A Convergence of Faith and Sound Hillsong Worship’s Landmark Asia Tour Arrives in East Malaysia for an Unforgettable Evening of Worship, Unity and Hope - Feature In Favstyle Magazine by Mr Alfred Allen Ginsos The Editor-In-Chief

KOTA KINABALU, 13 September 2026 | The lights dimmed, the auditorium fell into anticipation, and thousands of voices gathered under one roof for an extraordinary evening of faith and worship as Hillsong Worship Nights Asia Tour 2026 arrived in Kota Kinabalu.

Held on Sunday, 13 September 2026, at Sipadan Hall 1 & 2, Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), the landmark gathering transformed the venue into a powerful space of music, worship and spiritual connection.

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At 8:00 PM sharp, the evening commenced with an opening worship set by Eylia Guntabid, whose three-song presentation immediately lifted the energy of the auditorium.

Opening Worship by Eylia Guntabid

The opening set featured:

1. Imanku Percaya

2. Nyalakan ApiMu

3. Praise

The final moments of Praise lifted the entire auditorium, setting the tone for what would become an unforgettable night of worship.

Two and a Half Hours of Worship

The arrival of Hillsong Worship brought the evening into another dimension.

For approximately two and a half hours, the Hillsong Worship team led the congregation through a carefully curated repertoire spanning some of the most recognized contemporary Christian worship songs.

From the opening notes of Good News, followed by Alive and Wake, the atmosphere steadily grew in intensity. Familiar anthems including O Praise The Name, From The Inside Out, This I Believe, and How Great Thou Art became collective moments of worship, with thousands of worshippers singing together.

The full worship repertoire included:

1. Good News

2. Alive

3. Wake

4. O Praise The Name

5. From The Inside Out

6. This I Believe

7. PTL Hallelujah Amen

8. How Great Thou Art

9. Shout To The Lord

10. Mighty To Save

11. Only Jesus

12. I Surrender

13. Cornerstone

14. The Stand

15. King Of Kings

16. Oceans

17. Holy Is The Name

18. What A Beautiful Name

19. Relentless

20. This Is Living

21. Take It All

As the evening progressed, thousands of hands were raised in worship, creating a striking visual expression of collective faith. The music, voices and atmosphere came together in a deeply moving celebration centred on the Lord Jesus.

For many in attendance, this was more than an evening of music. It was a moment to pause, reflect, worship and reconnect with faith alongside friends, families and new faces from across the region.

A Global Sound with a Timeless Message

For more than three decades, Hillsong Worship has played a defining role in contemporary Christian worship. Originating from Sydney, Australia, the Grammy Award-winning collective of songwriters, musicians and worship leaders has built an international presence through music that has travelled across cultures, languages and generations.

Their songs have found a home in churches, concert halls and personal spaces around the world, carrying enduring themes of hope, grace, surrender, faith and devotion.

In Kota Kinabalu, those themes took on a distinctly communal character as thousands gathered together to sing, worship and celebrate their shared faith.

More Than a Concert

Hillsong Worship Nights Asia Tour 2026 represented far more than a conventional concert experience.

It was a celebration of faith, hope and human connection, bringing people from different walks of life together beneath one roof. Through music, the evening created a shared experience of encouragement, renewal and unity.

The Kota Kinabalu stop also marked a significant moment for East Malaysia, placing Sabah on the itinerary of a major international worship tour and reinforcing the city's growing ability to host large-scale international events.

The evening concluded with a powerful sense of togetherness, as worshippers departed with new memories, new friendships and the experience of having shared an extraordinary night of worship.

Event: Hillsong Worship Live in Kota Kinabalu 2026
Tour: Hillsong Worship Nights Asia Tour 2026
Date: 13 September 2026, Sunday
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Sipadan Hall 1 & 2, Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC)
Promoter: StarPlanet
Sound System: Sounds Tech Production Sdn. Bhd.

Organised by StarPlanet, the Kota Kinabalu event became one of Sabah's notable faith-based gatherings of 2026, bringing an internationally recognized worship collective to East Malaysia and creating an evening defined by music, spirituality and unity.

Kota Kinabalu witnessed an evening where sound became worship, strangers became friends, and thousands of voices became one.

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LIFT Media Mr Dino and media friends

Mr Alfred Allen Ginsos with Mr Rustam from SoundTech

Mr Alfred Allen Ginsos with Ms Geena Hello Sabah Team

Hello Sabah and the Ushering team

Special Appreciation

A special note of appreciation goes to the Hello Sabah team from Sri Pelancongan Sabah, who played an important role throughout the evening as part of the ushering and ticket-checking team. Their professionalism, attentiveness and warm assistance helped ensure that the arrival and movement of guests remained organised, seamless and welcoming throughout the event.

Our sincere thanks also go to the RELA officers stationed at the venue, whose presence and commitment helped maintain peace, order and a safe environment for everyone in attendance. Their dedicated support behind the scenes contributed greatly to the smooth running of this memorable evening.

To every team member, volunteer, usher and officer who contributed their time and effort, your work may have taken place away from the spotlight, but it was an essential part of making the evening a meaningful and well-organised celebration of faith.