Boney M brings disco fever to Kuching in electrifying 50th ...

KUCHING (Jan 4): Legendary disco group Boney M kicked off their 50th Anniversary Tour with a spectacular, sold-out performance at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) tonight.

Organised by The Front Row Entertainment Sdn Bhd, the concert marked five decades of the group’s iconic music, captivating a crowd of 4,000 enthusiastic fans.

The evening began at 8pm with an electrifying opening act by At Adau, whose vibrant performance set the stage for an unforgettable night of disco magic.

Celebrating their 50th anniversary, the iconic group thrilled a crowd of over 3,000 fans with an electrifying performance that brought the house down.

Led by the original band member Maizie Williams, the quartets also include Kelly Rahman, Samantha Scott, and Doreen Patel, transporting the audience on a nostalgic journey through their timeless hits.

Backed by a dynamic live band, the concert was a feast for the senses, combining infectious rhythms, dazzling lights, and high-energy choreography.

The night’s setlist featured crowd favorites such as ‘Sunny’, ‘Daddy Cool’, ‘Rivers of Babylon’, and ‘Rasputin’, with fans singing and dancing along to every beat.

Other highlights included spirited renditions of ‘Ma Baker’, ‘Bahama Mama’, and ‘Brown Girl in the Ring’, which kept the energy soaring from start to finish.

The unforgettable night cemented Boney M’s legacy as one of the most enduring and beloved disco acts of all time.

(From left) Williams, Rahman, Scott, Patel on stage tonight. – Photo by Chimon Upon

Sarawak’s Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, was present at the event.

Speaking to reporters before the concert, Abdul Karim highlighted the significance of hosting such world-class events in Sarawak.

“There are many events planned for this year, as there were last year. We have received substantial funding from the state government to host these events.

“I would like to thank the agencies under the ministry for their hard work, including Sarawak Tourism Board, Museum Department, Business Events Sarawak, and other teams handling domestic and international promotions,” he said.

Abdul Karim expressed optimism for Sarawak’s tourism sector, noting an increase in visitors from Indonesia.

“Previously, our foreign visitors largely came from Brunei, with numbers ranging between 150,000 to 200,000 per month.

“But the interesting part now, we have another country, that is Indonesia, that seems to be looking at Sarawak,” he said.

He said that it is a good sign as it will boost Sarawak’s economy.

Abdul Karim speaks to reporters before the concert. – Photo by Chimon Upon

“These visitors are middle-class tourists coming to Sarawak for holidays, boosting our local economy. Probably today, some of them are here (at the concert).

“So that is a good sign. Those that are coming in from Jakarta, they are coming in from Pontianak, Sambas,” he said.

He also shared ambitious targets for Sarawak’s tourism industry.

“With such efforts, I am confident that in 2025, we will achieve our target of visitors.

“I cross my fingers that, because this year we are going to have our new airline also, that should be helping out to achieve our 5 million target for this year,” he added.

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