The long-anticipated Music Of The Spheres World Tour by Grammy-winning British rock band Coldplay has some thrilling news for the audience of Kuala Lumpur. The concert organizer, Live Nation, has officially announced that local rapper Bunga, real name Noor Ayu Fatini, will be the opening act for Coldplay’s concert on November 22nd at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil.
Bunga is a rising star in the music scene, having kick-started her career as a finalist in the online hip-hop freestyle competition, 16 Baris. The competition was spearheaded by renowned local rap star Joe Flizzow. Bunga’s extraordinary rap performances have not only earned her national recognition but have also gained international attention. Several international media outlets, including the New York Times, have dubbed her the first hijabi rapper.
After signing with Warner Music Malaysia in 2019, Bunga has churned out several hits, including ‘Mereng,’ ‘Amaran,’ and ‘Intan Payung.’ She collaborated with the nation’s Queen Of Ethnic Pop, Noraniza Idris, on the latter. She expanded her repertoire and made her acting debut in 2020 with the telefilm ‘Aku, Bunga.’ Last year, Bunga joined forces with R&B singer Pink Sweats for the song, ‘I Feel Good,’ which they performed together at the Good Vibes Weekender event last September.
Meanwhile, the Coldplay phenomenon needs little introduction. With the first Music Of The Spheres World Tour kicking off in March 2022, Coldplay has sold over seven million tickets, breaking records over the last two years. The tour has been a massive success, receiving rave reviews from fans and critics alike and picking up various accolades. These include the title of Favourite Touring Artist at the 2022 American Music Awards and Tour Of The Year at the 2023 iHeartRadio Awards.
Tickets for Coldplay’s upcoming concert in Kuala Lumpur were in extraordinarily high demand and sold out in just over three hours after going on sale in May. Yet, this has not been without issues. Many fans expressed dissatisfaction as scalpers purchased tickets in bulk and re-sold them on unauthorized websites at steep prices. Social media has been flooded with pleas for the rock band to add more concert dates to meet the overwhelming demand.
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Despite the issues, the anticipation for the concert remains high. With the stunning combination of Coldplay’s globally renowned rock music and Bunga’s local rap sensation, the night promises an extraordinary fusion of genres, cultures, and sounds. As fans eagerly count down to the event, it is clear that the November 22nd concert is set to be a historic night for music lovers in Kuala Lumpur.
This news is based on information collected from The Star’s website.
