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Awie: Amy Search is true ‘King of Rock’ A FTER more than four decades of riding the highs and lows of the music industry, Malaysian rock icon Datuk Awie The Wings vocalist emphasised throughout his career, he has never pursued titles as a goal, choosing instead to focus on being more disciplined and improving the quality of his performances. Zamberi (left) and Awie posing together after the press conference. o Rock star credits veteran artiste as pioneer of music scene in Malaysia

remains characteristically humble. Awie, who is often referred to as Malaysia’s “King of Rock”, insists the honour rightfully belongs to Datuk Amy Search. Awie, 58, whose real name is Ahmad Azhar Othman, said the Search vocalist is not only a key figure in the music industry but also one of the pioneers who laid a strong foundation for local rock music and helped bring the genre into the mainstream. “Titles aren’t something to dwell on. Whoever wants to be number one or number two can have it. But to me, the person who truly deserves the number one spot in the local rock scene is Amy Search. “He’s the one who

Amy Search is credited by Awie for laying the foundation for Malaysia’s local rock scene. – PIC FROM INSTAGRAM @AKUAMYSE ARCH

Speaking about his large-scale concert, Awie described it as a significant milestone that encapsulates his career spanning more than four decades. The Awie Rock King: The Last Man Standing 2026 concert , set to take place at Merdeka Stadium on Sept 12, will serve as a platform for him to

express the experience and maturity he has built since the early days of his career. The Tragedi Oktober singer said each performance in the concert will carry its own significance, reflecting different phases of his career. “ T h i s

reflects his significant contributions to enriching and expanding the rock genre in Malaysia. The upcoming concert will feature more than 25 accomplished musicians and nine guest singers from local and international scenes including performers

been the driving force behind his endurance and commitment to giving his best in every performance. Meanwhile, concert organiser Bombbay Legend Worldwide executive director Zamberi Shaari said its nearly four-decade collaboration with Awie forms the backbone of the event’s strength, reported Bernama. “From the Wings era to his solo journey, we’ve consistently worked together and this collaboration has built a strong synergy in elevating the quality of every performance,” he said regarding the concert. He added the title The Last Man Standing symbolises Awie’s resilience in weathering the ups and downs of his career, changes in eras and his transition from a band member to a solo artiste, all without compromising his identity. Zamberi also said the title “Rock King” given to Awie by his fans

started the rock scene in Malaysia and deserves to be recognised as the godfather of the local rock music industry,” Awie told reporters recently after a press conference on the upcoming Awie Rock King: The Last Man Standing 2026 concert. Awie says the honour of being crowned ‘king of rock’ ought to go to Amy Search. – PICS FROM BERNAMA

concert is a reflection of my journey. What I want is to share the experience, fulfilment I’ve gained with my fans who have a l w a y s supported me,” he said, adding the continued

from Indonesia, who will be announced at a later date. He said the repertoire has been carefully arranged to take the audience through the evolution of Awie’s music, blending nostalgic elements with fresh approaches to create more dynamic performances. Tickets for The Last Man Standing are priced between RM98 and RM5,998.

support of his fans has Theatre newcomer Nabila Huda wins Boh Cameronian Arts Award

POPULAR actress Nabila Huda marked a personal milestone by clinching her first theatre accolade after being named Best Supporting Actress at the 21st Boh Cameronian Arts Awards, held at the Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre recently. Nabila received the recognition for her role as Malam in the stage production Masmoona , signalling a significant achievement in her still relatively new journey in theatre. “Honestly, I did not expect this at all. I am still new to theatre

saw the list of nominees earlier, I felt my performance was far behind,” she said in a statement. In addition to Masmoona , she also starred in Visits , a theatre production by Dramalab directed by Ida Nerina, alongside Sofia Jane and Nadia Aqilah, who were also nominated in several categories. In the acting categories,

Nabila’s award is for her role as Malam (in blue)

in the play Masmoona .

– PICS FROM INSTAGRAM @KUPU_KUPU

Ileana Matin won Best Lead Actress (Musical Theatre) for School of Rock: The Musical , while Scottish actor Kingsley Judd took home Best

Lead Actor (Theatre) for his role as Edward in Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me . Meanwhile, a pair of productions – Fragments of Tuah by Five Arts Centre and Setanggi Tari Melayu 2025 – Quintessential Malay Dance by ASK Dance Company – were announced as

and have immense respect for everyone in it. Every time I work alongside them, I am in awe of their talent. I often feel small

compared to them, especially with their far superior abilities in singing and dancing. When I

works that demonstrate innovation, integrity and fresh approaches. Carrying the relevant theme “Collabeyond: Creating the Future Together”, this year’s edition emphasised collaborative efforts in shaping the future of the local Malaysian art scene amid rapid technological and social change. – Bernama

Malaysia’s performing arts scene. A total of 40 categories were contested in this edition, involving 81 entries across theatre, dance, music and musical theatre, with 44 productions shortlisted. Each entry was carefully evaluated by a panel of judges spanning performance, creative and technical disciplines, recognising

winners of the top category Best of 2025. Both works triumphed over other finalists, including A Salute to Cinema , Animal Farm , Tewas: No Light at the End of the Tunnel and Visits . The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Mohd Anis Mohd Nor in recognition of his contributions to zapin dance and

Nabila poses with her prize after the awards ceremony.