Prepare for a first-of-its-kind celebration of music and raves as &FRIENDS Festival is bringing top music artists from all over the world to Manila, on May 30 - 31, 2025 in Okada Manila.
The star-studded music roster lineup consists of global EDM stars who have played some of the world’s biggest festivals, including Coachella, Tomorrowland, and EDC Las Vegas.
Fresh off a historic set at Coachella, Grammy-winning EDM powerhouse Zedd is making a triumphant return to Manila after nearly 3 years.
Billboard-charting producer ILLENIUM, known for being the first electronic artist to sell out SoFi Stadium twice, will finally bring his euphoric sound with songs like "Good Things Fall Apart" and "Takeaway" to the Philippines.
Moreover, the genre-bending and viral rapper behind "Lalala" and "edamame"— bbno$— is set to make his Manila debut, they're joined by melodic dubstep creator Seven Lions and dynamic Dutch duo €URO TRA$H, promising an unforgettable live performance.
The festival's line-up will also includes a diverse roster of rising Asian artists: Singapore’s Kiara, Thailand’s BOTCASH, Taiwan’s RayRay, Japan’s KDH, and South Korea’s Jeonghyeon and Hyo all bring their unique sounds on the stage.
Returning for a homecoming performance since moving to Los Angeles to further her music career, Filipino-Australian superstar Ylona Garcia will also take the center stage. With her bold sound, it embodies the new generation of Filipino artists making waves on the world stage.
Alongside her are Amiel Sol, Kiyo, local collectives such as Orange Juice Asia and Contrast round out the list, bringing a unique wave of Filipino creativity to the spotlight.
With the two days live performances, &FRIENDS festival transforms Okada Manila into a multi-stage experience, where fans can explore everything from high-energy EDM to experimental beats and live vocals across the Cove Stage, the Creator Stage, and the Plume Friendship Stage, each offering its own distinct vibe.
“We’ve seen how festivals like Coachella, EDC, and Tomorrowland unite music lovers from all over the world, and now it’s Manila’s turn,” says Justin Banusing, CEO of Clout Kitchen, organizers of the festival.
Throughout the daytime on May 30 and 31, the spotlight shifts to personalities at the expo, packed with immersive events with some of the world’s top content creators: record-breaking VTuber Ironmouse, indie VTuber Shoto, Tuonto, Antony Chen, and local creators Charess, Jujumao and more.
Fans can expect meet & greets, stage activities, and panels with their favorite creators. The Crystal Pavilion will also house various merchant booths selling clothes, accessories, collectibles, and prints from Filipino artists such as Sskait, Aeonix, Little Things PH, Yokify, Hunghang Flashbacks, Libreng Komiks and more.
2-Day Tickets that include entry to both days, are at Php 8,500 for General Admission and Php 15,000 for VIP.
Solo day tickets start at Php 6,000 for Day 1, with Zedd, €URO TRA$H, Kiara, Fairlane b2b Siangyoo and more EDM acts. Day 2 starts at Php 3,500, headlined by bbno$, ILLENIUM, and Seven Lions.
VVIP Cabanas and Day 1 Music + Expo tickets are officially sold out.
With this exciting festival, why don't we listen to the best hits of these amazing artists'.
1. "Clarity" (2013) - Zedd feat. Foxes
2. "In My Arms" (2025) - ILLENIUM, Hayla
3. "Check" (2025) - bbno$
4. "Run and Fall" (2021) - Jeonghyeon & Jordan Grace
5. "Until We Met" (2024) - Jeonghyeon & KDH
6. "B€NZ" (2022) - Yellow Claw Presents €URO TRA$H
7. "Sunshine" (2025) - Seven Lions & Wooli feat. VARGEN
8. "Picture" (2023) - HYO
9. "Sa Bawat Sandali" (2025) - Amiel Sol
10. "Vibin" (2022) - Ylona Garcia