“Midlife, Sing & Shine! 4” Malaysia Audition Kicks Off with a Bang — Over 100 contestants Chase Their Dreams on Stage

Venue Sponsored by Pavilion Damansara Heights and strongly supported by Hoe Hin White Flower Embrocation, the Malaysia audition for Midlife, Sing & Shine! 4 was held  at Pavilion Arena, Level 4, Pavilion Damansara Heights. The highly anticipated singing event drew more than 100 passionate midlife contestants who took to the stage to showcase their vocal talents. The atmosphere was electrifying, with waves of applause from the enthusiastic audience.

Beneath dazzling stage lights and a professionally set stage, contestants delivered powerful performances, each vying for a coveted spot to represent Malaysia in the Singapore-Malaysia Regional Selection Round of the show. This year’s judging panel featured a stellar lineup of music industry veterans: Matthew Ma, Jovi Theng, and Stephen Gan, who evaluated the performances with professionalism, fairness, and rigor to identify the most promising and captivating talents.

Adding to the star power of the event, fan-favorite alumni from Midlife, Sing & Shine! 3 — Rax Teh, Andy Lau, Alan Seow, and Catherine Ho — made a special return as mentors, cheering on the new batch of contestants. Each also graced the stage with moving performances of classic hits, delighting fans with a musical feast.

Andy Lau opened the show with emotional renditions of How Could You Let Me Be Hurt and Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies, instantly igniting the crowd.Alan Seow followed with Don’t Want to Be Happy Alone and Love Forecast, showing his versatility in music styles.Rax Teh, a fan favorite, delivered a powerhouse set of Love Sparks, Big Fish, and I Will Always Love You, bringing back the magic of his competition highlights.Catherine Ho closed the segment beautifully with heartfelt performances of Looking at the Wind and Clouds and Applause, leaving the audience deeply moved.

The undeniable climax of the audition was the appearance of guest star Shaun Tam, who performed With Me Always, the theme song from his new drama The Band Sparrow, followed by a soulful rendition of Eric Clapton’s Wonderful Tonight. His engaging stage presence and vocal depth brought the audience to a frenzy. Shaun further hyped the crowd by interacting with fans through games and giveaways of exclusive merchandise, making the event even more memorable.

Midlife, Sing & Shine! 4 Malaysia audition concluded successfully at 7pm. More than just a singing competition, this event offered a stage for midlife individuals to chase their dreams and prove that age is not a limitation, but a testament to enduring passion and elegance.

So who will rise above the rest to represent Malaysia in the upcoming Singapore-Malaysia regional competition? Stay tuned to find out!

Rax Teh devoted fans — the "Dolphin Fans" — arrived early with fan signs, eagerly awaiting his appearance.

Free gift distribution at the venue drew long lines of eager attendees right from the start.

Refreshing beverages sponsored by Lam Heung Ling were also available on site — and they were absolutely delicious!

This year’s judging panel featured Jovi Theng, Stephen Gan and Matthew Ma.

Group photo (from left): Host Ezen Tan, Alan Seow, Catherine Ho, Andy Lau, Jovi Theng, Matthew Ma, Shaun Tam, TVBI Director of International Business Ms. Mandy Yip, Rax Teh, and Stephen Gan.

Shaun Tam surprised the audience by stepping off the stage mid-song during his performance of With Me Always, creating a wave of excitement.

Shaun urged the audience to tune in on Monday at 8:30 PM to catch his new drama 《Heavenly Hand》, where he delivers a groundbreaking performance.He added, “Starting next week, you can call me ‘Kow Gor’ ! ”

Sponsors’ group photo:Front row (from left): Alan Seow, Rax Wong, Andy Lau   Back row (from left): Catherine Ho, special guest Elaine Kan, Shaun Tam, Datuk Lee Whay Hong (Director, Jendela Mayang Sdn Bhd), Dato Joyce Yap (CEO, Pavilion Malls), and Victor Wong (Executive Director, Hoe Hin White Flower Embrocation Hong Kong Ltd.)

Another crowd favorite of the day was Rax Teh, whose on-stage charisma and interactions with fans once again caused a stir.

Andy Lau passionate singing touched the hearts of many in the audience.

Alan Seow captivated the crowd with his soulful performance, drawing everyone into his emotional delivery.

This year’s contestants impressed with their vocal strength and commanding stage presence.

Shaun Tam presented a prize to a young fan who won during the interactive game session — a heartwarming moment.

Rax received yet another bouquet upon appearing — can you guess what flowers he got this time?

When Catherine Ho took the stage, the audience fell silent, fully immersed in her emotional performance.