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Gemadah – Traditional Malay Music Festival

Music

Gala Gemadah

Juraimi Johari and Danial Khaliq with musicians from Persatuan Pemuzik Tradisional Melayu Singapura (Singapore)

6 Feb 2026, Fri, 7.30pm & 9pm

1hr

(Intermission: None)

DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade

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Synopsis

From the Golden Age of Malay Cinema to today’s viral hits, Gala Gemadah celebrates early 70 years of Malay cultural creativity in a spectacular concert.

 

Leading the show are two rising industry trailblazers. Juraimi Johari of Nobat Kota Singa, fresh from directing Irama Laguku, takes the stage as a featured composer and arranger. Alongside him, Danial dk Khaliq of Orkestra Sri Temasek has represented Singapore and Malay music at international festivals including Festival Lent 2025 and Festi’Roche 2022.

 

They’ve curated two hours of modern hits and timeless folk tunes, performed by a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talents. Set against the Singapore skyline and River at the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre, the concert promises an unforgettable musical journey.

 

Performing the songs are familiar voices: Tok Juara Shariff Abdullah, showstealer Hidayat Zainal, rising star Yunie Karim, and vocal powerhouse Suryana Norddin, joined by the iconic Puan Ma-Hani Mahmud, one of Singapore’s most enduring traditional Malay singers.

 

Since its debut in 2018, Gala Gemadah has been a must-see festival highlight of Gemadah – Traditional Malay Music Festival.

 

Gemadah – Traditional Malay Music Festival is presented by Persatuan Pemuzik Tradisional Melayu Singapura in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay as part of Esplanade's Pentas series.

Language: Malay
Things to Note:
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Artist Information

Danial dk Khaliq

Danial dk Khaliq’s weekend piano lessons grew into a passion for performing and collaborating. With classical, pop, and ethnic music influences, he excels in arranging, composing, and stagecraft. As principal accordionist of Orkestra Sri Temasek, he embraces traditional Malay music and actively contributes to the scene locally and internationally.

Juraimi

Juraimi, born in 1996, is a versatile musician, composer, arranger, and AV technician. A COMPASS member, he began playing music at 11, mastering guitar and other instruments like oud, ukulele, mandolin, accordion, and piano. He performs locally and internationally.

Date & Time

6 Feb 2026, Fri

7.30pm

DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade

9pm

DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade
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