Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau launched his “Today… is the Day” Concert Tour 2024 in Kuala Lumpur with tremendous success on 24 October. The event, sponsored by Maybank and MYEG, and put together by Star Planet and Infinitus, saw all four shows’ tickets snapped up in just two hours, with 40,000 fans securing their spots.
The 63-year-old entertainment icon delivered an impressive 2-hour-45-minute performance, demonstrating incredible energy through continuous singing and dancing that mesmerised over 10,000 attendees on that opening night. With characteristic humour, he shared his concern about potentially losing his voice after the first show due to the crowd’s enthusiastic response. In a touching moment, he promised fans, “If you’ll still watch me at 80, I’ll continue making great films and age alongside you!”
The concert opened spectacularly with Andy emerging on a 5-metre-high platform, joined by 24 dancers in princely costumes. He kicked off with fan favourites including “Today,” “No One Can Be Like You,” and “Foolish Child,” with the crowd joining in every chorus – a participation level Andy praised as “extraordinary.”
The production featured impressive staging, transitioning from scenes featuring a Chinese dragon to a vibrant 1920s Shanghai setting, complete with waltz sequences. The show masterfully combined visual effects with performance elements.
Returning to what he considers his second home after five years away, Andy expressed feeling a strong connection with his local supporters. Known as “Handsome Lau” for over 40 years, he joked that he’s even more handsome now than in his youth! When everyone promised to love him for ten thousand years, he humorously reminded them not to fool the elderly, as he placed full trust in their promise!
The concert concluded with an energetic encore featuring upbeat numbers from his extensive catalogue. Throughout the 165-minute show, Lau performed over 30 beloved hits, creating an unforgettable experience that drew enthusiastic applause and marked a stellar opening to his tour.
