Malaysian Rock Band Insomniacks To Hold First Solo Concert In KL This July!
Who remembers singing along to 'Pulang' on repeat, or having 'Selalu' stuck in your head for days? If you've ever found yourself humming an Insomniacks tune at 2am, you're in for a treat. The beloved Malaysian pop-rock band is set to celebrate their 10th anniversary with their first-ever solo concert, Echoes of a Dream: Insomniacks Live in Concert.
This milestone show will bring fans on a journey through their iconic discography from the early days of heartfelt ballads to their latest English EP 'Awake & Dreaming'. Whether you're a long-time Maniack or a recent listener, this is one night you won't want to miss.
The band rose to fame with their second single, 'Pulang,' released in 2018, and achieved significant success on the Malaysian RIM streaming charts. Their debut single, 'Selalu,' released in 2017, was featured in the soundtrack of the Astro Ria drama 'My Coffee Prince'.
Today, the group consists of three members: Iqie on lead vocals and guitar, Wan Arif Iskandar on bass and vocals, and Danial Lee Hashim on rhythm guitar and vocals. Formerly a quartet, the drummer Gavin Wong departed from the band back in 2022. Here's what we know so far about the upcoming concert:
Echoes of a Dream: Insomniacks Live in Concert KL
Date: 12th July 2025 (Saturday)
12th July 2025 (Saturday) Time: TBC
TBC Venue: ZEPP Kuala Lumpur
ZEPP Kuala Lumpur Organisers: SAH Entertainment Malaysia
SAH Entertainment Malaysia Ticketing: PULANG (RM688), REMINISENSI (RM228), SEMPURNA (RM168), MANIACKS (RM138).
Fans can access the SAH Telegram Priority Sale beginning on Monday, 5th May 2025 at 10am by joining the Telegram group at bit.ly/sahmytelegram. For the general public, tickets will go on sale later the same day, from 3pm onwards, available via Ticketmelon.
While we wait for tickets to go on sale, let's check out Insomniacks' latest track, 'Awake & Dreaming':
Source: Instagram
Nakhla Sabrina contributed to this article
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