Daven Tamayo

Zedd, ILLENIUM, bbno$ and more to headline &Friends Festival

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748499248470&amp;Friends.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"/><br/></div><p>MANILA -- Global stars and Asian artists are joining forces for &amp;Friends Festival happening this weekend.</p><p>The two-day festival is happening this May 30 and 31 at Okada Manila.</p><p>Part of the &amp;Friends Festival lineup are global EDM stars including Grammy-winning EDM powerhouse Zedd, who is set to return in Manila after three years.</p><p>Also in the lineup are Billboard-charting producer ILLENIUM and genre-defying rapper bbno$, who are also set to perform in Manila for the first time. </p><p>They will be  joined by melodic dubstep creator Seven Lions and dynamic Dutch duo €URO TRA$H.</p><p>The festival will also feature performances from  Asian artists: Singapore’s Kiara, Thailand’s BOTCASH, Taiwan’s RayRay, Japan’s KDH, and South Korea’s Jeonghyeon. </p><p>Homegrown talent also takes center stage, led by Filipino-Australian superstar Ylona Garcia, returning for a homecoming performance since moving to Los Angeles to further her music career.  </p><p>Alongside her are Amiel Sol, whose indie-pop tracks have earned a loyal following, and Kiyo, known for his lo-fi sound and lyrical storytelling. Local collectives such as Orange Juice Asia and Contrast round out the list, bringing a unique wave of Filipino creativity to the spotlight.</p><p>“&amp;FRIENDS is where the next generation of Asian artists gets to shine next to their heroes,” says Justin Banusing, CEO of Clout Kitchen. &quot;We want to be the reason someone discovers their new favorite artist from across the region. That’s what this festival is for.”</p><p>As &amp;FRIENDS Festival may serve as many attendees&#x27; first introduction to OPM, the event not only brings EDM to Manila, but bridges Filipino culture to the entire region.</p><p>“Even though I moved to the USA, I still consider my music to be OPM. When the &amp;FRIENDS team asked if I’d headline, I jumped at the opportunity to do so,” says Ylona. </p><p>“I’m honored to be back in the country that I love and made me who I am today and I’m even more excited to be a part of a movement where we can all show that OPM can reach the world. Through thick and thin, I just hope to make the Philippines proud.”</p><p>The festival will transform 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.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748499502288&amp;Friends2.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748499514308&amp;Friends3.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"/></div><p>Below is the music lineup of &amp;Friends Festival:</p><p> May 30, 2025 (Friday)</p><p>● Cove Stage: Zedd headlines alongside €URO TRA$H, RayRay, Fairlane b2b Siangyoo, Kiara, Hoang, and more.</p><p>● Creator Stage: The night turns into a K-Pop Rave presented by HIDDEN NIGHTS, with 2Spade, Hoaprox, and Foxela, and more spinning K-wave hits with an EDM twist.</p><p>● Friendship Stage: DJ collectives Restored Bass and EKO&amp;FRIENDS take over for a night of Asian underground music.</p><p>May 31, 2025 (Saturday)</p><p>● Cove Stage: ILLENIUM and bbno$ make their Manila debuts, along with Seven Lions, 2Spade, Jeonghyeon b2b KDH, Hoang b2b MVSE, NGHTSHIFT, Caden, Orange Juice Asia, and more.</p><p>● 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.</p><p>● Friendship Stage: Scene-shaping groups Midnight Rebels and Contrast deliver their signature style, fusing sound and community-driven culture.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748499650588&amp;Ticket.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748499668250&amp;Ticket2.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"/></div><p>Two-day tickets that include entry to both days, are at P8,500 for General Admission and P15,000 for VIP. Solo -day tickets start at P6,000 for Day 1, with Zedd, €URO TRA$H, Kiara, Fairlane b2b Siangyoo and more EDM acts. Day 2 starts at P3,500, headlined by bbno$, ILLENIUM, and Seven Lions. VVIP Cabanas are officially sold out. &amp;FRIENDS Festival is powered by LastDrop.</p>

<p>Zedd, ILLENIUM, bbno$, Ylona Garcia, Amiel Sol, Kiyo, and more to headline &amp;Friends Festival</p>

Zedd, ILLENIUM, bbno$, Ylona Garcia, Amiel Sol, Kiyo, and more to headline &Friends Festival