HYBE Cine Fest to Dominate Asian Screens This July

Bali’s vibrant nightlife is getting a boost, with the AXEAN Festival making its epic comeback this Sept. 13 to 14, 2025!

Taking place at Jimbaran Hub, this event is Southeast Asia’s first intra-regional music showcase, combining a music conference and showcase festival. Launched in 2020, it has since grown into an internationally recognized platform, celebrating musical talents from Southeast Asia and beyond.

A vibrant, borderless music playground where fresh sounds collide with creative minds, blending indie talent, cutting-edge electronic beats, and local club culture in one unforgettable weekend.

After wowing crowds last year, AXEAN Festival returns with an expanded lineup featuring over 40 incredible acts from Southeast Asia and beyond.    

A hallmark of the festival is their serious focus on up-and-coming, emerging artists who are ready to take the spotlight but don’t always get the global stage they deserve. 

But it’s not just about the tunes. AXEAN Festival is also a creative hub, featuring a fresh music conference packed with panel talks, pitching sessions, and speed meetings that spark real connections between artists, industry pros, and fans. It’s the perfect place for ideas to flow and partnerships to grow.

And for the creative souls, the legendary songwriting camp returns — a cozy, cross-cultural space where producers, songwriters, and artists collaborate to create magic. Last year, this intimate camp birthed 20 original songs, and this year promises even more.

Plus, for the first time ever, dive into the SEA Club Showcase, a stage dedicated to Southeast Asia’s wild and wonderful electronic subcultures. This lineup celebrates the unique grassroots club sounds making waves internationally, from Indonesian funkot to Filipino budots. 

“Whether you’re a delegate, an artist, or a music lover attending for the first time, we invite you to discover the joy of connection, creativity, and cultural celebration at AXEAN Festival 2025,” AXEAN Festival Co-Founder Piyapong said. 

Grab your 2-day pass for Rp100.000 or a 1-day pass for Rp70.000 and join the party of the year in Bali! Discounted pre-sale tickets are available for a limited time only. Purchase your tickets via their website.

Lineup and more details will be out soon, so stay tuned on their Instagram, Facebook, and X (Formerly Twitter). 

Location: Jimbaran Hub, Jalan. Karang Mas Jimbaran, Bali

Get ready to catch BLACKPINK in your area as the popular K-Pop girl group drops the dates for their much-awaited comeback world tour!

The group’s comeback was confirmed via a teaser video posted on their accounts last February. They re-confirmed this on May 16 when they dropped the title of their upcoming world tour, “Deadline.”

And today, YG Entertainment and BLACKPINK’s official social media pages just revealed the dates and stops for the tour, and it’s happening sooner than you think! Hold on to your BL-Bing-Bong light sticks, Blinks! The girls are about to cause a shutdown in areas across Asia, the United States, and Europe. Here are the cities they’ll be playing at starting this July:

BLACKPINK “Deadline” World Tour Dates:

2025

• Goyang, South Korea (Goyang Stadium): July 5 and 6
• Los Angeles, United States (Sofi Stadium): July 12 and 13
• Chicago, United States (Soldier Field): July 18
• Toronto, Canada (Rogers Stadium): July 22 and 23
• New York, United States (Citi Field): July 26 and 27
• Paris, France (Stade de France): Aug. 2 and 3
• Milan, Italy (Ippodromo Snai La Maura): Aug. 6
• Barcelona, Spain (Estadi Olímpic): Aug. 9
• London, United Kingdom (Wembley Stadium): Aug. 15 and 16
• Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Kaohsiung National Stadium): Oct. 18 and 19
• Bangkok, Thailand (Rajamangala National Stadium): Oct. 24 and 26
• Jakarta, Indonesia (Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium): Nov. 1 and 2
• Bulacan, Philippines (Philippine Arena): Nov. 22 and 23
• Singapore (National Stadium): Nov. 29 and 30

2026

• Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome): Jan. 16 and 18
• Hong Kong SAR, China (Kai Tak Stadium): Jan. 24 and 25

Tickets will be announced via Live Nation’s website and social media pages for each of the cities on the list. For Southeast Asia stops, pre-sales are happening from June 10 to 12, with the general sale taking place on June 13 for Singapore, Bangkok, and Hong Kong. Bulacan will have its general sale on June 12. More details on ticket prices and fan benefits will be announced soon, so stay tuned!

Jennie, Rosé, Jisoo, and Lisa have all been busy in the past year pursuing solo projects. Some of their notable releases include Rosé’s first full-length album, “rosie,” which featured her collab hit with Bruno Mars, “APT,” and Jisoo’s solo EP “Amortage” that sparked a new viral dance move with “Earthquake.” 

There’s also Jennie’s debut solo album “ruby,” which featured hit singles “Mantra” and “Like JENNIE,” and performed at Coachella 2025, while Lisa’s debut solo record, “Alter Ego" made waves with singles “Rockstar” and “Moonlit Floor,” which she performed at the comeback show of the Victoria’s Secret fashion show. 

For updates, follow Live Nation on Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram. You can also stay tuned for more of BLACKPINK’s music releases and upcoming performances on their Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram pages.

Following their successful Asia Fan-Con tour last year, RIIZE is soaring to new heights as they gear up for their first-ever headlining tour!

The popular K-Pop boy group is set to stage the “RIIZING LOUD” Concert tour in fourteen cities in Asia, including Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Macau. The much-anticipated tour was announced last May 1 alongside the release of “Bag Bad Back,” the first single in their forthcoming studio album “ODYSSEY,” set to release on May 19. More album details will be posted on May 12, according to the group’s Instagram post.

The “Boom Boom Base” hitmakers will be performing songs from their new album, as well as their previous hits, which will surely delight BRIIZE (fandom name) and K-Pop enthusiasts alike. The tour begins with a three-day concert in Seoul on Jul. 4, and will run through the rest of 2025 and early 2026. See below for the complete list of tour dates and venues:

RIIZE Concert Tour in Asia in 2025

• July 4 to 6: Seoul – KSPO Dome
• July 12 to 13: Hyogo – Glion Arena Kobe
• July 19: Hong Kong – Asiaworld Arena
• July 23 to 24: Saitama – Saitama Super Arena
• July 30 to 31: Hiroshima – Hiroshima Green Arena
• Aug. 16: Kuala Lumpur – Idea Live KL
• Aug. 23 to 24: Fukuoka – Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A
• Aug. 30: Taipei – NTSU Arena
• Sept. 13 to 15: Tokyo – Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium
• Sept. 20 to 21: Bangkok – Impact Arena

RIIZE Concert Tour in Asia in 2026

• Jan. 10: Jakarta – Impact Arena
• Jan. 17: Manila – SM Mall of Asia Arena
• Jan. 24: Singapore – Singapore Indoor Stadium
• Feb. 7: Macau – Galaxy Arena

Ticket information will be announced soon at each city’s respective organizers' official pages. 

RIIZE debuted under SM Entertainment on Sept. 4, 2023, with their first single album, “Get a Guitar.” They were originally a seven-member group, but Seunghan officially stepped down in October last year, leaving us with the current lineup consisting of Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, Anton, and Shotaro, who is also the only Japanese member of the group. 

RIIZE has since been making waves in the K-Pop scene with their catchy tunes and powerful choreography. Last year, they made history as the first K-Pop group to perform at the international edition of Rolling Loud, the world’s biggest hip-hop festival, which was held in Pattaya, Thailand. 

For updates on music releases and their upcoming tour, follow RIIZE on Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), and Instagram.

A free, multi-city music series will be touring around Asia this May. 

Future Asian Music (FAM) and innovative lifestyle brand Levi’s® present “Road to FAM,” a free, multi-city series set to tour Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur this May. 

The music series coincides with Levi’s® brand anniversary of its iconic 501® jeans, honoring the brand’s legacy of cultural innovation while amplifying FAM, a community and content-driven music distribution platform from global music collective 88rising, nurturing Asia’s next generation of musical artists.

“Road to FAM” kicks off with intimate hometown showcases featuring Manila’s Zack Tabudlo – the first Filipino male solo artist to hit 1 billion Spotify streams with his viral tracks like “Binibini." There's also Singapore’s FARIZ JABBA, the raw storyteller blending hip-hop with narratives of urban Southeast Asian life and known for his viral tracks like “Ape Sia,” Kuala Lumpur’s ZAMAERA, who became a pioneering force in Malaysia’s rap scene after releasing her viral track “Helly Kelly,” and Jakarta’s RAMENGVRL, a five-time Anugerah Musik Indonesia (AMI) winner, who gained fame after releasing “Cashmere.” 

This music series highlights these four rising artists from Asia, who will be joined by Thai global sensation MILLI in the tour’s finale show at the FAM Bangkok Festival. 

The tour and music series concludes at the Future Asian Music Festival, FAM Bangkok, this June 19, 2025, where these performers will unite for a collaborative showcase, bridging grassroots talent with global audiences. 

“Road to FAM” mirrors Levi’s® 150-year connection to music and self-expression, from the 501® jeans’ role in jazz and hip-hop revolutions to its enduring symbolism for artists. “For 150 years, Levi’s® and the 501® have been part of music and cultural movements around the world. Road to FAM continues that legacy by helping spotlight Asia’s next generation of creative pioneers,” said Levi’s® CMO Kenny Mitchell. “These artists are pushing boundaries and creating something entirely their own.” 

The Road to FAM artists will be featured in mini documentaries that trace their progress, creative roots, and cultural inspirations. This docuseries aims to further elevate the artists to a global audience through 88rising’s original content know-how and influence, and Levi’s® enduring commitment to originality and innovation. 

FAM Bangkok: A New Era of Creativity and Collaboration

FAM Bangkok is Future Asian Music (FAM)’s first event highlighting the future of Asian music, emerging artists, and bands. This festival is set to transform the city’s historic Hua Lamphong Train Station and the neighboring district into vibrant hubs for Asia’s independent music scene. Attendees will be the first to experience genre-spanning and curated performances by rising artists with FAM. 

FAM Bangkok’s City Showcases will highlight regional talents to allow music lovers to discover some of the industry’s next superstars. 

As 88rising’s new music distribution platform, Future Asian Music aims to provide resources to early-stage artists, including heartfelt experiences to acquire skills, collaborate, and build connections through artist-driven communities — bringing opportunities for them to connect to a new, global audience. 

Road to FAM Schedule Details and Line Up

May 14 – Manila 

Zack Tabudlo at Apotheka

May 16 – Singapore

Fariz Jabba at Hard Rock Café

May 21 – Kuala Lumpur

ZAMAERA at Over and Above

May 25 – Jakarta

RAMENGVRL at ZOO SCBD

June 19 – Bangkok

MILLI with Zack Tabudlo, Fariz Jabba, Zamaera, RAMENGVRL at Levi’s® Road to Fam Showcase

Free-entry RSVP is available now via SISTIC or through these portals: 

May 14 – Manila: Zack Tabudlo - Manila RSVP here 

May 16 – Singapore: FARIZ JABBA - Singapore RSVP here 

May 21 – Kuala Lumpur: ZAMAERA - Kuala Lumpur RSVP here 

May 25 – Jakarta: RAMENGVRL - Jakarta RSVP here

On-sale information for FAM Bangkok will be announced soon. 

For more information, follow Future Asian Music on their Instagram and TikTok pages. Visit their website here.