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#SHOWBIZ: K-Town Clan takes Kajang pride Down Under with historic Australian debut

THE rumbling bass echoing through Melbourne’s Fringe Common Rooms on an unseasonably cool August evening was not just a sonic assault — it was the unmistakable thump of Kajang pride reverberating across the Southern Hemisphere.

#SHOWBIZ: K-Town Clan takes Kajang pride Down Under with historic Australian debut

In an unseasonably cool August evening in Melbourne's Fringe Common Rooms, Malaysian hip-hop group K-Town Clan made history with their debut performance on Australian soil. The trio, comprising Vidya, Ganesh, and Roshan Jamrock, delivered a blistering one-hour set spanning two decades of hits, from classic joint-jumpers like "Come Get Some" and "KawKaw" to fresh tracks like "Issa Vibe" and "Chak Chun Chak."

Presented by All Access Asia, the performance saw the group honor Malaysian legends from Tan Sri P. Ramlee to pioneer hip-hop artists KRU, V.E., Poetic Ammo, and Too Phat, eschewing an opening act in favor of a curated playlist. The K-Town Clan saga is a testament to their unwavering longevity, as the trio has remained an unbreakable brotherhood for 21 years in an industry where groups often dissolve.

Their deep roots and passion are evident in their performances, and the Melbourne audience, both Malaysian diaspora and local fans, embraced the music and celebrated their connection to home. The event, supported by the Consulate General of Malaysia in Melbourne and funding from Dana Kandungan Kreatif, was a masterclass in cultural diplomacy, uniting Malaysians and Australians in a night of shared musical experiences.

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