Music, artwork, and Gen-Z popular culture are set to collide within the Philippines when &FRIENDS, a first-of-its-kind music competition, debuts at Okada Manila subsequent month.
Helmed by international creator studio Clout Kitchen and billed because the “greatest EDM competition within the Philippines,” the two-day occasion and expo will carry prime international DJs and digital creators to the five-star resort on the coast of Manila Bay this Could 30-31, with interactive panels, meet-and-greets, and immersive actions by day, and premier musical performances by evening.
Main the road on evening one is a headline set from anthemic competition famous person Zedd, who will return to Manila for the primary time in three years. He’ll be joined by a particular visitor efficiency from Yellow Claw’s €URO TRA$H venture, in addition to extra assist from surging Singapore DJ Kiara, Taiwanese star RayRay, Fairlane B2B Siangyoo, BOTCASH, and extra.
&FRIENDS evening two will welcome a debut Manila headline efficiency from melodic bass famous person ILLENIUM, a particular visitor set from fellow style innovator Seven Lions, genre-bending Canadian rapper bbno$, and Jeonghyeon B2B KDH, amongst others. Try the total lineup beneath.
Earlier than the get together kicks off at Okada Manila’s award-winning Cove nightclub, followers can participate in distinctive experiences with prime international content material creators, akin to Ironmouse, Shoto, Tuonto, Antony Chen, and lots of extra. Happening in Okada Manila’s Crystal Pavilion, this expo will even home distributors promoting garments, equipment, collectibles, and prints from Filipino artists like Sskait, Aeonix, Little Issues PH, and Yokify, amongst others.
Whereas rooted in EDM, &FRIENDS will even showcase a dynamic fusion of genres on the competition’s afterhours Creator Stage, which can host a Okay-Pop rave with DJs 2Spade and Hoaprox on Could 30, and highlight homegrown OPM artists like Ylona Garcia, Amiel Sol, Kiyo, and artistic collective Planet Workshop on Could 31.
In a press launch, Clout Kitchen CEO and competition organizer Justin Banusing mentioned, “We’ve seen how festivals like Coachella, EDC, and Tomorrowland unite music lovers from all around the world, and now it’s Manila’s flip. &FRIENDS is about bringing folks collectively—whether or not you’re right here for the most important names in EDM, viral pop stars, or the following breakout artist, that is the competition for followers who need all of it.”
For extra data or to buy competition and expo ticket packages for &FRIENDS Manila 2025, go to andfriends.dwell/tickets.
Featured picture courtesy: &FRIENDS.