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Vidal’s concert will take place at Arena

The poster of 831’s Nobody Can Fly world tour.

of Stars, Resorts World Genting.

Taiwanese rock band 831 brings Nobody Can Fly World Tour to Malaysia GET ready to soar without wings as Taiwan’s powerhouse rock band 831 brings its brand-new world tour Nobody Can Fly to ignite the spirit of Malaysian fans on Nov 29 at Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting. Formed on Aug 31 — an important date that inspired its name — 831 consists of lead vocalist/guitarist A Pu, keyboardist Xiao Ju, guitarist Liu Bi, bassist Ba Tian and drummer A Dian. Since high-school, they have been lighting up stages worldwide with a fiery fusion of punk, pop-rock, metal, hip-hop and electronic. Following the huge success of its previous world tours — The Great Nobody, Someday or One Day and Upside Down World — the group is set to launch its fourth global concert with a bold new theme, powerful visuals and fresh music that once again keeps the unstoppable 831 spirit blazing. This tour springs from its own hustle-brewed confidence, flipping the script on talent myths. The group’s rallying cry is “Nobody Can Fly — But Together, We Soar”. Born from everyday grit, this theme celebrates resilience. “No wings? No worries – we’ll build our own lift off.” Centering around its upcoming sixth studio album, Nobody Can Fly doubles as a concert-film: raw storytelling, cinematic stagecraft and unreleased tracks. It is a narrative of authentic journeys – both theirs and every “ordinary” person refusing to stay grounded. For 831, rock is not just about the five members onstage – it is about the roar of the crowd. When fans and band unite, that is the real power. From Taipei, Kaohsiung, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Singapore and beyond, 831 has stormed global stages – and now Malaysia is set to write the next chapter. Tickets for the concert are priced from RM298 to RM698.

Janice Vidal set to ignite Genting stage on Nov 1

C ANTOPOP powerhouse Janice Vidal is set to make a return to the Malaysian stage with her new world tour Out of Frame — a celebration of her 20-year journey in music. The tour’s inaugural show in Guangzhou was met with rave reviews, and the Malaysian leg promises to be just as spectacular. The concert will take place on Nov 1 at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting. This not only marks her return to the Malaysian stage after a long absence, but also signifies the beginning of a new journey in her music career. Vidal has always been an irreplaceable voice in the hearts of music lovers. With her soul-stirring timbre, flawless technical mastery and unfiltered emotional sincerity, she stands as an irreplaceable icon in the Cantopop music scene. This time, she will debut a magnificent new production, to thank her fans’ years of support and patronage with music and sincerity, promising an audio-visual journey of emotion and melody. Since her debut in 2005, Vidal has captured hearts across generations with enduring chart-toppers like Brother . Her artistry transcends genre, gliding

o HK R&B icon celebrates 20 years in music with Out of Frame world tour

effortlessly through R&B, soul and emotive pop ballads — a versatility that has earned her a constellation of accolades, including the Gold Award for Female Vocalist at the Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation, the Outstanding Singer Award from the Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Awards and the Most Anticipated Song of the Year Award from Chinese Music Media. Her recent run on Sheng Sheng Bu Xi Da Wan Qu Ji and Singer 2025 further cemented her reputation, with critics hailing her “exquisitely steady vocals” and “most reassuring live presence”. The show’s theme — breaking musical boundaries and fearless self-expression — heralds Vidal’s boldest artistic leap yet, both sonically and visually. Backed by a music director and a top-tier production crew, the concert promises a fully immersive live experience. Audiences can expect reimagined arrangements of timeless hits, rarely performed pieces from the archive, and live performances of her newest compositions as an independent artiste — fully embodying the Out of Frame dimension of Vidal’s musical world. Tickets will go on sale on Sept 15. Prices start from RM248.

Vidal is set to make a return to the Malaysian stage with her new world tour Out of Frame.

Tamil blockbuster Kaithi reshaped for Malaysian audiences as Banduan

‘BANDUAN’, a local adaptation of Tamil blockbuster Kaithi , a 2019 Kollywood movie hailed for its gripping narrative and emotional depth, will make its way to Malaysian cinemas on Nov 6. Produced by Malaysia’s Number Twenty One Media in association with Dream Warrior Pictures Sdn Bhd – whose parent company is India’s Dream Warrior Pictures – Banduan is the first official remake of a Kollywood (as India’s Tamil-language film industry is referred to) film in Malaysia,

essence of the original film. “ Banduan is not just a copy of Kaithi , but a retelling through Malaysian culture, language and setting. The action and emotions have been reimagined to reflect our society while giving local talents the platform to shine,” they said in a joint statement. Directed by Kroll Azry, the film’s cast includes Aaron Aziz, Rosyam Nor, Afdlin Shauki, Fadhli Masoot and Abi Madyan, with Astro Shaw as the official distributor. – Bernama

signalling stronger cross-cultural collaboration between the two film industries. Kaithi , directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Karthi, was praised for its raw action and unconventional storytelling, with no songs or romantic subplots. Its themes of redemption, fatherhood and survival have universal resonance, inspiring the Malaysian adaptation. The producers said Banduan was carefully reshaped for Malaysian audiences without losing the

Banduan is the first official remake of a Kollywood film in Malaysia. – PIC FROM INSTAGRAM @AARONDWIAZIZ