Keningau students win singing, band performance at National Arts Festival
KOTA KINABALU (July 7): A team from Keningau Vocational College, consisting of six students, emerged as champions in the male solo singing category 'KV Terukir di Bintang' and the band category for the 'KV Battle of the Band' competition, held during the National-level Kolej Vokasional Arts Festival (FesKoV) on July 6 at the Shaftsbury Lobby in Putrajaya.
The team also received the Best Vocal award for the solo performance as well as a Special Award from the organizer, the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Division (BPLTV) of the Ministry of Education Malaysia.
Altogether, they brought home trophies, certificates and a total cash prize of RM2,600.
Ikmal Rezza J. Padasian was crowned champion in the male solo category with his rendition of Ku Cinta Pada Mu, a song by popular local artist Hazami.
The college's band, known as D' Buvazoi, won the band category with their performances of Beggin', Gerhana Cinta Luka and Juwita.
Ikmal Rezza also received the Best Vocal award, and the band was honored with a special award as well.
The band comprises six male students: Therrence Soan Roystand, Angelbert Lasung Smd Robert, David Benny Ujan Benyamin, Christoper Lajurus, Brandon Zachary David and Ikmal Rezza.
The team was managed and coached by two teachers, Syuaib Samijan and Bibiana Paulus.
The college director, Lumang anak Lang, who attended the festival throughout, including the concert and competition segments, expressed his pride in the students' achievements. He emphasized that vocational college education also prioritizes talent development in the arts, such as singing and music performance, alongside other areas like sports, innovation, skills competitions and language.
The arts festival, which featured two singing categories, also included female solo and duet singing competitions, won by Bintulu Vocational College, Sarawak, and Kudat Vocational College, Sabah, respectively.
The event was officiated by the director of BPLTV, Ts. Zulkernai bin Fauzi.
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