Lim Jia Xin (MEng DipABRSM)

Jia Xin is a Bruneian musician who began her violin performance journey at the age of 10 with the Radio Television Brunei (RTB) Orchestra and went on to achieve her Violin DipABRSM by 17. She also holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London.

During her time in the UK, Jia Xin was a resident violinist with the Imperial College Symphony Orchestra (ICSO) from 2013 to 2017. With ICSO, she performed extensively across the United Kingdom and Europe, gaining valuable exposure to large-scale orchestral repertoire and international concert settings. Her orchestral experience also includes participation in professional recordings, notably contributing to a broadcast featured on the BBC One Show. Her international performance experience further extends to Australia, where she has performed with the Fremantle Symphony Orchestra (FSO) in Perth.

Since returning to Brunei, Jia Xin is a core partner Le Rêve Strings while being an active performer as a violinist with the ensemble. She has also served as the Events Coordinator for the Panaga Music Society, where she supports the planning and delivery of concerts and community music initiatives. 

In 2025, Jia Xin takes on a significant new role as conductor for the Brunei Youth Symphony’s Global Strings Federation (GSF) 2025 performance in Singapore, reflecting her growing leadership within youth orchestral development and international collaboration.

Passionate about orchestral music and community-building, Jia Xin is dedicated to nurturing a welcoming and inspiring music community for Brunei’s youth.