Pop-Up Blast Vol. 1
This Is Where It Begins
Here's the deal: Some of the city's loudest and most exciting bands are coming together for one night only, and it's going to be unforgettable.
Slideaway (Britpop), Perfect Silence (Alternative Metal), No Fap (Grunge Gaze), Balai Berlepas feat. Six (Sukahati Core), Homesign (Alternative Rock), Orang Asing (Alternative Rock), Soulrider (Hardcore), Ben and Dangerers (Pop Punk), and Axilla (Post Grunge).
Pop Up Blast is not about playing it safe. It's about letting loose, crossing genres, and reminding us why live music matters.
This is volume one, the start of something new. It's a night where chaos finds its rhythm, and every band leaves it all on stage.
Nights like these don't wait for you. You show up, feel it, and carry it home in your heart. If you miss it, you'll just hear about it from everyone else.
The first blast starts now. Don't just listen. Be part of it!
Spotlight on a Few Artists
Axilla
Hailing from Borneo, this experimental grunge band deliver a powerful sound. With their intense and raw energy. Axilla push the boundaries of grunge music, creating an experience that is both electrifying and unforgettable. Don't miss the chance to witness their explosive performance!
NOFAP
NOFAP is a four-piece band of friends from the small towns of Sandakan, North Borneo. With music running through their veins, they create a sound that resonates deeply and raises the energy wherever they play. Since their formation in 2015, music has become the driving force that shapes their lives.
In 2023, NOFAP released their debut album/EP, "But, We're Not Done Yet!", a bold collection of six gritty tracks that showcase their raw talent and passion for grunge.
Slideaway
Founded in KK in May 2025, the band brings Britpop back to life with ringing guitars, catchy choruses and unmistakable attitude. Think Oasis and Blur with a local touch. They have the swagger, the melodies and the songs made to be sung out loud with the crowd.
Perfect Silence
You might expect calm and quiet from a band called Perfect Silence, but this group does the exact opposite. Heavy riffs crash through the air, and soaring vocals lift them higher. Formed in 2021 and based in KK and Sandakan, they carry equal amounts of weight and melody.
How to get to this event?
Centura Studio
2, Jalan Tuaran, Inanam, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
(above the MR D.I.Y. shop)