The details of the i-SiNG World & I-Sing Malaysia 2023 Finals were officially announced during an exclusive press conference held at the Main Concourse of Atria Shopping Gallery in Damanasara Jaya.
The announcement ceremony was attended by the Co-Founder and President of i-SiNG World Yuro James Tee, President of i-SiNG Malaysia Michael Samy, i-SiNG Malaysia Advisor Romli Bidin, i-SiNG India Producer & Board Member of iSing World Savio D’Sa, iSiNG World Hong Kong Producer & Board Member of iSiNG World Sammy Wong and iSiNG World Business Development Manager James T. Also attending the event were a few celebrity guests, well-known musicians, industry professionals and members of the media.
Formed in 2017, the relatively new i-SiNG has proliferated to become one of the biggest singing competitions today that offers the best platform for aspiring singers to showcase their talent, while providing valuable experiences and opportunities for all its delegates to shine, away from their homes while enjoying the hospitality and beauty of a foreign country.
The inaugural competition was held in Yangon, Myanmar with 24 countries, which almost doubled to 40 the following year in Paris, France. In 2019, Stockholm, Sweden hosted 47 countries at the world final. Malaysia was supposed to host it in 2020 but the physical competition was held back and relegated to virtual competitions after being postponed because of the pandemic. It is now slated to be hosted here in Kuala Lumpur over a period of 6 days, from 23rd to 28th May 2023 with a participation of 25 to 30 countries.
Nabillah Muhammad was the very first delegate to represent Malaysia at the inaugural finals in Yangon. She made the nation proud by placing seventh. In 2018, underdog Muhamad Syafeek Ikhwan Ghazali surprised everyone at the Paris finals by taking the main champion’s prize, bringing glory and honors to the country and creating opportunities for himself.. Mohamad Husaini Mahmur & Nadia Naswan Hasnan also did well for Malaysia in Stockholm in 2019 after snapping up both the runner up and second runner up titles.
The likeable and easily approachable Syafeek has since gone on to record several singles. He is currently a talent of Alternative Records & Talents and has just put out “Lakar”, his latest single for a television drama. He was on hand to perform to two songs including his latest release during the press conference.
“I believe all of our Malaysia youths are born to be stars but they need a platform to showcase their talents. I-Sing is very good opportunity to showcases themsleves and eventually become stars,” expressed I-SiNG Malaysia President Michael Samy in his opening address.
“A special thanks to i-SiNG World Co-Founder & President Mr Euro Tee and his team from the i-SiNG World Asia Pacific Innovation Centre for organising this competition yearly with huge success. I would also like to thank Euro for giving Kuala Lumpur the opportunity to host the world finals in 2023,” Samy appreciated.
“This year the Malaysian team went to several destinations to conduct the search for the best vocal talents including at Johore Bahru, Kota Kinabalu and also in Kuala Lumpur, where auditions will conclude on the weekend of 25th & 26th February 2023,” he further added.
In his speech Sammy also thanked the Malaysian Tourism, Arts & Culture (MOTAC) Ministry and Atria Shopping Gallery for the utmost support, as well his advisors Romli Bidin and Kamal Haji Kassim.
The World Finals of I-Sing World 2023 will be held at the Hotel Royale Chulan Damanasara in Mutiara Damansara. The public are encouraged to attend and watch the ticketed event at the venue. Tickets will be available through the official website and also at the door subject to availability. They will be inclusive of meals and are expected to be nominally priced. Online viewing will also available for those living outside the country.
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