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Bruno Mars, Dua Lipa, And 8 More Major Concerts That Are Happening In Malaysia In 2018

Some of them are already sold out!

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1. Incubus (13 February)

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Returning to Malaysia for the first time in seven years, the alternative rock band is currently embarking on a world tour in support of their latest album, '8'.

Date and Time: Tuesday, 13 February @ 8.00pm

Venue: KL Live @ KL Life Centre, 20, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.

Ticketing Details: Tickets, priced at RM268 each, can be purchased online via TicketCharge or over-the-counter at authorised TicketCharge outlets.

2. Neck Deep (9 March)

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One of the most promising up-and-coming acts in the UK right now, the Welsh pop punk quintet has been likened to punk icons like Blink-182, New Found Glory, and Green Day. Their upcoming show in KL will also feature local bands One Buck Short, Trophy Knives, and I Lost The Plot as supporting acts. 

Date and Time:
Friday, 9 March 2018 @ 6.00pm

Venue: The Bee @ Publika, 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Ticketing Details: Tickets are priced at RM77 (general pre-sale) and RM188 for a Rockiss Pass (includes early entrance, official laminate, autographed poster, and Limited Edition Rockiss T-shirt). Tickets are available for purchase via Eventbrite. 

3. John Legend (17 March)

You've sung along to 'All Of Me' when it comes on the radio (and maybe in the shower), now you'll get to sing along with John Legend himself when he returns to Malaysia for his 'Darkness and Light World Tour'!

Date and Time: Saturday, 17 March 2018 @ 8.30pm

Venue: Arena of Stars @ Genting Highlands

Ticketing Details: Tickets are priced from RM370 to RM1,700 (including RM4 processing fees). Tickets can be purchased online or via hotline (03-2280 0363).

4. James Blunt (25 March)

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The man behind one of the '00s' biggest hits i.e. 'You're Beautiful' is back with a new album 'Afterlove', and with it, a brand new tour! This time around, the singer-songwriter is making several stops in Southeast Asia including Singapore, Bangkok, and Malaysia.

Date and Time: Sunday, 25 March 2018 @ 8.00pm

Venue: Dewan Wawasan PGRM @ 8, Jalan Pudu Hulu, Taman Pertama, 55300 Kuala Lumpur

Ticketing Details: Tickets are priced from RM122 to RM592 (including RM4 processing fees). Tickets can be purchased online or via hotline (03-2280 0363).

5. LANY (31 March) [SOLD OUT]

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After their successful debut at last year's Good Vibes Festival, the indie pop band is set to make a return to Malaysia as a precursor to this year's edition of GVF. We do hope you've gotten your tickets though, coz the show is already sold out! 

Date and Time: Saturday, 31 March 2018 @ 8.00pm

Venue: KL Live @ KL Life Centre, 20, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.

6. Zedd (6 April) [SOLD OUT]

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Ahead of his Echo World Tour, the Russian-German record producer, songwriter, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist will be playing a string of club shows in South East Asia. 

Date and Time: Friday, 6 April 2018 @ 8.00pm

Venue: KL Live @ KL Life Centre, 20, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.

Ticketing Details: Tickets, priced from RM100 to RM180, can be purchased online via BoxTix.  

7. OneRepublic (25 April)

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The band who brought you radio-friendly hits like 'Apologize' and 'Counting Stars' is finally making their return to Malaysia after nearly five years, having last performed for Malaysian fans in 2013.

Date and Time: 25 April 2018

Venue: Stadium Merdeka @ Jalan Stadium, City Centre, 50150 Kuala Lumpur.

Ticketing Details: Tickets, priced from RM178 to RM668 (excluding RM4 processing fee), can be purchased online via TicketCharge or over-the-counter at authorised TicketCharge outlets.

[UPDATE: 19 MARCH] At the time of writing, CAT4 tickets are already sold out.

8. Dua Lipa (3 May)

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Couldn't get enough of the British songstress when she made her live debut in Malaysia in last year's Good Vibes Festival? Then rejoice, coz the singer - whose his song 'New Rules became the first song in nearly two years by a female solo artists to reach the top of the charts in the UK - will be performing her first solo show in KL in just a few months. 

Date and Time: Thursday, 3 May @ 8.00pm

Venue: KL Live @ KL Life Centre, 20, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.

Ticketing Details: Tickets are priced at RM188 (Upper Deck) and RM238 (New Rules Zone), excluding RM4 processing fee. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, 14 February at 12pm via TicketCharge.

9. Bruno Mars (9 May) [SOLD OUT]

Probably the most anticipated concert in Malaysia this year, Bruno Mars will be playing to a sold-out crowd for the second time this May as part of his '24K Magic World Tour'. 

Date and Time:
Wednesday, 9 May 2018 @ 8.30pm

Venue: Axiata Arena @ Bukit Jalil

10. Good Vibes Festival (21 and 22 July)

Judging from stellar line-ups from previous years, which included The Temper Trap, The 1975, Mark Ronson, Kodaline, and G-Eazy (to name a few), you can expect this year's edition of Good Vibes Festival to go along the same vein. 

In fact, rumour has it that the GVF 2018 line-up may include Lorde, James Bay, and Alt-J, so keep your fingers crossed! 

This list will be updated as more announcements come in

Popular comedian Russell Peters will also be returning to Malaysia with new material, and we're giving away a pair of tickets to the show! HOW TO WIN:

Meanwhile, things turned sour for some Jay Chou fans in Malaysia when they found out that the concert tickets they bought from resellers were actually fake:

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