/songwriters of this generation. He is an elegant ambassador of soul.

He proved he was no ordinary R&B singer with his outstanding debut “Get Lifted” and he successfully evaded the sophomore jinx with the classic “Once Again”.

Legend has sold more than five million albums world wide, garnered multiple hit singles "Ordinary People," "Used to Love U," "So High," "Save Room," "Heaven," "Another Again", received countless awards including five Grammy awards and wowed rapt audiences across the globe. Music's leading producers clamor to work with him. Fashion aficionados cannot get enough of his incomparable style; and the humanitarian community has rallied around his fight to end poverty.

With all of the acclaim, it would be easy for John Legend to rest on his laurels, but he continues to push himself, always striving to break new musical ground. His release of 2008, EVOLVER is John Legend's first full-length studio album in two years and was released October 28.

Legend has just achieved his third consecutive Top 10 album debut as EVOLVER, his brand-new studio collection, enters the Billboard Top 200 best-selling albums chart at #4, with first week's sales of 132,823 pieces, according to SoundScan. A crossover sensation, EVOLVER has reached the #1 position on America's R&B Album chart, #1 on the Album Retailer chart and #1 on the Digital Albums chart.
"Legend triumphs. Vintage sounds, witty storytelling, romantic optimism and expressive vocals make him one of R &Bs most engaging new stars. Rather than simply trying to duplicate Get Lifted, Once Again pushes things forward." ---USA Today.

The Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival 2009 is to occupy 10 nights of quality live entertainment on the region's events' calendar featuring ore than 200 artists flocking at one venue.

Tickets are on sale on www.boxofficeme.com and Virgin online http://www.ticketingboxoffice.com/

Physical tickets will be on sale at Virgin stores in UAE and selected Spinneys and hallmark outlets by mid January 2009.

For further details please call Chillout Productions on 04 3911196 or visit www.dubaijazzfest.com

CHILLOUT PRODUCTIONS FZ LLC

Founded in 2002, Chillout Productions has become one of the leading event management companies in the Gulf. With a team of creative solution providers that have over 20 years of experience in producing world-class events, Chillout Productions offers services that range from simple event concept creation to scouting locations and designing venues.

Launched in 2005 as part of the Chillout Productions group, Chillout|Corporate offers turnkey event solutions including Product Launches, Gala Dinners, Road Shows, Private Concerts, Event Production services and Training Seminars. In addition to artist and celebrity bookings and event concept development aimed at helping clients find and create their own event platforms.

With access to a long list of local and inernational event suppliers, agents and entertainment consultants, Chillout Productions provides a unique and professional outlook into the world of event management. By finding the right entertainment package, be it a music legend or newcomer, a seasoned actor or a young Hollywood star, Chillout Productions handles it all in the most professional manner, keeping the focus on the objectives behind an event as well as the smallest details.

Chillout Productions is most known for creating the Dubai International Jazz Festival and growing it into one of the most iconic public events in the Gulf. As the most rewarded music event in the UAE (“What’s On” award for “The Best Festival” 2006 & 2007 and the EVENT 360 "Best Public Entertainment Event in The Middle East" for 2008,) the Dubai Jazz Festival continues its tradition of finding new and improved ways to make the experience even more exciting for fans.

The Dubai International Jazz Festival has drawn in over 100,000 fans since its inception in 2002 with people coming in from across the UAE, GCC and around the world. With 120 artists every year, the Jazz Festival's list of legendary musicians, Grammy award-winning artists, critically-acclaimed jazz and contemporary groups, and pop sensations covers over 40 years of music history.

To compliment the success of its public and private events, Chillout Productions has gained extensive experience in working with TV and other media outlets to increase reach and visibility of its events globally.



Rania Hamadeh
Marketing & Communication Manager
Chillout Productions

Tel : +971 4 391 1196
Fax : +971 4 3918930
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E-mail : rania@chilloutproductions.com

Dubai Media City, Loft Buildg 3, Office G07 Entrance B
P.O. Box 502185, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

www.chilloutproductions.com
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