MAP Melaka 2025
ABOUT
The theme for MAP MELAKA is ‘Traces of Transformation’, which speaks in direct correlation of a desire and universal need for performance work that speaks of regeneration through a rekindled past and traditional practice still passed down through generations. Boldly moving forward, capturing the imagination whilst harnessing the potentials offered up by both the collective and the individual.
It aims to take each individual thread, to then weave these into a tapestry of knowledge, colour and life. At MAP, artists present individual and collaborative works of art that incorporate the experimental. They produce on-site works and performances that are profound, empowering and transformative to the audiences.
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MAP INFO for 2025
Please find the information about MAP Fest manifesto, what the program includes, general & basic travel information in the pdf below.
CREATORS
Creative Co-directors
Tony Yap & Kien Faye
Producer
ImPermanence Productions
Core community of organisers and helpers
Tony Yap, Kien Faye, Adam Forbes, Taka Takiguchi, Ankur Saxena Bashar, Agus Riyanto, Rithaudin, Wojak, Kiki Ando, Ro Ger Soong and Qamar
Artists and creative collaboartors: All participating artists
Documentation: All Malaysian based photographers
SUPPORT / INVITATION LETTER for you to apply any funding bodies
We strongly support anyone who apply for funding / residency programs available in your regions/countries. If a support / invitation letter is required, please contact Artistic Director Tony Yap as soon as possible. When you have any questions on the production, please contact Kien Faye.
Tony Yap: tonyyap@netspace.net.au
Kien Faye: fai_0102@ymail.com
FESTIVAL DATES 2025
25 -31 August 2025
Mon 25 - Artist’s arrival - the first meeting - meet and greet
Tue 26 - Morning workshop starts & preparation
Wed 27 - 2-3 Performance Day / Night
Thu 28 - Prep
Fri 29 - Performances Day / Night
Sat 30 - Performances Day / Night
Sun 31 - Some performances Day / Finale (Group work - Euology for the living)
(Schedule is subject to change)
PERFORAMANCE SITES
#1 BANGUNAN (Warehouse)
PERFORAMANCE SITES
#2 Village ruin sites
PERFORMANCE SITES
#3 BABOON HOUSE
RECOMMENDED ACCOMODATION
Prima hotel (booking site)
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Note: Prima Hotel is where most artists would stay, however there are many cheaper or more expensive hotels are available in Melaka. Please check the main venue of MAP Fest above, so you find an accommodation closer to the sites.
TRANSPORT FROM KUALA LUMPUR TO MELAKA & GRAB (CAR SHARE)
Redbus - Online booking
Note: If the flight delays, it is hard to get refund from the online ticket booking. There are plenty buses available during the day, and the bus terminal are attached to both KL terminal 1 and 2. You can simply buy the ticket over the counter. It usually takes 2 - 2.5 hours from the KL airport to Melaka Sentral (the bus stop). Melaka Sentral is situated 10 mins drive to the Melaka city, which you can travel by GRAB. Recommend downloading GRAB application on your phone as there is no UBER operating in Malaysia.
