4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: HardTech, Transmission gear up for explosive Sepang MotoGP weekend
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is set to experience an electrifying weekend this October as two of the world's leading electronic music brands make their long-awaited debut.
HardTech, combining the powerhouse events Hardmission and Techmission, and the globally renowned trance festival Transmission, will headline a massive pre-party for the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia 2025.
The two-day celebration, announced yesterday, will light up the Helipad at the Sepang International Circuit on Oct 18 and 19, is expected to draw a crowd of up to 15,000 revellers.
Organised by Hi:Five Entertainment in partnership with Sepang Circuit, the event will run daily from 3pm to 11.50pm, blending top-tier DJ sets with stunning light shows, immersive visuals, and a festival atmosphere unlike any other.
Hi:Five Entertainment said HardTech, famed for its relentless beats and cutting-edge rave productions, will open the weekend on Oct 18.
The following night, Transmission will take centre stage with its signature grand-scale visuals, cinematic storytelling, and laser artistry.
The star-studded line-up includes international heavyweights Markus Schulz, Aly & Fila, Ben Nicky, Warface, Tweekacore, and Sub Zero Project, alongside Malaysian favourites Bass Agents, Chukies & Whackboi, and Mister Ariffin.
According to the organisers, the event will be more than just a festival — it will be a cultural gathering that brings together motorsport fans and dance music enthusiasts in one unforgettable weekend.