Music is a universal language that transcends all boundaries. Not only that music is the oldest form of fine arts known to mankind, its current appreciation globally has made it into a huge phenomenon. Musicians worldwide these days not only use music to serenade but also to carry out important socio political movements. Is it any wonder that some of the mass revolutionary movements have used the musical instruments as their tools for expression? Music makers in south east Asia and specially Pakistan have definitely started to make their mark and last decade has seen the birth of an array of diversely talented soloist, bands and groups.
With the intention of celebrating and changing the face of live music in Pakistan, Aag and Fire Records are taking the first major initiative to turn this dream into a reality. In the spirit of famous events such as Woodstock and Live Aid ,that simply made the art of live music more popular all over the world , Aag in conjunction with Fire Records, present to you Aag Alive ’09,the first ever live music festival of this young generation of Pakistan.
The basic aim of the festival is to set a new precedent and put together an all live musical event in Lahore, the cultural capital of Pakistan. The festival Aag Alive 09 Duniya Daikhay Gee will be geared to a big celebration of music in all It’s genres and forms for all ages and audience scopes. From Live acts, to DJs, rock bands to solo artists, everyone will together on a single pedestal for one purpose of celebrating and enjoying live music.
From absolute to extreme the mammoth event is a unique two day marathon in the field for 15 thousand strong and 12 hour live telethon for an audience of millions all across Pak,USA,UK ,Europe to everywhere as far the contours of the pop map run.Paticipation of well over 22 music heavy eights and an atmosphere to rival some of the biggest events in the world Duniya Daikhay Gee will ensure celebration of music like never witnessed before.
The idea of the Camp Day is to encourage bonding between the artist and their fans. Let your hair down and feel absolutely free to don your wackiest clothes and strum guitars or beat your percussions as much and as loud as you want. Since the night belongs to you the spot light will be on you, there will be no questions asked. All we expect is some pre concert decorum (spell mayhem). Aag will be there ….the Fire has to come from you. For the uninitiated Aag Alive’s camp night will be a memorable experience because never before in the history of pop culture in Pakistan has any Tv channel or record label camped out for the connoisseurs of music. Get your bag packs, sleeping bags and tents ready because Student participants will be allowed to camp the night before in an environment that will be purely music and freedom of expression oriented. Live jam sessions in front of bonfires, DJs, dance floor to all the trivia that makes up for a perfect start for a festival shall be there at the camp day session a night before the big day.
AAG ALIVE 09 Duniya Daikhay Gee mega concert will be aired live from the venue for 12 hours from noon to midnight. 22 artists from all genres of music showcasing their individual and collective talents all day for an audience that will consist of people who camped on site the night before and new participants that join them Sunday afternoon.
Live interviews from the Green Room in between performances, exciting contests from the venue and a pre-event camp night are just some of the many surpises that will spring up during the mammoth festival.
Strings
Atif Aslam
Ali Azmat
Shafqat Amanat Ali
Annie
Fuzon
Amanat Ali
Rahim Shah
Mauj
Roxen
Karavan
Aaroh
Adeel Chaudhry
Laal
Reath
Nida Arab
Circle of Trust
Seige
Hadiqa Kiani
Shiraz Uppal
Call
Noori