Tuni Sundatang is a six-member folk-rock ensemble from Ranau, Sabah. Since its formation in 2021, the group has explored new ways of preserving and sharing Dusun cultural heritage through music. The band blends traditional indigenous instruments such as the sundatang boat lute, sompoton mouth-organ, and kulintangan gongs with contemporary rock sounds that is both ancestral and forward-looking. Primarily instrumental, each track carries its own story, with titles that echo customs, landscapes, and identity from Borneo. Their debut EP, Alunan dari Tanah Tinggi, was released in 2026.

Dabra Sia is a singer-songwriter from Sabah whose music draws inspiration from the people, culture, and stories of Sabah. Renowned for her distinctive voice and recognized as a former Sugandoi State Level Champion, she performs in the indigenous Dusun language and incorporates traditional vocal styles into her work. Dabra is also known for collaborating with Tuni Sundatang and perform as their vocalist, she plays an active role in promoting Sabah’s rich musical and cultural heritage to wider audiences.

The UiTM Traditional Performing Group is an ensemble of students and alumni from the Faculty of Music at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. Dedicated to preserving and promoting Malaysia’s traditional music and dance heritage, the orchestra performs under the direction of Kamrul Hussin, a Senior Lecturer at the faculty and a Malay traditional music specialist. Its repertoire draws on a wide range of traditional performing art forms, including Mak Yong, Wayang Kulit, Dikir Barat, and the Malay Gamelan, celebrating the richness of Malaysia’s cultural traditions. For this performance, seven members will be featured.