Merdekarya

Merdekarya is the people’s music venue. No, not just for its cheap RM15 tuak but also because anyone can play here. Anyone can sign up for their open mic slots or open for their featured acts of the night, and if Merdekarya thinks you’re good enough, you’ll be offered your own show here. If the show is free (and it usually is if organised in-house), do tip well. It prides itself as the place to discover grassroots music; think mostly acoustic from alternative to indie folk, but some nights you might catch a bit of jazz or rock’n’roll.