Manggung di Muara 2026 concert draws massive crowd to Kuching Waterfront Esplanade
KUCHING, 15 November 2026: The Manggung di Muara 2026 concert took place yesterday evening at the Kuching Waterfront Esplanade, bringing together Nadhif Basalamah, Ari Lesmana, Aziz Harun and Aisha Retno for an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment.
Over 3,000 people were part of last night’s crowd, evident by the massive crowd that filled up the open space located rightbehind Grand Margherita Hotel. Organised by Wazai Creative Solution and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, the Manggung di Muara 2026 concert is an active collaboration of Indonesian and Malaysian artists and musicians on a single stage and is expected to further strengthen cross-border ties.
The evening opened up with performances from talented Sarawakian artists, including Adruce Azman, Sasha Ningkanand Naki, who brought the crowd to their feet with heartfelt lyrics and catchy beats. Indie singer-songwriter AdruceAzman, known for his acoustic-driven sound, serenaded the crowd with his guitar, and even brought his children up on stage during Pejamkan Mata.
Also armed with a guitar was the next artist to take the stage – Sasha Ningkan. Known for her ethereal vocals and self-produced tracks, Sasha Ningkan performed numerous songs in different languages, including P.S. (Please Stay) in English and even an Iban song. Rounding out the lineup of Sarawakian artists was Miri-born Naki, who performed hits like Masa and Datanglah Sang Puteri.
After a break for prayers, singer-songwriter and actor from Brunei, Aziz Harun performed a total of 4 songs, including his hit Senyum and 2026 release Telepati, captivating the audience with his easy smile and laid-back guitar-strumming. Malaysia’s own Aisha Retno from Kuala Lumpur was next. Dazzling in sequins and elements of batik and songket, Aisha Retno showcased her vocal prowess on stage and even took to the crowd on concert grounds during her performance of her hit Raya song, Jodoh Lebaran.
When Indonesian musician, songwriter and actor, Ari Lesmana made his way to the Manggung di Muara stage, the crowd went wild. The vocalist of the indie band Fourtwnty, Ari Lesmana commanded the stage, bringing a melancholic atmosphere to the evening with songs like Mangu and Sesi Potret, as the entire crowd joins in.
Closing out the evening was Indonesian singer-songwriter, Nadhif Basalamah, known for heartfelt indie-pop and songs that tell stories of love and heartbreak. To the delight of the audience, he sang his breakout hit Penjaga Hati as well as the more recent single Bergema Sampai Selamanya. For his grand finale, he brought back Aziz Harun and Aisha Retno for a rendition of Kota Ini Tak Sama Tanpamu, effectively closing out the Manggung di Muara 2026 concert on a high note.
Manggung di Muara 2026 is organised by Wazai Creative Solution, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, co-sponsored by Depo Kitchen, Kek Lapis Mama Su, iCafe Chinese Muslim Seafood Restaurant and Chabroz, with AirBorneo as airline partner, Grand Margherita Hotel, Riverside Majestic Hotel and Riverside Majestic Hotel Astana Wing as hotel partners, TVS, Cats FM, Suara Sarawak and Sarawak Edition as media partners, FD Creative as printing partner, MCR Services Group as transport partner, Zicma Company Event Management, Star on Stage, Cangkir Café, Rays Salon Sarawak and Barnada as strategic partners and Saratic as ticketing partner.
