15th Annual Kollaboration Los Angeles at the Historic Troubadour

LOS ANGELES, CA (June 5, 2014) – With 14 established chapters nationwide, Kollaboration has become the driving force in bolstering underrepresented Asian American entertainers. As the organization’s founding chapter, Kollaboration Los Angeles serves as the flagship of this non-­‐profit grassroots movement and provides a platform for local, aspiring entertainers and future leaders to showcase their abilities and gain recognition in the entertainment industry. Some notable Kollaboration alumni include Far East Movement, Run River North, David Choi, Clara C, Dumbfoundead, and Kina Grannis—among many others.

On the evening of Thursday, June 26, Kollaboration LA will commemorate its 15th year anniversary at Hollywood’s Troubadour, previously named NBC’s “Best Venue in LA” and Rolling Stone’s second best American rock club of 2013. The stage is famous for its premium acoustics and audio management, fitting for this year’s musically talented finalists and guest performers. Of the five finalists, one standout act will advance to Kollaboration Star to compete against other winners from this year’s eight participating cities.

Finalists:

•  The Primaries – Unconventional R&B/soul collective and previous opening act for soul singer Dwele
• #FOURTY4B – A cappella group, winners of UCI’s Soulstice Talent Competition, LA Regional Harmony Sweepstakes champions in 2014
• Julianne Manalo – Singer/songwriter, finalist on American Idol’s “Hollywood Week,” past opener for hip-­‐hop chart-­‐topper Macklemore, and a regular performer at the House of Blues
• Phanith Sovann – Singer/songwriter, pianist, and humanitarian—as well as the Talent Winner of Miss Global International Pageant in 2013—born in a Thai refugee camp during the Cambodian genocide
• Julynn Kim – Singer/songwriter. Worked with Atlantic Records and scouted by Universal, Warner, and Sony

Guest Performers:

• Anderson .Paak – Modern R&B future soul singer/songwriter with avant-­‐garde sound
• The Rhee Brothers – Indie rock band and Kollaboration LA 2013 winners led by brothers John and Daniel

Guest Judges:

• Oliver Wang – Writer of Asian-­‐American music and culture, also a contributor to NPR, KCET, and KPCC
• Christopher Tin – Two-time Grammy-winning composer and former Billboard Classical Album chart-­‐topper
• Gingger Shankar – Musician and composer best known for her scores on The Passion of the Christ, The Forbidden Kingdom, and Charlie Wilson’s War

Following the performances, the festivities will continue at the Troubadour for the show’s after-­‐party, with hip-­‐hop DJ Kero One spinning until doors close later that night.

With over 25,000 attendees aggregated throughout its storied history, Kollaboration LA will continue its success in consolidating the city’s Asian American community via its motto—“empowerment through entertainment.” Ticket sales for the show open on June 5, 2014. The presale price, currently at the early-­‐bird markdown of $10, will increase to $15 when supplies dwindle and will double to $20 at the door. All proceeds will fund future Kollaboration events— as well as the website, blog, and video content—ergo perpetuating the organization’s overarching purpose. Accordingly, the LA chapter will host various community-­‐focused events this year—such as charity concerts, open mic nights, and community service outings.

Ticketing and Event Information:

For more information on Kollaboration Los Angeles 2014, please visit www.kollaboration.org or connect with Kollaboration LA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kollaborationla and on the event page at on.fb.me/1nmGGbx. Tickets are available at bit.ly/KollaborationLosAngeles2014.

Troubadour Information:

The Troubadour is located on 9081 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069. For parking, there is a structure conveniently located across the street. There is also parking available across from the Pacific Design Center and the Library a few blocks away. For more information on the Troubadour, please visit www.troubadour.com.