Tokyo Machine to Perform at Middle East's First Humanoid Robot Kickboxing Event

EDM meets robot combat as CyberHero x Riyadh invites Tokyo Machine to the arena on September 9

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Electronic music producer and DJ Tokyo Machine will perform at CyberHero x Riyadh on September 9, bringing his video-game-inspired sound to the Middle East's first humanoid robot kickboxing event.

Organized by Hero Esports, CyberHero x Riyadh will bring together ten humanoid robots for a night combining live kickboxing, music and immersive entertainment. Tokyo Machine will perform as part of the show, adding an EDM dimension to an event built around the convergence of technology, competition and pop culture.

Known for blending retro 8-bit chiptune melodies with high-energy bass music, Tokyo Machine has built a distinctive identity closely connected to gaming culture. His music has featured in titles including Rocket League and VR rhythm game Beat Saber, while his signature sound has received support from artists including Tiësto, Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Dillon Francis and Afrojack.

Since making his live debut at EDC Las Vegas in 2017, Tokyo Machine has performed at major international festivals and events including Tomorrowland, Amsterdam Dance Event, DreamHack and Rampage.

"CyberHero was never meant to feel like a technology demonstration," said Danny Tang, Co-founder and CEO of Hero Esports. "We want to create a new kind of live entertainment experience where sport, technology, music and gaming culture can come together. Tokyo Machine is a natural fit for that vision."

CyberHero x Riyadh marks the global debut of CyberHero, Hero Esports' new robot sports series. Ten EngineAI T800 humanoid robots will enter the arena, standing approximately 1.73 metres tall and weighing between 75 and 85 kilograms, in live kickboxing bouts designed to put their speed, balance, reaction and combat capabilities to the test.

The event will take place on September 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM in Riyadh — 9/9 at 9.

About Tokyo Machine

Tokyo Machine is an electronic music producer and DJ known for combining retro 8-bit melodies, video-game influences and high-energy bass music. Since debuting on Monstercat in 2016, his music has appeared in major gaming titles including Rocket League and Beat Saber, and he has performed at international events including EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland, ADE, DreamHack and Rampage.

About Hero Esports

Hero Esports is Asia's largest esports and entertainment production company. Headquartered at the intersection of gaming, music, and pop culture, Hero Esports has evolved from a tournament organizer into a full-spectrum cultural powerhouse, orchestrating over 7,000 events per year that captivate over 600 million fans. Since 2025, Hero Esports has also produced music festival, like The Magic of Tomorrowland and anime conventions, including its own anime and comic festival OiOi Party.

SOURCE Hero Esports