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Hype Malaysia
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Concert Review: An Electrifying Weekend With Heineken Refresh At Genting Featuring ZEDD, HYO & Many More
What's better than icy cold beers and banging electronic music with the cool highland winds brushing the sweat as you dance the night away? Well, this is exactly what went down at Heineken Refresh 2025! Over the weekend (21st June 2025), Heineken Malaysia revived its annual 'Heineken Refresh' in Resorts World Awana, Genting Highlands for a day filled with genre-blending beats, icy cold beers and that cold highland air. The event brought over 10,000 attendees as the venue was packed with strangers all under the same love of rediscovering music. As you enter the grounds, you're greeted by the ticket redemption booth, where attendees can retrieve two wristbands: one that permits entry into the event and another, a light-up wristband that changes colours with the push of a button. What differs from this year's 'Heineken Refresh' from its predecessors is that the event allows a special two-way communication for attendees to feel included in the set, in which the crowd would get to decide what beat the next drop would be, whether it be Techno, Hard Dance, House or even K-pop! We honestly enjoyed this feature during the event as you're filled with a sense of camaraderie within the crowd, as people rush to change their wristband colours to the genre of their choice. However, no losers here if the genre of their choice was not chosen, as the organisers aim to bridge the gap between genres and introduce as much variety to the music as possible. Opening the event were the two hypnotic twin DJs, Beautiful Mistakes, with a colourful mix of house and techno in their set. Where the drops remain exciting and it's peak time electric, the crowd were on their feet despite its low show at the beginning of the set. As the sun began to set and the air grew chillier, local techno icon Jovynn, with a face-to-face set with Ann Jo, took over the reins to ramp up the BPM for a hard techno set. With two powerhouse DJs playing b2b, attendees expected an ultra-feminine, bold, industrial and downright gritty track selection, which they served from the start to the end of their set. Handing over the stage to BLINK, as he sets a new experimental sound, reminiscent of the club scene, where everything goes. The flow of his set was energetic and uplifting, mixing hardstyle and fengtao, which kept people bumping and singing along. As expected from the headlining acts, HYO and ZEDD, the crowd had fallen silent as BLINK ended his last song and the lights dimmed for the next act. As a summary, HYO's electronic set was one to remember, where people came to only see ZEDD, and HYO had won favours that night. She starts with a complete choir ensemble as she plays her first track, Girls' Generation's 'Into The New World', erupting cheers from fellow SONEs in the crowd. Her entire set was pedal to the metal, well, somehow, as she delivers track after track of bangers, which felt more like a story than a concert. With a final goodbye, HYO ends her set with another Girls' Generation track, 'FOREVER 1', an uplifting goodbye to an amazing set. With pyrotechnic shows of fire and confetti, it was finally time to witness the main headliner, EDM icon ZEDD. As anticipated by everyone, his performance was nothing short of magical. His onstage performance was both visually and audio appealing, playing into the Tomorrowland vibes with his blast-to-the-past set. A wave of nostalgia immediately hit as he opened with 'Alive', rippling waves of cheers from attendees. His track selections were mostly his popular tracks, such as 'The Middle', 'Stay The Night', and 'Beautiful Now', playing heavily on the nostalgic feel. We're not complaining, it was an eclectic experience. Ending his set, Zedd says his final goodbye to Malaysia, vowing to come here more often for shows. A scenic view of fireworks and confetti erupts as Zedd closes his set with 'Clarity', ending the night. The experience was nothing short of memorable as this year's 'Heineken Refresh' lineup had attendees enjoying all genres of music under one event. Venue-wise, the cold air and ample space helped a lot; however, over-crowding could be an issue if security was not in order. Vendors for food had reasonably priced options for all to enjoy while sipping on Heineken beers, and there were ample amounts of restrooms to be used. Key takeaways from the event were the lack of hydration points and the price of water was upsold, as well as the muddy ground due to the rain, which could have been a hazard for the crowds of people in attendance. Overall, 'Heineken Refresh 2025' was a memorable experience of a shared love of music that unites people together. With its stellar lineup and appropriate venue, we believe that this year might just be the best one yet. Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article. What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
The Star
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Highlands party to hit all the right notes
Energetic vibes at a Heineken Refreshing Session. GREAT music and a good time will make for an unforgettable night in the cool highlands of Genting tomorrow. 'Heineken Refresh 2025' will be back in its third edition, bigger and bolder than ever. As part of this year's movement to bring fresh sounds and social connections, global hitmaker Zedd will take centre stage at Resorts World Awana, Genting Highlands. With over 10,000 tickets already snapped up within minutes of release, it's clear that fans are ready for an epic night. Grammy-winning producer Zedd, known for chart-toppers like Clarity, The Middle and Stay, will bring his signature blend of euphoric drops and melodic energy to Malaysia for one night only. Joining him on the decks will be a lineup of high-energy artistes. Hyo of the iconic K-pop group Girls' Generation, known for her explosive sets and genre-blending style, will be backed by a live choir to deliver a powerful performance that fuses dance beats with soaring vocals. Guests having fun at a Heineken Refresh event. Next up, local favourite Blink will bring his signature sound to the stage. Jovynn, a standout name in the local music scene, will go face-to-face with rising techno star AnnJo in an exclusive back-to-back set that is set to push the energy even higher. Rounding out the lineup is upcoming duo Beautiful Mistakes, ready to keep the music flowing into the night. This high-energy celebration is the culmination of the 'Heineken Refreshing Sessions' where music came to life and fans flocked to the most unexpected places – gyms, bookstores, supermarkets – proving that great beats don't need a traditional stage. These surprise pop-ups were crafted to spark new connections and reshape how we experience sound, community and nightlife. 'Heineken Refresh is all about breaking boundaries of sound, spaces and social circles,' said Heineken Malaysia Bhd marketing manager (premium) Shaun Lim. 'It's about bringing people together through unexpected music moments, turning strangers into new music buddies, and creating memories over a refreshing Heineken. 'From surprise sets in everyday spaces to this spectacular highland finale, every Heineken Refresh moment is designed to ignite discovery. 'It's a celebration of what happens when great music, company and beer come together,' he said. Follow Heineken on social media to discover how you can get tickets to Heineken Refresh Your Music 2025.
