Aziz Harun, Afiq Adnan, and Mark Adam Light up Symphonic Night at KAEDFEST 2024

By, Hani Rashid

Gombak, 31 October 2024: Aziz Harun, Afiq Adnan and, special guest, Mark Adam, including Acoustica Band by IIUM students, perform the Closing performance of Symphonic Night KAEDFEST 2024 at the Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design (KAED) Main Auditorium.

The opening act was performed by the Acoustica Band consisting of IIUM students. They performed ‘Monokrom’, ‘Rumah Singgah’ and ‘Jiwa Yang Bersedih’. All students enjoyed their performance as much as Afiq Adnan’s, who was the second singer for the night. He performed ‘Untuk Kamu’, ‘Penjaga Hati’ and ‘Reminisensi’. He was kind enough to sing an extra song for his fans.

The next guest was revealed during the night. Mark Adam performed his popular songs, ‘Pencuri’ and Marry Me, including his latest release, ‘kura-kura’. The last singer was Aziz Harun, who received as much love as previous artists. He sings ‘Janji’, the latest release and a few of his popular songs, ‘Beautiful’ and ‘Jangan’, including snippets of his other songs.

In an exclusive interview with Afiq Adnan, he mentioned how his parents were very supportive of his decision to become a singer, as long as he focuses on his studies. He also mentioned that his biggest inspirations were Anuar Zain and Aziz Harun as he grew up with his songs. 

To add, in another interview, Aziz Harun himself mentioned that he will release an announcement in December. When asked about songs that meant a lot to him, he mentioned that ‘Touch’ by Katseye and ‘jauh’ by Aziz Harun were special to him.

The grand finale of KAEDFEST 2024, Symphonic Night with the theme, ‘Let the Imagination Pop’ united students in a spectacular celebration of music and creativity. This year’s festival has been ongoing from 23 to 27 October, featuring many exciting activities, such as the KAED Pop Run, Outdoor Indoor Bazaar, and Exhibition organized by the students of the Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design (KAED).

Among the distinguished guests included the Dean of Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, Prof. Ar. Dr Abdul Razak Sapian; KAED Deputy Dean (Student Development and Community Engagement) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syakir Amir Ab. Rahman, and the Director of the Alumni Relations Division, Ilmyzat Ismail.

KAEDFEST has been going on for 27 years since the establishment of the KAED. It is one of the main festivals that IIUM students look forward to every year.***