Camaraderie

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 Brand 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 and Baiquni, who began drumming with HANDS at the young age, 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.

Co presented by 

Irama Tanah Air Ensemble (ITA Ensemble) 水土方乐团

Deafbeat 聋哑鼓团

Ondo Handpan Studio

HANDS Percussion Academy 手集团鼓学院

Creative Team

Musical Director - YUAN LEOW YUNN

Composers - I Wayan Sudirana, Teuku Umar Ilany, Bernard Goh 吴圣雄, Jack Wan 温伟结, Yamato Goh Kok Wei 吴冲 & Tan Zhe Hao 陈哲浩

Choreographer 编舞 - Dr Tan Chai Chen(Kathyn) 陈柯杏博士 & Bernard Goh 吴圣雄

Co-choreographer - Zamzuriah Zahari 

Show Dates & Times

14/11/25 (Friday 8 pm)

15/11/25 (Saturday 3 pm | 8 pm)

16/11/25 (Sunday 11 am | 4 pm)

Show Venue

Stage 1, Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre PJPAC, 1 Utama E