AdminIf you are a talented singer who enjoys classic Malaysian music, this is your chance to make your dream a reality and shine on stage.
Come audition for the Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival (YSDAF) 2023 Gala Night, Unforgettable: Lagenda Malaysia concert, co-directed by Ian Chow and Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican.
This concert is a celebration of Malaysian music, featuring hit songs from the 1960s to the 1990s by legendary artists such as Sudirman, Saloma, P. Ramlee, Ramli Sarip, M. Nasir, Dr. Sam, Alleycats, Search, Wings, and more.
You will have the opportunity to perform alongside other seasoned vocalists as well as a 30-piece string orchestra led by Maestro Lee Kok Leong and a four-piece rhythm band led by Jacqueline Teng.
Open Auditions
The open auditions for Unforgettable: Lagenda Malaysia will be held on 13th and 14th April 2023 at Studio 6, Level 3, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac), Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, KL from 6pm to 10pm.
To be eligible for audition, you must be a Malaysian citizen 18 years of age and above with a good command of Bahasa Malaysia. You must also be able to commit to rehearsals from July onwards and the production week is from 14th to 27th August 2023.
Auditionees must be prepared to perform two songs a capella (one verse and one chorus for both song choices) from the given list in Group A and B. Song choices in Group A are ‘Sinaran’ by Sheila Majid; ‘Menaruh Harapan’ by Zaiton Sameon; and ‘Bila Larut Malam’ by Saloma. Songs in Group B are ‘Chow Kit Road’ by Sudirman; ‘Fantasia Bulan Madu’ by Search; and ‘Ikhlas Tapi Jauh’ by Zainal Abidin.
Audition is by appointment only. To register, please go to https://bit.ly/3mgBBKx
About the Festival
YSDAF is Malaysia’s largest free-for-all arts festival and is set to make a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus. Presented by Yayasan Sime Darby and klpac, YSDAF 2023 themed “Shout it Out: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow” kickstarted in February and will end with the festival finale on 19th and 20th August this year.
Since its inauguration in 2014, the biennial festival has become a prominent fixture in the local arts calendar. This year, YSDAF will feature an all-Malaysian contingent, from fresh young talents to experienced personalities, working together to heal the Malaysian arts industry from the talent-drain crisis it faces.
With almost 350 showcases and activities planned in 19 pocket locations around klpac, the festival involves approximately 1000 artists and crew and is expected to attract at least 18000 festival-goers.
More information can be found at www.ysdartsfestival.com.my.
