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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: 'Singgahsana Trilogy Tour' blends art with heart
SINGER and songwriter Pot Amir is once again demonstrating his unwavering dedication to both the arts and humanitarian causes with his 'Singgahsana Trilogy Tour'. This heartfelt initiative beautifully blends themes of love, compassion, and harmony. The event, organised by Suruhanjaya Senyum, is set to take place at Liberal Latte, Bukit Damansara, next month. Running from Aug 1-3, the trilogy highlights core values such as affection, family bonds, and social solidarity. It brings together three distinctive programmes: Semoga PC (Pendoa Conference), R&B Date Nite, and the Ratu Hi-Tea Show. Each segment has been thoughtfully curated to celebrate various dimensions of love and unity in a creative, immersive, and meaningful manner. Pot Amir, whose real name is Saiful Amir Abdul Wahab, explains that the initiative is a personal endeavour as an independent musician to create a space where art is intimately connected to the community. "If we as artistes just sit and wait to be invited somewhere, we'll eventually lose our passion," says the 53-year-old artiste, a former member of the popular 1990s R&B vocal group Innuendo. "I choose to take charge, to build something of my own. "This is more than just a performance. It's a way to honour love and share wisdom drawn from our artistic journey and history." An intimate experience Unlike large-scale concerts, the 'Singgahsana Trilogy Tour' is designed as an intimate experience combining live music, community feasting, and interactive activities. Pot Amir explains that each session is capped at just 90 guests, fostering a warm and close-knit atmosphere. "The first night, Semoga PC, will kick off with a communal feast served in traditional 'talam' style, shared with 40 selected orphans. "The feast will be followed by a screening of a classic film, prayers, community engagement activities, and a charity drive." The second evening, the R&B Date Nite, offers married couples a chance to reconnect and reflect on their relationships during a romantic dinner. This will be accompanied by soulful R&B tunes from Pot Amir himself, as well as special guest performers such as Lah Ahmad, Zain, Sein and Azan Addin (all from Ruffedge), as well as Semoga Band. "And the trilogy concludes with the Ratu Hi-Tea Show, a charming afternoon event dedicated to celebrating women and mothers through a casual yet meaningful high tea session," he explains. Advocating for artistes' rights Besides performing his own original compositions, Pot Amir is also using the tour as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of owning one's creative work, an issue close to his heart. "We've learnt from past experiences. If we produce something, we should own the rights ourselves. Only then can we truly decide where our art goes," he explains, highlighting how many artistes have lost the opportunity to protect their creative rights in time. The event receives support from the Madani Gig Music Performance Fund under the Creative Content Fund by MyCreative Ventures, an initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Communications.
The Sun
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
More woke madness as classic 1980s sitcom is whacked with trigger warning by ITV over ‘offensive language'
CLASSIC Ronnie Barker sitcom Open All Hours has been hit with a woke trigger warning — over lusty references to Nurse Gladys. The 1970s and 80s hit was deemed too naughty for modern audiences. 2 2 It followed the fortunes of stammering shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, played by Barker, and ran for four seasons on BBC1, with more than 15 million viewers at its peak. But catch-up service ITVX, which owns the rights, warns it 'contains language and sex references which may offend some viewers'. In an episode in season one, randy Arkwright fakes an illness to attract the attention of Lynda Baron's Nurse Gladys, who is said to have a 'tightly packed blouse'. Another in series four sees Albert's nephew and assistant Granville (Sir David Jason) place an innuendo-filled advert in the dating section of a local newspaper. Other episodes warn of 'language of the time that may offend'. Senior Tory MP Sir Alec Shelbrooke blasted: 'There are things in these shows that society has moved on from, such as racist language. 'But innuendo was and is the backbone and hallmark of some of the best British comedy for generations. This type of warning represents everything that has gone wrong in our country.' We previously reported how shows including Father Ted and The Royle Family had been hit with warnings.
