Free Yuna And Ella Concert In Ipoh As Massive “Handsome Town” Festival Kicks Off

An unprecedented free government-funded rock festival brings stadium-grade acts Yuna and Ella straight to the public, igniting a massive wave of cultural tourism and transforming Ipoh into a vibrant, high-energy celebration of its global musical heritage.

The Rakyat Post Fernando Fong · News & blogs · 2 hr ago

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A free three-day festival in Ipoh celebrating its UNESCO City of Music status began, featuring Yuna and Ella performances.

The festival, funded by the Ministry of Communications, offers free entry to over 30 acts.
Traffic congestion occurred as thousands arrived early for the event.
Local brands and creative workshops attracted large crowds throughout the day.

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A free three-day creative festival celebrating Ipoh’s designation as a UNESCO City of Music began on Friday (30 Oct), causing traffic congestion around Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah as thousands arrived to secure spots for performances by musicians Yuna and Ella.

The Rock’N RIUH Benor festival runs from 2:00 pm to midnight daily.

The Ministry of Communications, via MyCreative Ventures, funded the entire initiative, providing zero-cost entry to more than thirty live acts.

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Published: October 31, 2026 at 12:13 AM GMT+8
By: Fernando Fong
Section: Malaysia
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