DIOR Da Ying to guest perform at Azora Chin & Eve Ai Malaysia concert
The singer-songwriter expressed her excitement about joining the March show.
"I am happy to have the opportunity to perform on the same stage with two excellent singers, Eve Ai and Azora Chin! I will tell you secretly that I have been working hard to create new songs recently. As for the concert... I will keep it a secret for now," she shared.
DIOR revealed that this performance validates her musical journey and motivates her future aspirations. "This performance has made me more determined to hold my own concert goal," she added.
The "Azora Chin & Eve Ai Power House Live Concert" is scheduled for 29 March at the Arena of Stars, Genting.
Tickets are now officially on sale at rwgenting.com, biztmgptix.bigtix.io and my.bookmyshow.com, with ticket prices of RM688 (VIP), RM588 (PS1), RM488 (PS2), RM388 (PS3), RM288 (PS4) and RM188 (PS5).
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