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ASIA's Mandarin pop diva, is set to make her long-awaited return to Malaysia after six years! Renowned for her groundbreaking achievements and unmatched artistry, G.E.M. will perform for the first time at Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Bukit Jalil National Stadium — a milestone event in her celebrated career.
Scheduled for 15 February 2025, at 8pm, this highly anticipated concert promises an unforgettable evening of innovation, heartfelt emotion, and musical brilliance, brought to life on a spectacular stage designed under G.E.M.’s visionary direction.
“I am GLORIA” WORLD TOUR: A JOURNEY OF GROWTH AND TRANSFORMATION
The “I am GLORIA” World Tour marks a pivotal chapter for G.E.M., embracing her given name, Gloria, to explore themes of self-discovery and renewal. Since its debut in Guangzhou, the tour has garnered widespread acclaim, selling out stadiums worldwide.
As the tour’s Creative Director, G.E.M. meticulously shapes every detail to deliver an unforgettable experience.
The Kuala Lumpur show will stay true to this vision, featuring cutting-edge production, immersive storytelling, and a thoughtfully curated setlist. Fans can look forward to beloved hits like Bubble, Light Years Away, and GLORIA, each reflecting her journey from darkness to light.
“Having seen the light, it is our duty to reflect it back to the world,” G.E.M. shares—a sentiment that lies at the heart of this deeply moving concert experience.
G.E.M. : A LEGEND IN MANDARIN POP MUSIC
G.E.M.'s journey to stardom began at just 16, mesmerizing audiences with her extraordinary vocals.
Now a Mandopop icon, she has delivered chart-topping hits like “Bubble”, “TIK TOK”, “Light Years Away” and “Long Distance”, solidifying her reputation as one of the genre's most celebrated singer-songwriters.
In the past 16 years of her career, G.E.M. has penned over 100 original songs and achieved record-breaking milestones, including being the first female Chinese artist to headline shows across China’s 5 biggest stadiums, including Guangzhou, Shanghai, Nanjing, Beijing and Hangzhou.
To this day, G.E.M. 'I AM GLORIA' has held consecutive 75 shows, breaking her previous touring records.
Furthermore, she is the youngest female artist and the first female artist born in the 90s to headline the Hong Kong Coliseum. Her creative artistry has earned her multiple Golden Melody Award nominations for “Best Mandarin Female Singer,” cementing her influence in the industry.
Her accolades include a Guinness World Record for “Light Years Away” as the most-viewed Chinese music video on YouTube and recognition as Spotify’s Most-Streamed Chinese Female Artist. G.E.M.'s 2022 album, Revelation, broke new ground with its 14-episode music video series, redefining Mandopop storytelling.
With performances spanning Beijing, Shanghai, Paris, London, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur, G.E.M. continues to transcend cultural boundaries, connecting with audiences worldwide through her unparalleled talent and vision.
G.E.M BACKGROUNDER
Gloria Tang Sze-wing (born 16 August 1991), known professionally as G.E.M. (backronym of Get Everybody Moving) or Tang Tsz-kei[b], is a Hong Kong singer, songwriter, and producer.
Born in Shanghai and raised in Hong Kong, G.E.M. made her debut in 2008 with the release of her self-titled Cantonese extended play G.E.M. The release won her the gold award for best newcomer at three major music awards ceremonies in Hong Kong. Her debut studio album, 18... (2009), was named one of the top ten best-selling records in the territory in 2009.
In 2016, G.E.M. became the only Asian artist featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. That same year, she released the single "Light Years Away" as the Chinese theme song for the film Passengers, which remains the most viewed music video by a Chinese artist on YouTube.
G.E.M. embarked on her 'I am GLORIA' World Tour in 2023, which grossed over US$70 million within six months alone.
G.E.M. has won numerous accolades throughout her career, including sixteen IFPI Hong Kong Sales Awards, twelve RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards, thirteen Metro Radio Mandarin Music Awards, one Golden Melody Award, and one MTV Europe Music Award. In 2018, she was included at number 34 on BBC's 100 Women list of influential women from around the world.
TICKET INFORMATION
Presented by Maybank and organised by TOPTOP Productions with Star Planet as co-organiser, tickets for G.E.M. 'I am GLORIA' World Tour in Kuala Lumpur will go on sale at 12pm on Friday (20 December, 2024), via my.bookmyshow.com, trip.com and damai.cn.
Maybank VISA Credit Cardholders enjoy an exclusive pre-sale on 19 December 2024, from 12pm to 4pm via my.bookmyshow.com. Seats are limited, so secure your tickets early and let G.E.M. take you on a journey of transformation and inspiration in her concert come on Feb 15.
The concert is expected to bring in a packed house of 50,000 at the venue. For more details, visit www.starplanet.com.my
