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“What the Fish?!” Here’s How Pinkfish is Serving M’sia’s HOTTEST Music & Arts Festival in 2023!

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We all know how unpredictable Malaysia’s weather can be. But come rain or shine, Malaysians know how to party when there’s a music festival! From mountain tops to the beachside, we’ll travel far and wide to immerse ourselves in new experiences, music and fun! 

So if you’re raring to kick off the year right with an exciting art and music-filled festival, then this one taking place at the end of April will definitely be worth the hype!

Get a non-stop fill of dance, urban pop and live music acts at Pinkfish Music & Arts Festival! Coming to you this 30 April at Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon!

 

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More than just an arts and music event, Pinkfish is a festival that celebrates creativity, expression and community in new and exciting ways for Malaysians! Featuring performances by chart-topping artists and a range of on-site art displays, Pinkfish has something for Malaysian music and art lovers alike!

And now, let’s get to the meat and bones of this upcoming festival: the live music acts! Check out this amazing lineup of top-notch performers who are bound to keep partygoers’ energy high all day long!

 

1. DJ Snake

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Born as William Sami Etienne Grigahcine, DJ Snake rose to prominence after being nominated for two Grammy Awards thanks to his production and composition skills! Plus, this Algerian-French music producer has also collaborated with the one and only Lady Gaga on her Grammy-nominated album “Born This Way,” which he wrote, recorded and released!

With so many other bangers to his name including “Lean On”, “Let Me Love You” and “Turn Down For What”, his DJ set is one that music lovers CANNOT miss!

 

2. Yellow Claw

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Hailing from Amsterdam, this Dutch music duo consisting of Jim Taihuttu and Nils Rondhuis first achieved fame in 2010 after founding and hosting a night party at the Jimmy Woo, one of Amsterdam’s most happening clubs! Since then, they’ve made big moves in the music scene by establishing their own music label, Barong Family and performing at countless festivals including the highly-acclaimed Tomorrowland Festival!

Catch them at Pinkfish and get your adrenaline pumping with Yellow Claw’s musical buffet of trap, hip hop, dubstep and moombahton!

 

3. Meduza

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Meduza is one of the most well-known names in the dance music scene who got their break after releasing their hit song, “Piece of Your Heart” in 2019! After their hit song received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording, the Italian trio kept themselves busy by recording and releasing new house tunes including “Paradise”, “Tell It to My Heart” and “Bad Memories”!

This forward-thinking trio has been the talk of clubbers and festivalgoers worldwide; so their live music is sure to make Malaysians dance the night away this 30 April!

 

4. Dash Berlin

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Voted as the 7th most popular DJ artist in the world by DJ Mag in 2012, Dash Berlin made it big in the dance scene by producing numerous award-winning and platinum-selling hits for dance acts such as Alice Deejay, Vengaboys and Candee Jay! Their most famous track “Better Off Alone” became so big that it was later sampled by David Guetta in his song “Play Hard” and American rapper Wiz Khalifa in his record “Say Yeah”!

Dash Berlin is no stranger to Asia, with a fanbase that stretches far and wide! We’re excited to welcome him and his electric energy for Pinkfish Festival!

 

5. Gemini

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Kim Jae-Min, aka Gemini, started making music at the age of 16 after being inspired by boy bands 7pm and FINEKIZ. After signing onto the famous Korean music label, HYPE PrO, he started gaining recognition in the K-hip hop scene with the release of hit singles, “Going”, “Know Me” and “Trip”!

Now with two albums and millions of Spotify and YouTube streams to his name, Gemini is coming to rap Malaysians’ ears off!

 

6. Joe Flizzow

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This Malaysian rap veteran is known as one-half of the now-defunct duo, Too Phat! After going solo, Joe Flizzow went on to write and record his own music as well as collaborate with other artists! One of the most famous collabs being the now-ubiquitous superhit “Satu Malam di Temasek” featuring SonaOne!

With so many contributions to Malaysia’s hip-hop scene, this local rap godfather’s performance is not to be missed at the upcoming Pinkfish Festival!

 

7. BATE

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Local DJ heroes Ethan Curzon and Yeoh Wai Hong are ardent believers of their bring-the-house-down mantra when it comes to dance music! And thanks to “One I Love”, their debut single as BATE, they’ve managed to go viral with more than 13 million streams worldwide!

Flaunting a Gold Award for being the first South East Asian DJs to achieve 10 million streams and countless festival appearances throughout Asia, BATE is ready to make you dance your socks off at Pinkfish!

 

8. Chukiess & Whackboi

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This local dynamic duo consists of DJs and producers Chukie and Brian Doroz, who are known for their energetic live performances and their unique raw blend of progressive, techno and trance music!

They’ve earned the recognition and support of big names including Armin Van Buuren, Ben Nicky, Blasterjaxx and Dimitri Vegas, so they’ll be sure to get yours too at Pinkfish’s Beach Hut!

 

But don’t forget; Pinkfish Festival has something for art lovers too!

In addition to musical performances, Pinkfish Festival will also host art installations and Instagrammable exhibits across the Surf Beach! Whether you’re looking for a breather in between live sets or just want to immerse in creative showcases, then these creative pop-ups are just for you! 

Get up close and personal with artwork by Kenji Chai, a graphic designer, graffiti artist and muralist with a career spanning over 10 years! You have definitely seen his “comic-style” dog, Chaigo around our concrete jungle! 

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“Only the Strong Survive” by Kenji Chai.

Joining Kenji for these art exhibits are Pami, Kaze and Spike! Together, they make up a collective of illustrators and graffiti artists who are determined to push the limits of their own creativity by combining traditional and digital art styles!

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“Break and Dive” by Pami.

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“Laa-laa Ain’t Playin'” by Kaze.

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“Construction Prodo” by Spike and The Other Guys.

 

And for your partying reference, here is the full line-up for Pinkfish!

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Intrigued? Well, so are we! Here’s how you can score tix!

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There’s no better time to buy tickets than now because they’re LIMITED! So head over to Pinkfish Festival’s website quickly before they run out! Here are the ticket categories which are still available for purchase and what they entail:

1. Early Bird – RM288* (or 3 payments of RM96 with Atome)

  • Allows entry to the General Admission areas on the festival day only.
  • Tickets will be available for purchase on any date unless the festival sells out.

2. General Admission – RM348* (or 3 payments of RM116 with Atome)

  • Allows entry to the General Admission areas on the festival day only.
  • Tickets will be available for purchase on any date unless the festival sells out.

3. VIP – RM488* (or 3 payments of RM162.67 with Atome)

  • Access to the designated front row in front of the stage.
  • Designated VIP entrance.
  • Access to VIP areas with amenities.
  • Limited in quantity and will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.

 

So what are you waiting for?! Snag your tix NOW before it’s too late! For more information regarding Pinkfish Music & Arts Festival, visit their website or follow them on their social media pages!:

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