Zedd, Illenium headline '& Friends Festival' in May

Set against the backdrop of Manila’s buzzing festival scene, ‘& Friends Festival’ is a cultural moment where music and pop culture collide. PHOTO FROM CLOUT KITCHEN

Prepare for a first-of-its-kind celebration of music and raves as '& Friends Festival' is bringing top music artists from all over the world to Manila, on May 30 and 31 in Okada Manila.

The festival's star-studded music roster includes Grammy-winning EDM icon Zedd, multi-platinum rapper bbno$, Billboard Music Top Dance/Electronic Album awardee Illenium, Dutch electronic duo €uro Tra$H, Singapore's fastest rising DJ Kiara, the creator of melodic dubstep Seven Lions, Filipino-Australian superstar Ylona Garcia, and more.

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.

Zedd, the Grammy-winning artist behind festival anthems like "Clarity" and "Stay the Night," is making a triumphant return to Manila after nearly three years.

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. Meanwhile, bbno$, the genre-bending and viral rapper behind "Lalala" and "edamame," is set to make his Manila debut, promising an unforgettable live performance.

While rooted in EDM, fans can experience a dynamic fusion of genres, from hard-hitting beats and high-energy rap to soulful vocals.

"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," said Justin Banusing, CEO of Clout Kitchen, organizers of the festival. "This festival is about bringing people together — whether you're here for the biggest names in EDM, viral popstars, or the next breakout artist. It's for fans who want it all."

With two days of live performances, fans can choose from a variety of ticket options to tailor their festival experience.

Tickets are now available at andfriends.live.

The & Friends Festival, a lifestyle + events brand by Clout Kitchen, celebrates Gen Z pop culture, the creators leading the charge, and the communities around them. A gateway between East and West, it brings the world's biggest names to Asia while giving local rising stars a global spotlight.