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Westlife heads to Malaysia in Jan 2027

P OP group Westlife has unveiled the Malaysian leg of its 25th anniversary celebrations – Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour. The concert in Kuala Lumpur will take place on Jan 14, 2027 at Unifi Arena. Kuala Lumpur will be the first stop of the band’s Southeast Asia 2027 tour, which will see Westlife deliver a euphoric, hit-filled set spanning its extraordinary 25-year career, from timeless ballads to global chart-toppers. The Southeast Asia 2027 leg includes shows in Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Hong Kong, spanning the month of January 2027. Westlife recently released Your Love Amazes Me on May 8, the latest track to be lifted from its forthcoming album 25 – The Ultimate Collection , a celebration of its record-breaking journey at the very top of global pop. Produced by Jamie Scott, Daniel Bryer and Martin Hannah (Niall Horan, One Direction, Tom Grennan) and built around heartfelt lyrics and the band’s signature harmonies, the pop ballad is an ode to the kind of love that brings clarity, hope and meaning, a timeless sentiment that has long defined Westlife’s global appeal. It follows the release of Chariot , a o Iconic Irish group celebrates 25 years of music in latest tour Boynextdoor to perform in Kuala Lumpur in December S OUTH Korean boy group Boynextdoor will perform its first concert in Kuala Lumpur at Unifi Arena on Dec 26 as part of its Knock On Vol. 2 world tour. The six-member group, comprising Sungho, Riwoo, Jaehyun, Taesan, Leehan and Woonhak, will take the stage at 5pm. The tour begins in Seoul this month before travelling to Japan, North America and several Asian cities. Kuala Lumpur will be the final stop on its 2026 schedule. The concert follows the release of Boynextdoor’s first full-length album Home . The setlist is expected to include songs such as The Start and I Love You. Tickets are priced from RM398 to RM898. General ticket sales will begin on July 27. The group debuted in 2023 and marked its third anniversary on May 30.

(From left) Kenzy, Muta and E.SO bring different styles of Mandopop and hip-hop to MJ116. – HANDOUT PIC

MJ116 set for October show TAIWANE S E hip-hop trio MJ116 is set to bring its OGS Tour to Kuala Lumpur on Oct 2, its first large scale solo concert in Malaysia since its formation over 20 years ago. Themed “OGS” – short for the

represents its three members’ shared origins: The “MJ” is the district, while “116” is the district’s postal code. It is a nomenclature that has become a symbol of identity and belonging throughout two decades. Following the start of the tour last year, the group has since completed seven large-scale, 10,000-capacity shows at Taipei Arena, before making stops in major cities including Shenzhen, Shanghai, Xiamen, Beijing, Taiyuan, Hong Kong and Kaohsiung. Each performance has been distinguished by high-calibre stage production and consistently refined live execution. The tour in October is set to take place in Mega Star Arena KL, with ticket prices starting from RM288.

street slang “original gangstas” – after the group’s iconic long presence in the Chinese hip-hop scene, the tour is set to elevate the live audiovisual experience to new heights as it narrates the journey of MJ116’s E.SO, Kenzy and Muta. The concert will feature a dynamic setlist drawing tracks from its 2025 album OGS , alongside previous hits such as MJ Fresh Gang , Here We Are and Just Believe that span its career from the underground rap scene to stadium stages. Formed in the small Muzha district in Taipei, MJ116’s name

The band holds four Guinness World Records and has sold over 55 million records. – HANDOUT PIC

and Mark. “This year marks 25 years since we started this incredible journey together and it still feels like only the beginning. The support from our fans has been unbelievable, and to celebrate with this world tour, new music and a new album feels truly special. We can’t wait to see you all on the road and share this next chapter together,” Westlife said. Mastercard presale begins next Monday, while general tickets for the Kuala Lumpur show will be available for sale next Wednesday onwards.

brand-new by Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid and Will Reynolds, and co-written and produced by Steve Mac. Arriving as a special release, Chariot is a powerful, life-affirming anthem that celebrates love, family and the moments that truly matter. Both tracks feature on 25 – The Ultimate Collection , a release that brings together 21 of the band’s most beloved songs including You Raise Me Up, Uptown Girl and Flying Without Wings alongside new material recorded by all four members: Shane, Nicky, Kian single written

Milli brings beats in September THAI rap sensation Milli is set to enthrall Malaysia on Sept 4 as part of the Milli Jaa Ehh! Asia Tour 2026 . The announcement comes Milli will also visit Jakarta, Taipei and Singapore. – HANDOUT PIC

singer and songwriter that made history as the first Thai artiste to perform at the Coachella main stage. Earlier this year, she drew attention for her appearance on the South Korean rap show Show Me The Money 12 . Ticket prices for the Sept 4 show at Jiospace range from RM197 to RM497.

off the back of Milli winning Artiste of the Year, Best Female Solo Artiste and Best Hip hop/Rap/R&B Song at the Sound of Thailand Music Awards. Milli is a dynamic rapper,

Boynextdoor’s Kuala Lumpur appearance will give local Onedoor members a long-awaited live experience. – HANDOUT PIC