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Malaysia's First Indoor Music Fest to Feature Indonesian and Local Artists
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Malaysia's First Indoor Music Fest to Feature Indonesian and Local Artists

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ruang Nyaman Fest, Malaysia's first indoor music festival, will feature six Indonesian artists and one Malaysian artist.
  • The festival aims to offer a premium and exclusive experience with comfortable indoor settings, contrasting with typical solo concerts.
  • Ticket prices range from RM249 to RM1,699, with a special "Kita" couple's package available.

Ruang Nyaman Fest is set to make its mark by hosting Malaysia's inaugural premium indoor music festival at Mega Star Arena in Kuala Lumpur on November 14. The event, organized by Thrive Events, will bring together six prominent artists from Indonesia and one from Malaysia.

In short, fans pay less but enjoy more performances in a comfortable, premium, and exclusive indoor setting.

โ€” Haqimi ZamriExplaining the value proposition of Ruang Nyaman Fest.

The lineup includes Indonesian talents Cakra Khan, Sammy Simorangkir, Idgitaf, Kaleb J, and Pusakata, alongside Malaysian singer Najmi Niery. Haqimi Zamri, the founder of Ruang Nyaman Fest, explained that the festival was conceived to provide a distinct experience compared to solo concerts, offering multiple artist performances under one ticket.

"In short, fans pay less but enjoy more performances in a comfortable, premium, and exclusive indoor setting," Haqimi stated. He added that the festival aims to translate a sense of "nyaman" (comfort/peace) through the curated selection of artists, chosen for their strong works, unique identities, and quality performances.

We want to translate the feeling of 'nyaman' through the lineup of artists chosen based on the strength of their work, identity, and quality of performance.

โ€” Haqimi ZamriDescribing the artistic direction and atmosphere of the festival.

Thrive Events CEO Hamka Mohd. Taufik highlighted the added value for fans, emphasizing that despite the fan-friendly ticket prices, the overall experience remains premium and exclusive. The festival format also ensures a comfortable, controlled, and exclusive atmosphere, free from weather concerns. Notably, Cakra Khan's performance marks his return to Malaysia through this festival. Ticket categories range from "Adinda" at RM249 to "Cahaya" at RM699, with a "Kita" couple's package priced at RM1,699.

Although the ticket prices are fan-friendly, the overall experience offered remains premium and exclusive.

โ€” Hamka Mohd. TaufikHighlighting the balance between affordability and premium experience at the festival.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.