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.