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The Star
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
A treat for Nusantara music fans - Indonesian star Pamungkas and local boys Fugo join in the fun for Panggung Purnama concert on Sept 28
It is going to be one unforgettable night for Nusantara music fans - Indonesian star Pamungkas and local boys Fugo have confirmed their participation for the Panggung Purnama concert at Zepp Kuala Lumpur on Sept 28. And the two new acts will join the already confirmed top Indonesian singer Bilal Ahmad Indrajaya for the exciting fiesta. The concert promises to be a clash of flavours, sounds, and South-East Asian cultures, bringing together selected artistes who have the power of art and stories that pierce the soul for the special night. The music festival organised by UdaraLaskhar said in a media statement that it will be a festival like none other for music fans in Malaysia and also the South-East Asia region. "This will be a very special night for music fans. We have three top-class acts and they will surely entertain the fans as seen in any other music festival," said John Labu, the representative of UdaraLaskhar. "And to open the curtain on the first phase, who else would be more deserving than Bilal Ahmad - an alternative music icon full of mystery, yet so close to regional fans. And to make it all so perfect, now Pamungkas and Fugo have also joined the party." Taking a look at the acts for the festival, the talented Bilal Ahmad Indrajaya (full name) is an Indonesian singer-songwriter from South Tangerang. Bilal began his professional music career by releasing a song titled "Biar" in 2018. He was nominated for the Best Alternative Collaboration at the 2021 Indonesian Music Awards with Reality Club for the song "I Wish I Was Your Joke" and has also released a mini album titled Purnama in 2019. His appearances at festivals such as the BNI Java Jazz Festival 2024 and collaborations with Malaysian artists such as Malaysian Noh Salleh in "Niscaya" prove that Bilal is not only respected in his country but also has a special place in the hearts of Malaysian fans. As for Rizki Rahmahadian Pamungkas, better known by his stage name Pamungkas, is an Indonesian all-in-one talent - a singer, record producer, songwriter, and actor. Pamungkas' introduction to music began at the age of 8, when he took drum lessons at the prompting of his mother, who had hoped that his hearing might improve in his left ear, which is half deaf. And there has been no stopping this amazing Indonesian talent since then. Pamungkas joined a band called Potenzio in 2009, and they released an album titled "Jingga. Pamungkas released his debut solo album, "Walk the Talk", in 2018 to popular acclaim. The album was, in fact, first released in 2017 with 10 songs, but re-released in 2018 with six more songs and a new cover. Most of the songs are written in English, but three are in Indonesian. Songs in the album, such as "Sorry", "One Only", and "Kenangan Manis" ("Sweet Memories"), received over 30 million streams. In April 2021, Pamungkas' song "To the Bone" from Flying Solo became the longest-running top song on Spotify's Indonesia Top 50 chart. The video for the song had received over 240 million views on YouTube by July 2022. Then in the same year, he announced his first tour outside Indonesia, starting with shows in the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. On top of that, in January 2024, the talented Pamungkas announced that he had also joined a rock band, The Krankers, as their drummer. As for the Malaysian group Fugo, they are a fast-rising face in the Malaysian music scene. Fugo is a Malaysian alternative indie pop rock band formed in October 2019. Their music is a mixture of vintage electro vibes with a modern sound, drawing influences from late 70's, 80's pop, funk, modern rock, and new wave music. Fugo released their impressive self-titled EP in April 202,1, which included crowd-favorites 'Lagu Balada Kala Hujan' & their stellar collaboration with Bil Musa, 'Moon & The Sun'. In 2022, they hit the top limelight with the haunting single, 'As Long As We Stay', said to be among the best songs heard by fans that year. Last year, their album '99' garnered critical acclaim with the album-titled single '99' and the soulful 'Pentas Sandiwara'. "This concert is one where we are realizing the dreams and requests of fans through the debut of Pamungkas and Fugo joining Bilal Indrajaya at Panggung Purnama on Sept 28 at Zepp Kuala Lumpur," said John Labu. "We are confident that Pamungkas, Fugo, and Bilal Indrajaya will leave a lasting impression on all. We expect this concert to be an unforgettable experience for all Nusantara music lovers." Tickets for the concert are priced at: Bintang (RM179), Langit (RM199), Awan (RM249), Bumi (RM239) dan Purnama (RM399) and can be bought at
Straits Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Show Picks: Concerts by Taeyeon, Pamungkas and Boys Like Girls
South Korean singer Taeyeon from Girls' Generation will play two nights at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. PHOTO: TAEYEON_SS/INSTAGRAM Taeyeon Concert – The Tense In Singapore South Korean singer Taeyeon, best known as a member of K-pop girl group Girls' Generation, is making a return to the Singapore Indoor Stadium for solo shows. Her two-night performances are part of The Tense – an Asian tour for her EPs To. X (2023) and Letter To Myself (2024) – that includes dates in Taipei, Manila and Bangkok. She last took the stage here at the Singapore Indoor Stadium during a two-night engagement in 2023. The singer is best known for solo tracks such as All About You (2019) – part of the soundtrack of fantasy K-drama Hotel Del Luna – Four Seasons (2019) and Invu (2022). In 2024, she collaborated with English singer Sam Smith on a new version of the latter's 2014 ballad I'm Not The Only One. Taeyeon made her name as the leader and main vocalist of Girls' Generation, which scored hits such as Genie (2009) and Gee (2009). She is also in the cast of South Korean variety series Amazing Saturday (2020 to present). Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk MRT: Stadium When: May 3 and 4, 5pm Admission: $178 to $298 via Ticketmaster (go to or call 6018-7645) Esplanade Presents – Pesta Raya – Pamungkas Indonesian singer Pamungkas' hit song To The Bone (2019) clocked a total of one billion streams on Spotify and YouTube. PHOTO: ESPLANADE – THEATRES ON THE BAY Indonesian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Pamungkas is best known for hits such as To The Bone (2019), an alt-pop tune that has clocked a total of one billion streams on Spotify and YouTube. The self-taught musician and founder of music label Maspam Records is also a regular fixture at Indonesian music festivals such as We The Fest and Java Jazz. He released his debut album Walk The Talk in 2018 and his fifth and most recent album, Hardcore Romance, in 2024. His list of accolades includes winning Alternative Song of the Year for To The Bone at the Indonesian Music Awards and Best Alternative Performance for I Don't Wanna Be Alone (2020) at Indonesian awards show Anugerah Musik Indonesia, both in 2021. His show is part of the 24th edition of Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts organised by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay that takes place from May 1 to 4. It features other music, theatre and cultural performances and workshops. Where: Esplanade Annexe Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade When: May 3, 8pm Admission: $40 from Sistic (go to or call 6348-5555) Info: For details on Pesta Raya programmes, go to Boys Like Girls Live In Singapore 2025 American band Boys Like Girls are best known for pop-punk/emo songs like The Great Escape (2006). PHOTO: BOYS LIKE GIRLS/FACEBOOK In the last two decades, pop-punk American quartet Boys Like Girls have racked up a string of hits such as The Great Escape (2006) and Two Is Better Than One (2009), which features American superstar Taylor Swift. The band have performed here five times, including two shows in 2024 at the Capitol Theatre and *Scape The Ground Theatre. They played their first show here at The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay, in 2012. Their fourth and latest album, Sunday At Foxwoods, released in 2023, saw them return to their pop-punk roots after a detour into country music in their third album, Crazy World (2012). The concert features two opening acts – Secondhand Serenade, the solo emo/acoustic project by American singer-songwriter rock musician John Vesely, and home-grown singer-songwriter Vel. Where: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green MRT: Buona Vista When: May 7, 7.30pm Admission: From $128 to $228 via Sistic Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
