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 www.latihanpestaporamalaysia.com. 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.
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