Filipino acts ALYSON, PLAYERTWO, Novocrane, and GEE EXCLSV perform at AXEAN Festival in Bali
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The AXEAN Festival, Southeast Asia’s first intra-regional music showcase and conference, concluded its third in-person edition in Bali, Indonesia, from August 29 to 30, 2026, at Jimbaran Hub. The event featured Filipino artists ALYSON, PLAYERTWO, Novocrane, and GEE EXCLSV among performers from across Asia. Over 4,000 attendees participated in the festival, which included performances, networking initiatives, speed meetings, pitching sessions, and panel discussions. AXEAN Festival co-founder and co-team leader Piyapong Muenprasertdee noted the diverse musical experiences available, from moshing to dangdut ring dances. The festival also expanded its reach by partnering with local venues like Craft Hotel in Ubud and Amplitude skate park in Seminyak for pre-event activities, including panel discussions and live music from Balinese artists. International partners included Sounds Australia, Korea Spotlight, the Korea Creative Content Agency, and France’s Centre national de la musique. Since its launch in 2020, AXEAN Festival has hosted over 290 artists from 23 countries and more than 530 delegates from 36 territories across seven editions.
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