The countdown to one of Manila’s largest music and pop culture festivals is underway. The &Friends Festival, scheduled for May 30 and 31 at Okada Manila, is set to bring together more than 60 electronic dance music artists and digital content creators. Many are calling it the “Tomorrowland of Manila.”
Presented by Clout Kitchen, the festival’s finalized lineup includes Grammy-winning EDM producer Zedd, viral rapper bbno$, and Billboard award-winning artist Illenium. Fans can also expect performances by the Dutch electronic duo €uro Tra$h, Singapore’s rising star Kiara, and melodic dubstep producer Seven Lions. Other acts include Botcash, Fairlane b2b Siangyoo, Hoang, KDH, Jeonghyeon, NGHTSHIFT, RayRay and many more.
While EDM remains the festival’s foundation, organizers promise a mix of genres, from high-energy rap to soulful vocals. An OPM, or Original Pilipino Music, stage will spotlight local talent including Ylona Garcia, Amiel Sol and Kiyo, offering attendees a diverse and distinctly Filipino musical experience.
“&Friends Festival is officially set to be the biggest music event of 2025,” said Justin Banusing, chief executive of Clout Kitchen. “With more than 60 confirmed EDM superstars and record-breaking internet sensations, we’re bringing together a celebration that merges music, culture and community like never before.”
In addition to the star-studded music lineup, the festival will feature a Creator Expo, where fans can meet leading figures from the digital content space. Special guests include VTuber Ironmouse, indie VTuber Shoto, internet chef Kenny Song and lifestyle vlogger Fred Liu. The expo will host meet-and-greets, interactive panels and immersive experiences designed to connect creators and fans.
Two-day festival tickets include access to the Creator Expo. Prices are P8,500 for general admission and P15,000 pesos for VIP. Single-day tickets start at P6,000 pesos for Day 1, featuring Zedd, €uro Tra$h, Kiara, Fairlane b2b Siangyoo and others. Day 2 tickets start at P3,500, headlined by bbno$, Illenium and Seven Lions. For those seeking an elevated experience, VVIP cabanas for nine guests start at P54,000 for Day 2. Day 1 cabanas have already sold out.
