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The Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Riuh x Asean 2025 to light up KL as region's largest creative showcase
This October in Kuala Lumpur, Riuh x Asean 2025 is set to be the region's largest creative showcase, fostering cross-border connections and collaborations. Photo: Handout The Communications Ministry, through MyCreative Ventures, will be organising Riuh X Asean 2025 in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 17-26, in conjunction with Malaysia's Asean Chairmanship this year. Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that the event is set to become South-East Asia's largest creative showcase, fostering cross-border collaboration and new economic opportunities among Asean's creative and entrepreneurial communities. "This event brings together art, creativity, music, and entrepreneurship from Malaysia and fellow Asean nations, reflecting the ASEAN 2025 vision of unity, inclusivity, and sustainability,' he said at a press conference on the Riuh Hangout 2025 in Kuala Lumpur today. In the lead-up to the main event, a Riuh Gallery pop-up series will begin on Oct 1, taking place at key locations across the Klang Valley, with activities that include indie music showcases, comedy acts, literary and spoken word sessions, and visual art exhibitions, aimed at giving local talents a platform to showcase their work and engage with the public. FrequenSEA, which will be Asean's first dedicated music conference, is also slated to be held on Oct 21 and 22. "This conference is expected to attract over 200 participants, including musicians, producers, content creators, and industry leaders, to discuss the future of South-East Asia's music industry,' he said. According to Fahmi, the highlight of the event is the Riuh X Asean Marketplace, which will take place from Oct 22-26, featuring over 200 brands and 100 food and beverage vendors from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. "The marketplace will also host over 40 stage performances, 30 interactive workshops, and 20 creative activations, serving as an industry networking hub for regional entrepreneurs and creative talents,' he said. Meanwhile, Riuh Merdeka 2025 will debut as a non-stop 30-hour celebration at the parking grounds of the Monumen Alaf Baru in Putrajaya. The event will feature Malaysian-themed performances, community activities, and cultural showcases designed to promote national unity through the arts, music, and local creativity. Fahmi also announced that the event will include an expanded offering of Menu Rahmah to ensure all visitors can enjoy local cuisine at reasonable prices. - Bernama
Sinar Daily
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
Riuh x Asean 2025 to turn Malaysia into Southeast Asia's biggest creative playground
The Communications Ministry, through MyCreative Ventures, will be hosting Riuh x Asean 2025 from Oct 17 to 26, a ten-day festival blending arts, culture, music, food and entrepreneurship on a scale never seen before. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil KUALA LUMPUR – Mark your calendars, as Malaysia is set to host the region's biggest creative celebration this year. The Communications Ministry, through MyCreative Ventures, will be hosting Riuh x Asean 2025 from Oct 17 to 26, a ten-day festival blending arts, culture, music, food and entrepreneurship on a scale never seen before. Announced today by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, it will be the largest Riuh edition ever staged. 'The organisation of Riuh x Asean is part of MyCreative Ventures' ongoing efforts to foster patriotism through exposure to Malaysia's arts, culture and creative community,' Fahmi said in a press conference at Pickle Depot, here, today. The programme aims to boost the presence of Malaysian music and creative practitioners on the international stage, foster collaborations with foreign artists and organisations and open doors to global competitions, tours and festivals. It will also support Malaysian professionals as judges and speakers abroad, while expanding the local creative industry's network and market access. The Communications Ministry, through MyCreative Ventures, will be hosting Riuh x Asean 2025 from Oct 17 to 26, a ten-day festival blending arts, culture, music, food and entrepreneurship on a scale never seen before. The centrepiece, the Riuh x Asean Marketplace, will take place from Oct 22 to 26, here, featuring over 200 retail brands, 100 food and beverage vendors, 40 performances, 30 workshops and 20 exhibitions from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. The marketplace will also feature special cross-border networking sessions for creative entrepreneurs. For music lovers and industry professionals, the FrequenSea Asean Music Conference will debut on Oct 21 and 22. Open to the public and free of charge, it will bring together more than 200 musicians, producers, content creators and industry leaders to discuss the creative and commercial future of Southeast Asian music. Leading up to the main event, a series of pop-up programmes will run across the Klang Valley from Oct 1. These include Ruma Sora (visual arts), Festival Panggung Gelak (comedy), Sea Slam (spoken word poetry), Suara Belacu: Malaysian Identity (arts and heritage), Litt Connect (literature) and Tiba-Tiba Talk: Music (industry sharing sessions). Riuh Merdeka 2025 – 30 hours of non-stop national celebration Before October's festivities, MyCreative Ventures will launch Riuh Merdeka 2025 on Aug 30 and 31 at the Car Park, Millennium Monument, Putrajaya. The 30-hour non-stop festival will celebrate Malaysia's independence with performances by Yuna, Misha Omar, Pop Shuvit, Aliff Satar & The Locos, IamNeeta and more. Visitors can enjoy 82 food vendors, a bustling creative market, art installations, workshops and a midnight fireworks display to usher in Merdeka Day. From shopping for indie brands and feasting on street food to jamming with Asean musicians and discovering hidden art in the city, Riuh x Asean 2025 promises something for everyone and, if Fahmi's vision plays out, it might just put Malaysia at the centre of Southeast Asia's creative map.
