HANDS ON TOUR [H.O.T.] 2025 @ Malacca

睽违七年再度启航

⼿集团定于马六甲重启「巡⼿」全国巡演

时隔7年， 马来西亚著名打击乐团⼿集团（HANDS Percussion Malaysia) 决定再次重启「巡⼿」全国巡演，并且荣幸获得马六甲国家⽂化艺术局 (JKKN Melaka）的鼎⼒⽀持，即将于2025年6⽉13⽇至14⽇，以马六甲作为今年「巡⼿」重启的第⼀站，为⼤家呈现⿎艺表演。

成⽴于1997年，⼿集团是马来西亚⾸⽀专业⿎团，⾃创团以来致⼒于推广⼆⼗四节令⿎、本⼟⿎乐发展与表演艺术⽂化，通过各种教育活动和下乡计划，让更多⼈接触敲击乐并能亲身体验打⿎的乐趣。⼀路⾛来，⼿集团艺术总监吴圣雄⽼师特别感恩马来西亚这⽚⼤地给予的养分滋润，坚持以本⼟⾳乐⾊彩作为创作泉源，搭配专业剧场的⾳响、灯光、舞台等的设计元素，促使⼿集团的作品得以环游世界超過20个国家都独树⼀格，总能让观众留下深刻印象。

2017年，时值⼿集团成⽴20周年，⾸次开启了⼿集团「巡⼿」全国巡演，陆续到柔佛新山、霹雳怡保、槟城、关丹彭亨及芙蓉森美兰（2018年）表演。睽违7年后的今天，⼿集团决定再次重启「巡⼿」全国巡演，继续实现全马跑透透，与全民打⿎的愿景，同时答谢和回馈当地的朋友无需穿州过省，长途跋涉来到吉隆坡观赏演出。

本次「巡⼿」巡演，⼿集团将继续秉持着结合不同的传统及现代类乐器，包括⼆⼗四节令⿎、⽢美兰等乐器进⾏敲击表演，共演出6个曲⽬。吴圣雄⽼师表⽰，“表演融合我国各族的敲击乐，希望借⽤艺术拉近各族之间的关系，努⼒打破各族⽂化艺术的籓篱，同时把敲击表演⽂化带到更⾼的层次。

After a 7-Year Hiatus, HANDS Percussion Embarks on Nationwide “Hands On Tour,” Kicking Off in Melaka

After a 7-year break, Malaysia’s renowned percussion ensemble, HANDS Percussion Malaysia, is proud to announce the relaunch of its nationwide tour series,

“Hands On Tour.” This exciting revival will begin in Melaka on 13th & 14th June 2025, with the strong support of the National Department for Culture and Arts Melaka (JKKN Melaka), featuring a vibrant percussion performance to mark the tour's opening.

Founded in 1997, HANDS Percussion is Malaysia’s first professional drum troupe, dedicated to promoting the 24 Festive Drums, local percussion traditions,and performing arts culture. Through educational initiatives and outreach programs, the group has introduced percussion to wider audiences, encouraging hands-on drumming experiences and fostering a deeper appreciation for the art.

HANDS Artistic Director Bernard Goh expressed deep gratitude to Malaysia for being the fertile ground that has nourished the group’s growth. Inspired by local musical roots, HANDS combines the sounds of traditional Malaysian rhythms with professional theatre elements—including lighting, stage design, andacoustics—an approach that has enabled them to perform in over 20 countries worldwide, earning them a distinctive international identity and leaving lasting impressions on audiences.

In 2017, to celebrate the group’s 20th anniversary, HANDS launched its first “Hands On Tour” national concert series, performing in cities including Johor Bahru, Ipoh, Penang, Kuantan, and Seremban through 2018. Now, in 2025, the ensemble is relaunching the tour to continue its mission of bringing drumming to all corners of Malaysia. This initiative allows local communities to enjoy high-quality performances without needing to travel far to Kuala Lumpur.

This year’s “Hands On Tour” concert will feature six compositions, showcasing a fusion of traditional and modern instruments, including the 24 Festive Drums and Gamelan. Bernard Goh stated, “Our performance integrates percussion traditions from Malaysia’s diverse cultures. We hope to use the arts tobridge communities, break down cultural barriers, and elevate percussion performance to new heights.

Gentle reminders:

• There will be a 10-minute intermission during the performance.
• Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the venue, and no outside food or drinks are allowed.
• Photography and video recording are allowed only in portrait mode, with a maximum recording time of 20 seconds. Recording of the entire performance is strictly prohibited.
• Each person must have one ticket, and seating is assigned.
• No entry for infants in arms. Suitable for children aged 3 and above in 2024.
• If children’s actions are causing interruptions for other audience members, we kindly request that parents take their children outside the auditorium to provide comfort, ensuring a pleasant experience for everyone.
• The management has the right to remove guests from the auditorium if they disrupt the viewing order or affect others.
• Audience’s attire must be smart casual with long pants.