50th anniversary celebration: Air Supply to perform first ever concert in Kuching
KUCHING (July 4): For the first time ever, Air Supply is coming to Kuching — bringing nearly five decades of timeless hits and memories to the stage in a special one-night-only performance.
This unforgettable concert will take place on Wednesday, Sept 24, 2025, at SBC Hall, located at No. 70 Jalan Seladah, Off Jalan Song, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, proudly presented by leading concert organiser Twig Events.
Since forming in 1975, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock have captured hearts across generations with soaring classics like '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 international music across new borders, while their songs have gone on to surpass three million performances globally, earning Graham a special BMI Million-Air honor.
This unforgettable concert will take place on Wednesday, Sept 24, 2025, at SBC Hall, located at No. 70 Jalan Seladah, Off Jalan Song, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Now, as they 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 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 at SBC Hall.
Air Supply 50th Anniversary Celebration
Ticket Sales Open: Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 9:09am
Concert Details:
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: SBC Hall, No. 70 Jalan Seladah, Off Jalan Song, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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Tickets are limited — don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Air Supply live in Kuching. Let the music bring back memories, and let the night live on in your heart. 50th anniversary celebration Air Supply Kuching concert lead
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