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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.   A Celebration of Discovery and Identity   This year’s edition featured a lineup of more than 40 artists across three stages, culminating in one of the weekend’s standout moments—the Club SEA Showcase . Dedicated to the explosive rise of grassroots and club music ac...

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, known for championing emerging and established artists across Asia, will be the first of the many international shows that One Click Straight will be part of this year. In addition to their Bali stint, the four-piece band is poised to announce performances at two more festivals in the region, which they’re excited to share to their ...

  ​ 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. [More press photos here] 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 .   The announcement also brings an exciting mix of Asian talents, such as trailblazing Malaysian R&B artist Alextbh , Laotian musician BI...