Latihan Pestapora Malaysia Music Festival To Feature .Feast, Salammusik, DOLLA & More!
Get ready for an epic night where Malaysia and Indonesia collide on stage, bringing together the best from both music worlds. Latihan Pestapora Malaysia is more than just a concert – it's a cultural exchange that celebrates Nusantara unity through the universal language of music.
An Explosive Lineup Awaits!
Making their Malaysian debut are some of Indonesia's hottest acts: .Feast, Hindia, Barasuara x Efek Rumah Kaca, Feel Koplo, Kunto Aji, and Pamungkas.
On the Malaysian side, we've got powerhouses like Bittersweet, Bunkface, DOLLA, SonaOne, Salammusik, and many more! From pop to rock, indie to hip-hop, this festival promises a genre-blending experience that will leave you buzzing.
A Celebration Of Unity & Good Vibes
Rohit Rampal, CEO and Founder of Hitman Group, shared his excitement, saying, 'Every year, thousands of Malaysian fans travel to Jakarta for the Pestapora experience. Seeing how the festival unites people through music, we want Malaysians to feel that same magic right here.'
With over 2,000 tickets sold before the lineup was even revealed, the hype is real! Latihan Pestapora Malaysia gives fans a taste of what's to come at the full Pestapora experience in Jakarta this September.
Tickets & Additional Info:
Tickets are available at the Latihan Pestapora Malaysia Official Site. For more information, contact +6012-2655783 or email concerts@hitman.group.
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