{
  "id": 6537239,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Awie to rock fans at epic 35-song Stadium Merdeka show this Saturday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/showbiz-awie-to-rock-fans-at-epic-35-song-stadium-merdeka-show-this",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T04:00:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1529588/showbiz-awie-rock-fans-epic-35-song-stadium-merdeka-show-saturday"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Celebrity rocker Awie, 58, is set to mesmerize fans with an unprecedented 35-song concert at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday. The veteran singer, known for his iconic rock band Wings, has a storied career spanning decades in Malaysia's music scene. However, his latest performance carries potential challenges as thick haze from regional forest fires has been impacting air quality, causing him to cough and hinder his vocal prowess during a recent Kajang event. Despite these obstacles, Awie remains determined to deliver the show, entrusting the outcome to fate. The massive event, titled 'Rock King Awie – Last Man Standing 2026', will feature an extensive lineup of 35 songs, divided into five thematic segments, and will include performances by five bands, several guest artists, and rising acts. The ambitious production, organized by Bombbay Legend Worldwide, aims to celebrate Malaysia's rich musical heritage and bridge generational gaps, featuring acts from established icons to younger talents.",
  "summary": "AGE has rarely managed to tame a true rock ‘n’ roll spirit, and Datuk Awie is living proof.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Awie's daughter Putri Aleeya charts her own path",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/showbiz-awies-daughter-putri-aleeya-charts-her-own-path",
        "published": "2026-09-10T01:03:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}