Jameson Distilled Sounds finale unites Malaysian artists onstage

The Jameson Distilled Sounds Wrapped concert concluded its Malaysian tour at Vox Live KL on Saturday night, bringing together ten local artists and all five commissioned collaborations for a showcase celebrating musical creativity and cross-genre collaboration.

The finale featured headline performances by Mister Two Five, Laura Munan, LANG, Su San and Jo Lixian before the artists reunited for a collective closing set.

Throughout the night, audiences were treated to live renditions of the original collaborations created under the Jameson Distilled Sounds initiative. Mister Two Five performed Sweetside alongside Murty, while Laura Munan teamed up with Zekke for Silk. LANG and JAIE delivered Fall Away, and Su San joined Jeantonic for a performance of Never Quite Like You.

Jo Lixian rounded out the collaborative performances with Think Too Much, featuring a special appearance by Mister Two Five, who stepped in for Q Sound during the live set. Malaysian musician Saint Kylo, who played a key role in this year’s programme, headlined the final moments of the evening.

Global programme strengthens local music connections

Organisers described the event as the culmination of months of collaboration between Malaysian artists from different musical backgrounds. Notably, every track commissioned under the programme was performed live during the finale, highlighting the project’s focus on fostering artistic partnerships.

Jameson Distilled Sounds is part of a global music initiative that aims to connect artists across genres, cultures and geographical boundaries. The programme has been staged in various markets worldwide and seeks to encourage collaboration while providing emerging and established musicians with opportunities to create original work together.

This year’s Malaysian edition brought together ten artists to produce five original songs, culminating in a single-stage performance that showcased the diversity of the country’s contemporary music scene.

The closing concert underscored the programme’s broader objective of building connections within the music community, linking local talent with a wider international creative network stretching from Kuala Lumpur to Cork, Ireland.