Sonic boom thrills 20k fans

KUCHING: A record-breaking crowd of 20,000 fans electrified the Sarawak Stadium yesterday (Oct 12) night for the Borneo Sonic Music Festival finale.

Despite a slight hour-long delay for each artist, the enthusiasm of the crowd surpassed even the previous day’s attendance, filling the stadium to capacity by 8 pm.

The star-studded lineup featured international headliners like Jessi, Judika, and Natalie La Rose, alongside local favourites.

Malaysian R&B singer Zed-X kicked off the night, setting the stage for Jess Lee and DJ Slumberjack.

Dutch singer Natalie La Rose then captivated the audience with her energetic performance.

The popular Malaysian girl group, Dolla, thrilled fans with their hits, followed by DJ Blink’s electrifying DJ set.

From left Tabby, Sabronzo and Angel. (Pics courtesy of BSMF)

Yuna.(Pics courtesy of BSMF)

Judika. (Pics courtesy of BSMF)

Indonesian singer Judika wowed the crowd with his powerful ballads, while Malaysian international artist Yuna enchanted the audience with her smooth vocals and engaging stage presence.

Yuna also made a special appearance during Bunga Cinta Lestari’s performance on Friday night, duetting with her.

Bunga Cinta Lestari (BCL) made an apppearance. (Pics by Nurin)

The grand finale was headlined by South Korean star Jessi, who ignited the crowd with her energetic performance.

She debuted in Kuching with “What Type Of X” and followed with “Cold Blooded” and “Gum,” concluding with the iconic “Zoom.”

Bunga Cinta Lestari, who had performed the previous night, made a guest appearance to enjoy the performances of Judika, Yuna, and Jessi.