KUCHING: The 35th edition of the Bintang Kecil programme this year will go international with the participation of neighbours Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam.
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said that this year 13 participants from Malaya (six), Sarawak (three), Sabah (two), and one each from Indonesia and Brunei are participating.
“The Bintang Kecil 2023 semi-finals will be held on Aug 27 at the P. Ramlee Auditorium, RTM Kuching at 9 pm.
“Participants will perform solo songs and duets. Five contestants will be eliminated and each of them will take home a cash prize of RM4,000,” he said during a press conference to announce the programme at Harbor View Hotel here today.
The final of Bintang Kecil 2023 will be held on Sept 3 at Arena Gemilang, DeTAR Putra, UNIMAS, Kota Samarahan at 9 pm, he said.
Eight participants will compete for the title of Bintang Kecil 2023 and they will each perform solo and duet songs.
Snowdan said that the winner will bring home RM20,000 with the first runner-up receiving RM15,000, and second runner-up RM10,000.
There will be five consolation prizes of RM5,000 each.
“This Bintang Kecil 2023 competition is a significant event to unearth child talent, especially in the field of vocal art.
“We believe that the programme organised by RTM is the best platform to polish young talents in line with the needs of the entertainment industry while also building their self-confidence to continue to excel in whatever field they venture into.
“Apart from that, it is also the best platform to elevate young talent to a higher level. This is proven by the birth of great talents who successfully fill and enliven the country’s music industry,” he said.
