Aeroband is selected as the exclusive music instrument brand for the 56th NAACP Image Awards® Official Celebrity Gift Lounge, celebrating innovation, music, and culture

Unleash the Rhythm of Greatness: Empowering Musicians Everywhere

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aeroband, the pioneer in smart music technology, is proud to announce that it is selected as the exclusive music instrument brand for the 56th NAACP Image Awards® Official Celebrity Gift Lounge, honoring Black excellence in entertainment, music, and culture. Through this partnership, Aeroband celebrates the creative power of music and its ability to transcend boundaries, just as the NAACP celebrates outstanding achievements in the arts.

Innovation Meets Music

Aeroband, a brand committed to breaking barriers in music innovation, celebrates the artists, creators, and changemakers who shape the world through their talent and passion. This partnership with the NAACP Image Awards reflects Aeroband's core belief that music should be boundless—just like the impact of those honored at the event.

"Our mission is to give musicians, whether they are seasoned artists or newcomers, the freedom to create and perform without limitations," said Frank Niu, Founder and CEO of Aeroband. "As the world's leading smart musical instruments, Aeroband provides products like the Aeroband Guitar and PocketDrum, which allow music lovers to express themselves anywhere, anytime—whether they're on stage, in a studio, or even in their living rooms. These products are designed to make music creation as intuitive and liberating as the diverse voices celebrated at the NAACP Image Awards."

Campaign Highlights:

• Exclusive Gifting: Celebrities and honorees will receive Aeroband Guitar and PocketDrum, unlocking new ways to experience music through cutting-edge technology.
• Interactive Music Experience: VIP guests will have the opportunity to try Aeroband's revolutionary instruments in a one-of-a-kind sound booth at the event.
• Social Media Challenge: #UnleashTheRhythm – Fans and celebrities will showcase their Aeroband music skills, proving that music has no boundaries.

For more information, please visit https://www.aeroband.net/pages/the-naacp-image-awards

Aeroband Guitar: Aeroband Guitar is a smart, portable instrument perfect for music lovers. It features a built-in speaker, an external microphone, and connectivity to external speakers via a 1/4-inch output. The guitar offers multiple sound modes, including piano sound. As a new-generation guitar, the Aeroband Guitar makes practicing and learning easier than ever—allowing beginners to quickly learn. For creators, the Aeroband Guitar also offers MIDI functionality, opening up endless possibilities for music production and composition. Whether you're a novice or a pro, this guitar empowers everyone to explore their musical creativity with ease.

• Interactive lessons & real-time feedback
• Multi-tone
• Detachable neck for easy on-the-go use
• MIDI controller

PocketDrum: PocketDrum is a portable, innovative air drumming instrument that transforms any surface into a responsive drum kit, allowing users to play anywhere, anytime. Perfect for drummers of all levels, PocketDrum offers an immersive, responsive experience that lets you explore rhythm and creativity anywhere, whether at home, in the studio, or on the go. Its quiet design ensures that you can practice without disturbing others, making it ideal for late-night sessions or shared living spaces. Additionally, PocketDrum features MIDI functionality, allowing you to connect to digital audio workstations and music production software, expanding your drumming capabilities to new levels of creativity.

• Play anytime, anywhere
• No disturb
• Midi controller

Both the Aeroband Guitar and PocketDrum are available for purchase directly from our Aeroband website and on Amazon, making it easy for music lovers everywhere to access these innovative instruments. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned musician, these products are designed to bring out the best in your musical creativity.

• Aeroband Guitar: Available for $459.00
• PocketDrum: Available for $179.00

About Aeroband

Aeroband as the world's best smart musical instruments, dedicated to breaking barriers in music innovation. Known for its cutting-edge Aeroband Guitar and PocketDrum, the company enables users—from beginners to professionals—to explore their musical creativity anywhere, anytime.

About the NAACP Image Awards

The NAACP Image Awards is a prestigious event that honors outstanding achievements in the fields of entertainment, music, literature, and social justice. Celebrating Black excellence and cultural achievements, the awards are presented by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Since its inception, the NAACP Image Awards has been a platform to recognize and uplift the voices of Black artists, leaders, and activists who make significant contributions to the arts and society. The 56th NAACP Image Awards® Show will take place from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, and will be broadcast live on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT on BET.

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Aeroband
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Aeroband is selected as the exclusive music instrument brand for the 56th NAACP Image Awards® Official Celebrity Gift Lounge, celebrating innovation, music, and culture

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SINGAPORE, April 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia Airlines is significantly expanding its East Asia footprint with the return of direct flights to Fukuoka, Japan, and the launch of new services to Shenzhen and Changsha, China. Commencing between July and September 2026, these additions bring the airline's China network to nine key gateways and reinforce its commitment to providing greater travel flexibility across the region.

As part of this expansion, the airline will introduce new services between Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen (SZX) and Changsha (CSX) in China, alongside the resumption of services to Fukuoka (FUK) in Japan, which the airline last operated in September 2006. With the launch of these destinations, Malaysia Airlines consolidates its presence across a total of nine strategic destinations in China, including Beijing (PKX), Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Xiamen (XMN), Hong Kong (HKG), Taipei (TPE), and Chengdu Tianfu (TFU). Ticket sales for the new services commence today, supporting the growing travel demand and strengthening connectivity between Malaysia and these high-growth regional hubs.

Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), said, "This expansion reflects our strategic focus on scaling our presence in key growth markets across East Asia while cementing Kuala Lumpur's position as a key strategic gateway. Both Shenzhen and Changsha align perfectly with our network strategy, driven by robust demand across both business and leisure segments. The return to Fukuoka further enhances our network depth. As the only carrier operating direct flights on this route, we are proud to offer passengers a seamless non-stop experience that eliminates the need for transit. These developments demonstrate our ongoing commitment to optimising our network and delivering a more integrated travel experience for our customers."

Beyond the East Asia expansion, Malaysia Airlines is increasing flight frequencies across key routes namely Brisbane, Australia; Manila, Philippines and Colombo, Sri Lanka to meet rising demand while supporting growing tourism and trade links. In addition, the airline will operate ad-hoc Kuala Lumpur–London flights on 18 and 22 April 2026 to accommodate passengers affected by recent Middle Eastern carrier disruptions.

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Spanning approximately 46,000 square feet, nearly three times the scale of its participation in September last year, the expanded pavilion transforms the MATTA Fair experience into a fully immersive destination showcasing curated experiences and next-generation travel technology that brings journeys to life before travellers even board the aircraft. Visitors will be able to explore destinations, discover travel innovations and experience the warmth of Malaysian Hospitality through interactive engagements designed to inspire their next journey.

In addition, the pavilion will host Asia's largest sports partnership activation by an airline, celebrating Malaysia Airlines' collaborations with global clubs like Manchester United and national sporting icons Datuk Azizulhasni Awang and others. The dedicated sports experience zone will allow football fans and travellers to engage with legends and their favourite sports personalities — reinforcing how sport and travel connect people across borders and generations.

Through the expansion of its network and increased flight frequencies, the airline continues to strengthen Kuala Lumpur's position as a key gateway to Asia and beyond, while supporting Malaysia's tourism ambitions under Visit Malaysia 2026 and advancing its journey towards becoming one of the world's Top 10 global airlines by 2030.

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