&FRIENDS Festival is set to make its grand debut in Manila. Scheduled from May 30 to June 1, 2025, the festival will unfold in Parañaque. Leading the charge is Grammy Award-winning artist Zedd, renowned for his global hits like "Clarity," "Stay," and "The Middle."
The festivities kick off with &FRIENDS Music Night - Day 1 on the evening of May 30, spotlighting live EDM performances headlined by Zedd. The excitement continues with &FRIENDS Music Night - Day 2 on May 31, bringing a diverse lineup of pop, rap, and EDM acts. While the second day’s headliner remains under wraps, anticipation builds as organizers hint at more thrilling announcements.
Daytime activities on May 31 and June 1 shift focus to the creators and communities that define today’s pop culture landscape. Fans can look forward to meet-and-greets, exclusive stage activities, interactive panels, and pop-up merchandise booths that showcase the dynamic synergy between creators and their audiences.
“&FRIENDS as a brand is a celebration of modern pop culture as a whole – gaming, music, lifestyle… and the creators and communities surrounding them,” shares Justin Banusing, CEO of Clout Kitchen, the event’s organizers. “The Philippines is one of the epicenters of fandom in the world, and it just made sense to kick off the brand here in the country where we started.”
Tickets are set to go on sale in early February 2025. For updates, announcements, and the full lineup reveal in the coming weeks, visit andfriends.live.
