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Sinar Daily
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
Sheila On 7 to rock Malaysia at Latihan Pestapora 2025 this July
It has been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over. Sheila on 7 is coming! Indonesian rock band Sheila On 7 is making a powerful return to Malaysia, headlining Latihan Pestapora at Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil on July 26. Photo: Edited via Canva WHEN memories are set to music, some bands become the soundtrack of an entire generation. For countless Malaysian fans, Sheila On 7 is exactly that, a timeless echo of youth, love and life's biggest moments. The Indonesian beloved rock band is making a powerful return to Malaysia. The band will headline Latihan Pestapora Malaysia, now upgraded to the grand Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil, on July 26, 2025. It has been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over. The announcement, part of the festival's Phase 2 lineup reveal, has sent waves of excitement across the region, bringing with it not just Sheila On 7 but also ethereal singer-songwriter Nadin Amizah and ALVN. Indonesian rock band Sheila On 7 is making a powerful return to Malaysia, headlining Latihan Pestapora at Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil on July 26. Photo: Edited via Canva Hitman Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder Rohit Rampal, emphasised that Sheila On 7 is not just a band, they are a shared memory and a generational anthem. 'Their return to Malaysia is more than a performance, it is a cultural moment. With Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil as the new venue, we are ready to etch this event into the history of live music festivals in Malaysia,' Rohit said. The move to Bukit Jalil, Malaysia's largest stadium, is a bold step that not only elevates the scale but also honours the emotional gravity of the event. After a thunderous reception to the Phase 1 lineup earlier in May, the decision to expand comes as no surprise. Fans were already snapping up tickets even before the full list of performers was released, signaling just how deep the appetite is for a festival that bridges nations and generations. Pestapora Festival Director and Boss Creator Co-Founder, Kiki Ucup, echoes the sentiment. 'Pestapora is a celebration of music and community. Bringing that spirit to Malaysia is a natural next step for us. With Sheila On 7, Nadin Amizah and ALVN added in the lineup, we hope to further unite the two nations in one vibrant, love-filled, music-powered experience,' Kiki said. Organised by Hitman Solutions and Boss Creator, the same teams behind the original Pestapora festival in Jakarta, this Malaysian edition is more than just a musical showcase, it is a full-blown celebration of Nusantara culture, spirit and sound. And the lineup does not stop there. The already-packed Phase 1 roster includes fan-favourites such Hindia, Pamungkas, Feel Koplo, Malaysia's very own Bittersweet, Bunkface, Dolla and many more. It is a cross-border sonic adventure designed to thrill both the nostalgic hearts and fresh ears of today's listeners. Nadin Amizah (left) and ALVN. Photo: Edited via Canva As anticipation mounts, fans can prepare to secure their spots with Phase 2 tickets going on sale starting June 9, 2025, 12pm (GMT+8) at New Phase 2 Ticket Categories: Rockzone (Free Standing) – RM299 GA (Free Standing) – RM249 CAT 1 (Numbered Seat) – RM399 (New) CAT 2 (Numbered Seat) – RM189 (New) A festival of this scale is made possible by the enthusiasm of its fans and the backing of local partners, with strong support from Universal Music Malaysia and Tapao Fest as strategic collaborators. With the stars aligned, stadium ready and thousands of hearts waiting to sing in unison, Latihan Pestapora Malaysia 2025 promises to be a defining moment in Malaysia's live music history, a night where memories will not only be made, but relieved. More Like This
Hype Malaysia
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Sheila On 7 To Return To Malaysia This July; Joins Latihan Pestapora Music Festival's Phase 2 Lineup
Earlier in May, it was announced that some of Malaysia and Indonesia's biggest names in music will be performing at Latihan Pestapora Malaysia later this year. Confirmed acts for Phase 1 include .Feast, Hindia, Pamungkas, Bunkface, DOLLA, SonaOne, Salammusik, and many more! Following the explosive response to the initial lineup announcement, the festival is turning up the volume for its debut edition with the reveal of its Phase 2 lineup, featuring the legendary Sheila On 7 from Indonesia! Sheila On 7 is officially set to make their long-awaited return to Malaysian soil in a monumental homecoming celebration at Latihan Pestapora Malaysia—now upgraded to Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil this July. Joining the stage for the festival's Phase 2 lineup are also Nadin Amizah and ALVN. The move to Malaysia's largest stadium allows even more fans to be part of this unforgettable, stadium-scale experience. 'Sheila On 7 is not just a band – they are a shared memory, a generational anthem. Their return to Malaysia is more than a performance – it's a cultural moment. With Stadium Nasional as the new venue, we are ready to etch this event into the history of live music festivals in Malaysia,' said Rohit Rampal, CEO & Founder of Hitman Group. Organised by Hitman Solutions and Boss Creator, the original team behind Jakarta's iconic Pestapora festival, this Malaysian edition brings the true spirit of Nusantara music to life like never before. Event details are as follows: Date: 26th July 2025 26th July 2025 Venue: Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil Organiser: Hitman Solutions and Boss Creator Hitman Solutions and Boss Creator Ticketing: Rockzone (Free Standing) – RM299, GA (Free Standing) – RM249, CAT 1 (Numbered Seat) – RM399, CAT 2 (Numbered Seat) – RM189 Phase 2 tickets will go on sale starting 9th June 2025, 12pm at This follows the successful closure of Phase 1 sales, which saw thousands of fans locking in their spots even before the full lineup was revealed. Are you excited to see the iconic Sheila On 7 perform on stage next month? What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
New Straits Times
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Sheila On 7 returns to Malaysia for 'Latihan Pestapora'
KUALA LUMPUR: Legendary Indonesian band Sheila On 7 is officially making their long-awaited return to Malaysian soil for a monumental homecoming celebration at Latihan Pestapora Malaysia. The event has been upgraded to Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil and will take place on July 26. Following an explosive response to the initial lineup announcement in May, the festival is turning up the volume for its debut edition with the reveal of its Phase 2 lineup, featuring Sheila On 7 alongside Nadin Amizah and ALVN. Hitman Group CEO Rohit Rampal, commented on the change of venue: "The move to Malaysia's largest stadium allows even more fans to be part of this unforgettable, stadium-scale experience. "Sheila On 7 isn't just a band – they're a shared memory, a generational anthem. "Their return to Malaysia is more than a performance – it's a cultural moment. "We are ready to etch this event into the history of live music festivals in Malaysia." Festival director and co-founder of Boss Creator, Kiki Ucup, added: "Pestapora is a celebration of music and community. Bringing that spirit to Malaysia is a natural next step for us. We hope to further unite the two nations in one vibrant, love-filled, music-powered experience." Organised by Hitman Solutions and Boss Creator, the original team behind Jakarta's iconic Pestapora festival, this Malaysian edition promises to bring the true spirit of Nusantara music to life like never before. Phase 2 tickets will go on sale on June 9. For more details, visit
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sheila On 7 to rock Bukit Jalil in epic Malaysian comeback for Latihan Pestapora on July 26
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Indonesian rock icons Sheila On 7 is set to make a highly anticipated return to Malaysia with a major performance at Latihan Pestapora Malaysia, now slated to take place at Bukit Jalil National Stadium on July 26. Originally planned for Sunway Lagoon, the venue upgrade to Malaysia's largest stadium allows even more fans to join what's expected to be a massive and unforgettable celebration of the band's comeback. 'With the national stadium as the new venue, we're ready to etch this event into the history books of 'live' music festivals in Malaysia,' said Rohit Rampal, CEO and Founder of Hitman Group. Following an explosive response to the initial line-up announcement in May, the festival is turning up the volume for its debut Malaysian edition with the reveal of its Phase 2 line-up — now featuring crowd favourites Sheila On 7, Nadin Amizah, and ALVN. Festival Director and Boss Creator Co-Founder Rizky Aulia — better known as Kiki Ucup — said, 'With Sheila On 7, Nadin Amizah, and ALVN joining the line-up, we hope to bring both nations together in one vibrant, love-filled, music-powered experience.' Launched in September 2022 with a three-day event at Jakarta's Gambir Expo, Pestapora was created by Rizky to revive the local music scene after Covid-19 lockdowns and spotlight Indonesian talent across all genres. Phase 2 tickets will go on sale starting June 9, 2025, at 12pm (GMT+8) via This follows the successful sell-out of Phase 1 tickets, which saw thousands of fans securing their spots even before the full line-up was revealed.
Malay Mail
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Sheila On 7 to rock Bukit Jalil in epic Malaysian comeback for Latihan Pestapora on July 26
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Indonesian rock icons Sheila On 7 is set to make a highly anticipated return to Malaysia with a major performance at Latihan Pestapora Malaysia, now slated to take place at Bukit Jalil National Stadium on July 26. Originally planned for Sunway Lagoon, the venue upgrade to Malaysia's largest stadium allows even more fans to join what's expected to be a massive and unforgettable celebration of the band's comeback. 'With the national stadium as the new venue, we're ready to etch this event into the history books of 'live' music festivals in Malaysia,' said Rohit Rampal, CEO and Founder of Hitman Group. Following an explosive response to the initial line-up announcement in May, the festival is turning up the volume for its debut Malaysian edition with the reveal of its Phase 2 line-up — now featuring crowd favourites Sheila On 7, Nadin Amizah, and ALVN. Festival Director and Boss Creator Co-Founder Rizky Aulia — better known as Kiki Ucup — said, 'With Sheila On 7, Nadin Amizah, and ALVN joining the line-up, we hope to bring both nations together in one vibrant, love-filled, music-powered experience.' Launched in September 2022 with a three-day event at Jakarta's Gambir Expo, Pestapora was created by Rizky to revive the local music scene after Covid-19 lockdowns and spotlight Indonesian talent across all genres. Phase 2 tickets will go on sale starting June 9, 2025, at 12pm (GMT+8) via This follows the successful sell-out of Phase 1 tickets, which saw thousands of fans securing their spots even before the full line-up was revealed.
