18/04/2025

FRIDAY | APR 18, 2025

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Heavenly King returns F OLLOWING the success of his six sold-out concerts in 2023, the “Heavenly King of Cantopop” Jacky Cheung is o Jacky Cheung to bring 60+ Concert Tour to Kuala Lumpur from Aug 15 to 17

set to return to Malaysia. Cheung will perform in Kuala Lumpur as part of his 60+ Concert Tour from Aug 15 to 17 at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. The venue will be transformed into a stage for three unforgettable nights of world-class entertainment. As a defining icon of Chinese pop music, Cheung’s voice has soundtracked generations, transcending time and borders. Recently, he achieved an unprecedented milestone during his 60+ Concert Tour in Haikou, China – his 218th show marked his 1,000th solo concert worldwide, cementing his status as a legend in Chinese music history. Reflecting on this feat, Cheung shared: “These 1,000 concerts are not just a number – they represent 40 years of passion and dedication.

multi-dimensional stage design enhanced by cutting-edge holographic projections and immersive 3D visuals. Combined with a state-of-the-art sound system and intelligent lighting technology, every aspect of the production is curated to deliver a powerful, multi-sensory spectacle. The aim is just not to put on a concert, but a masterfully crafted artistic experience that redefines the boundaries of live entertainment. Presented by Maybank and Golden Destinations, and organised by Star Planet, tickets will go on sale from next Friday. Pre-sale tickets are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Music’s power lies in the emotions it carries, and I am deeply grateful to my fans for making this journey possible.” From vocal brilliance to cultural influence, Cheung remains the gold standard in Chinese pop – inspiring artistes and fans alike. redefining live entertainment The Jacky Cheung 60+ Concert Tour in Kuala Lumpur aims to be an evolution in live performance, offering audiences an elevated and reimagined concert experience. Supported by a world-class international production team, the show features a sophisticated, Multi-sensory spectacle

The concert will showcase a multi-dimensional stage design enhanced by cutting-edge holographic projections and immersive 3D visuals.

Peder Elias drops track Call My Name

Dollar , Call My Name is even closer to Elias’s heart and he is excited to share it with whoever needs to tell someone that they are here for them or who simply needs to feel comforted. Elias recently toured Southeast Asia, including Malaysia. “On the day of release, I am actually travelling between Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Manila in the Philippines. I have never been to Malaysia before, but I visited the Philippines last year and had a great time doing promo and meeting fans. And tasting the fantastic desserts. I think I would like to celebrate the release with leche flan and halo-halo , which I have craved since I first tasted them,” he said. Call My Name is available for streaming.

FRESH in Malaysia, Norwegian artiste and songwriter Peder Elias Eriksrud Kjorholt has released Call My Name via Sony Music. Elias said: “ Call My Name is a song about wanting to be there for someone, especially if they are going through hard times. I lead a busy life, but it would really break my heart if the people closest to me did not trust me to drop anything to be with them if they need me.” The 28-year-old wrote Call My Name in London with Alex Charles, Ryan Bickley and producer Freedo (Zara Larsson, The Chainsmokers) and shared that the collaboration and creative process was seamlessly organic. “We work well together, and the whole creative process felt from performing

right from the start. Not because it is effortless, but because I feel challenged in a good way. And on a personal note, it feels as if Call My Name shows how I am maturing as a person and a songwriter. “As much as I rely on talking with those closest to me when life overwhelms me, I have always taken a lot of comfort in the music. Making it and listening to it. And that is what I hope my music can do for others. I cannot describe how motivated and privileged I feel when fans share stories of how my music and lyrics have touched them and even impacted their lives. It is such an honour to know that my music helps them through difficult times,” he said. After recently showcasing his sense of humour with If I Got a

Elias enjoys visiting Asia to tour, play at festivals and meet fans. – PIC BY IDA BJORVIK

Snow Man is a nine-member Japanese group that debuted in January 2020. Snow Man releases best-of album for download, streaming

song for the currently screening film Trillion Game , starring Snow Man member Ren Meguro. It also includes the first solo songs from each of the group’s nine members, all 11 singles that have been released since debut, lead and sub lead tracks from its four albums and a curated selection chosen by the group and fans. To celebrate the digital release, Snow Man is hosting a special download campaign on iTunes. Fans who download even a single track from the album will receive an exclusive digital wallpaper.

SNOW Man has now made its best-of album The Best 2020–2025 available on digital download and streaming platforms. Originally released to mark the fifth anniversary of its debut, the album was first issued on CD as the group’s very first greatest hits collection. It became the first album in the history of Japan’s Oricon Daily Album Ranking (as of Jan 21) to sell one million copies on its first day and the first in the group’s history to surpass 1.5 million cumulative sales. The digital release features 61 tracks, including SBY, the theme