After mounting successful in-person events in Singapore for two consecutive years (2022-2023), AXEAN Festival announces its return in a new tropical destination in Bali.
The festival, to be held at the Jimbaran Hub on the southern tip of Bali Island and surrounded by breathtaking greenery and sunset views, will be held from 28 to 29 September.
Launched in 2020 as a virtual music showcase, AXEAN Festival transitioned to in-person events in 2022. It has since grown into a platform for Southeast Asian and international musical talents, offering networking opportunities for artists and industry professionals. The 2023 edition in Singapore featured 50 artists, 74 international delegates, and attracted over 7,500 attendees.
Piyapong Muenprasertdee, co-founder and team leader, shared that the festival aims to be a regional traveling event, highlighting the diversity of Southeast Asian music and providing opportunities for local artists to gain international exposure. The festival’s relocation to Bali reflects this vision, offering a fresh setting for artists, delegates, and music enthusiasts.
This year’s lineup features a wide range of artists, including At Adau (MY), Batavia Collective (ID), bird. (PH), Grrrl Gang (ID), and many more from across Southeast Asia and beyond.
The festival will conclude with an international songwriting camp, aimed at fostering creativity and cross-cultural collaboration. David Siow, co-founder and co-director, emphasised the camp’s role in promoting DIY approaches and creating opportunities for artists. The camp will include both current performers and alumni, providing a unique space for artistic exchange.
“After 2 years being in Singapore, we felt it was the right time to try a new place, and Bali being a tropical paradise with a growing music scene, we think it is the perfect location for artistes, delegates and music-lovers alike. For us, it’s all about enabling artistes and furthering their careers; for Bali, it just made sense to do a camp and create good vibes, memories, and tracks for all involved,” Siow explains.
The festival activities will kick off with a music industry mixer and a private music showcase of Balinese talents on the day prior to the festival. It will be followed by a 2-day music conference with networking activities in the morning and a music showcase festival featuring more than 50 music acts from Southeast Asia and beyond.
