WAK Sibu Festival 2025 programme unveiled

BT
May 23
2 min read

SIBU, 23 May 2025 – The second edition of the WAK Sibu Festival, scheduled to take place from June 6 to 8, promises an exciting lineup of arts, cultural, and lifestyle activities.

The official programme was unveiled during a press conference at Wisma Sanyan here, presided over by Deputy Chairman of the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC), Cr. Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley.

Following the success of its 2024 debut, WAK Sibu Festival continues its mission of illuminating the town through creativity, community, and collaboration. Once again, the Sibu Heritage Centre will serve as the heart of the festival, where three days of concerts, exhibitions, interactive workshops, marketplaces, and cultural performances will take place. Admission is FREE to the public, except for selected ticketed events.

With a stellar lineup of artists and performers from Kuching, Kuala Lumpur, and beyond, this year's programme aims to introduce the Sibu community to a broader spectrum of artistic disciplines and experiences.

Highlights of WAK Sibu Festival 2025 include:

Emily of Emerald Hill – A powerful one-woman theatre performance featuring renowned stage actress Pearlly Chuah, bringing this timeless Singaporean-Malaysian classic to life at City Hall, Sibu Heritage Centre.
Time Signature – Kuching’s celebrated instrumental band returns with an electrifying set of Top 40 hits spanning multiple decades.
DJ sets by DJ Sotong, DJ Steph, DJ Losan, and DJ APP, turning the festival grounds and local nightlife into high-energy music experiences.
Exhibitions such as Into the Wild, Celebrating Malaysia, and All About Arts: Elements of Nature, presenting diverse visual storytelling by Sarawakian artists and photographers.
Fashion Show featuring Edric Ong and Melor by Melinda Omar, showcasing designs that recently graced the London Fashion Week runways.

WAK Sibu Festival 2025 will also feature a curated selection of vendors from Kuching at the Rainbow Market. This family-friendly space will include food stalls, handmade crafts, cultural performances, and more.

Festival Manager, Brendan Chin stated, “Our goal is to create a platform for Sibu’s talents to shine, while inviting inspiring creatives from across Sarawak and Malaysia to share, connect, and collaborate with the local community.”

Izkandar added, “We’re proud to see how WAK Sibu has grown in just one year. The SMC will continue to support initiatives that enrich our local creative landscape and help position Sibu as a cultural hub for Sarawak’s central region.”

The festival is also supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (MTCP), as part of the broader What About Kuching (WAK) initiative - a satellite extension themed “By the community, for the community.”