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Air Supply to play in Kuching for first time F OR the first time ever, Air Supply is coming to Kuching – bringing nearly five decades of timeless hits and memories to o Legendary duo to perform on Sept 24

Film on surviving tsunami DOCUMENTARY The Tides Will Decide , directed by Azim Rizal, has been selected to make its world premiere at the 8th Malaysia International Film Festival The film follows the story of a woman who survived the 2004 tsunami.

Known as the “King of Sad Songs”, the band – formed in 2009 – captivated more than 1,600 fans, who sang along non-stop to 18 of their popular songs throughout the nearly two-hour concert. The show began around 8.45pm with a montage showcasing Dadali’s musical journey, before lead vocalist Dyrga took to the stage along with band members Boim (guitar), Rickarjd (lead guitar), Dendi (keyboard), Hendi (bass) and Obot (drums), opening the night with two emotionally charged songs, Di Saat Sendiri and Cinta Jangan Kau Pergi . “ Assalamualaikum everyone, thank you so much for coming – even though there are many concerts happening in KL, it is amazing that you chose to be here. Give yourself a big round of applause. I often travel back and forth from Bogor, Jakarta to Malaysia. It is not just about love, but about the heart. I hope Dadali’s songs have filled the emptiness in your hearts,” said Dyrga, whose words were the stage in a special one-night-only performance. This concert will take place on Sept 24, 8pm at SBC Hall, presented by concert organiser Twig Events. Since forming in 1975, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock have captured hearts across generations with soaring classics such as Lost in Love , All Out of Love and Making Love Out of Nothing At All . They have matched The Beatles’ record of five consecutive Billboard Top Five singles, sold over 20 million albums and performed for massive audiences worldwide – including a historic crowd of 175,000 in Cuba. As one of the earliest Western pop groups to tour China, Air Supply helped pave the way for

Russell (left) and Hitchcock continue to capture hearts across generations.

(MIFFest), held from July 19 to 27. It will be featured in a new programme section called Manifesto, a showcase celebrating documentary cinema. The documentary intimately follows Malaysian radio personality Priscilla Patrick, as she recounts her harrowing experience during the 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka. Miraculously surviving, Priscilla shares her journey of survival and the profound impact it had on her life. It also explores her personal story, showcasing the individuals who have shaped her life, her spiritual journey and the buildup to the events that saved her from the ocean’s deadly grasp. The Tides Will Decide focuses on Priscilla’s point of view of the event. While she was witness to the devastation, she also observed remarkable things that highlight the goodness of humanity. Through voices of those close to her and scene reenactments, the documentary gently explores the trauma Priscilla went through and the weight she still carries. Having known Priscilla through previous radio work, Azim felt a deep sense of responsibility to tell her story with honesty and care, despite the constraints of a small-scale production. The challenge, he explained, was finding creative, cost-effective ways to present the story with emotional depth and visual originality. Originally from Negeri Sembilan, Azim has a background in directing commercials, short films and most recently, a TV series for a local broadcaster. Drawing from his upbringing in a mixed-race Malay-Indian family,

studio album A Matter of Time . Fans in Kuching will finally have the rare chance to experience this legendary duo live – joined by their powerhouse band under musical director Aaron McLain – in an intimate evening of music, memories and romance. Ticket sales are now open for this rare opportunity to experience Air Supply live in Kuching. Let the music bring back memories, and let the night live on in your heart.

international music across new borders, while their songs have gone on to surpass three million performances globally, earning Graham a special BMI Million-Air honour. Now, as the members celebrate their 50th anniversary, Air Supply’s 2025 world tour marks an exciting new chapter, alongside a biopic All Out of Love: The Air Supply Story , a Broadway musical, an upcoming autobiography and their latest

Azim is a first-time documentarian.

Azim’s work often explores themes of diversity and the nuanced perspectives that come with it. Produced by Iskander and Feisal Azizuddin of Feisk Productions, the film was made possible through a crowdfunding campaign on MyStartr in July last year, which raised RM35,000 from over 90 local and international contributors. With cinematography by Alex Wong Kam Thim, production began in Kuala Lumpur before continuing in Dungun, Terengganu. The post-production team consisted of familiar faces in the film industry: editing by Lourdes Gason, sound design by Fuse Audio, music supervision by Brandon Shen, colour by Setyo Wibowo and VFX by Lah Hamid. The Tides Will Decide also marks the feature documentary debut of newcomers Arianna Low, who served as line producer, Nisa Ahmad as technical assistant and Qistina Ishak as art director. The Tides Will Decide will have two screenings at MIFFest followed by a Q&A session with the producer, director and Priscilla in attendance.

Dadali’s debut Malaysian concert draws 1,600 fans LEGENDARY Indonesian band Dadali staged its debut concert in Malaysia, titled Dadali – Sebuah Kisah Volume 1 at Zepp Kuala Lumpur last Saturday night. greeted with thunderous cheers. Dyrga later appeared in a full traditional songket outfit and

performed Dikir Rambong in the Kelantanese dialect with local dikir barat group BaiZam Generation – evoking fond memories of his recent performance in Gegar Vaganza Season 11. The concert continued with heart wrenching ballads such as Aku Telah Berdua , Sakit Teramat Sakit , Kasih Sayangilah Aku and Disaat Patah Hati . The festive atmosphere was further amplified by guest star Ronnie Hussein, who performed Hanya Aku and Harapan , songs that once catapulted him to fame with the band Hyper Act. The concert then featured solo drum and keyboard performances by Dadali’s band members, earning roaring applause. Later, Dyrga delivered a powerful rendition of Aishiteru – originally sung by the band Zivilia – prompting the crowd to dance and sing along. Dyrga and Ronnie later joined voices for Di Saat Aku Mencintaimu , before the concert neared its end with melancholic songs such as Cinta Yang Tersakiti , Di Saat Aku Tersakiti , and Mungkin Pilihan Terbaik .

Dyrga is the lead vocalist of Dadali.

“ Masya-Allah , you are all amazing. This was not just 10 songs – it was 18. You down there stood strong the whole time, and those up there, thank you so much. Let us promise to meet again… God willing,” he said. The concert closed with Dyrga’s latest single Sebuah Kisah , released earlier this year. “Listen to Sebuah Kisah , which will soon be adapted into a silver-screen biopic chronicling Dadali’s 16-year journey – from a small garage in Bogor to the international stage,” he said to roaring cheers from the audience. Although the curtain fell around 10.30pm, many fans remained in their seats, reluctant to let the magical night come to an end. For their loyal followers, however, the story is far from over, as Dyrga hinted that Sebuah Kisah Volume 1 is just the beginning, with a continuation to be announced soon. – Bernama

Dyrga performing during the concert. – PICS FROM BERNAMA

The team behind the documentary.