KNC showcases local talents in music industry
KUCHING: The Kamek Nang Champion (KNC) is one of the newest programmes that will give local musicians the opportunity to showcase their talents internationally. It will also dignify arts and cultures of Sarawak, in addition to finding new musicians venturing in the field of music. The tournament allows participants to master a variety of rules […]
Music and arts festival hits the right note
KUCHING: Performers at the Sarawak International Festival of Music and Arts (SIFMA) kept the crowd spellbound until the event drew to a close here today (Dec 4). Sifma chairperson, Geraldine Law Lee hoped it would one day become an excellent international platform for the creative arts industry. Performances at the closing of the event included […]
Iban music has come of age
SIBU: The Iban music industry is now booming with a variety of genres thus demonstrating it is able to hold its own in the musical industry of the country. Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang said, in the last 20 years, the music industry in Sarawak, especially Iban songs, has experienced encouraging development. “Iban songs that […]
Include Sarawakians in Music Board, too
KUCHING: Persatuan Armada Anak Seni Sarawak (Aras) welcomes the establishment of the Malaysian Music Industry Corporation (PIMM) which was approved by the cabinet recently. Aras’ deputy chairman Dr Alim Impira pointed out that experienced musicians from Sarawak should also be in the PIMM management body. “A PIMM Board seat should be given to a music […]
Local music creators to have fair share of royalties
KUCHING: Local music creators may soon have a fairer share of royalties from their creations. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has promised to bring to the Cabinet the issue of Sarawak and Sabah having their respective collective management organisation (CMO) for fairer distribution of royalties to the local music […]
Keemo Rahman – Tunes of quarantine
Sarawakian Keemo Rahman was once a modern dancer and choreographer for theatres. Evolving into music, Keemo released his debut LP ‘Quarantune’ in July, and was well-received, garnering a buzz and a solid following abroad. Creative, rare and unique sounds According to Abdul Hakim Abdul Rahman, his interest in creative arts is influenced by his paternal […]
Finas to assist local music industry
KUCHING: The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) will assist the music industry in the next six months as part of its initiative to recover the economy in the creative industry. “The element of music is important in the film industry because if a film lacks music, then surely it will be less interesting because […]
