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Dust off your band tees and prepare for a wave of early-2000s nostalgia 'cause Saosin and Hawthorne Heights are officially making their way to Malaysia this year
The two iconic US rock bands will headline RockOn Festival 2026 on 2 May at JioSpace, Petaling Jaya, in an event organised by Skesh Entertainment.
Few bands capture the emotional intensity of the mid-2000s alternative scene quite like Saosin
Known for their soaring melodies and powerful live performances, the band built a loyal global following with tracks like You're Not Alone and Voices. Their upcoming KL show marks an exciting moment for longtime fans who grew up with their music as the soundtrack to their teenage years.
Now's your chance to scream every lyric back at the stage — slightly older, maybe slightly more emotionally stable. Maybe.
Joining them is Hawthorne Heights, best known for their era-defining hit Ohio Is For Lovers
The band became synonymous with the emo movement, thanks to their heartfelt lyrics and dramatic, belt-it-out choruses.
You know the ones. If you've ever dramatically typed song lyrics into your bio, this one's for you.
While Saosin and Hawthorne Heights lead the current lineup, organisers have teased that many more artistes are still to be announced
So yes, now would be a good time to start hydrating. And stretching. We are not 16 anymore.
Tickets go on sale at 11am on 8 March.
Venue:
JioSpace, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Date:
2 May 2026 (Saturday)
Tickets will be available here.
