Yuna, Rich Brian, Milli and Niki are some of the hottest hip-hop artists, singers and artists from Southeast Asia, and they are set to take the stage in the coming months
With new trends, genres and artists emerging daily, the music industry is an ever-evolving one. Music lovers are always seeking new sounds and experiences, and one of the best ways to discover the next earworm is through live concerts and performances.
In 2023, the ticket sales revenue for live music events reached US$31.5 million. Additionally, American events promoter Live Nation expects to sell more than 600 million tickets in 2023, up from 550 million in 2022.
Concerts are not only a great way to enjoy music—they are also an opportunity to connect with the artists and experience their stories via song. Some of Southeast Asia’s most talented and promising musicians are on the Tatler Gen.T List, the flagship list that celebrates the luminaries, young changemakers and rising talents spanning various industries.
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From a Malaysian singer-songwriter who has collaborated with global stars to the first Thai solo rapper at Coachella, here’s where and when to catch four of the most talented and influential musical artists from the Gen.T List.
Niki: The singer-songwriter who opened for Taylor Swift’s Jakarta concert
Indonesian-born singer-songwriter Nicole Zefanya, known professionally as Niki, made a big splash when she won a competition to be the opening act for Taylor Swift’s The Red Tour in Jakarta in 2014. She was 15 at the time.
Niki has been praised for her finespun storytelling and expressive vocals. She announced a world tour in support of her sophomore album, Nicole, earlier this year. Niki’s next concerts will happen at the BCC Hall Central Ladprao in Bangkok on September 11, the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines on September 13 and Singapore’s Formula 1 on September 15.
