
Big Stage
Season 4
20228 episodes
Season 4 of Big Stage featuring 12 emerging singers from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei competing over eight weeks. Hosted by Alif Satar and Sherry Alhadad, the season featured Siti Nurhaliza and Ajai as permanent judges, alongside Aliff Aziz as a special judge. The competition introduced live scoring, allowing viewers to see judges' evaluations during performances, while weekly eliminations determined the finalists. The grand finale took place at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre. Elica Paujin was crowned champion, winning RM100,000, while Danial Chuer finished second and Aisha Retno placed third. Yazmin Aziz and Indonesia's Tegar Septian completed the top five.
Episodes
- E1
Episode 1
2022-02-06
The opening concert introduces 12 contestants competing for the fourth Big Stage championship under the theme Game On!. Each performer presents a song highlighting their musical identity, giving the judges and viewers an opportunity to assess their vocal strengths and stage presence. Elica Paujin sings Nicky Astria's "Samar Bayangan," Aisha Retno performs "Teman," Danial Chuer presents "Belum Siap Kehilangan," and Indonesian contestant Tegar Septian revisits "Aku Yang Dulu Bukan Yang Sekarang." Other participants, including Yazmin Aziz, Ajoi Zainal, Lia Aziz, and Bruneian singer Syafiq Abdilah, showcase their individual talents. Aliff Aziz appears as a guest judge, while Iqbal Zulkefli, Megat Rahim, and Syafiq Abdilah finish among the bottom three. No elimination takes place, allowing all 12 contestants to advance.
- E2
Episode 2
2022-02-13
The second concert challenges contestants to deliver energetic and entertaining performances under the Hypebeat theme. Aisha Retno performs Lisa's "Lalisa," Danial Chuer takes on "Gila," Elica Paujin sings DOLLA's "Impikan," and Tegar Septian delivers Faizal Tahir's "Assalamualaikum." The contestants must combine strong vocals with choreography, musical versatility, and audience engagement. Guest judge Aina Abdul joins the judging lineup, with Mas Idayu appearing as Juri Pedas, the outspoken critic. After the judges' evaluations and audience voting, Lia Aziz, Megat Rahim, and Iqbal Zulkefli finish in the bottom three. Iqbal becomes the season's first eliminated contestant, leaving 11 singers in the competition.
- E3
Episode 3
2022-02-20
The remaining 11 contestants compete under the Playlist 2000 theme, revisiting popular songs from the 2000s while demonstrating their vocal abilities and musical interpretation. Aisha Retno performs the late Siti Sarah's "Kesetiaan," Elica Paujin sings Kelly Clarkson's "Behind These Hazel Eyes," Danial Chuer presents Faizal Tahir's "Cuba," and Yazmin Aziz performs Adele's "Set Fire to the Rain." Other contestants, including Tegar Septian, Syafiq Abdilah, and Sofiaa Marieylla, tackle familiar hits. Season 2 champion Han-Byul returns as a guest judge alongside Mas Idayu and the permanent panel. Aisha Retno earns the highest judges' score with 82%, while Lia Aziz, Sofiaa Marieylla, and Megat Rahim occupy the bottom three positions. Despite receiving a higher judges' score than the other two, Lia Aziz is eliminated following audience voting.
- E4
Episode 4
2022-02-27
The fourth concert introduces the Go Viral! challenge, requiring contestants to perform songs that gained widespread popularity through social media and digital platforms. Aisha Retno impresses with "Lathi," Elica Paujin performs Judika's "Bagaimana Kalau Aku Tidak Baik-Baik Saja," Tegar Septian sings "Penantian," and Tuah Adzmi delivers "Malam Semakin Dingin." Sofiaa Marieylla is unable to perform because of health problems, while Elly Mazlein joins Alif Satar as a substitute host. Guest judge Syafinaz Selamat delivers particularly critical feedback on Tuah's performance. Aisha Retno maintains her lead with 89.6% of the judges' marks, followed by Elica Paujin and Danial Chuer. After finishing among the bottom three alongside Tegar Septian and Megat Rahim, Tuah Adzmi is eliminated, leaving nine contestants in the competition.
- E5
Episode 5
2022-03-06
The fifth concert pays tribute to Malaysian music icon Siti Nurhaliza, challenging all nine contestants to reinterpret songs from her extensive discography. Aisha Retno performs "Cindai," Elica Paujin sings "Ku Milikmu," Danial Chuer delivers "Dialah di Hati," and Ajoi Zainal presents "Kesilapanku, Keegoanmu." Other performances include Tegar Septian's "Purnama Merindu," Syafiq Abdilah's "Anta Permana," and Yazmin Aziz's "Bukan Cinta Biasa." Adlin Aman Ramlie serves as Juri Pedas, providing critiques alongside the judging panel. Elica Paujin claims first place with an impressive 92.2%, overtaking Aisha Retno. During the elimination segment, Ajai uses his immunity privilege to protect Tegar Septian. Sofiaa Marieylla is ultimately eliminated after performing "Ku Mahu," leaving eight contestants to progress to the quarterfinal.
- E6
Episode 6
2022-03-13
The quarterfinal challenges eight contestants through the Rotasi 36T theme, requiring them to perform songs that differ significantly from their usual musical styles. Aisha Retno interprets the Indonesian classic "Bengawan Solo," Elica Paujin sings "Rindu," Danial Chuer performs Noraniza Idris's "Hatinya Tak Tahan," and Yazmin Aziz tackles Queen's demanding "Bohemian Rhapsody." Ajoi Zainal presents Super Junior's "Sorry, Sorry," while Tegar Septian performs "Gadis Jolobu." Guest critic Michael Ang joins the judging lineup as the contestants attempt to demonstrate versatility and stage confidence. The evening concludes with a double elimination as Syafiq Abdilah and Megat Rahim are eliminated after landing in the bottom three alongside Elica Paujin. Six contestants advance to the semifinal.
- E7
Episode 7
2022-03-20
The semifinal features six contestants competing in two demanding rounds under the Flex & Battle Mashup theme. In the solo round, Aisha Retno performs Aina Abdul's "Sumpah," Elica Paujin sings Ziana Zain's "Anggapanmu," Danial Chuer delivers "It's a Man's Man's Man's World," and Yazmin Aziz presents Tina Turner's "Proud Mary." The second round pairs contestants in musical battles, including Elica Paujin against Yazmin Aziz, Aisha Retno against Danial Chuer, and Tegar Septian against Ajoi Zainal. Danial Chuer achieves the highest judges' score of the evening with 93%, securing his place in the finale. Despite competitive performances, Ajoi Zainal is eliminated after finishing among the bottom three alongside Elica Paujin and Tegar Septian. The five remaining singers progress to the championship concert.
- E8
Episode 8
2022-03-27
The grand finale brings together five finalists—Elica Paujin, Danial Chuer, Aisha Retno, Yazmin Aziz, and Tegar Septian—for the decisive Ultimatum Solo & Duet challenge. Each contestant performs a solo number before collaborating with an established singer. Elica delivers Marsha Milan's "Cinta" and joins Hael Husaini for "Believer," while Danial performs "Hilang Naluri" before duetting with Shila Amzah. Aisha Retno sings "Fallin'" and collaborates with Jaclyn Victor on "Semua Jadi Satu." Other performances feature Yazmin Aziz with Syamel and Tegar Septian with Sufi Rashid. Guest judge Aina Abdul joins the judging panel for the championship. Following the final evaluations, Elica Paujin is crowned Season 4 champion, winning RM100,000 and a trophy. Danial Chuer finishes second, followed by Aisha Retno, Yazmin Aziz, and Tegar Septian.
