Coke Studio Season 6 Artists Line Up Revealed! In Conference and Launch Event (Official Pictures)

Coca-Cola Pakistan proudly announced the return of the nations’ most anticipated music platform, Coke Studio, at an acclaimed press conference where as sixth season of exciting talent, diverse musical influences and dynamic performances will be aired October 2013.

Moreover the delay might be due to the reason that this year’s Coke Studio is going all international and we have heard about the local artists collaborating with some international ones. Turkish musicians are one of those who seem to be on board for Coke Studio 6.

Hosted by media personality Anoushey Ashraf, the press conference was opened by a musical rendition of the National Anthem followed by a minute of silence in remembrance of the Peshawer bombing and Balochistan earthquake victims. A video recapturing the essence and influence of the past 5 seasons of Coke Studio was screened thereafter, following which the host invited Rizwan U. Khan, General Manager of Coca-Cola Pakistan and John Seward, General Manager of Coca-Cola Beverages Pakistan Limited (CCBPL) onto the stage. An exclusive Season 6 session preview, featuring Muazzam Ali Khan and Fariha Pervez titled ‘Jogi’ was also screened for all the attendees. Anoushey then invited participating talent from Coke Studio Season 6 on stage after which Rizwan U. Khan and John Seward unveiled a limited edition commemorative coffee-table book as conceived, compiled and published by Markings, titled “Coke Studio – Sound of the Nation” – a vibrant visual journey that charters the cultural, social and emotional impact of a music platform that has regaled Pakistani and international audiences for over five years. As then explained by Rizwan U. Khan while addressing the audience, Coca-Cola continues to champion the belief  that music has the power to bring people closer and that Coke Studio specifically, continues to transcend ethnic, age and cultural barriers and to influence positive change. Anoushey then introduced and invited on stage Mr & Mrs. Tawab from Rising Sun Institute, a not-for-profit organization for special children, which has been supported consistently by Coca-Cola, to recognize and indeed thank them for their pioneering contribution towards special education in Pakistan.  The event was managed by R-Team with Public Relations by Lotus.

According to our sources, this year in Coke Studio season 6 Ali Amzat ,Atif Aslam and Umair Jaswal are re-appearing for there performances. Good news is that legendary Pop Icon of Pakistan; Sir Alamgir can be seen performing in CS seasons 6 which indeed is a great initiative by Rohail Hyatt. Pakistani Bhangra Star Abrar Ul Haq is going to be a part of Coke Studio which will definitely add excitement for the fans of CS.

Speaking about Coke Studio, Rizwan U Khan, General Manager of Coca-Cola Pakistan stated, “At Coca-Cola we pride ourselves on being on the forefront of new and dynamic innovations, and we can say with confidence that Coke Studio is precisely that. With this season Coke Studio embraces and espouses an even more global identity, fusing it in harmony with Pakistan’s heritage. We all look forward to bringing another groundbreaking season of Coke Studio to the nation.”

Coke Studio Season 6 features the following artists: Abrar-ul-Haq, Alamgir, Ali Azmat, Asad Abbas, Sumru Ağıryürüyen, Umair Jaswal, Atif Aslam, Ayesha Omar, Fariha Pervez, Rostam Mirlashari, Rustam Fateh Ali Khan, Saeen Zahoor, Sanam Marvi, Muazzam Ali Khan,Zara Madani, Zeb & Haniya and Zoe Viccaji.

The Coke Studio houseband for Season 6 features Asad Ahmed on guitar, Babar Ali Khanna on Dholak, Jaffer Zaidi on keyboards, Kamran ‘Mannu’ Zafar on bass, Louis ‘Gumby’ Pinto on drums, Sikandar Mufti on percussions and drums, Omran Shafique on guitar and Zoe Viccaji and Rachel Viccaji on backing vocals.


Coke Studio Season 6 will also feature guest musicians from Italy, Morocco, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Serbia and Turkey.

COKE STUDIO SEASON 6 

CREDITS :

PAKISTAN

Cameramen :Akhtar Nadeem, Muhammed Asif, Adrian J Permal, Kamal Khan

Steadicam Operator: Faraz Alam

Steadicam Assistant::Arsalan

Jib Operator: Naweed Alam

Jib Assistants: Mubeen, Abdul Qadir

BTS Cameraman Faraz Iqbal, Osman Rafiq, Adrian J Permal

BTS Audio: Daniel Arthur Panjwaneey, Zohaib Kazi

Technical Assistants: Muhammad Asif Pervaiz, Danish Khan

Technical consultant:Muhammad Saifullah

Technical support – Lights: Crew Films, Shadab Sound

Technical Support – LEDS: Muhammad Saifullah

IT Networking & System Management: Danish khan

Ground Support: R- Team 

PR: Lotus Client Management and Public Relations 

Media Agency: Starcom Mediavest Group 

Creative Agency: SOHO 

Hair & Makeup:  Ilyas of NPRO for Atif Aslam, Nida and Anum of Tariq Amin
Photo Management: Danish Khan & Shayaan Meer
Photographers: Humayun M at 18% Grey, Rachel Viccaji
Lyrical Consultant: Asim Raza
Translations: Asim Raza &Zahra Sabri

Web Team: Creative Chaos 

Social Media Manager: Faraz Saeed Meer 

Project Accountant: Ameenullah 

Spotboys: Gul Hameed, Nasir, Ayaz

Editorial Supervisor: Shahana Khan Khalil

Project Coordinator: Shayaan Saeed Meer

Assistant Producer – Behind-The-Scenes: Shahana Khan Khalil

Editor – Behind-The-Scenes: Raheel Qureshi

Producer – Behind-The-Scenes: Adrian J.Permal

Video Editor: Muhammad Bilal

Audio Engineer: Bilal Iftikhar

Operations Manager: Zohaib Kazi

Music Content Associate: Zara Madani

International Production Manager: Shahana Khan Khalil

Project Manager: Umnia J. Iftikhar

Video Producer: Kamal Khan

Produced by: Rohail Hyatt 

Recorded & Produced at Frequency Media Pvt. Ltd, Karachi, Pakistan 

Here we have some exclusive photos from the Launch of Coke Studio Season 6 that was held in Royal Palm, Lahore 02nd October 2013.

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