We have lift off. Welcome to Kloud Fest.
Our mission is simple: launch Malaysia's first ever digital arts festival. First stop: your living room. Next stop: the world.
Buy Tickets Now!We have lift off. Welcome to KLoud Fest.
Our mission is simple: launch Malaysia's first ever digital arts festival. First stop: your living room. Next stop: the world.
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KLoud Fest is a joint venture brought to you by Liver & Lung and DiverseCity.
DiverseCity is a non-profit that advocates, develops and invests in artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people’s lives and inspire harmony. Founded on the principle that arts and culture inspire and bring diverse communities together, DiverseCity aims to provide equal opportunities for renowned artistes and budding talents of tomorrow alike; balancing local with international, and tradition with contemporary.
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With Malaysian and British roots, Liver & Lung is a theatrical project that champions a global aesthetic, combining world ideas and concepts to develop fringe productions internationally. Best known for their award winning musicals, Liver & Lung has produced critically-acclaimed titles in London, Edinburgh and Kuala Lumpur. Their recent productions of Sepet The Musical and Malaya Relived won them four titles at the 2020 BOH Cameronian Arts Awards.
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THE VOCAL STAR
Clinton Jerome
Bio: A singer, vocal coach and content creator.
Credentials: Finalist on I Can See Your Voice Malaysia Season 2 where he sang to Ariana Grande & Calum Scott; signed to a local record label age 20 and worked with Universal Music. Original Malay singles available to stream now.
Mission: To take his singing career to the next level
Favourite Destination: Thailand
Hometown: Miri, Sarawak
Bio: A singer, vocal coach and content creator.
Credentials: Finalist on I Can See Your Voice Malaysia Season 2 where he sang to Ariana Grande & Calum Scott; signed to a local record label age 20 and worked with Universal Music. Original Malay singles available to stream now.
Mission: To take his singing career to the next level
Favourite Destination: Thailand
Hometown: Miri, Sarawak
THE COMIC STAR
Hannan Azlan
Bio: An international comedian, writer, actor, singer and performer.
Credentials: Charmed audiences in 19 cities across Asia, Australia, Great Britain, and Europe; youngest winner of the Hong Kong International Comedy Competition; nominated for the Women of the Future Awards: Southeast Asia (2018) Credits include: Astro, Comedy Central Asia, MTV Asia, and ABC (Australia) and the Edinburgh Fringe.
Favourite Destination: My imagination
Hometown: Ampang, Malaysia
Bio: An international comedian, writer, actor, singer and performer.
Credentials: Charmed audiences in 19 cities across Asia, Australia, Great Britain, and Europe; youngest winner of the Hong Kong International Comedy Competition; nominated for the Women of the Future Awards: Southeast Asia (2018) Credits include: Astro, Comedy Central Asia, MTV Asia, and ABC (Australia) and the Edinburgh Fringe.
Favourite Destination: My imagination
Hometown: Ampang, Malaysia
THE NORTH STAR
Hannah Shields
Bio: A British born choreographer, writer and performer and co-founder of Liver & Lung
Credentials: Finalist WriteNow with Penguin Random House (2020), Choreographer of Sepet The Musical (2019), Soho Young Company (2018-19)
Mission: To make the world a better place through stories and steps.
Favourite Destination: New York City
Hometown: Leeds, United Kingdom
Bio: A British born choreographer, writer and performer and co-founder of Liver & Lung
Credentials: Finalist WriteNow with Penguin Random House (2020), Choreographer of Sepet The Musical (2019), Soho Young Company (2018-19)
Mission: To make the world a better place through stories and steps.
Favourite Destination: New York City
Hometown: Leeds, United Kingdom
THE HOST STAR
Putrina Rafie
Bio: Theatre and film actor, host, budding playwright and movement performer
Credentials: Hosted TryTestTengok on Quickieonline and Founder of The Tulis Group. Acting credits include: Penumpang (2020), Malaya Relived: The Fall of Singapore (2019), Malam Konsert (2019), Dysphoria (2019), Behesht (2019), winner of Best Supporting Female in Short & Sweet Musical (2016), Triangle Factory Project (2016). Wrote and directed under the D Next Artist Project (2017).
Mission: To expand her acting career while advocating arts and culture appreciation.
Favourite Destination: New York City
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bio: Theatre and film actor, host, budding playwright and movement performer
Credentials: Hosted TryTestTengok on Quickieonline and Founder of The Tulis Group. Acting credits include: Penumpang (2020), Malaya Relived: The Fall of Singapore (2019), Malam Konsert (2019), Dysphoria (2019), Behesht (2019), winner of Best Supporting Female in Short & Sweet Musical (2016), Triangle Factory Project (2016). Wrote and directed under the D Next Artist Project (2017).
Mission: To expand her acting career while advocating arts and culture appreciation.
Favourite Destination: New York City
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
THE RAMBO STAR
Kuah Jenhan
Bio: A comedian, actor and performer
Credentials: Credits include: opening for Eddie Izzard in Malaysia, nominated for Best Comedy Show at Perth Fringe World (2016), finalist at the Effie Award for his advertising campaign with Smirnoff Ice MY(2015), winner of Best Original Book at BOH Cameronian Arts Awards (2012), directed Astro’s first English language comedy special ‘MACCManiaX.
Mission: To make you day many special and many happy
Bio: A comedian, actor and performer
Credentials: Credits include: opening for Eddie Izzard in Malaysia, nominated for Best Comedy Show at Perth Fringe World (2016), finalist at the Effie Award for his advertising campaign with Smirnoff Ice MY(2015), winner of Best Original Book at BOH Cameronian Arts Awards (2012), directed Astro’s first English language comedy special ‘MACCManiaX.
Mission: To make you day many special and many happy
THE SOUL STAR
Shafeeq Shajahan
Bio: A composer, director and writer, and co-founder of Liver & Lung.
Credentials: 2020 BOH Cammie winner for Best Direction in a Musical, Director and Composer of Sepet The Musical & The Malaya Relived Trilogy.
Mission: To drive society forward one sequin at a time!
Favourite Destination: My Mum's Kitchen
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bio: A composer, director and writer, and co-founder of Liver & Lung.
Credentials: 2020 BOH Cammie winner for Best Direction in a Musical, Director and Composer of Sepet The Musical & The Malaya Relived Trilogy.
Mission: To drive society forward one sequin at a time!
Favourite Destination: My Mum's Kitchen
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
THE LOVE STAR
Faiz Najib
Bio: A content creator and performer
Credentials: Member of Malaysia's Mickey Mouse Club and content creator with over 100,000 followers on IG and YouTube
Favourite Destination: Los Angeles, USA
Hometown: Johor Bahru, Malaysia
THE DJ STAR
JonnyVicious
Bio: A young mischievous international DJ
Credentials: Played and produced internationally for clubs and festivals across the region including Vietnam and Singapore. Credits include: Pisco Bar, Elysium Bar & Terrace, Barrio By Pisco Bar, Como and The Iron Fairies KL and Bam Bam for MixMag Asia.
Mission: To continue being led by curisoity and laughter and create sounds that mix the bells of religious controversy, food and rhythmic power.
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bio: A young mischievous international DJ
Credentials: Played and produced internationally for clubs and festivals across the region including Vietnam and Singapore. Credits include: Pisco Bar, Elysium Bar & Terrace, Barrio By Pisco Bar, Como and The Iron Fairies KL and Bam Bam for MixMag Asia.
Mission: To continue being led by curisoity and laughter and create sounds that mix the bells of religious controversy, food and rhythmic power.
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
THE HOUSE STAR
Alam
Bio: A DJ, Producer and audio engineer
Credentials: 20 years experience in the music industry supporting world event brands such as Resident Advisor, Balance Music, Future Entertainment and Kiss FM. Performance credits include: Kyo KL, Egg, London, Eden & Ibiza Rocks Bar, JENJA Bali, Stadium Jakarta, Oma Hong Kong. His Kaleidosimple EP has charted numerous times and his live streams have featured in MixMag's Top 20 Livestreams of 2020.
Mission: To showcase Malaysia's talents on a global scale.
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bio: A DJ, Producer and audio engineer
Credentials: 20 years experience in the music industry supporting world event brands such as Resident Advisor, Balance Music, Future Entertainment and Kiss FM. Performance credits include: Kyo KL, Egg, London, Eden & Ibiza Rocks Bar, JENJA Bali, Stadium Jakarta, Oma Hong Kong. His Kaleidosimple EP has charted numerous times and his live streams have featured in MixMag's Top 20 Livestreams of 2020.
Mission: To showcase Malaysia's talents on a global scale.
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
THE FOLK STAR
Badrish
Bio: A singer, songwriter and performer.
Credentials: Nominated for Best Composer BOH Cammies for 'Sepet The Musical' (2020), Featured artist in Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican’s Life Sdn Bhd: Voices of the Young (2020), presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat and KLPAC
Mission: To make the international stage: be it Broadway or Hollywood.
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bio: A singer, songwriter and performer.
Credentials: Nominated for Best Composer BOH Cammies for 'Sepet The Musical' (2020), Featured artist in Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican’s Life Sdn Bhd: Voices of the Young (2020), presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat and KLPAC
Mission: To make the international stage: be it Broadway or Hollywood.
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
THE DISNEY STAR
Ellya Keesha
Bio: A content creator and performer
Credentials: Member of Malaysia's Mickey Mouse Club and content creator with over 100,000 followers on IG. Other TV credits include Wizards of Warna Walk
THE COMIC STAR
Mad Sabah
Bio: A national treasure, Mad Sabah is a Sabahan Comedian, making people laugh all across Malaysia
Credentials: Komediri, Bersama Harith Iskander and Sembang, Teh Tarik Kaw Bersama Dato’ AC Mizal, supported Rizal van Geyzel and Dr Jason Leong, Jinx Yeo (Singapore) and Matt Davies (USA), Pua Chu Kang (Singapore), opened for Harith Iskander, second place of Lawak Solo (Astro), contestant on Maharaja Lawak Mega (2017).
Bio: A national treasure, Mad Sabah is a Sabahan Comedian, making people laugh all across Malaysia
Credentials: Komediri, Bersama Harith Iskander and Sembang, Teh Tarik Kaw Bersama Dato’ AC Mizal, supported Rizal van Geyzel and Dr Jason Leong, Jinx Yeo (Singapore) and Matt Davies (USA), Pua Chu Kang (Singapore), opened for Harith Iskander, second place of Lawak Solo (Astro), contestant on Maharaja Lawak Mega (2017).
THE DRAG STAR
Hammada
Bio: A self taught beauty & SFX makeup artist, content creator and drag queen.
Credentials: Winner of NYX Cosmetics Malaysia Artist of the Year (2019) and second place in Berlin is Burning's Lip Sync Battle..Features include: Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Free Malaysia Today, The Sun Daily, TV2, OhMyMedia, MUFE & Sleek commericals.
Mission: To create awareness about the importance of, mistreatment and benefits of the makeup artistry industry, especially regarding LGBTQIA+ community, To diminish misinterpretation on drag culture and artistry.
Favourite Destination: Los Angeles, USA
Hometown: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Bio: A self taught beauty & SFX makeup artist, content creator and drag queen.
Credentials: Winner of NYX Cosmetics Malaysia Artist of the Year (2019) and second place in Berlin is Burning's Lip Sync Battle..Features include: Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Free Malaysia Today, The Sun Daily, TV2, OhMyMedia, MUFE & Sleek commericals.
Mission: To create awareness about the importance of, mistreatment and benefits of the makeup artistry industry, especially regarding LGBTQIA+ community, To diminish misinterpretation on drag culture and artistry.
Favourite Destination: Los Angeles, USA
Hometown: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
THE IMPRESSION STAR
Amsyar Lee
Bio: A theatre major, stage actor and singer.
Credentials: Known for imitating major female artists according to their singing style, with a loyal following of over 500,000 on TikTok, 100,000 on Instagram and 40,000 on YouTube. Represented by Warner Music Malaysia.
Mission: To be given the opportunity to make a name for myself in the national and international music industries
Bio: A theatre major, stage actor and singer.
Credentials: Known for imitating major female artists according to their singing style, with a loyal following of over 500,000 on TikTok, 100,000 on Instagram and 40,000 on YouTube. Represented by Warner Music Malaysia.
Mission: To be given the opportunity to make a name for myself in the national and international music industries
THE MULTILINGUAL STAR
Fara Dolhadi
Bio: A singer, songwriter and vocal coach who sings in 4 languages
Credentials: Collaborated with Dennis Lau, Jeryl Lee, Namewee & more. Credits include: Finalist Asia's Got Talent (2019) Contestant on "I Can See Your Voice Malaysia" Season 1.
Favourite Destination: Japan
Hometown: Kuching, Sarawak
Bio: A singer, songwriter and vocal coach who sings in 4 languages
Credentials: Collaborated with Dennis Lau, Jeryl Lee, Namewee & more. Credits include: Finalist Asia's Got Talent (2019) Contestant on "I Can See Your Voice Malaysia" Season 1.
Favourite Destination: Japan
Hometown: Kuching, Sarawak
THE DISCO STAR
Roshan
Bio: A DJ, photographer and the founder of SaturdaySelects
Credentials: Credits include: Circoloco Kuala Lumpur ft Dixon, waFF & Peggy Gou (MY), Pisco Bar Bambounou (MY), RIDE presented by Flow Fu with MaximusMMC, aywy, Roshan & more (AUS), Vibe&Attract w/ Yukibeb (Soulection), ShioriyBradshaw and more (JPN) and Pute Deluxe 5th Anniversary @ Soap Seoul (KR)
Mission: To constantly keep the crowd grooving and dancing all night long, through an explorative journey of music
Bio: A DJ, photographer and the founder of SaturdaySelects
Credentials: Credits include: Circoloco Kuala Lumpur ft Dixon, waFF & Peggy Gou (MY), Pisco Bar Bambounou (MY), RIDE presented by Flow Fu with MaximusMMC, aywy, Roshan & more (AUS), Vibe&Attract w/ Yukibeb (Soulection), ShioriyBradshaw and more (JPN) and Pute Deluxe 5th Anniversary @ Soap Seoul (KR)
Mission: To constantly keep the crowd grooving and dancing all night long, through an explorative journey of music
THE SHOOTING STAR
Daniel Adams
Bio: A conceptual portrait photographer, creative director and content creator
Credentials: Featured in The Guardian, The British Journal of Photography, World Of Buzz, Buzzfeed, HOKK Frabica, Free Malaysia Times, The Star Online, JUICE Malaysia, SAYS.com, Women’s Health Malaysia, Daily Mail UK, Musee Magazine, Photographica, Harpers Bazaar Malaysia, and more.
Mission: To explore and blur the lines between gender, identity and cultural norms.
Favourite Destination: Australia
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bio: A conceptual portrait photographer, creative director and content creator
Credentials: Featured in The Guardian, The British Journal of Photography, World Of Buzz, Buzzfeed, HOKK Frabica, Free Malaysia Times, The Star Online, JUICE Malaysia, SAYS.com, Women’s Health Malaysia, Daily Mail UK, Musee Magazine, Photographica, Harpers Bazaar Malaysia, and more.
Mission: To explore and blur the lines between gender, identity and cultural norms.
Favourite Destination: Australia
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
THE IMPROV STARS
AIIA Improv
Bio: Malaysia's longest running improv group, featuring supertars Iedil Dzhurie Alaudin, Shamaine Othman, Farah Rani, Ashraf Modee Zain, and Tung Jit Yang
Credentials: Credits include: Late Night with AllA Improve @ Crackhouse KL since 2014; AllA Improv and Friends featuring Dato' Afdlin Shauki and Sharifah Amani (2019); Comedy with AllA Improve x Hirzi, LOL Fest 2018; Improv Battle LOL Fest featuring Pirates of Tokyo Bay (2017).
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bio: Malaysia's longest running improv group, featuring supertars Iedil Dzhurie Alaudin, Shamaine Othman, Farah Rani, Ashraf Modee Zain, and Tung Jit Yang
Credentials: Credits include: Late Night with AllA Improve @ Crackhouse KL since 2014; AllA Improv and Friends featuring Dato' Afdlin Shauki and Sharifah Amani (2019); Comedy with AllA Improve x Hirzi, LOL Fest 2018; Improv Battle LOL Fest featuring Pirates of Tokyo Bay (2017).
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
THE DIVA STAR
Nabilah Hamid
Bio: A theatre, musical theatre and film actor.
Credentials: Mahsuri (& Other Peculiar Tales); Euphrasia the Musical; Rocking Broadway; Stories for Amah; In/Out, and Fame the Musical. Nabilah has also worked in numerous national commercials including: Vivo #RayaStyleLain, Julie’s Biscuits and Operation Maybe.
Mission: To see stage doors welcome audiences once more.
Favourite Destination: London, UK
Hometown: Subang Jaya, Malaysia
Bio: A theatre, musical theatre and film actor.
Credentials: Mahsuri (& Other Peculiar Tales); Euphrasia the Musical; Rocking Broadway; Stories for Amah; In/Out, and Fame the Musical. Nabilah has also worked in numerous national commercials including: Vivo #RayaStyleLain, Julie’s Biscuits and Operation Maybe.
Mission: To see stage doors welcome audiences once more.
Favourite Destination: London, UK
Hometown: Subang Jaya, Malaysia
THE HOUSE STAR
HAUS OF RN
Bio: A DJ of the Rainbow Rojak Collective
Credentials: Active member of the Rainbow Rojak Collective since 2014 and regular DJ in the Kuala Lumpur club scene. Roshan has also collaborated with local fashion labels including, Behati.
Mission: To create music that is a celebration of nostalgia and pop culture; intermixed to form the sound of a new club culture.
Hometown: Subang Jaya, Malaysia
THE HOUSE STAR
HAUS OF RN
Bio: A DJ of the Rainbow Rojak Collective
Credentials: Active member of the Rainbow Rojak Collective since 2014 and regular DJ in the Kuala Lumpur club scene. Roshan has also collaborated with local fashion labels including, Behati.
Mission: To create music that is a celebration of nostalgia and pop culture; intermixed to form the sound of a new club culture.
Hometown: Subang Jaya, Malaysia
THE FIELD STARS
Harimau Buta
Bio: A team of incredible para-atheletes
Credentials: Paralympian champions who won gold medals for Malaysia in football at the Asean Para Games (2017).
Mission: To keep on making history and hopefully receive the full support from Malaysians to pursue para-sport further. Job and education opportunities for people like us are still scarce and we pray that, with this film, we can help change the scenario for the better.
Favourite Destination: The Paralympic Games
Hometown: Malaysia
Bio: A team of incredible para-atheletes
Credentials: Paralympian champions who won gold medals for Malaysia in football at the Asean Para Games (2017).
Mission: To keep on making history and hopefully receive the full support from Malaysians to pursue para-sport further. Job and education opportunities for people like us are still scarce and we pray that, with this film, we can help change the scenario for the better.
Favourite Destination: The Paralympic Games
Hometown: Malaysia
THE VETERAN STAR
Jo Kukathas
Bio: An actor, writer, director and dramaturg of The Instant Café Theatre Company.
Credentials: API Fellow and DDS Fellow specialising in dramaturgy, manager of several arts spaces including Instant Café’s House Of Art and Ideas. Worked internationally in Singapore, Brazil, Japan, Australia, Germany and Taiwan. Highlights include: collaborating with the Setagaya Public, Japan on The Island In Between and Hotel Grand Asia, co-creating the environmental-themed immersive theatre piece Beautiful Water at Kirari Fujimi, directing everything from contemporary Malaysian plays to Shakespeare.
Mission: To create work that promotes democracy and empathy
Favourite Destination: Tokyo
Hometown: Petaling, Malaysia
Bio: An actor, writer, director and dramaturg of The Instant Café Theatre Company.
Credentials: API Fellow and DDS Fellow specialising in dramaturgy, manager of several arts spaces including Instant Café’s House Of Art and Ideas. Worked internationally in Singapore, Brazil, Japan, Australia, Germany and Taiwan. Highlights include: collaborating with the Setagaya Public, Japan on The Island In Between and Hotel Grand Asia, co-creating the environmental-themed immersive theatre piece Beautiful Water at Kirari Fujimi, directing everything from contemporary Malaysian plays to Shakespeare.
Mission: To create work that promotes democracy and empathy
Favourite Destination: Tokyo
Hometown: Petaling, Malaysia
THE LENGKOK STAR
Jamilah Abu Bakar
Bio: A classically trained singer, vocal coach and performer
Credentials: Regarded as Puteri Keroncong by Malaysian Prime Minister’s wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali in 2014, Jamilah went on to release two Malay Traditional albums and two pop singles. Credits include: performing at Anugerah Bakat Muda Seni (2013) the Petronas Philharmonic Hall for the Keroncong Concerts (2012, 2010). Jamilah holds an Arts and Culture, Diploma of Music at ASWARA and studied at Berklee College of Music, USA.
Favourite Destination: Boston, USA
Hometown: Cheras, Malaysia
Bio: A classically trained singer, vocal coach and performer
Credentials: Regarded as Puteri Keroncong by Malaysian Prime Minister’s wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali in 2014, Jamilah went on to release two Malay Traditional albums and two pop singles. Credits include: performing at Anugerah Bakat Muda Seni (2013) the Petronas Philharmonic Hall for the Keroncong Concerts (2012, 2010). Jamilah holds an Arts and Culture, Diploma of Music at ASWARA and studied at Berklee College of Music, USA.
Favourite Destination: Boston, USA
Hometown: Cheras, Malaysia
THE SING STAR
Melissa Ong
Bio: A singer, TV host and stage performer.
Credentials: Featured in Ola Bola The Musical (Mei Ling), Malaya Relived and TV Host of Axtro XTY (Tong's Tong's Wonderland)
Favourite Destination: Paris, France
Hometown: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
THE DANCING STAR
Dalila Samad
Credentials: Credits include: choreographing for Dato' Siti Nurhaliza Concert On Tour, representing Malaysia in Asia Culture Centre (2019, 2018), Grand Finalist in the World Championship Of Performing Arts in LA (2015), winner of Best Female Actress for Malaysia in the Malaysian Dance Odyssey (2014), nominated for Best Featured Dancer in BOH Cameronian Awards (2013).
Mission: To inspire younger generations to appreciate and practice traditional dance,
Favourite Destination: My Home
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Credentials: Credits include: choreographing for Dato' Siti Nurhaliza Concert On Tour, representing Malaysia in Asia Culture Centre (2019, 2018), Grand Finalist in the World Championship Of Performing Arts in LA (2015), winner of Best Female Actress for Malaysia in the Malaysian Dance Odyssey (2014), nominated for Best Featured Dancer in BOH Cameronian Awards (2013).
Mission: To inspire younger generations to appreciate and practice traditional dance,
Favourite Destination: My Home
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
THE QUEEN STAR
Carmen Rose
Bio: A drag queen and co-founder of The Coven (Drag Haus)
Credentials: Winner of Berlin is Burning 5, walked for Behati’s Raya Collection, performed alongside music star, Alextbh
Mission: Visioning a queer-centric artistic collective, she aims to take The Coven Collective to the limelight one party at a time
Bio: A drag queen and co-founder of The Coven (Drag Haus)
Credentials: Winner of Berlin is Burning 5, walked for Behati’s Raya Collection, performed alongside music star, Alextbh
Mission: Visioning a queer-centric artistic collective, she aims to take The Coven Collective to the limelight one party at a time
THE POP STAR
Emil Bernsten
Bio: A singer and songwriter
Credentials: Musical covers on Instagram and YouTube, with a loyal following of over 7,500
Mission: To be a part of an industry growing towards uninhibited self-expression, especially in areas of the world like Malaysia that have historically struggled with true freedom of speech.
Favourite Destination: Paris, France
Hometown: Kajang, Malaysia
Bio: A singer and songwriter
Credentials: Musical covers on Instagram and YouTube, with a loyal following of over 7,500
Mission: To be a part of an industry growing towards uninhibited self-expression, especially in areas of the world like Malaysia that have historically struggled with true freedom of speech.
Favourite Destination: Paris, France
Hometown: Kajang, Malaysia
THE FIERY STAR
Iman Chan
Bio: A dancer and performer, currently pursuing BFA in dance theatre at AMDA LA/ NYC.
Crdentials: World Dance Movement scholarship winner for AMDA College, 2018 Finalist for GTB dance competition, 2017 Finalist for APDC international dance competition.
Mission: To empower people to express their stories and experiences through the arts
Favourite Destination: New York City
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bio: A dancer and performer, currently pursuing BFA in dance theatre at AMDA LA/ NYC.
Crdentials: World Dance Movement scholarship winner for AMDA College, 2018 Finalist for GTB dance competition, 2017 Finalist for APDC international dance competition.
Mission: To empower people to express their stories and experiences through the arts
Favourite Destination: New York City
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
THE LIGHTNING STAR
Datin Sunita Rajakumar
Bio: Founder of DiverseCity and Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival
Credentials: Founder of DiverseCity launching KLIAF in 2015 and founder of Artisan Encipta Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Chairman for CARiNG Pharmacy Group Bhd, member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and on the board of 8 other companies.
THE LIGHTNING STAR
Datin Sunita Rajakumar
Bio: Founder of DiverseCity and Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival
Credentials: Founder of DiverseCity launching KLIAF in 2015 and founder of Artisan Encipta Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Chairman for CARiNG Pharmacy Group Bhd, member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and on the board of 8 other companies.
THE ENERGY STAR
NAHSYK
Bio: An international DJ
Credentials: Playing 'Future Music Festival Asia' at 16 and performing at top 100 venues in the world as rated by DJ Mag. Residences include: Red Room KL, Mantra Bar KL, Club Kyo KL and Avry Singapore. Shows include: Club BBR, Shenzhen, ASL Club, Shanghai, Pandora Club Melbourne, Good Vibes Kuala Lumpur and 1900, Hanoi.
Mission: To thrive and move forward in the ever growing industry and continue performing fully energetic and tasteful sets.
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bio: An international DJ
Credentials: Playing 'Future Music Festival Asia' at 16 and performing at top 100 venues in the world as rated by DJ Mag. Residences include: Red Room KL, Mantra Bar KL, Club Kyo KL and Avry Singapore. Shows include: Club BBR, Shenzhen, ASL Club, Shanghai, Pandora Club Melbourne, Good Vibes Kuala Lumpur and 1900, Hanoi.
Mission: To thrive and move forward in the ever growing industry and continue performing fully energetic and tasteful sets.
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
THE LAUGHING STAR
Joshua Gui
Bio: A performing artist from Penang who views life through the lens of nonsensical and ridiculous humour
Credentials: 2012 BOH Cammier Nomination for Best Supporting Actor, Shortlisted Musical Showcase in TheatreBarn NYC 2014 (Malaysian Team), Leading Male Actor in the musical 'Love Story' (Oliver Barrett IV) and 'Sepet The Musical' (Jason)
Mission: To increase the awareness of the value of the Arts in the eyes of the general public
Favourite Destination: Iceland
Hometown: Penang, Malaysia
Bio: A performing artist from Penang who views life through the lens of nonsensical and ridiculous humour
Credentials: 2012 BOH Cammier Nomination for Best Supporting Actor, Shortlisted Musical Showcase in TheatreBarn NYC 2014 (Malaysian Team), Leading Male Actor in the musical 'Love Story' (Oliver Barrett IV) and 'Sepet The Musical' (Jason)
Mission: To increase the awareness of the value of the Arts in the eyes of the general public
Favourite Destination: Iceland
Hometown: Penang, Malaysia
THE FUNK STAR
XES XES LOVESEAT
Bio: An international DJ
Credentials: Known for sets dripping in funk, multiple sounds and beats with a mix of genres such as house, disco and techno.