Music lovers, mark your calendars! 🎶 The AXEAN Festival 2025 has officially revealed its final lineup, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest music events in Asia this year. Happening on September 13–14, 2025, at Jimbaran Hub in Bali, Indonesia, the festival will feature 43 music acts across three stages, bringing together some of the most exciting talents from Southeast Asia and beyond.
Spotlight on Indonesian Talent
This year’s lineup shines a well-deserved spotlight on homegrown Indonesian acts, both established and rising. Fans can look forward to:
AVHATH – heavy-hitting metal/hardcore quintet
Banda Neira – beloved folk duo making a comeback
Gozal – rising indie favorite
Grizzly Cluive – alternative rock with a punch
Morbid Monke – genre-bending band full of surprises
Sandstorm of Youth – indie rock energy at its best
sourmilk – melancholic indie vibes
Xandega – multi-talented musician crossing genres
Dongker x Jason Ranti – a special collab between punk and poetic songwriting
Diverse Asian Lineup
AXEAN Festival isn’t just about Indonesia—it’s about giving Asia’s independent artists a global stage. Joining the roster are:
Alextbh (Malaysia) – trailblazing R&B artist
BIGPOM (Laos) – dynamic Laotian sound
LEMONY (Thailand) – indie rock fresh from Bangkok
Cvptain Morgans (Thailand) – rocking with island vibes
Kiwako Ashimine (Japan) – soulful singer-songwriter
Mettya Bizin (めっちゃ美人) (Japan) – J-indie standout
Milkiwav (Vietnam) – dreamy indie/dream pop project
Nghịch (Vietnam) – indie act with edge
Weejah (Philippines) – genre-fluid band representing Pinoy creativity 🇵🇭
The Role of TuneCore in Shaping the Lineup
One of the festival’s key highlights this year is the involvement of TuneCore, which spearheaded a four-month selection process spanning five Southeast Asian countries.
According to Cyrus Chen, Head of TuneCore Southeast Asia, the journey started with over 600 entries via open submissions. Winners from local showcases advanced to country finals, and eventually, six standout artists earned a spot on the AXEAN stage.
Cyrus shared, “We found remarkable hidden gems across diverse and often genre-blending styles. What was particularly striking was how many of these artists hadn’t formally released music yet.”
Beyond curating talent, TuneCore emphasizes artist growth—offering live performance opportunities, workshops, and industry connections that help independent musicians break through.
The Orchard Joins the Movement
Adding to the momentum, The Orchard, a global music distribution powerhouse, has partnered with AXEAN Festival to sponsor a stage. With operations in 49 cities worldwide, The Orchard’s mission is to expand Southeast Asian artists’ reach beyond their home markets.
As Prahlad Prabhas, The Orchard’s Senior Director for Southeast Asia, puts it, “It’s more than just about the music—it’s about celebrating the creativity and energy of this region and sharing it with the world.”
Festival Tickets Now Available
Don’t miss the chance to witness Southeast Asia’s music evolution live on stage.
Tickets are available here:
Indonesia: bit.ly/TicketAXEAN2025Indo
International: bit.ly/TicketAXEAN2025Inter
China: bit.ly/TicketAXEAN2025China
Why Filipinos Should Be Excited
With Pinoy band Weejah representing the Philippines, this festival is a proud moment for OPM fans. If you’re looking for a reason to book a Bali trip in September, AXEAN Festival offers the perfect mix of travel and music—two things we Filipinos absolutely love.
Rally your barkada, grab your passports, and make AXEAN your next concert getaway.