KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Queen of Rock, Ella, will wrap up her Majlis Tertinggi concert series with a grand finale, Majlis Tertinggi Rockqueen Ella: Sidang Penutup, at Unifi Arena, Bukit Jalil, on Dec 5.
Hitman Group CEO Rohit Rampal revealed the concert was planned at the last minute after Ella expressed her wish to host a closing show.
“Actually, this ‘closing’ was ‘hijacked’ the other day. Recently, Kak El (Ella) told us about her desire to hold a closing concert for Majlis Tertinggi Rockqueen,” he said.
“We will be sharing the date with an international concert, but we will do our utmost to deliver an extraordinary experience. This is the best way to end the year with our Queen of Rock.”
Despite competing local and international concerts on the same date, Rohit remains confident about ticket sales.
“Whenever Kak El wants to do a concert, I don’t worry about the crowd or ticket sales. That is never our concern,” he said.
“We already have a 300,000-strong fan community via email and WhatsApp. Maintaining good ties with fans is vital, and we know tickets will sell fast.”
Rockqueen brand director Captain Azhar also described the upcoming show as a gift of appreciation for the loyal fans who have supported Ella.
Ella, whose real name is Nor Zila Aminuddin, 60, said she decided to invite Yuna and Datuk Ziana Zain as guest artistes to offer something fresh on stage.
“I chose Yuna and Datuk Ziana Zain because I wanted something different on stage,” said Ella, adding that her admiration for their talent and their close friendship were key factors.
“I even attended Yuna’s wedding, and we are practically neighbours. Why not bring them up on stage with me?”
Jointly organised by Hitman Solutions and Rockqueen, Sidang Penutup will feature a meet-and-greet session and a fan-chosen setlist.
Hitman Solutions head of special projects Keeran D noted that Unifi Arena was picked following fan requests for a comfortable, air-conditioned venue.
The Majlis Tertinggi Rockqueen tour kicked off earlier this year with 55,000 fans at the TM National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, followed by over 5,000 fans in Singapore and 10,000 in Penang.
Attracting more than 70,000 concertgoers across three shows, the tour highlights Ella’s lasting legacy and ability to unite fans after four decades in music.
Ella hopes the finale, designed as a night of celebration, will be unforgettable.
“This year has been an ‘extraordinary’ and meaningful journey for me. From fans at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil to Singapore and Penang, I am deeply grateful to have the opportunity to share music with so many supportive fans,” she said.
“Every journey must have an end, and every story has its final chapter. I want Sidang Penutup to be a truly special night for all of us – closing this year’s Majlis Tertinggi Rockqueen journey with joy, love and memories we will cherish forever. Since we started together, let us bring the curtain down together as well.”