SUNSET BY NEON: ARTBAT Presents UPPERGROUND Malaysia
ARTBAT's acclaimed UPPERGROUND concept is making its Asian debut in Malaysia this June. Sunset by NEON, returns to Genting Highlands on June 20, 2026, with its most ambitious edition to date. Here's everything you need to know before you go.
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Event Overview
SUNSET BY NEON: ARTBAT Presents UPPERGROUND
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Venue: Resorts World Awana, Genting Highlands, Malaysia
For the first time in Southeast Asia, Ukrainian duo ARTBAT brings their globally acclaimed UPPERGROUND concept to Malaysian soil, transforming the cool mountain air of Resorts World Awana into an immersive open-air dancefloor above the clouds.
Joining them are Dutch-Moroccan superstar R3HAB, German producer Chris Avantgarde in his Malaysian debut, and high-energy festival regulars PlastiK Funk and 7SKIES. With several artists making their first regional appearances, this single-stage showcase represents a rare convergence of commercial dance music and underground melodic soundscapes.
The Lineup
Headliners: ARTBAT, R3HAB
Supporting Acts:** Chris Avantgarde, PlastiK Funk, 7SKIES
For fans wondering what to expect, here's how the genres break down at UPPERGROUND:
UPPERGROUND is ARTBAT's signature event concept a carefully curated experience that goes beyond a standard DJ set. According to the duo, the name reflects both the physical location (high above sea level) and the musical direction (taking the audience to a higher state through melodic, emotional techno).
For the Genting edition, the local production team has worked closely with UPPERGROUND's international crew to replicate the production value seen at European festivals.
Venue: Resorts World Awana, Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands sits approximately 1,800 meters above sea level, offering cooler temperatures (16-22°C) that contrast with Malaysia's tropical heat.
The event runs from 4:00 PM to 3:00 AM, allowing attendees to experience the transition from daylight to twilight to night, a visual journey that complements the musical arc of the evening.
Tickets
GA - Tier 1 - 328 MYR
VIP - 328 MYR
VIP Table - 5,000 MYR
Getting There
By Carz; Approx. 45-60 minutes from Kuala Lumpur via Karak Highway/E8
By Taxi/Rideshare: Available from KL city center; book return trip in advance
By Busz; Regular services from KL to Genting Highlands (Arena Green, Go Genting, etc.)
By Cable Car: From Genting Skyway station at Awana (check operating hours)
Parking: Available at Resorts World Awana. Arrive early as spaces fill quickly on event days.
Accommodation: Resorts World Awana offers on-site lodging. First World Hotel and other Genting properties are a short drive away. Given the 3:00 AM end time, booking accommodation is strongly recommended.
For house heads willing to explore adjacent genres, UPPERGROUND offers a compelling entry point. The melodic elements, emotional builds, and immersive production will feel familiar even if the BPM pushes slightly higher than deep house. UPPERGROUND's arrival in Malaysia represents more than another international booking.
Over the past two years, ARTBAT's concept has become one of melodic electronic music's strongest global brands, appearing at major festivals and destination events worldwide. Bringing its full-scale experience to Southeast Asia for the first time signals growing demand for deeper, more emotionally driven electronic programming in the region.
Unlike traditional EDM festivals built around peak-time drops, SUNSET BY NEON is designed around progression.
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