& friends’ music and pop culture festivals, or simply friends will be offering a unique live music experience this summer.
It will be held on May 30th and 31st (Friday and Saturday), in Okada, Pasay city, a multifaceted event spread across three unique stages, and exceeds what you would expect from a regular music festival. In addition to highly anticipated performances from EDM stars such as ZEDD, Irrenium and other music guests, it plans to provide a unique platform for content creators, visual artists, cosplayers and more.
With this Billboard Philippines We’ve put together a list of things to look forward to as we head to Okada for this unforgettable dance-filled summer weekend of 2025.
Non-stop DJ sets at the Ploom’s Friendship stage
We don’t joke about the lineup on the Ploom’s Friendship stage, so prepare your dance shoes. Featuring takeovers by bus (Thailand) and Eco & Friends (Singapore) on the first day, Midnight Rebels (Philippines) and contrast (Philippines) on the second day, these DJs are armed with songs that move literally from start to finish.
Creator Stage K-POP and OPM Galore
Check things out at Plume Friendship Stage and head to the Creator Stage!
From the unique k-pop-meets-edm rave on the first day to the touch of the house with special OPM performances of Ylona Garcia, Amiel Sol and Kiyo on the second day, grabs, dances, and sings loudly.
Talk to many of your favorite creators, meet beautiful things and more
Between all the parties you’re doing, and friends, check out the stacked lineup of content creators that the festival has to offer in the Crystal Pavilion area. From cosplayers and vtubers Genshin Impact Streamers, online comedians, and friends offer endless internet favorite personalities for you to meet and interact with, along with panels and fun activities.
Roaming interviews for the entire event
Speaking of these creators, some of them travel around the festival’s exposition area for several ambush interviews. Get ready to experience firsthand the comedy antics of the Philippine Dengerald and Pevbulls comedic and all of Japan’s Tokyo Sims’ favorite online duo.
Who knows, you may just be in the next viral video of these creators.
Many artists and merchants selling original works
In addition to your favorite online figures, you can also go straight to the artist’s alleys to check out the work of many exciting local artists. From flashbacks to Aeonix and Hunghang to lists of up-and-coming illustrators, toy sellers and more, there’s no shortage of original products to choose from with art prints, stickers and original items along with talks and live drawing sessions.
Heavy hit headliner on the main stage, etc.
Of course, what is the better way to make your and Friend 2025 experience something you won’t forget, rather than witnessing the stacked lineup on the main stage?
From the Manila debut of dubstep hit maker Irrenium and viral rapper singer bbno $ to the highly anticipated return of EDM icon Zedd, and the and Friends main stage can dance the night singing your lungs.
Be prepared for May 30th to 31st, 2025, from May 30th to 31st, 2025 by listening to the official playlists for the festival below.
