R3HAB has recently expanded into melodic techno collaborations, including work with ARTBAT on tracks such as Flight Mode, setting the stage for a rare joint appearance in Malaysia.
PETALING JAYA: Electronic music event organiser Sunset by Neon will return with one of its most ambitious productions to date, as it presents UPPERGROUND hosted by Ukrainian DJ duo ARTBAT in Genting Highlands for a one-night-only showcase set above the clouds.
Titled Sunset by Neon le immersive production combining visuals, synchronised lighting and cinematic sound design.
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Headlining the event are ARTBAT, the internationally acclaimed melodic techno duo known for tracks such as Horizon, For A Feeling, Upperground, Atlas and their remix of Empire of the Sun’s We Are The People. The duo has performed at some of the world’s biggest electronic music festivals including Tomorrowland, Afterlife, Ultra Music Festival, Zamna and Ushuaïa Ibiza.
The event also marks the first time the duo’s UPPERGROUND concept will be staged in Malaysia.
They will be joined by Dutch-Moroccan DJ R3HAB, one of the most streamed electronic artists globally and a regular headliner at major festivals such as Tomorrowland, EDC Las Vegas and Ultra Music Festival.
R3HAB has recently expanded into melodic techno collaborations, including work with ARTBAT on tracks such as Flight Mode, setting the stage for a rare joint appearance in Malaysia.
Also making his Malaysian debut is German producer Chris Avantgarde, known for his collaboration with Anyma on Consciousness, a defining track within the melodic techno scene. His cinematic production style and atmospheric performances have earned him a strong following across Europe and Asia.
Supporting acts include PlastiK Funk and 7SKIES, both known for high-energy festival sets and productions featured in international DJ circuits.
A spokesperson for Sunset by Neon said the event reflects the company’s ambition to bring world-class electronic music experiences to Malaysia.
“From the very beginning, Sunset by Neon was always about creating experiences that feel impossible in Malaysia — the kind of moments you travel overseas to witness. If we were bringing UPPERGROUND here, it had to feel truly special. Over the past few months, our team has worked closely with the UPPERGROUND team to build an experience worthy of the trust our audience continues to place in us,” the spokesperson said.
The organisers said the event will feature full-scale production support from the UPPERGROUND team, with a focus on immersive audiovisual elements designed to elevate the mountain-top setting.
With multiple international debuts and rare regional appearances, the 2026 edition of UPPERGROUND is expected to be one of Southeast Asia’s standout electronic music events of the year.
