Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (5 Sept 2023) – SneakerLAH, Malaysia’s biggest and most anticipated sneaker lifestyle convention, is back with its seventh edition in collaboration with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | Z Fold5. The much-anticipated annual convention attracts sneaker and streetwear enthusiasts, collectors and traders across the country as well as around the region. SneakerLAH acts as a one-stop convention for fans to explore, discover, buy, sell, trade and share the passion of anything and everything sneaker and streetwear related.
SneakerLAH In collaboration with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | Z Fold5, Malaysia’s biggest sneaker lifestyle convention returns!
Collaborating with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | Z Fold5, SneakerLAH aims to elevate sneakerheads’experiences with its innovative technology. This exciting collaboration will allow attendees to capture and flex their kicks and fits in great resolution.
This year, SneakerLAH debuts its new home at MITEC (Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre) and will be happening on the weekend of 7-8 October 2023. The event has grown considerably since the very first edition at the Lot 10 shopping mall in 2015, and this year also sees an expansion of the SneakerLAH experience with the addition of the Vintage Corner, a dedicated space for vintage clothing enthusiasts; and ConcertLAH, a fully-fledged concert featuring local and international musical acts which will be held in a separate hall next to the main event hall at MITEC.
This year sees SneakerLAH collaborating with talented Malaysian artist and designer Muntasir Mohamed on the event’s key art and visual theme. Muntasir is well known in the scene for having designed merchandise for various local and international brands like Against Lab and Billionaire Boys Club, as well as huge international artists like Drake, Nas, and Olivia Rodrigo.
“Each year we strive to improve the SneakerLAH experience – with our new home at MITEC, we have a lot of room for growth which is why we are introducing the Vintage Corner and ConcertLAH segments this year. We hope to attract new audiences while making SneakerLAH bigger and better for our existing community,” says SneakerLAH founder Bryan Chin.
This year, special guests Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty return to SneakerLAH after their last appearance at the event in 2019. This time they are joined by their co-host Trinidad James, completing the full lineup of hosts from Complex’s popular weekly talk show about sneakers and style, Full Size Run. The trio will be making appearances on both days of the event with Trinidad James also performing as a special guest at ConcertLAH.
Another notable attraction is the Patta World Tour, featuring a documentary screening of Patta For Life and appearances by Patta founder Edson Sabajo. Patta is an iconic Dutch streetwear brand, boasting collaborations with some of the biggest names in sportswear, music, fashion, and the arts. The brand has grown a diverse cult following among sneaker freaks, music aficionados, fashion trendsetters and culturally minded individuals, and fans can look forward to the Patta Experience at SneakerLAH this year.
Attendees can also look forward to exclusive exhibitions at SneakerLAH, such as the Rare Pairs exhibition by renowned local sneaker collector B53, giving sneakerheads the once in a lifetime opportunity to view some of the world’s rarest sneakers in person; and Kicks on Wheels by Motorsport Playground, which will be showcasing sports cars reimagined as popular sneakers.
Other attractions over the weekend include a Rising Star 3-on-3 basketball tournament, a live podcast session by BorakLAH featuring special guests, a food truck park to keep attendees energized throughout the day, exclusive product drops including coveted SneakerLAH x Peak KL merch, fashion showcases,SneakerLAH’s staple trading pits and lucky draws with prizes by Samsung and Atmos, and many more.
Japanese footwear and sportswear brand ASICS returns to SneakerLAH ths year, among other international and local brands such as Skechers, Patta, Keen, Crossover, Against Lab, Futuremade, Nerd Unit, TNTCO, The Capcity and many more who will be participating in the two-day event. One of the biggest draws remain the SneakerLAH marketplace, where attendees can purchase, sell, and trade the hottest and rarest
sneakers and streetwear items on the market right now, including rare vintage collectibles at the Vintage Corner, with more than 60 vendors & resellers setting up shop at the event.
This will be the first year featuring SneakerLAH’s expanded music segment called ConcertLAH which will be held in its own hall right next to the SneakerLAH convention halls. This inaugural edition will feature Korean sensation Lee Hi who is set to entice the audience with her soulful tunes; the Singapore-born rapper, producer and songwriter ALYPH; Malaysian rap powerhouse ForceParkBois; and the local debut of Toronto
based Malaysian R&B crooner Ethan Low. The aforementioned Trinidad James from Full Size Run will also be performing as a special guest at ConcertLAH, which will be happening on the evening of day 1 of SneakerLAH. Concert tickets will also include entry to SneakerLAH.
In addition, SneakerLAH will also feature musical performances by local artists at the event itself, from the likes of hotshot rap collective 53 STU, popular sneaker content creators Hans Abdullah and FZHD, and DJ sets by I-Sky, Naufal b2b Aidaho, Alfie Rrari, Mia, and Coffeeboy Records. Emceeing both days of the event will again be SneakerLAH’s returning champion emcee, Dan $hiv.
#SneakerLAH2023 is a ticketed event with General Admission pre-sale tickets priced at RM 37.50, and VIP tickets at RM 100.00 (ticket prices are inclusive of entertainment tax). VIP ticketholders are entitled to exclusive early entry to the event two hours before general admission entry, access to designated express entry lanes, complimentary SneakerLAH official lanyard and SneakerLAH official socks. With each ticket purchased, attendees are eligible to win sneakers and other prizes in the lucky draw at the end of each day.
#ConcertLAH2023 is a ticketed event with General Admission tickets priced at RM 298.00 (Phase 1) and RM328.00 (Phase 2); VIP tickets are priced at RM 410.00 (ticket prices are inclusive of entertainment tax). All ticketholders are entitled to entry to SneakerLAH. ConcertLAH VIP ticketholders are entitled to access the VIP front row at the concert and also enjoy the same perks as SneakerLAH VIP ticketholders.
All ticket prices are inclusive of entertainment tax and will be available for purchase at www.sneakerlah.com starting from 11:00 am on Wednesday, 6 September 2023.SneakerLAH is brought to you in collaboration with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | Z Fold5. Other sponsors this year include Nasty as Official Sponsor, atmos as Official Lucky Draw Sponsor, Official Media Partners World of Buzz, Lobak Merah and Noodou, and Official Radio Partners Era, MY, Hitz, Mix, Raaga, Goxuan and Syok.
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