Brunei in the ABU TV Song Festival

The participation of Brunei in the ABU TV Song Festival has occurred twice since the inaugural ABU TV Song Festival began in 2012. Since their début in 2013, the Brunei entry has been organised by the national broadcaster Radio Televisyen Brunei (RTB). Qeez Idrus and Md Hawzan Bin Hj have both represented the nation at the 2013 and 2014 festivals respectively. In 2015, Brunei withdrew from the festival.

Brunei
Member stationRadio Televisyen Brunei (RTB)
Participation summary
Appearances2
First appearance2013
Last appearance2014

History

2013

RTB made their debut in the ABU TV Song Festivals at the 2013 festival, in Hanoi, Vietnam.[1] On 3 September 2013 it was announced that the singer Qeez Idrus would represent Brunei on their debut, she would sing "Salahkak Aku".[2] The song is a cover of "Salahkak Aku" which was originally released by Fakhrul Razi.[3]

2014

On 3 June 2014 Radio Televisyen Brunei confirmed that they would participate in the 2014 festival in Macau. [4] On 1 September 2014 it was revealed that Brunei would be represented by Md. Hawzan Bin Hj with the song "Awg Madial".[5]

2015

On 25 June 2015 it was confirmed that Brunei would not participate in the 2015 festival in Turkey.[6]

Contestants
Year Artist Language Title English translation
2013 Qeez Idrus[7] Malay "Salahkah Aku" I'm Wrong
2014 Md Hawzan Bin Hj Malay "Awg Madial" Hear Me
2015 Did not compete
2016
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See also

References
  1. Granger, Anthony (15 June 2013). "ABU'13: ABU TV Song Festival Confirmed In Hanoi". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  2. Granger, Anthony. "Brunei: Qeez Idrus Selected". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  3. "Salahkah Aku - Fakhrul Razi". Support Brunei Artists. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  4. Granger, Anthony. "Brunei: Will Participate In Macau". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  5. Granger, Anthony. "ABU TV Song Festival 2014: 12 Countries Confirmed So Far". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  6. Granger, Anthony. "Brunei: Withdraws From The ABU TV Song Festival". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  7. "ABU TV Song Festival - Brunei". Performer's profile. abuhanoi2013.com. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
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