#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 www.latihanpestaporamalaysia.com.
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