Malaysian recording artist JessC, based in Australia and signed to Future Global Entertainment Australia, hosted the JessC U.S. Music Awards Celebration Dinner at the Grand Riverine Ballroom in Kuching.
The event marked her three nominations at the 2026 Josie Music Awards: World Artist of the Year, and both Social Impact Song of the Year – Pop/Contemporary and Social Impact Video of the Year – Female for her original song “One Chance.”
Returning to her hometown for the first time in a decade, JessC reunited with family, teachers, classmates and fans. The event drew more than 400 guests and over 40 Chinese, English and Malay media outlets.
JessC’s music is distributed globally by Universal Music Group. The 2026 Josie Music Awards drew more than 101,000 entries from over 40 countries, and she has been invited to the awards ceremony and red carpet in Nashville, where she will perform at the Grand Ole Opry House.
As the celebration reached its climax, JessC announced that “One Chance” had won the Gold Winner – Pop Vocal award at the 2026 Fenix Award Europe, making her the sole Gold Winner worldwide in that category this year. The news was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.
With two Josie nominations and the Fenix Gold Award, “One Chance” has drawn international recognition for both its musical quality and its message of hope and courage.
JessC opened the night with a self-accompanied piano performance of “Where Is My Home,” reflecting on her return after a decade away. She went on to perform “You Are My Everything,” “One Chance,” “My Style,” “Ye Lai Xiang,” “My Heart Belongs Only to You,” “Mari Menari Raya” and “Expose.”
She also shared that she received the W.I.S.H. Global Excellence in Performing Arts Award on 31 July 2026 — presented by YABhg. Dato’ Sri Hajah Hamidah Khamis, wife of Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister — honouring her contributions through music and community service.
“The greatest meaning of tonight is not how many awards I have received, but to thank everyone who has walked this journey with me,” JessC said, adding that she hopes to keep creating original music that connects people across cultures.
