AXEAN Festival 2025 forges new connections and creative futures in Bali

From world-class performances to songwriting collaborations, business matchmaking to industry dialogue, this year’s edition proved that the true rhythm of Southeast Asia lies in its spirit of community, innovation, and collaboration

AXEAN Festival 2025 recently concluded its most triumphant edition yet at Jimbaran Hub in Bali, Indonesia, attracting nearly 4,000 attendees and cementing its place as one of the region’s most influential music discovery platforms.

With glowing reviews praising its impressive curation and visionary programming, the sixth edition of AXEAN Festival 2025 delivered a dynamic fusion of discovery, dialogue, and community. The festival not only celebrated the region’s finest emerging talents but also fostered meaningful exchanges between artists, industry professionals, and delegates from around the world, reinforcing its reputation as a bridge between Southeast Asia’s creative energy and the global music stage.

AXEAN Festival releases full lineup for its 2025 edition

Featuring 45 acts across three stages, this year’s festival highlights collaboration with TuneCore and The Orchard in supporting Asian indie talents

Bali, Indonesia – ​AXEAN Festival 2025 has officially announced its final lineup for this year’s edition.

The stage is set for the first intra-regional showcase festival in Asia, as it welcomes 43 music acts across three stages at Jimbaran Hub in Bali, Indonesia, from September 13 to 14, 2025.

Completing the final round of performers are some of the most prominent and emerging names in the Indonesian music scene, including metal/hardcore quintet AVHATH, beloved folk duo Banda Neira, rising indie act Gozal, alternative rock outfit Grizzly Cluive, genre-bending band Morbid Monke, indie rock powerhouse Sandstorm of Youth, melancholic indie group sourmilk, multi-talented musician Xandega, and a special collaboration set between Bandung-based punk rock band Dongker and acclaimed singer-songwriter Jason Ranti.

One Click Straight announces two-leg tour, in support of AXEAN Festival 2025

The acclaimed alternative rock band will be performing in Mow’s and Minsan Studio in August and September 2025

Filipino alt-pop band One Click Straight are bringing back their beloved two-leg tour this August and September, in support of their upcoming stint at AXEAN Festival 2025 in Bali next month.

The two-day gig, which spans two intimate yet high-energy shows, doubles as a fundraiser and a gesture of gratitude to the fans who have fueled the band’s journey. 

“We’re excited to represent the Philippines on the global stage,” shares the band in a collective statement. “It has always been our goal to share our music with as many people as we can. Through this initiative, we’ll be able to reach our goals one international gig at a time. We promise not to disappoint.”

AXEAN Festival 2025 reveals second wave of performers

Indonesia’s Feel Koplo x Toxicdev!, Thailand’s Valentina Ploy, China’s Shanghai Quitian, Philippines’ Lustbass, and more join this year’s edition of Southeast Asia’s first intra-regional showcase festival

Bali, Indonesia – AXEAN Festival has unveiled its second wave of performers for this year’s edition, securing its reputation as one of the leading platforms for showcasing Southeast Asia’s finest and most exciting acts.

Continuing its mission to champion both emerging and established artists from across the region and beyond, the prominent showcase festival promises a diverse and compelling lineup that invites global audiences to experience Southeast Asia’s creative energy firsthand.