The first of Quiksilver Indonesia’s two surfing competitions took place on Sunday 15th August on the beach at Halfway Kuta Beach in Bali. The competition was part of the Indonesian Surfing Championship 2004, which consists of six events being battled out between the best surfers Indonesia has to offer. The day got off to a great fantastic start with some great surfing displayed in excellent one-metre waves, which amped the large crowd gathered on the beach.. Throughout the day the masses of spectators were kept amused with the now famous Quiksilver Panjat Pinang competitions which offered great keenly sought-after Quiksilver prizes to the participants. For the uninitiated, the Panjat Pinang competition is a chance for competitors to show their strength and skill in climbing a 7-metre greasy pole, often with hilarious consequences. But the main focus of the day was the surfing and as the day’s heats progressed it appeared that the thousands of spectators wre going to get an exciting climax as the four remaining competitors were charging. The final included Devis Ratif, Quiksilver’s top seeded surfer, Rizal Tanjung, Pepen Hendrik, and Made Widiartha. Conditions had become tougher as the tide dropped, and in difficult waves on the low tide, against a spectacular sunset Rizal Tanjung proved to be too strong, in the final and edging closer to the top of the Indonesian Surfing Championship leaders’ board in this years Indonesian Surfing Championship. The final results were 1st – Rizal Tanjung, 2nd – Pepen Hendrik, 3rd – Devis Ratif, and 4th – Made Widiartha.

Quiksilver Indonesia’s second competition will take place on 10th September 2004 at Cimaja, Pelabuhan Ratu, West Java. This competition will be very exciting as the stakes are high as we near the end of the Indonesian Surfing Championship, with two Quiksilver riders strategically placed in the top ten ready to snatch a podium finish for 2004. Throughout the day, in addition to the hotly-contested male event, spectators will witness Indonesia’s first female surf competition. The Roxy-sponsored females surf competition event will take place as a lead- up to the Roxy Jam on the following day, where DJs will be spinning some tracks while spectators enjoy beach games .and the opportunity to win fantastic Roxy prizes and giveaways. The third and final day of the festival On the 11th September, Roxy are holding a day for the girls with the Roxy Jam. A day of fun in the sun at the beach.
Quiksilver Indonesia would like to thank all their of its sponsors who have made these great events possible – Cek Ombak, Di Desa, MTV Indonesia, ANTEVE, Bali TV, MTV Trax Magazine, TRAX Free Magazine, AREA Magazine, Free Magazine, HAI Magazine, Kuta Radio FM, MTV Sky Radio Jakarta, Radio One Jakarta, Bali Bintang Indah, and Bali Learn to Surf.
For further information on the Quiksilver Open – Cimaja (West Java) please contact:
Tipi Jabrik (Contest Director) Ph. - (0361) 751214 Email - tipi@quiksilver.co.id
For further information on the Roxy Jam or the Roxy Learn to Surf Clinic please contact:
Deasy Hapsari (Advertising and Promotion Manager)
Ph. – 0818 134 720 Email – deasy@quiksilver.co.id

The Gospel according toBecause of you… Keith Martin

So when did you start singing?

When I was a kid coming up in [Washington] DC, I sang all the time. At home, with my family, in church – Gospel was a strong influence from the start. I also loved the Jackson 5 back then, they were my heroes. Later in my teens I was playing in bands and that first got me into the studio – but not singing, playing instruments – bass, keyboards, drums and percussion.

You didn’t start out as a vocalist then?

Nope…back then my man was Quincy Jones, both as a composer and producer – he really inspired me to write material and produce tracks. But the singing was always there.

So when did your singing career really kick off?

My friend Michael McCarey [of boyz II men] gave a demo tape to Columbia records and they liked it. My debut ‘It’s Long Overdue’, which was produced by Mike, came out in 1995.

And did your life change after that? The album seemed to get excellent reviews from the critics, but stayed pretty underground, right?

It’s Long Overdue didn’t blow up, but the single I’ll Never Find Someone Like You featured in the soundtrack to the movie Bad Boys. I went touring with MC Hammer on his Too Legit to Quit tour. But you know, as a musician, I can come up with the product, but it’s up to the label to do the promo. I ain’t afraid to say that.

What do you make of the music industry Stateside at the moment?

The industry’s really jacked up in the States – they just wanna pigeon hole, like they have this pre-defined image of what they want to sell. This guy William Hung [American Idol] is a prime example – it ain’t what you know, it’s who you know.

I think the passion I put into the songs. But you know, I learnt so much from the likes of Kenny Latimore and Johnny Gill – back in the day, I wouldn’t be able to speak at the end of a show because i pushed too hard, but then you learn that power and passion is nothing without technique.

You’re living in the Philippines now – what do you make of the local singers?

Oh, there’s some amazing talent in the Philippines. Thing is though, how you sing is all about your influences. So for me growing up in DC I was exposed to Gospel, Soul and R&B since I was a baby – the real thing you know. So I’m trying to work with some of these guys and hopefully will be able to come out with some productions.

Any messages for music artists looking to break into the music industry here in Indonesia?
Yeah – To the future singers out there, without us the industry wouldn’t have jobs, so stay true to the music and the craft. Peace.