&FRIENDS Festival, the premier electronic dance music festival in Manila, returns on June 19 and 20 with its most expansive edition to date, transforming Okada Manila into a global gathering point for dance music culture. Leading this year’s lineup are four of electronic music’s most commanding forces.
Galantis is the Swedish dance powerhouse of Christian “Bloodshy” Karlsson — Grammy-winning co-writer of Britney Spears’ “Toxic” and a figure behind hits for Madonna, Katy Perry, and Kylie Minogue. As Galantis, Karlsson has crafted a body of work that has accumulated over 7.3 billion cumulative worldwide streams, powered by platinum-certified anthems like “Runaway (U & I)” — which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording — and “No Money,” which saw a top-10 debut in 23 countries. Their most recent album Rx continued that momentum, featuring “Lighter” with David Guetta and 5 Seconds of Summer, which landed at number one on the US Dance Radio chart. Onstage, Galantis is a force unto itself — a euphoric, laser-and-fire spectacle that transforms any room into a singalong.
Porter Robinson is an American DJ, singer, songwriter, and record producer who began producing electronic music during his adolescence, signed to Skrillex’s OWSLA at 18, and has since made DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list for seven consecutive years. His 2014 debut album Worlds — which peaked at number one on Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums and is considered a major influence on the broader sound of EDM — was followed by the Grammy-nominated Virtual Self project and the critically acclaimed Nurture in 2021, whose North American tour sold over 150,000 tickets and became the highest-grossing electronic tour of that year. His third album SMILE! :D, released in 2024, was supported by his biggest-ever world tour spanning five continents and over 70 dates, cementing Robinson as one of the most beloved and artistically ambitious artists in electronic music. His SMILE! 😀 tour included a stop in Manila — making his return to the Philippines at &FRIENDS Festival all the more meaningful for Southeast Asian fans.
Subtronics — born Jesse Kardon in Philadelphia — has headlined major festival stages across the globe, launched his own annual festivals, and built his own independent home through his label Cyclops Recordings. In 2023 he became the highest-selling North American electronic touring act in the Pollstar mid-year reports and earned DJ Mag North America’s DJ of the Year, while his curated events — including a three-day Cyclops Dome takeover at the Tacoma Dome featuring a fully immersive ceiling of motorized LED panels — have redefined what a live bass music experience can be. His most recent studio album FIBONACCI, announced live from the Ultra Music Festival mainstage and released via Cyclops Recordings in December 2025, arrived alongside a record-setting six consecutive sold-out nights at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and a Coachella debut in April 2026 — proof that the Philadelphia producer is operating at the absolute peak of his powers.
Yellow Claw is a Dutch DJ and production duo from Amsterdam — Jim Taihuttu and Nils Rondhuis — whose music blends trap, hip-hop, dubstep, hardstyle, and moombahton into a relentlessly high-energy sound all their own. Over a career spanning more than a decade, they have accumulated over a billion plays and collaborated with DJ Snake, Steve Aoki, Gucci Mane, and Tinashe, while their own label, Barong Family, founded in 2014, has become one of electronic music’s most respected independent platforms with hundreds of releases to its name. They arrive at &FRIENDS Festival fresh off their fifth studio album, Jesus Loves Trap Music — a 20-track statement built for blown-out speakers and mainstage mayhem, released on Barong Family in February 2026. Few acts on the planet bring the same raw, crowd-igniting energy to a festival stage, and Manila is in for one of the most explosive sets of the summer.
Rounding out an unmissable weekend, Monstercat — one of electronic music’s most influential independent labels — stages a full label takeover, bringing two of its most exciting acts to the &FRIENDS Festival stage. ARMNHMR, the Los Angeles-based duo who made history as the first Asian American EDM duo to hold a residency on the Las Vegas strip, deliver the kind of euphoric, melody-driven bass music that has earned them a devoted global following. Joining them is Arcando, the Dutch drum & bass producer whose crossover sound caught fire when Martin Garrix debuted his viral remix of “Jungle” at the Ultra Miami mainstage — and who hasn’t slowed down since.
WUKONG and KIARA also join the bill, both signed to Liquid State — the electronic music label founded by Sony Music and Tencent Music Entertainment, home to over 20 billion streams and artist releases from Alan Walker, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike and R3HAB, among many more. WUKONG has built a global following fusing Chinese mythology and traditional Asian instrumentation, pioneering the genre Oriental Rave that has taken Asia by storm, while KIARA brings her own distinct sound to what promises to be an unmissable weekend.
Joining them are standout subheadliners CHYL, Ian Asher, Level Up and Siangyoo, with additional artists to be announced in the coming months.
Regional support comes from Amanda Sze, DJ Cupcakes, Orange Juice Asia, and Smooth Brain Girly — four acts representing the next wave of Southeast Asian dance music talent.
The carefully curated lineup reflects &FRIENDS Festival’s continued commitment to delivering world-class talent while spotlighting the best of the global and regional electronic scene.
Designed as a fully immersive festival experience, &FRIENDS Festival will feature large-scale stage production, state-of-the-art visuals, and meticulously crafted show environments. Across two electrifying nights, fans can expect a seamless blend of music, energy, and spectacle — hallmarks that have defined the festival’s rapid rise.
Tickets start at PHP 8,250 and will be available via Ticketmelon, with Early Bird Tickets going live on March 25. With anticipation building across the region, attendees are encouraged to secure their passes early.
Since its debut, &FRIENDS Festival has established itself as a defining force in Asia’s electronic music landscape, hosting headline performances from Zedd, Illenium, Seven Lions, and Knock2. By pairing global icons with a new generation of fans, the festival continues to elevate Manila as a key destination on the international touring circuit.
More lineup announcements, ticketing information, and festival updates will be revealed soon.About &FRIENDS Festival
&FRIENDS Festival is the premier electronic dance music festival in Manila, known for bringing world-class talent and next-level production to the Philippines. Since its debut, the festival has hosted some of the biggest names in global dance music, including Zedd, Illenium, Seven Lions, and Knock2, establishing itself as a cornerstone event for fans across the region. With a focus on community, discovery, and unforgettable live experiences, &FRIENDS Festival continues to set the standard for festival culture in Southeast Asia.
