Clout Kitchen is bringing &FRIENDS Festival, a cultural experience where music and pop culture collide, to Okada Manila, Philippines, this May 30-31, 2025. Set against the backdrop of the city’s buzzing festival scene, the event is set to dive into interactive panels, immersive activities, and meet-and-greets with fan-favorite creators at Okada’s Crystal Pavilion. Then, party all night with electrifying performances (EDM anthems that shaped the generation!) from global music stars at the breathtaking Cove Manila.
The two-day &FRIENDS Festival hopes to establish itself as the premier and unparalleled musical destination in Southeast Asia. This may serve as many attendees’ first introduction to Original Pinoy Music (OPM), so the festival aims to not only bring EDM to Manila, but also bridge Filipino culture to the entire region.
Justin Banusing, the CEO of Clout Kitchen (and CONQuest Festival co-founder), describes the &FRIENDS Festival:
“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. &FRIENDS is about bringing people together—whether you’re here for the biggest names in EDM, viral popstars, or the next breakout artist, this is the festival for fans who want it all.”
&Friends Festival Main Stage: Zedd Returns to Manila, bbno$ and ILLENIUM to Make Their Philippine Debut
The &FRIENDS Festival’s lineup is star-studded across all three stages of the event. Fresh from playing some of the world’s biggest stages—including Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, EDC Las Vegas, and Tomorrowland—these headliners are no strangers to electrifying massive crowds.
Headlining the main stage: Zedd, the Grammy-winning artist behind festival anthems like “Clarity” and “Stay the Night,” is making a triumphant return to Manila after nearly 3 years. Meanwhile, 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. Lastly, bbno$, the genre-bending and viral rapper behind “Lalala” and “edamame,” is set to make his Manila debut, promising an unforgettable live performance. Other performers include €URO TRA$H, Seven Lions, and many more.
Creator Stage After-Hours: K-Pop Rave and OPM Spotlight
The Creator Stage After-Hours is where “East meets West” for an unparalleled musical experience. The stage transforms into a K-Pop Rave on May 30, with K–Pop DJs 2Spade and Hoaprox headlining the party.
On the festival’s second day, May 31, it will feature an OPM Spotlight with local stars, marking a homecoming performance by Filipino-Australian superstar Ylona Garcia, who has since been based in Los Angeles to further her music career. Also taking the stage are talented homegrown artists such as chart-topping indie singer Amiel Sol, lo-fi rapper Kiyo, and creative collective Planet Workshop.
While rooted in EDM, fans can experience a dynamic fusion of genres at &FRIENDS Festival, from hard-hitting beats and high-energy rap to soulful vocals. OPM Spotlight headliner Ylona Garcia describes her excitement for the festival:
“Even though I moved to the USA, I still consider my music to be OPM. When the &FRIENDS team asked if I’d headline, I jumped at the opportunity to do so. 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.”
Fanmeets, Creator Expo, and the Plume Friendship Stage
Aside from the main events, the festival will also be bringing Okada’s Crystal Pavilion to life as it is set to house various merchant booths selling clothes, accessories, collectibles, and prints from local artists. Fans can expect meet & greets, stage activities, and panels with their favorite creators.
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.
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. Meanwhile, the music festival continues with the Plume Friendship Stage featuring Takeovers by Restored Bass, Eko &FRIENDS (Day 1) and Midnight Rebels and Contrast (Day 2).
How to Get Tickets to &Friends Festival
With two days of live performances and fun activities, fans can choose from a variety of ticket options to tailor their festival experience. All ticket options include access to the Creator Expo. Here are the ticket tiers:
General Admission Tickets
- 2-Day Tickets – PHP 8,500
- Solo Day 1 Tickets – PHP 6,000
- Solo Day 2 Tickets – Php 3,500
VIP Tickets
- 2-Day Tickets – PHP 15,000
- Solo Day 1 Tickets – PHP 9,000
- Solo Day 2 Tickets – PHP 6,000
- Cabanas (9,15, 20 pax) – ranges from PHP 54,00 to PHP 180,000
Expo Only Tickets
- Day 1 Tickets – PHP 500
- Day 2 Tickets – PHP 1,000
Tickets and Meet & Greet passes are available at andfriends.live. Follow the &FRIENDS Festival official social media channels for more updates on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter).
&FRIENDS (AndFriends) is a lifestyle + events brand by Clout Kitchen that celebrates Gen Z pop culture, the creators leading the charge, and the communities around them. A gateway between East and West, &FRIENDS Festival brings the world’s biggest names to Asia while giving local rising stars a global spotlight.
Clout Kitchen is a startup that crafts unique, creator-powered tech and experiences that unlock infinite fun and possibilities for creators and their communities. Headquartered in Los Angeles and Manila, Clout Kitchen is backed by world-class investors like a16z Games and AppWorks.
Source: Press Release, AndFriends Festival Facebook
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