The show must go on
Seth Akmal
Updated 2 years ago ·
Published on 28 Sep 2021 7:00AM ·
AFTER almost two years of Covid-19 restrictions, fans are eager for live performances.
Creative organisers and bands have tried to deliver with live streaming performances with social media as a platform to reach their audience.
With physical meet-and-greet sessions still barred, techonology has nonetheless allowed musicians to connect with local but and foreign fans in a pandemic.
Beginning September, Malaysia has allowed live shows for fully vaccinated audiences with physical distancing. – September 28, 2021
A man sprays disinfectant on a band member before rehearsal for a live streaming show, in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, September 28, 2021.
Sabda Jingga band members watch their performance on a smartphone at home in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, September 28, 2021.
A guitarist wears a mask during rehearsal for a live streaming show, in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, September 28, 2021.
Band members set up for rehearsal in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, September 28, 2021.
Rehearsal is in progress for a live streaming show in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, September 28, 2021.
Band Fugo rehearses for a live streaming show, in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, September 28, 2021.
Fugo members talk to the sound engineer during a rehearsal session, in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, September 28, 2021.
A mask is now an essential part of the set up for live bands. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, September 28, 2021.
Sabda Jingga band members deliver a live streaming performance from home in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, September 28, 2021.
Sabda Jingga band members review their performance on a smartphone, in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, September 28, 2021.
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