SADA BORNEO BAND PROFILE

“KEEP OUR LEGACY”

OFFICIAL BAND WEBSITE: www.sadaborneo.wix.com/official FACEBOOK PAGE: www.facebook.com/sadaborneo INSTAGRAM: sadaborneo TWITTER: @Sada_Borneo OFFICIAL EMAIL: [email protected] / +6012-682 4449 (Andy Siti - Manager)

SADA BORNEO is a Malaysian band formed in Penang in 2013 and consists of 8 members from different parts of Malaysia. Aspired to create a new sound for Malaysian music to show the beauty of Malaysia, their music is a fusion of traditional, modern, ethnic and nature elements blend in together. The meaning behind the name 'SADA BORNEO' is 'the sound of Borneo', borrowing Sarawak's Iban ethnic word 'Sada', which means 'sound'.

SADA BORNEO gained popularity for representing Malaysia in AXN's ASIA’S GOT TALENT 2015 and being the only Malaysian that made it to Semi Final stage. The show was aired in 20 countries across Asia. Sada Borneo has also received the IKON NEGARAKU 2017 AWARD by the Prime Minister Office.

From left: Hilmi, Allister, Julian (behind), Nick (front), Hallan (front), Bob (behind), Wilker and Alvin

“We create new sounds by fusing modern western, traditional Malaysian, ethnic-oriented elements and sounds of nature in our musical arrangement and composition. Instrumentation-wise, we featured various traditional music instruments such as Sapeh and recreate the sounds of nature elements to produce a contemporary sound.” – SADA BORNEO

From left (sitting) : Alvin, Bob, Hallan, Wilker, Hilmi, Julian From left (standing) : Allister, Nick

ABOUT THE BAND

SADA BORNEO'S music formula includes reviving traditional music, fresh and contemporary elements into their music arrangement and composition. The band loves to experiment with various kinds of musical instruments, ranging from traditional to modern musical instruments. In live performances, SADA BORNEO's instrumentation consists of Sapeh, bungkau, kompang, guitar, keyboard and adapting the sounds of nature into their music. Some of the examples of nature elements are the sounds of rainfall, thunder, frog and chirping birds to emulate ambiance of the rainforest.

In 2013, they released their first single ' SADA BORNEO ', which are named after the band. The 1st single, “SADA BORNEO” has made the top 1st most downloaded song in Singapore and Brunei, and top 23 in Malaysia. SADA BORNEO has just recorded two new records called Dedicated To You and SADAbration and will be released in January 2017.

HISTORY OF THE BAND

SADA BORNEO was formed out of the friendship between the members who have been performing together since 2012 in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). The creation of SADA BORNEO began when Hallan Hashim and Wilker met during their first year in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in 2011. They found themselves to have similar passion in music and it brought them together. Since then, they started performing for various events as a duo. They also performed for Malam Bumi Kenyalang (MBK) in 2012, a Sarawak cultural night organised by USM's Sarawak student society; Perkumpulan Anak-Anak Sarawak (PERKASA).

The year 2013 saw the formation of SADA BORNEO as they were invited again to perform for malam bumi kenyalang. Alvin, hilmi, allister and a few more friends joined hallan and wilker to perform for MBK 2013. During the sound check for that event, they were asked to come up with a band name and settled on the name 'SADA BORNEO', which means ‘the sound of Borneo’. MBK 2013 was the very first time they performed live using that name.

In 2014, SADA BORNEO started to expand in its line- up and now consists of 8 members.All members are close friends in USM prior to becoming a band. Later that year, the band gained popularity for representing Malaysia in AXN's Asia's Got Talent, aired in 20 countries across Asia. SADA BORNEO's participation in AXN's Asia's Got Talent was the highlight of their music career, having to be the only representative from Malaysia as a semi-finalist.

Sada Borneo during Semifinal at Asia’s Got Talent 2015

SADA BORNEO is hoping to continue the legacy of rich tradition of Malaysian music by reviving traditional music to make it more appealing to the younger generations with their contemporary-orientated arrangements. Currently, they look forward to recording more music by end of this year. As a young Malaysian, they wish to continue the legacy of Malaysian music.

SADA BORNEO with Vanness Wu, one of the judges in Asia’s Got Talent 2015

AIM

1) To express the beauty of Malaysia through music and to bring music lovers into a world of nature and rainforest ecosphere 2) To inspire and aspire the youth of Malaysia to appreciate Malaysian traditional music specializing in Borneo instruments 3) To expand Malaysian traditional music to international level and to promote our Malaysian identity through music and to uphold them at a higher level 4) To support any conservation and preservation project on climate change issue, rainforest protection, wildlife extinction and other environmental issue

From left: Alvin, Julian, Bob, Hallan, Nick, Wilker, Allister and Hilmi

BAND MEMBERS

1. Hallan Anak Hashim (Sapeh 1) 2. Nick Fadriel Anak John (Sapeh 2 / Vocalist) 3. Wilker Vilan Libin (Bassist) 4. Alvin Yong Shee Meng (Keyboard) 5. Julian Anak Frederick (Rhythm Guitar) 6. Mohd Hilmi Mohd Isa (Cajon/Drum/Percussion) 7. Allister Anak Changat (Percussion) 8. Bob Harris Norbert (Kulintangan/Percussion)

PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES

2017 1. Kota Kinabalu Jazz Festival (July – Sabah) 2. Indigo Concert (July - Brunei) 3. Hari Raya Celebration (July-Penang) 4. AIA Insurance Celebration Party (June – KL) 5. Festival Gawai Keamaatan UPSI (May – Penang) 6. Konsert Ekspresi Negaraku (May – Sandakan) 7. Grand launching of Asia Pacific University – Community Engagement Network (APUCEN (April-Penang) 8. International Cultural Night UTP (April – Perak) 9. TedX Penang Road 2017 (January - Penang) 10. SHELL Malikai 1st Oil Celebration 2017 (February - Kuala Lumpur) 11. Saradise Gallery Launching Ceremony (February – Kuching, Sarawak) 12. Majlis Sambutan Hari Wilayah Labuan (February – W.P Labuan) 13. International Cultural Night 2017 (April – UTP Tronoh,Perak)

2016 1. Penang Island Jazz Festival Fringe Stage 2016 (Dec, Penang) 2. Motif Viral (Recording) – Aired on Astro Ria Channel (Dec – Kuala Lumpur) 3. Brunsfield Annual Dinner 2016 (Dec – Kuala Lumpur) 4. WTF (Worth The Fun) Fans Night 2016 (Dec, Penang) 5. White Canvas Carnival 2016 (November, Penang) 6. The Best Of You Movement 2016 (October, Melaka) 7. ASEAN Youth Cultural Forum 2016 (October - USM,Penang) 8. Pullman Hotel Launching Ceremony 2016 (September, Miri) 9. Malaysia Festival 2016 (September - Sydney, Australia) 10. Agro Bank Awards Ceremony 2016 (September – Kuala Lumpur) 11. Borneo Rhythms of Rimba Festival 2016 (August – Sandakan, Sabah) 12. Miss Global Intercontinental 2016 Charity Dinner (August - Kuala Lumpur) 13. 28th Matra Architectural Week 2016 (August – USM Penang) 14. PEKA Malaysia Charity Dinner 2016 (May - Kuala Lumpur) 15. SHELL Safety Awards 2016 (May - Kuala Lumpur) 16. Teaching For Malaysia 2016 (May - Miri, Sarawak) 17. World Trade Mart Connect ASIA Networking Dinner 2016 (May - Penang,Malaysia) 18. CELCOM Axiata – Badminton Assiociation Malaysia (BAM) Gala Dinner 2016 (April – KL) 19. Fantasy Rainforest 2016: SADA BORNEO Special Appearance (March - Putrajaya) 20. Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) ASIA 2016 (March - KLCC)

21. Malam Citra Bayu 2016 (March – USM Penang)

2015 1. ASIAs Got Talent 2015 (Singapore ) 2. Konsert Akhir Akademi Fantasia 2015 (Shah Alam) 3. Aubrey Suwito & Friends Live in Concert 2015 (Featuring Hallan Anak Hashim) 4. Malaysia Hari Ini TV3 (Sri Pentas, Bandar Utama) 5. Gospel Music Festival 2015 6. Songs In The Ray Of Light Concert 2015 ( Penang) 7. The Best Of You Concert 2015 (Putrajaya) 8. International Mask Festival 2015 (Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre) 9. ASEAN Ministry Meeting 2015, Putra World Trade Centre (Kuala Lumpur) 10. Kuching Got Talent 2015 (Kuching Fest) 11. Hari Koperasi Negara 2015 (Kuching Sarawak) 12. Miri City Day 2015 (Miri Sarawak) 13. Smile Music Festival 2015 (Kuching Sarawak) 14. Majlis Santapan Bersama Tuanku Canselor USM (Penang)

2014 1. Pesta Gawai & Kaamatan 2014 (Penang) 2. Malam Bumi Kenyalang 2014 (USM Penang) 3. Matra Buana 6, 2014 (Penang)

2013

1. Malam Bumi Kenyalang, 2013 (USM Penang) 2. Malam Citra Bayu 2013 (USM Penang) 3. Malam Citra Bayu 2014 (USM Penang)

ACHIEVEMENTS

1. IKON Negaraku 2017 Awarded by Prime Minister Office 2. Semi Finalist, Asia’s Got Talent 2015 (AXN Reality TV Show) 3. Judges’ Audition, Asia’s Got Talent 2015 (AXN Reality TV Show) 4. VIMA AWARDS 2016 Winner for Best Uni/College Act 5. 12 Best Rock The World-worthy Song on Raku 2016 6. Golden Frontier Awards 2016 (Original Song Competition) i. Silver Medal Award – “The World of Ai” (Song composed by Khoo Wei En, performed by Sada Borneo) ii. Best Arrangement – “The World Of Ai” (Song composed by Khoo Wei En, performed by Sada Borneo) iii. Best Performance – “The World Of Ai” (Song composed by Khoo Wei En, performed by Sada Borneo) 7. BOSS Awards (1st ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Carnival 2016) Nominees for: i) Best Entertainment of the Year ii) People’s Choice Awards 8. VIMA AWARDS 2016 Nominees for 3 categories: i) Best Music Video ii) Best Uni/College Act iii) Best Genre-Bending Song 9. Hard Rock Rising 2016 (Finalist in Penang Region) 10. The 1st Single, “SADA BORNEO” has made The Top 1st Most Downloaded Song in Singapore And Brunei 11. “SADA BORNEO” Made The Top 23 Most Downloaded Song In Malaysia 12. Top 28 In The “MTV Most Wanted Band, MTV World Stage 2015” 13. Semi-finalist For Asia’s Got Talent 2015 (AXN Reality TV Show), Being the only Malaysian that made it to Semi Final stage

Judges’ Audition, Asia’s Got Talent 2015 (AXN Reality TV Show)

Semi-finalist For Asia’s Got Talent 2015 (AXN Reality TV Show)

Top 28 In The “MTV Most Wanted Band, MTV World Stage 2015”

Nominees for “Best Entertainment of the Year” and “People’s Choice Awards” at BOSS Awards (1st ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Carnival 2016)

DISCOGRAPHY

1) SADA BORNEO – by Sada Borneo The 1st single titled ‘SADA BORNEO’ is available for purchase in iTunes and amazon.

2) The official music video for ‘SADA BORNEO’ is available on our Facebook page and YouTube

3) SADA BRATION – by Sada Borneo This 2nd Single was recorded this mid-year and will be released in May 2017.

4) DEDICATED TO YOU – by Sada Borneo This 3rd Single was recorded this mid-year and will be released in July 2017.

PROFILE OF BAND MEMBERS

ALLISTER ANAK CHANGAT (Allister) – Band Leader

Year of Birth: 1993 Origin : Sibu, Sarawak Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Pure Biology (USM), 2015 Major: Botany, Minor: Management Instruments: Tom Drums, Percussions & Digderidoo

ALLISTER’S involvement as a musician in his church youth group sparked his passion in music. He is influenced by musicians such as Walk off the Earth, Paramore and Sungha Jung. He took up Sape’ after meeting with Hallan during his first year of study in Universiti Sains Malaysia. Differ from his musical role in SADA BORNEO today; his very first performance in USM was as a bassist for Malam Citra Bayu 2013 alongside Alvin, Wilker and Hilmi. His great leadership skill and passion for the band and music has led him to be chosen as the leader of the band.

HALLAN ANAK HASHIM (Hallan)

Year Of Birth: 1991 Origin : Miri, Sarawak Bachelor Degree in Management (USM), 2015 Major: Human Resource, Minor: Music Technology Instruments: Sapeh 1

HALLAN ANAK HASHIM is a 25-year old musician and composer who became well-known for being the leader and the sape player of the band SADA BORNEO in the AXN reality TV show, Asia’s Got Talent in 2015. Growing up in Miri, his alma mater includes Sekolah Rendah Jalan Bintang Miri, SMK St. Joseph Miri, SMK Lopeng Tengah and later SMK Lutong. He then completed his degree in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in School of Management (Majored in Human Resource; minored in Music Technology).

As a young Malaysian, Hallan wishes to continue the legacy of Malaysian music. He began as a church and school musician, then later expanded his influence at the state, national and university level; and now Hallan has made his mark at the international stage. His highlight performance after ASIA’s Got Talent was when he was invited to collaborate and to perform with Aubrey Suwito, Malaysia’s famous composer in 2015.

NICK FADRIEL ANAK JOHN (Nick)

Year of Birth: 1993 Origin : Limbang, Sarawak Instruments: Sapeh 2 & Vocalist Bachelor Degree of Arts (USM) (Currently studying) Major: Performance and Pedagogy, Minor: Music Technology

NICK FADRIEL fell in love with music at age 11 after joining a church band. As a vocalist, he had won several singing competitions. Apart from being active with various music events, he also loves composing music. His musical style is influenced by genres such as pop, reggae and slow rock. His dream is to start his own recording studio and to bring the local music industry to international level. He became a member of SADA BORNEO in 2014.

WILKER VILAN LIBIN (Wilker)

Year of Birth: 1991 Origin : Kota Belud, Sabah Bachelor of Arts (USM), 2015 Major: Painting, Minor: Music Technology Instruments : Bass / Electric Guitar

WILKER VILAN LIBIN interest is in music composition and to master various types of music instruments. His attitude of being original plays a great influence in his music style. His experience as a church musician and listening to spiritual music inspired him to become passionate in music. When he met Hallan in USM, the duo started performing together. Later on, the pair started to expand its line-up, hence SADA BORNEO was formed.

ALVIN YONG SHEE MENG (Alvin)

Year of Birth: 1991 Origin: Tuaran, Sabah Bachelor of Sciences in Physic (USM), 2013 Major: Pure Physic, Minor: Music Technology Currently Pursuing: Master of Science (Optoelectronic) in USM Instruments: Keyboard, Synthesizer and Piano

ALVIN YONG SHEE MENG fell in love with music since the young age of 9, by the age of 16, he was inspired by maestro Vilma Zafra Ignacio-Tampus to learn classical piano. He developed his musical style by participating the church band and school choir. He was also inspired by Assoc. Prof. Razif, Andrew Yem and Evelyn Kie Lee Su. He was influenced by modern jazz and pop music styles during his life at Labuan Matriculation College (KML) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). He is currently alumni of USM jazz band which he played the tenor trombone and has joined many performances in Penang and at international level, in Vietnam and Thailand. His musical style includes fusing modern jazz and pop with traditional elements to create contemporary music.

MOHD HILMI MOHD ISA (Hilmi)

Year of Birth: 1991 Origin: Sungai Petani, Kedah Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry (USM), 2013 Instruments: Drums, Cajon and Percussions

At the age of 13, HILMI was a snare drummer in his high school, hence marked the beginning of his musical journey. Prior to his studies in USM, he was in the school marching band as well as the school orchestra. While pursuing a degree in the university, he joined the USM jazz band as the percussionist and drummer.

JULIAN ANAK FREDERICK (Julian)

Year of Birth: 1993 Origin : Kuching, Sarawak Bachelor Degree of Housing, Building & Planning (USM) Major: Building Technology Instruments: Acoustic Guitar and Bungkau/Ruding

Began playing music in church; JULIAN ANAK FREDERICK is a self-taught musician by listening to songs and learning from music books. He is inspired by Hill songs and GMB while his guitar playing is influenced by Matt Heafy from Trivium. He joined SADA BORNEO in 2014.

BOB HARRIS NORBERT (Bob)

Year of Birth: 1993 Origin: Keningau, Sabah Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Housing, Building & Planning (USM), 2015 Major: Building Technology Cuurently pursuing: Master of Science in USM (Materials & Construction Technology) Instruments: Kulintangan & Percussions

A self-taught musician through YouTube, BOB HARRIS NORBERT plays a little bit of keyboard and guitar. He started joining SADA BORNEO after he performed with them at Malam Bumi Kenyalang 2014. One of the reasons he joined SADA BORNEO was to pursue his passion and to learn more about music and expose himself to the world of music.

NEWS ARTICLES

HARIAN METRO, 6th MAY 2016

HARIAN METRO, 8th April 2016

THE SUNDAY POST. 24th May 2015

THE STAR

HARIAN METRO, 25th September 2016

THE BORNEO POST, 9th June 2015

THE BORNEO POST, 11th June 2015

WWW.STAR2.COM (ONLINE NEWSPAPER)

THE BORNEO POST SEEDS (ONLINE NEWSPAPER), 23rd August 2015

PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES

SADA BORNEO at Smile In The Park, Cultural Village, Kuching (September ’15)

SADA BORNEO at Smile In The Park, Cultural Village, Kuching (September ’15)

SADA BORNEO performed with Bunkface at the Final Concert of Akademi Fantasia 2015 (October, Kuala Lumpur)

SADA BORNEO with Dato’ Sheila Majid at Final Concert of Akademi Fantasia 2015 (October, Kuala Lumpur)

Julian (Guitarist) & Hallan (Sapeh Player) performed at Fantasy Rainforest, Putrajaya Convention Centre (March 2016)

Hilmi (Percussionist) & Julian (Guitarist) at Fantasy Rainforest, Putrajaya Convention Centre (March 2016)

SADA BORNEO at Borneo Rhythms of Rimba at Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sepilok Sandakan (August ’16)

SADA BORNEO at Borneo Rhythms of Rimba at Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sepilok Sandakan (August 2016)

SADA BORNEO at Miss Global Intercontinental Malaysia (August ’16 , Kuala Lumpur)

SADA BORNEO with Amber Chia at Miss Global Intercontinental Malaysia (August ’16 , Kuala Lumpur)

SADA BORNEO with the committee of Malaysia Festival 2016 (Sydney, Australia)

SADA BORNEO conducted Drum Circles Workshop during Malaysia Festival 2016 in Sydney Australia (September 2016)

SADA BORNEO in Sydney, Australia

SADA BORNEO at Pullman Hotel Launching Ceremony 2016 (September, Miri)

SADA BORNEO featuring Hezekiah Asim during the performance at Pullman Hotel Launching Ceremony (September 2016, Miri Sarawak)

SADA BORNEO at ASEAN Youth Cultural Festival 2016 (October, USM Penang)

SADA BORNEO conducted a Drum Circles Workshop at White Canvas Carnival (November 2016)

SADA BORNEO performed at Penang Island Jazz Festival Fringe Stage 2016 at Bayview Beach Resort, Penang (December 2016)

Crowd flooded the hotel lobby at Bayview Beach Resort, Penang to watch performance by SADA BORNEO

SADA BORNEO performed at Saradise Gallery Launching Ceremony in Kuching, Sarawak (Feb 2017)

SADA BORNEO & Andy Siti (Manager of SADA BORNEO) at Best Of You Movement 2016 at IOI Mall Putrajaya

is managed by:

ANDY SITI NURHIDAYAH RAHIM Managing Director Andy Siti Productions [PG-0359708-M] 2B – 22 – 03, Ivory Plaza Halaman Bukit Gambir 11700 Gelugor, Penang

Phone No: +6012-682 4449 Email: [email protected]

Music portfolio prepared by Andy Siti Productions© 2017

SADA BORNEO’S TECHNICAL RIDERS (8 piece band)

NO. MUSICIANS INSTRUMENTS TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT QUANTITY Guitar Acoustic Amplifier 1 1. Hallan Hashim Sapeh 1 Back Up Vocal Mic with stand 1 DI Box 1 Guitar Acoustic Amplifier 1 2. Nick Fadriel Sapeh 2 Vocal Mic with stand 1 DI Box 1 Guitar Acoustic Amplifier 1 3. Julian Frederick Acoustic Guitar DI Box 1 Back Up Vocal Mic with stand 1 Keyboard 61 keys 1 Keyboard Double stand 1 4. Alvin Yong Keyboard Keyboard Amplifier 1 DI Box (Stereo) 1 Back up Vocal Mic with stand 1 Bass Amplifier 1 5. Wilker Vilan Libin Bass Guitar / Vocal DI Box 1 Back Up Vocal Mic with stand 1 Drumset with mics 1 set Cajon, Rainmaker, 6. Hilmi Isa Condenser Microphone 3 Bird flute Back Up Vocal Mic with stand 1 Floor Tom 1 - Ketubung 7. Allister Anak Changat Condenser Microphone 2 - Kompang Wireless Mic with stand 1 - Kulintangan Condenser Mic 3 8. Bob Harris Norbert - Kompang Back-up Vocal Mic with stand 1 Other requirement: 1. Sound system 2. Monitors x 4 *Musicians will bring their own instruments as listed above, while organizer provides all technical requirements.

SONG LIST: (40mins)

1. Warrior Song 2. Kayo – Kayo 3. Dedicated To You 4. Sada Borneo 5. Buluh Meruked 6. Hey Ya 7. Sada-Bration DI

DI Drumset

Keyboard DI DI

Bass Guitar

DI Sape 2 Acoustic Guitar

Sape 1 Floor Tom & Kompang Floor Tom & Kulintangan

Front Stage Legend 1. Vocal mic

2. Condenser mic 9. Keyboard amp 3. Drum set mic 4. Kick mic

5. DI Box DI 10. Floor Monitor 6. Stereo DI Box DI

7. Acoustic guitar amp

8. Bass guitar amp