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Possibly More Artists Added - Latihan Pesta Pora Festival Organizer

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Organizers of the Latihan Pesta Pora 2026 music festival in Malaysia may add more artists to the lineup.
  • The focus is currently on the second phase of ticket sales, following the success of selling over 5,000 tickets in the first phase.
  • Improvements have been made to the festival's infrastructure and management based on feedback from last year's event, including hydration zones and enhanced relaxation areas.

The Latihan Pesta Pora (LPP) 2026 music festival is gearing up for its August debut, with organizers hinting at potential additions to an already impressive lineup. Rohit Rampal, CEO of Hitman Group and an organizer of the festival, confirmed that while more artists might be added, the immediate priority is the second phase of ticket sales, which follows a strong performance in the initial phase, having sold over 5,000 tickets.

There might be an addition of artists, but we are not ready to make an announcement in the near future.

· Rohit RampalRohit Rampal addressing the possibility of adding more artists to the LPP 2026 lineup.

Rampal shared these insights during a press conference at the Royal Selangor Club, emphasizing that any announcements regarding new artists will be made in due course. The current focus remains on capitalizing on the momentum from the first ticket sales phase. This strategic approach aims to ensure a robust financial foundation for the festival before finalizing all artistic elements.

For now, we will open ticket sales for the second phase after successfully selling over 5,000 tickets in the first phase.

· Rohit RampalRohit Rampal detailing the current focus on ticket sales strategy.

Significantly, the organizers have taken the feedback from the previous year's festival seriously, implementing numerous improvements. These include the introduction of free hydration zones, allowing attendees to refill their water bottles, and enhancing relaxation areas to ensure a more comfortable experience. A larger team has been assembled to manage the festival, reflecting a commitment to operational excellence.

This time we have a much larger team to handle festival management. We also provide hydration zones so visitors can bring their own tumblers.

· Rohit RampalRohit Rampal highlighting improvements in festival management and attendee amenities.

Furthermore, LPP 2026 is broadening its international scope by involving more partners from Indonesia, aiming to refine the festival's organization. Discussions are also underway with Indonesian festival organizers about the potential inclusion of Malaysian artists in their Jakarta-based Pesta Pora festival. This cross-border collaboration underscores the festival's ambition to become a significant regional music event, showcasing talent from Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia.

We have learned a lot from previous visitor feedback and want to provide a better and more enjoyable festival experience.

· Rohit RampalRohit Rampal explaining the commitment to enhancing the festival experience based on past feedback.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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