&FRIENDS Festival is redefining what it means to be a destination music experience in Southeast Asia. On May 30 & 31, 2025, at Okada Manila, global superstars and Asia’s rising artists come together to celebrate music that’s beyond borders.
With Grammy-winning EDM powerhouse Zedd, Billboard-charting producer ILLENIUM, and genre-bending rapper bbno$ already leading the lineup, &FRIENDS Festival has now announced the addition of DJ HYO—the electrifying DJ persona of Hyoyeon from Girls’ Generation. Known for her unique fusion of EDM, house, and K-Pop, HYO has carved out her space in the global DJ scene.
Returning to Manila, DJ HYO is set to deliver a performance that amplifies &FRIENDS’ vision of bridging East and West with K-Pop flair and festival energy. Her presence marks a celebration of K-Pop’s global influence and highlights the growing impact of Asian artists in the international festival space.
Joining her are a lineup of Asia’s rising talents: Singapore’s Kiara, Thailand’s BOTCASH, Taiwan’s RayRay, Japan’s KDH, and South Korea’s Jeonghyeon—all bringing their own unique sounds to the stage. They represent a diverse wave of music that makes &FRIENDS one of the most culturally rich festivals to take place in Manila.
Three Stages, Two Days, One Unforgettable Weekend of Music
The 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 Friendship Stage, each offering its own distinct vibe.
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Cove Stage: Zedd headlines alongside HYO, €URO TRA$H, RayRay, Fairlane b2b Siangyoo, Kiara, Hoang, and more.
Creator Stage: The night turns into a K-Pop Rave presented by HIDDEN NIGHTS, with 2Spade, Hoaprox, Foxela, and more spinning K-wave hits with an EDM twist.
Friendship Stage: DJ collectives Restored Bass and EKO&FRIENDS take over for a night of Asian underground music.
May 31, 2025 (Saturday)
Cove Stage: ILLENIUM and bbno$ make their Manila debuts, along with Seven Lions, 2Spade, Jeonghyeon b2b KDH, Hoang b2b MVSE, NGHTSHIFT, Caden, Orange Juice Asia, and more.
Creator Stage: Filipino music is front and center with the OPM Stage led by Ylona Garcia, joined by Amiel Sol, Kiyo, and music-focused collectives like Orange Juice Asia and Planet Workshop, expanding the definition of what OPM can be.
Friendship Stage: Scene-shaping groups Midnight Rebels and Contrast deliver their signature style, fusing sound and community-driven culture.
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.
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