PETALING JAYA, November 24 – Keluar Sekejap (KS), a well-known podcast channel, is gearing up to host Malaysia’s very first audio broadcast festival, KL PodFest 2024, slated for a two-day extravaganza on February 3 and 4 next year. Set against the backdrop of the Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJ PAC), this groundbreaking festival, in collaboration with Media Prima, will showcase top podcasters from both Malaysia and Singapore. Attendees can anticipate over 20 live recording sessions, engaging workshops, and a plethora of activities designed for fans, listeners, and budding podcast enthusiasts.
Khairy Jamaluddin, Chief Curator and podcaster at Keluar Sekejap, emphasized that KL PodFest 2024 serves as a pivotal platform for creators to showcase their distinctive perspectives, narratives, and creative flair. The festival, he noted, has a dual mission: to nurture creativity, foster cross-cultural dialogues, and create economic opportunities through both local and international participation. “Our mission is to bridge the divide between podcasters and their listeners, all while warmly welcoming newcomers into the fold,” he added. Given the dynamic evolution of the podcast industry, KL PodFest 2024 pledges an inclusive experience spanning an array of genres, from current affairs to lifestyle and sports.
KL PodFest 2024, an initiative by Keluar Sekejap led by Khairy Jamaluddin and Shahril Hamdan, former UMNO leaders, is a testament to the burgeoning growth of podcasts and their increasingly robust position in the broadcasting landscape. Khairy expressed confidence that collaborating with Media Prima through this audio broadcast festival will fortify the platform, highlight talent, and broaden public awareness, appealing even to those less familiar with this medium. The festival is poised to be a prime platform for creators to showcase their unique perspectives, narratives, and podcasting skills. It aims to stimulate creativity, facilitate cross-cultural dialogues, and open up economic avenues while attracting participants and audiences from both local and international spheres.
KL PodFest 2024 is set to close the gap between podcasters and their audiences, extending a warm invitation to new listeners to explore the world of idea-sharing and podcasting. With a rich array of topics, the festival promises an inclusive experience covering current affairs, lifestyle, sports, and more. The full lineup and schedule for the event will be unveiled on January 15, 2024.
