5 Cool live band music venues in Penang you need to check out
It’s time to let loose and unwind, ladies!
Anyone who’s been to Penang knows just how thriving and kicking the little island is. Also known as the Pearl of the Orient, it truly is a melting pot of not only nature, art, food, history and culture, but also lots and lots of music.
You see, Malaysia has had a long tryst with music genres that were considered foreign in many parts of the world back in the days – like metal and punk. And Penang was often the country’s hub for that. It was only after the local authorities’ raids against rock music (circa the early 2000s) that many live music venues suffered a dip.
Yet, to this day, there still are super-cool live music venues all over the island where you can just sip on your cuppa and chill. Whether you’re a fan of thumping, adrenaline-packed rock performances or more soulful, jazzy numbers, there’s always something the island can offer you. Head above to our gallery to see our favourite live band venues in Penang to check out!
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