AXEAN Festival Reveals Complete Lineup for 2025 Edition

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

The wait is over—AXEAN Festival 2025 has officially revealed its final lineup, and it’s nothing short of electric. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Jimbaran Hub in Bali, Indonesia, the region’s first intra-Asian showcase festival is bringing together 43 music acts across three stages from September 13–14, 2025.

Spotlight on Indonesian Greats

Closing out the lineup are some of Indonesia’s most exciting names:

• AVHATH – metal/hardcore energy at its rawest
• Banda Neira – the beloved folk duo making a heartfelt return
• Gozal – fresh indie magic in the making
• Grizzly Cluive – alternative rock powerhouses
• Morbid Monke – genre-bending rebels
• Sandstorm of Youth – indie rock with unstoppable drive
• sourmilk – melancholic indie to stir the soul
• Xandega – multi-hyphenate musician and scene-shaper
• Dongker x Jason Ranti – a fiery one-off collaboration

Asia’s Rising Voices

Adding more color to the mix are some of Asia’s most promising acts:

• Malaysia’s R&B trailblazer Alextbh
• Laotian groove-maker BIGPOM
• Thai rockers LEM0NY and Cvptain Morgans
• Japanese singer-songwriter Kiwako Ashimine and J-indie gem Mettya Bizin (めっちゃ美人)
• Vietnam’s dream-pop act Milkiwav and indie outfit Nghịch
• The Philippines’ genre-fluid collective Weejah

They join an already stacked roster featuring Billyrrom., Blindfold, Capt’n Trips and the Kid, Confined White, DJ Love, DOOR PLANT, Fauxe, Feel Koplo x Toxicdev!, Jangar, Johnny Mafia, Kelompok Penerbang Roket, La Cima Cartel, L’Alphalpha, Lustbass, MANJA, Ministry Of, One Click Straight, Shanghai Quitian, Shye, SIMILE LAND, S.O.L.E., Su San, Terrer, Valentina Ploy, and more.

TuneCore’s Curated Stage: Unearthing Hidden Gems

This year, TuneCore takes center stage as a major partner, handpicking six acts through a four-month, five-country selection process. With over 600 submissions, biweekly showcases, and national finals, the result is a lineup filled with raw authenticity and genre-bending creativity.

Cyrus Chen, Head of TuneCore Southeast Asia, shared:

“The depth of undiscovered talent surprised us. We found remarkable hidden gems, many of whom hadn’t even released music yet. Our focus was on authenticity—artists whose music embodies their culture while pushing boundaries.”

Beyond curation, TuneCore is committed to creating real-world opportunities—from live festival exposure to workshops, masterclasses, and cross-border connections.

The Orchard x AXEAN: A Global Stage for Southeast Asia

AXEAN Festival also welcomes a new partner, The Orchard, one of the world’s leading music distribution companies. Together, they aim to break barriers for Southeast Asian artists, helping them find audiences far beyond their home markets.

Prahlad Prabhas, Senior Director of The Orchard Southeast Asia, said:

“This collaboration is about more than just music—it’s about celebrating the creativity and energy of Southeast Asia, and sharing it with the world.”

Tickets Now On Sale

• Indonesia: https://bit.ly/TicketAXEAN2025Indo
• International: https://bit.ly/TicketAXEAN2025Inter
• China: https://bit.ly/TicketAXEAN2025China

43 acts. 3 stages. 2 days. 1 festival that unites Asia through music.