Malaysian Singer Nadeera To Hold First Showcase In KL This May; Ticketing & Seating Announced
The voice behind the hit Raya song 'Meriah Lain Macam' will debut her first showcase, 'An Evening With Nadeera', at PJPAC on 30th May 2025 (Friday). Promising an unforgettable night filled with her hit songs, here's what we know so far about her show:
Farah Nadeera Zaini, or more famously known as Nadeera Zaini, began her music career in the second season of 'Vokal' in 2012. She was selected to be Zainal Abidin's protégé in the 2014 show 'Mentor Legend', and after the completion of the show, she released her first single, 'Hasrat Hati'.
From there, her music career took off as she took home the gold for two reality shows, namely the second season of 'Lagu Cinta Kita' in 2020 and the fifth season of 'Big Stage' in 2023. In 2024, her song 'Bukan Lagi Kita' competed in the 39th 'Anugerah Juara Lagu', where it stood in second place and amplified her music into mainstream media. If you want to hear this talented vocalist live in person, here are details of her show:
Nadeera Zaini 'An Evening With Nadeera Zaini' Live In KL
Date: 30th May 2025 (Friday)
30th May 2025 (Friday) Time: 8:30pm
8:30pm Venue: Nero Event Space, PJPAC, 1 Utama
Nero Event Space, PJPAC, 1 Utama Organiser: Mask Team, USANITA Entertainment
Mask Team, USANITA Entertainment Ticketing: RM158 (Bukan Lagi Kita), RM108 (Emas)
General sales begin 1st May 2025 (Thursday) at 12pm on the official One Tix Malaysia website. Come and experience one of Malaysia's rising stars in her first-ever showcase, for a night of pure vocals and energy.
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Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
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