KOTA KINABALU MUSIC SOCIETY
Kota Kinabalu Music & Dance Festival
21st October 2024, a few of us committee members of the Kota Kinabalu Music Society met with the Good Shepherd Services team and handed over a cheque of MYR 4679.80 collected from the sales of paintings of the 29th KKMDF participants. It was a happy occasion where we could share little testimonies we all had at the 2 day festival. Awareness of the needs of others was our purpose in this collaboration. We are indeed grateful that we all had the opportunity to do the little we can to help and educate that little steps of kindness can bring much hope and love.
Thank you once again to all parents, participants, friends and families for your support.
May God bless you all always.
KKMDF2023 collaborated with our Brush On Keys participants to have a “Painting Sale for Charity.” Our charity drive was to help the underprivileged children and support their education. We are truly thankful to the participants who joined this special category and those who decided to have their art piece to be sold and donated to the NGO Rainbow of Hope. We are hoping to build a caring society among our youth, and we are glad we have begun.
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About Us
Kota Kinabalu Music Society, established in 1973 with a mission to promote classical music appreciation to the local community through concerts of local and visiting artists. It has expanded its vision over the last few decades and has birthed an annual music festival for more than 25 years and in the last few included dance in its yearly event. Such musical affairs have raised many young talents at the same time allowing many from far and near to connect and beautiful friendships and liaisons were made. The noble objectives of promoting awareness of high and fine standards of the arts have always been the heart of the society.
Testimonials
" KK Festival is a wonderful platform to motivate and encourage young musicians to showcase their talent."
D R C H R I S T I N E T A N , K L
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR UCSI, PIANIST
" An enjoyable festival where everyone is musicking around the gorgeous venue with outstanding scenery! "
T H A M H O R N G K E N T , S A B A H
SENIOR LECTURER, PIANIST
" I have many happy memories of the KK Festival adjudicating choirs and instrumentalists. The enthusiasm of the committee is reflected in the excitement of the contestants, all striving to do their very best in performance. Congratulations on a wonderful festival and every good wish for future success. ."
D E L I A M E E H A N , U K
OBOIST / MUSIC EXAMINER
" KK Music Festival is a showcase of how music practitioners in Sabah are so well united for a worthy educational and musical cause. It is a great local platform for young musicians to not just compete, but to be inspired by their peers and learn from the experts."
D R P ‘ N G T E A N H W A
PROFESSOR OF MUSIC AND DIRECTOR OF THE INSTITUTE OF MUSIC,
UCSI UNIVERSITY IN KUALA LUMPUR.
" I have been invited as a Jury of KK Festival since 2016. This festival is always fantastic with Everyone! I wish festival re-start very soon and looking forward to meeting you all again! "
S E H O L E E , K O R E A
PIANIST
" It was an excellent music event; everyone was friendly and worked extremely hard. It provides an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy music to showcase their talents. All of the juries are professional and enthusiastic about their work; I had a great time and hope that the kk music festival continues to grow in the future. "
N A L I , C H I N A
SOPRANO
" As one of the adjudicators for the 2018 KK Music Festival, I was truly touched by the passion and enthusiasm of contestants; their persistence and drive for improvement, as well as enjoyment in music performance were really inspirational and I was so honoured to witness their growth and empowerment on stage."
T I W E I C H E N , T A I W A N
PIANIST
" Being part of the Kota Kinabalu Music Festival was one of the most special professional experiences I have had. The exotic and exuberant Borneo prepares you for the magic of the event. True artistic inspiration and hope for a better world emerge from seeing hundreds of children, teachers and families going from audition to audition charged with enthusiasm and ready to share their personal artistic journey. The organizers and colleagues are welcoming and passionate, overall an event that I keep in my heart. "
A N A O R D U Z , C O L U M B I A
PIANIST
" KK Music Festival's invitations have always been the annual highlights for me, it has always been an honour for me to spend time with my musical friends, to witness young musicians' dedications, and to be a part of this community. "
T A Y C H E R S I A N G , KL
JAZZ MUSICIAN
Being part of the KK Music festival was not only fun but a very heart-warming experience for me. After adjudicating for many years in various competitions, I have noticed a significant difference between KK music festival and others. What makes it special is with its friendly environment among parents, teachers as well as the participants themselves. I could feel the genuine sense of music making and the participants were not there just to compete among each other. I find that mindset very healthy and important as for me, the primary objective of music making should not be overshadowed by competitiveness and I have to say that KK Music Festival has successfully instilled this into their community over the years. Bravo to Audrey and her team! Looking forward to further collaborations with this fantastic team ❤️ All the best and hope to see you all again soon!
C A R O L Y N L O , K L
PIANIST
" There are some unique aspects of the KK Music Festival that are wonderfully attractive to adjudicators, contestants as well as their families and friends. First of all, needless to say, KK is such a great place to visit. On top of that, the atmosphere at this festival is unlike any other - it is friendly and relaxed, and the contestants can be seen to be having such a great time performing, catching up with friends and watching others perform. Families treat it like a fun outing, coming to support their children, siblings or friends whilst the contestants still gain invaluable performing experiences in a relatively stress-free and welcoming environment. Here's to continued growth for the KK Music Festival, and I can't wait to be back here again! "
L O O B A N G H E A N , K L
PIANIST
" We believe that passing on our love of music to a younger generation is the most important thing we can do. At the KK Music and Dance Festival we were thrilled to meet so many talented and truly dedicated young artists! We know that the arts have a great future in their hands. "
P A T O ‘ L E A R Y & G A B R I E L L E S T R A V E L L I , U S A
JAZZ MUSICIAN / SINGER