KOTA KINABALU MUSIC SOCIETY
Kota Kinabalu Music & Dance Festival
Our warmest welcome to everyone here at the 29th Kota Kinabalu Music and Dance Festival. It is our honour and privilege to have your presence and support in this annual event.
We hope you will have a good and memorable time making music with one another. This yearly eistefodd is not just about competition but it is also a time where families and friends come together to share and encourage one another and make new friends too!
We also take this opportunity to care for others with the blessings that we have. Please check out the Good Shepherd Services stall to know more of the needs of many around us and let’s do whatever we can to help. The children have set a good example of kindness and generosity by putting up their original paintings for sale to support this charity.
It is always a joy to give and there are many ways of giving and sharing. Let’s continue to spread kindness and the love of music and dance as a community for the good of others. May God’s goodness and blessings always be with you all. Thank You!
Useful Info for first timer participants and the general public.
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We need your support!
Our festival participants are very eager to share their artwork with the public. Their original artwork is their interpretation of the music they will perform at the festival. These paintings will be displayed at the festival venue and we have the artists’ consent to sell their work to raise funds in support of the Good Shepherd Services Organisation.
We want to thank all the participants for their kindness and beautiful spirit in caring for the needy.
The Kota Kinabalu Music Society hopes this charity drive will bring the community closer and also raise the awareness that each of us can contribute regardless of our age and status. Kindness is all about caring and sharing.
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29th KKMDF BOK PAINTINGS
Hello everyone,
The 29th edition of the Kota Kinabalu Music and Dance Festival is proud to present to you this catalog of the artworks by the participants sharing their interpretations of the music that they will perform through paintings.
The artists have generously given their consent to put up their artwork for sale to raise funds in support this year’s charity organisation The Good Shepherd Services.
These paintings will be on display physically at the festival and please read the instructions in the following pages on how you can purchase these original pieces.
The Good Shepherd Services booth and volunteers will be available at the festival and do find time to visit and find out what little you can do to make a difference in the lives of children and women in our community.
Thank you once again to all for showing your love and care through share! See you all very soon❤
# This catalog is for viewing only.
# Artwork only can be purchased during the 2 days festival.
# Minimum price for each artwork start from MYR50.
# Each artwork comes with a code, select your desired artwork, fill in a form from our art counter and make payment by cash or QR pay. # A receipt will be issued to you instantly.
# All artwork purchased only can be collected on the 2nd day afternoon, after 2pm onwards.
Thank You is not enough to describe our gratitude.⭐ Pictures and videos shared on social media spoke volumes of the recent fete.
💖 The judges and volunteers came on their own to give their time, energy and expertise to ensure we all had an astounding eisteddfod, may God bless your unconditional giving. 🙏
To the very supportive community near and far, all of you made a huge impact with your presence and generous donations for this year’s charity Rainbow of Hope. 💐
All the participants who courageously took the stage and performed, Bravo! 👏👏👏
This success is never ours but it is everyone’s. 🎶🎵🎶🎵 Because without one another we would not have journeyed 28 years. Together we have had a blast.
Let’s continue to spread the love of music and the joy of giving. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ribuan Terima Kasih kepada semua.
The Organizing Committee of KKMDF2023
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.
Under 2023-Festival Gallery
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