HANDS Percussion Unveils Camaraderie: A Celebration of Bonds Through Rhythm
Premieres November 14–16, 2025 at PJ Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC, 1 Utama)
Dates & Time
November 14 (Fri) – 8:00PM
November 15 (Sat) – 3:00PM & 8:00PM
November 16 (Sun) – 11:00AM & 4:00PM
Venue: PJ Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC, 1 Utama)
Ticket Prices: RM88, RM128, RM188, RM268
Tickets:
https://onetix.com.my/events/camaraderie-hands-percussion-concert-2025/463
Hotline: 012-779 8009
More info:
https://www.hands.com.my/shows-and-activities/camaraderie/
Malaysia’s leading contemporary drum ensemble HANDS Percussion proudly presents its latest production Camaraderie, running from November 14 to 16, 2025 at PJ Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC, 1 Utama)
Derived from the French word meaning a spirit of trust and deep connection beyond friendship, Camaraderie explores the essence of human bonds through rhythm, memory, and cross-generational performances that transcend time and tradition.
🥁 Concert Highlights
Reimagined Classics · Cross-Border Collaboration
HANDS’ signature works return to the stage with new vitality. This year, HANDS collaborates with the ITA Ensemble, infusing the music with fresh textures and cross-cultural layers. Electronic remix meets live drumming, expanding the boundaries of percussion and breathing new life into beloved classics.
🥁 Two New Works
💛 Kenangan — composed by long-time collaborator Teuku Umar, founder of Gangsapura Gamelan. Inspired by Malay gamelan, the piece captures 17 years of shared friendship and artistic journey.
💛 A new work inspired by Teochew culture, weaving rhythm and colour into a dialogue between tradition and modernity. Drawing from mythological imagery, the piece reflects on heritage while paving the way for the future.
🥁 A Stage of Generations
One of the most moving moments will see HANDS’ Principal Percussionist Jimmy Ch’ng performing alongside his daughter — a reflection of both father-daughter bonds and the legacy of mentorship. Adding to this spirit of continuity, 10-year-old Yanhou, who began drumming with HANDS at the age of five, now joins the ensemble as one of its youngest cast members, symbolising the passing of the torch to a new generation.
🥁 Multi-instruments and Dialogues
Camaraderie also features the cello, guzheng, gamelan, and a collaboration with DeafBeat (Malaysia’s pioneering deaf percussion ensemble), creating rich layers of sound and movement that highlight the beauty of diversity.
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Camaraderie is presented by HANDS Percussion, in collaboration with ITA Ensemble, DeafBeat, and the Hands Percussion Academy.
Founded in 1997, HANDS Percussion has been at the forefront of promoting Malaysian original percussion works and fostering cross-cultural artistic exchanges. Rooted in the tradition of the 24 Festive Drums, HANDS continues to push artistic boundaries, presenting the unique identity of Malaysian drumming on international stages.
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