Episode 1

Overview

The opening concert introduces 11 acts competing for the seventh Big Stage championship under the Signature Wave theme, encouraging performers to establish their musical identities through their opening performances. Qilo impresses the judges with Alicia Keys's "If I Ain't Got You," achieving the highest score of 85%. Yad-Z follows with Judika's "Bukan Dia Tapi Aku," while Ranisha performs Nadeera Zaini's "Bukan Lagi Kita." Other contestants include siblings Adam & Nazmie, Danial Kifli, Danny, Rieffa, Sabrina, Aliff Kimiey, and Sufie Rose. Hussain, previously a finalist in Talk To My Manager 2, joins through an exclusive selection and performs Anuar Zain's "Lelaki Ini." Although Sufie Rose, Aliff Kimiey, and Sabrina finish among the bottom three, no elimination takes place, allowing all 11 acts to progress.