#SHOWBIZ: 'Latihan Pestapora Malaysia' celebrates Nusantara's best new artistes

KUALA LUMPUR: Get ready for a sensational music extravaganza featuring the best of Malaysia's and Indonesia's promising new artistes.
Latihan Pestapora Malaysia which is set to take place at Sunway Lagoon on July 26.
Indonesia is represented by Feast, Hindia, Barasuara x Efek Rumah Kaca, Feel Koplo, Kunto Aji, and Pamungkas who are in town for the first time.
As for Malaysia, the star attractions are Bittersweet, Bunkface, Dolla, SonaOne and Salammusik.
Presented by Hitman Solutions and Boss Creator, the festival promises a diverse blend of genres—pop, rock and hip-hop—curated for music lovers craving a rich Nusantara experience.
In a statement yesterday Hitman Group founder Rohit Rampal said:
"Every year, thousands of Malaysian fans travel to Jakarta for the Pestapora experience.
"Seeing how the festival unites people together through the power of music, we want Malaysians to feel and live out the same magic here."
He added: "Latihan Pestapora serves as a preview for Malaysians who cannot fly to Jakarta for the main Pestapora festival and for the fans who want to get ready for the main event by joining this warm-up celebration."
Rampal said that Latihan Pestapora Malaysia is more than just a concert, it is a platform for cultural exchange within the Nusantara region.
It is also an opportunity to give fans a rare preview of the full Pestapora experience coming to Jakarta this September.
Festival director and Boss Creator co-founder Kiki Ucup said: "For this year's Latihan Pestapora, we are striving to create new experiences by expanding our reach into Malaysia.
"Our main goal is for Latihan Pestapora Malaysia to become a platform that nurtures creativity and builds community while allowing artistes from both Indonesia and Malaysia to showcase and celebrate each other's cultures."

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