Competition unearths songwriting
talent among Malaysian Christians
The Malaysia Revival Songwriting Contest (MRSC) entered its second year in 2006 with about 100 entries from Malaysians residing locally and abroad. Three entries were finally chosen last Dec 3, and Ipoh-born Peter Khor struck the winning note with his song, “Don’t Stay That Way”.
The first and second runners-up were Diana Wee (with her song In Awe) and Janice Yap (Practitioner) respecctively. Diana, who is currently pursuing her Masters in Clinical Psychology, also clinched The Most Competitive Award.
Some 600 people from the Klang Valley participated in the SMS voting for The People’s Favourite Award and Lim Chee Peng of Alor Star won with his composition and rendition of Glorious Joy.
MRSC was first held in 2005 by Star Maker Enterprise to promote the development and nurturing of Malaysian-born Christian musicians and songwriters.
For MRSC 2006, the panel of judges was led by Pr Ng Wah Lok and included Lucy Loo, Dr Yap Chen Sing, Pr Grace Lee, Kelvin Tan, Charles Oh, Suraj Raj and Amelia Tan.
The final 19 songs were woven into a 60-minute musical drama entitled “Rizuan” which was staged on the final night to the delight of the audience. Starmaker is now planning to stage the drama at The Actor’s Studio.
MRSC 2007 is now opened and the deadline for submission of songs (in English, Bahasa and Chinese) is May 31. For more information, check out its website www.starmaker.com.my
 The winners (from left to right) – Janice Yap (2nd runner up), Lim Chee Peng (People’s Favourite Award), Diana Wee (1st runner up & Most Competitive Award), Pr Ng Wah Lok (chief judge) and Peter Khor (champion). |
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