On April 11, 2025, NEON Music Festival (NMF) 2025 came in loud and left its mark, lighting up KL Base like never before. From massive fireworks to laser packed sets and a crowd of over 10,000, the city turned into a full-blown festival capital.

Festival Planning Done Right!

Forget what you thought you knew about Malaysian festivals, NMF 2025 came in and changed the game. It wasn’t just about the music or the visuals. It was how everything ran seamlessly, which includes crowd control to safety response.

Working closely with city officials and safety experts, NMF 2025 introduced international-grade protocols inspired by global festivals like Ultra and Tomorrowland. We’re talking real-time crowd tracking, multiple emergency access points, and an assistance crew that stayed sharp all night. Safe to say, NMF 2025 wasn’t just a big festival, it was also a thoughtfully executed experience.

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NMF 2025 Peak Moments: First-ever B3B

The night kicked into high gear with a world-first B3B set featuring DubVision, Matisse & Sadko, and Third Party. This progressive house trio of duos took the stage with a performance format that was new to many. With their combined energy and signature sounds, the B3B concept can be said to be a highlight worth witnessing.

NMF 2025 Peak Moments: Artbat’s Malaysia Debut

Artbat then stepped in with their Upperground experience, marking their debut in Malaysia. Their set delivered a striking audiovisual experience, a hypnotic blend of melodic techno and cinematic elements that completely transformed the atmosphere. For many in the crowd, it was their first introduction to Artbat’s immersive style and it definitely left a lasting impression.

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NMF 2025 Peak Moments: Hardwell’s Long-Awaited Return

Closing the night was none other than Hardwell, returning to Malaysia after nearly a decade. As one of the most anticipated acts of the night, his arrival on stage reignited the crowd’s energy, even after hours on the festival grounds. Undoubtedly, his set was a fitting finale to an epic festival night.

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A Platform for Southeast Asia’s Finest Talents

NMF 2025 wasn’t just about the global names, for the crowd, it was also a chance to see some of Southeast Asia’s finest take the stage. Acts like 22Bullets, Marvinz1r, Blink, Chukiess & Whackboi, Dirty Signal, Honey Gee, and RXB brought solid energy to heat things up just in time for the headliners’ to take over.

It was a refreshing sight to witness regional talent share the same platform, and it’s moments like these that remind us all how much potential the scene in this part of the world really has.

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Lights, Sound, Execution — NMF 2025 Brought It All Together

What makes a festival night go from good to a full-blown experience? It’s the crew, the partners, and the production that carry everything beyond the stage. From really cool activations to elevated guest experiences, PLOOM, SP25, FOVS, Moët Hennessy Diageo Malaysia, Carlsberg, and SureWin Entertainment really helped shape the energy of the night. And behind it all, the visuals and sound crafted by D8 Projects brought it all together. Subtle, sharp, and spot-on.

So, What’s Next?

NMF 2025 was a reminder of what a well-executed festival can truly feel like. It’s safe to say this one was for the books and we’re excited to see what the NEON team brings to the table next!

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