It’s Fête de la Musique’s big 3-0, and to celebrate this now-global music event, Fête de la Musique Philippines is putting together a vibrant, month-long festival on several stages across the country.
This free(!) music event brings together musicians and enthusiasts of every background and genre for a jam-packed (pun intended) month that truly fosters a sense of community.
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“We started in 1994 and this event was just a solo venue with about 40 participants and three bands. And in the next 30 years, a lot has happened for Fête. The community has grown,” says Fête de la Musique Philippines project manager Sana Schiefferer.
Science class recap: June 21 is the longest day of the year, aka the summer solstice. And fun fact, Fête de la Musique has been held on this day since its very first edition in France. Truly no better way to spend the longest day of the year than have it filled with music, art, and community.
Fête de la Musique this year is set to expand its reach across the country. Across 21 locations, Fête and its partner producers will be hosting 40 pocket stages and 70 destination stages, making this possibly the largest scale of the event in its local history.
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The pre-Fête event, to be held on June 16, highlights Fête de la Musique’s advocacy on the healing power of sound and music. Set to take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the sunset gathering hosted by Lee Grane Musiq at the Ayala Triangle Gardens will feature a medicine music circle, ecstatic dance, and sound bath—all geared towards promoting music not just as something fun and entertaining, but as a tool that nourishes the mind, heart, body, and soul.
The main stage of this year’s Fête will take place at the Greenbelt 3 Park on June 21, featuring Shanni, Jason Dhakal and Lustbass, Sinosikat and Jose Miguel, Dwata, the Jewelmer Jazz Band, Any Name’s Okay, Morobeats, Autotelic, and Dilaw.
And because Fête is also an avenue for French-Filipino friendship and cultural exchange, this year’s Fête will also feature award-winning French DJ duo, Pfel & Greem of C2C. Pfel & Greem C2C will be performing at Mistral in Raffles Makati on June 20, and at the Greenbelt Main Stage on June 21.
On June 22, Sonik Philippines will host an educational conference on the business, art, and trends in the music industry. This year, the conference is themed “Sonik Soiree,” happening at Astbury, Makati. The conference will feature a keynote by Gwen Sharp of The Green Room France, an organization that has been pushing for and supporting efforts in environmental and societal improvements in the cultural sector. Some interesting discussions in the conference will delve into the role of music festivals in driving environmental change(!) and—this is for the influencer aspirants—how to become a sustainable role model in the music industry. (Honestly, sign us up.)
Dynamic and exciting pocket stages will take place a week later, on June 28, at different venues all over Poblacion, Makati City. There are around 40 pocket stages happening simultaneously, featuring a wide range of genres and moods:
Blue Soul Funk Stage at H&J Sports Bar & Restaurant
- Jose Miguel
- August Wahh
- Gundam Funk
- GAB
- Uncle Bob’s Funky Seven Club
- Ian Lafomia Band
- The Espasouls
- Janine Teñoso
- Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas
- Kosmikskala
- Jensen & The Flips
- Harriette Angela
- Myriad Bloom
- Flu
- Big Beer Dippers
- Hoochie Coochie Mickie
- La Crema
Indie Stage at SariSari
- Megumi Acorda
- Spacedog Spacecat
- Antemundane
- &ND (BCD)
- dizzyonswings (BCD)
- We Are Imaginary
- Psycho Silver
- cheeky things
- hazylazy
- Izzy Mariano
- Space Moses
Smoke Signal Stage at Boogie MNL
- DotJaime
- Acid Next To You
- Soulsteppa
- Red-i
- Duality
Latin Stage at A’Toda Madre
- Brigada
- Arriba
P°LANET Stage at Nokal
- Daze
- Yggi
- Tomas Cabili
- Angeflows
- Mansa (Montreal)
- Butta B
- Margachi
- Euric
- LM
- Nicolette
- Sky Dominique
Dojo Stage at Kampai (2nd floor)
- ADMV
- SixTheNorthstar
- Bench Dizon
- Roy Borja
Disco Stage at Kampai (Ground floor)
- NIO
- ESCU
- MATT
Punk Stage at 123 Block, Mandaluyong
- Arcadia
- Piledriver
- Brickcity
- False Contender
- Ang Dating Don Juan
- Life at 7
- Do not Delay
Bandang X Stage (Bandang 90s) at Ebro Street
- Agaw Agimat
- Tropical Depression
- Violent Playground
- Dead Nails
- Anibughaw
- Madfish
- D’wala?
- The Next
- Warlak
- Kerplunk
New Wave Stage at Bourbon New Orleans PH
- Teys Revenge
- Strange
- Lies and Lullabies
- Harutas
- Candid
- Mere Mercy
- Marginals
- Mobster Manila
- Atomflot
- Tonettes
- Muted Squalls
- Walwals
- Error Youth
- DJ Chris Merto
Continuum Bass Stage: Underground Sound at Hoesik
- Mulan b2b Hideki
- Rasrei (MO)JHQ – Macau
- Christal b2b Horseboyy
- t33g33 b2b Ezzrei
- Soft As Silk b2b Yumu
- Spoonman
- Toro
- YJMB (Russia) – live
- Sygzy (We Can’t Relate, Davao)
- Ramseas (We Can’t Relate, Davao)
The Rabbit Hole Stage at Ugly Duck
- Cholow
- 25hearts
- Baby Freeze
- Fei Fei
- Cashman, Thugsta and 2icey
- Bass Relief
Ditto Live: Fête Stage at UNWND Rooftop
- Calein
- Project Romeo
- Earl Generao
- S3AN
- Yoki
- The Cohens
- Carina
- Leyo
Emo Stage at SaGuijo Cafe + Bar
- Thirds
- Irrevocable
- Lindenwood
- The Mind Is A Terrible Thing
- North Sentinel
- poetryonherskin
- Sintasan
- Brickcity
- Kiwi
- Creditcard Reasons
- Sundowner
- Dweller
- Amateurish
Rock Stage at Alibi Music Lounge
- Soundcheckers
- Decades
- Sunset Drama
- Pirate Carnival
- The Mox
- Tanya Markova
- Insolitude
- John Borja
- The Jahnkees
- Olkisrotom
- Fuzzer
- 10 a.m. Departure
- Valley of Mercy
- Jason Caling
- Alone T
- Yun
- Fugu Mask
- Johnny Midnight
The Spirits Library presents “Années Folles” at The Spirit Library
- Stank Tank
- Tin Virtucio
- Herbie Walton and Roxy Modesto
Dream Pop Shoegaze Stage at Mang Rudy’s Tuna Grill & Papaitan
- Awkward Dancer
- Cinema Luiere
- Galaxy Lodge
- Identikit
- Lara
- Matoki
- Pastillan Dong!
- Precal Dropouts
- Soft Pillow Kisses
- Transmission Division
- Turncoats
- Volumeswell
Acoustic Stage at Coda Wet Bar, Coro Hotel Roofdeck
- Leanne & Naara
- Rice Lucido
- Jensen Gomez
- Hannah + Gabi
- Totâ
- Pamphleteer
- Anjo
- ambotido
- Alyssa
- Dino Pascual
- Joshua Kim
- Kate Torralba
- Zsaris
Big House Stage at Big House PH
- Lucas Pison
- Lucas Miguel
- Franz Guico
- The Revisors
- The JR Oca Experience
- Lagooon
- Janey Tearjerky
- Raki
- Oz Kabuhat
- Mondo of the Pin-Up Girls
- Mayfly
- Peej
Ska Stage at Kashmir Live
- Coffebreak Island
- SMB
- Neighbors
- Mobster Manila
- The Orange Street
- Humble Sauce
- Jeepney Joyride
- Dandimites
- Singkupado Sound System
- Skaves
Gothic Experiment Stage at Vice & Other Habits
- Agham
- Vicegrip
- Dott Seki & The Seeds of Light
- I Soar I
- Halloween Inc
- Volumeswell
- Dark Horse
- NAFT
- Audio Combustion Industry
- Defractor – Netherlands
Final Round Promotions x Offshore Music Stage at The Mansion
- Alyson
- Ang Bagong Luto ni Enriquez
- Bree
- Calvin De Leon
- Carousel Casualties
- Danica at Sinag
- EAAASY
- Earl Generao
- Eleyn
- Eli Elijah
- Foina
- Fitz Shioda
- Fragments
- Frizzle Anne
- Je Halle
- Julie
- Lions and Acrobats
- Margaret
- Mei Tarce
- Mimi
- Moontyde
- Mt Lewis
- Nick Mangubat
- Novacain
- Pinkmen
- Rice Lucido
- Sunflower Station
- Talata
- The Ridleys
- Tricia
Funk & Disco Stage at Z Hostel
- Francie Gee
- Antonne Santiago
- Kervs Astro
Vinyl Stage at MONO
- Monophonic Vinyl Club
- Good Vibrations
Extra Funky Stage at Annex House
Family Room:
- Pao G
- Subicbae
- FierceAngel
Garden:
- The Other Daddy
- SuperMikki
- Blaster & the Celestial Klowns
The Good Sh*t Stage at GoodSh*t Craft
- SOS
Stripey Stage at OTO
- SusFam Soundsystem feat. Bayaw
Grunge & Alternative Stage at Roadhouse Manila Bay
- Save The Prophet
- Titik-O
- 536
- Nameless
- Rood
- Ambush
- Bad Ong
- Perfect Cut ph
- PaxMchn
- Dogs of May
- Sayomarah
- Halfdays on Sundays
- Dayseed
- Spoonfed
- Hairgum
- Join the club
- KATHA NA
- Skool Service
Reggae Stage at Handle Bar
- Coffeebreak Island
- Collie Herb
- Lady I
- Sonorik Order
- Sunken Roots
Progressive & Crossover Rock Stage at Cuento Bar Poblacion, Secreto Rooftop
- Abby Clutario
- Cyber Band
- The Breed
- Orca
- Joko Reantaso
- FDJ
- Shine Mama
- Stereodeal
- Mahasa
- Army of One
- Hypeband
- Tinted Titos
- MAIKA
- Nostradamus Junior
- Gapang
World Music Stage at White Banana
- Talahib People’s Music
- Indio
- JeckPilpil & PeacePipe
- Aldous Castro
- Harmony & Horizon
- Nicole Abuda
- Paolo Ayay
- Ordinaryo
- Liga ng Indios Bravos
Busking Stage
- Raven and the Papis
- Eloisa
- AG of GOMA
- JULS
- Andrej Agas
- Baliwari
- Memento Express
- Ellie Poliver
- K Dela Rosa
- Akira Cruz
Blacksheep Manila Stage at Social House
- SeatmateS
- Pancakes
- CHNDTR
- Jana Garcia
- Morning After
- Cheapskate
- Written By The Stars
- Dave Trinidad
- Ferodina
- Lunar Lights
- Last song Bea
- Section Juan
R&B Stage and K-pop Stage at Dear Adam Sweet Lucy
- TBA
Disco Stage at Stardust
- Nicadraus
- Aneru
- Herb Cabral
- Ory
Kirtan Stage at Gnostic
- Handpan jam circle
- LJ Navera
- Aldous Castro
- Nityalila
- Maharlikha
- Kirtan Bands
Spark Stage at 121 Bar Makati
- Raven and the Papis
- Rise High
- Fools to Sages
- Japan Surplus
- Yellow Pad
- sundayspecial
- Amuleta
Medicine Music Stage at Ecstatic Cacao Nights
- Lee Grane Musiq
- LJ Navera (Sound Healing)
CAPO MNL Stage at WYP
- Magiliw St
- Clubhouse
- NDF
- Pisara
- Escala
Hiphop Stage at Justin Alonte Studio
- DJ Wizzard
- DJ Blake
- Boombap PH
- Breakism
- Manila Soul
- G. Alonzo
- Madd Mark (Abacuz)
- Ludwig & JDVAH
- Southrow
- Microphone Mechanics
- Morobeats
- DJ Flavamatikz
- DJ Medmessiah
- DJ Nathan J
House & Techno Stage at Cova MNL
- DeepGroove Collective
Dr. House Stage at Dr. Wine Rooftop
- Herbie Walton
But Fête doesn’t end there—Baguio, Siargao, Palawan, Siquijor, and more provinces will also play host to several destination stages, so get ready to book those trips and pack your bags.
Luzon Destination Stages
El Nido, Palawan
La Plage Stage (June 21)
- Kawangis Ng Tribu
- Archie
- Jay-C
- Sanya Smith
- DJ Inspecta
Beach Shack Stage (June 22)
- DJ Erwin
- Meister Lee
- Rio
- Luther Martin
Lio Stage (June 29)
- Mike and the Wolf
- Konektibo
- Kawangis Ng Tribu
Pangolin x Gusto Stage (June 29)
- Meraki
- Mike and the Wolf
- Konektibo
- Bugs & Roots
- DJ Blindside (Boracay)
- DJ Damian C. (Argentina)
- A DJ called er (El Nido)
Naga City
- Bora Hut (June 27)
- Altitude LXXV (June 28)
Baguio Stage at the Convention Center
- Gabba
- Uncle Bob’s Funky Seven Club
- Shanne Dandan
- Syd Hartha
- Anjo
- Laura
- Tangled Up In Blue
- medyo maybe
- Silent Disco
- tilapayaso
- Baldo
Pampanga Stage at Jungle Base Grounds
- Unique Salonga
- Cheats
- Amateurish
- Mazerboy
- Noodle Party
- Dreamverse
- Shane Lumanog
- Binge
- Mt. Lewis
Puerto Galera Stage at Delgado’s Jam House
- Red – I
- Soul Flower
- Dott Seki & Seeds of Light
- Toto Delgado
- Hulo
Baler Stage at Rushie’s Point
- Sebastian.Ebas
- Opak Chito
- Ayostream
- The Riffers
- Asherah
- Turning Jane
- Anna and the Kraken
- Slorge
- Akaw First Project
- Pencil Project
Los Baños Hip Hop Stage at Jacques’
- Tatz Maven
- Gav Santi
- Gnarrate
- LostNotFound
- Jaminma
- Agrwd
- Knowgrass
- Jay Fayah
- Race
- M.I.G.
- KJRAMADAA’RA
- Echo
Los Baños Party Stage at BARWASH at Kilometer 63
- Jag
- Sl1twe1st
- Sigg
- Rvck
- Comrade Jones
Los Baños Electronic Stage at Burgarage
- Rvck
- Embi Steady
- Comrade Jones
- Bee Christcel
- Echo
- Mustasa Verde
Los Baños Indie Stage at One Bonito Place
- Wave. Painters
- Epitha
- Bedside Funeral
- Folkways
- Lynde
- Watt’s Groove
- Sune
- BREE
Albay Stage at Pang-S Restobar and Grill
- Sonic Static
- Stratoscone
- Circusdive
- Halfpipe
- Lucida
- Prey
- Gyro
- Krear Bathala
- Upbeats ska
- Des Sensations
Zambales Mainstage at Sand Dunes
- Windjay
- The Mox
- AERA
- Bed Potato
- Shuichi
Zambales Pocket Stages at Surf Theori, Ruca, Bangan Bar, Taco Joint, Kuwento Dagat Limliwa
- Lineup TBA
Laguna Pagsanjan Stage at Dasiks Wash & Chill International Food Plaza
- Gin Rum and Truth
- The Door Palette
- Mani Kontador
- Talam Poo Nay
- Bandang Hex
- Carb
- Pop Puff
- A Day That Burns
- Karag (Paniki)
- Levi
- Raven
- Mohini
- Fulltank Sinkwenta
- Kiam Picanto
- Hikari
- The Jepoy Show
- The Republicats
- Dig The Greed
- Empire
Laguna Calamba Stage at Cafe Kalsada
- Sigh
- Sistema
- Ironytokes
- Signum
- Cornelius
- Kabag
- Full Tank 50
- Totoy Live
- Musklsd
- Ft. Pidiong
Marikina Stage at Pit88 Bar
- MNR MJRTY
- Youth Alteration
- ABCD
- Noa Mal
- No Lore
- Cherry Society
- Paham
- Magnolia Pixie
- Faith Corvatch
- Alpha Yang
- Space Moses
- Muggsy Bogues
- Good Morning Towel
Cavite Metal Stage at Flip & Beyond Bar & Resto
- Amanda Page
- Double Barrel
- Peace Pill
- Emporia
- Kingkong Battery
- Nuclear Punishment
- Corrupt Insanity
- Armamento
- Psywar
- Pagan Fire
Bacoor Stage at Pirates Grill Bacoor
- MildSkill
- Fermosa
- Return to Eden
- Warlak
- Balatengga Boyz
- Nocturnal Insanity
- Proggression of Insanity
- Send Todays Memory
- Luna and Apollo
- Children of the Endless
- Spiritual High
- No Fun Sundaze
- Anthem for The Riot
- Rooftop Haze
- Reveille
- No Juankers
- Damaso
- Cidh
- After Dawn
- MKNLYA
- Exeng
- Blexelerey
- D.O.K.
Visayas Destination Stages
Cebu Stage at La Parisienne Cebu (June 21)
- IIICCCYYY
- Elemino & DCEZA
- Liana San Diego
- Sugarkiss
- Hollywood Folk Hogan
- Zoya
Cebu Stage at Ayala Center Cebu (June 29)
- The Quings
- Mandaue Nights
- Sansette
- The Sundown
- Coloura
- Kubra Commander
Siquijor Main Stage at InSense Mountain Resort
- DJ Stan
- Firedance
- DJ Tobby
- DJ Nandu
- MC Abudie
- Jae Bourgeois
Siquijor Jungle Stage at Jungle Kingdomes
- Local Visual Art Collectives
- Graffiti
- Wood Carvers
- Painters
Masbate Stage at Rizal Park
- Lablab
- Rizalyn
- Kym
- Gressa
- Russel
- Kate
- Crizz Baylon
- Cleezy
- DRMN
- Cotton Band
- Catsy
- UEX
- Megami
- Counter Clockwise
Mindanao Destination Stages
Siargao Stage in Barangay Union, Dapa (June 21)
- Lost Anthro
- Pasalo
- Candid Beats
- Jack Paraiso
- Coffee Break Island
- Iris
- Mahal
- J-Nice
- Shades of Native
- Peaceful Gemini
- Jai
- The Jahnerals
- Thirst Kid
- August Wahh
- Anima Tierra
- Free the Robots x Jay Ru
- DJ LOVE x DJ ERIC
- Gubwubbs
- Ezzrei
South Cotabato Stage at Tiny Box, Koronadal City (June 21)
- No Space to Grow
- Matcha
- CMY
- IV
- HART
- Hollythrone
Davao Destination Stage, June 21 to 29
- Indie Davao at South Republik (June 21 and 28)
- M.A.D. Times: Music + Art Festival at La Herencia (June 21 to 23)
- Cafe pour toi: A Cafe Chalet music series at Cafe Chalet (June 24 to 26)
- Davao Main Stage at South Republic Outdoor Area
- Yano
- Popong Landero
- DJ Love
- Cerise
- Jad Montenegro
- Kuntaw Mindanao
- WeRideDynamitye
- RJS
- The Sound of Go
- Tortang Talong
- Kael Bhyadogg
- Guava
- Aubrey DS
- RJ Manulid
- Anne Mendoza
Cagayan de Oro Jazz/Ska/Reggae/Funk Stage at Viajero Cafe
- The Superflirts
- Uncle Skar
- Teachers Stand Together
- Dodu and the Viajeros
- Ruska
- Oromata
- Miggy
- Tribu
Cagayan de Oro Indie Stage at Karumata
- Keiso
- Snowfox Apprentice
- Bloodflowers
- Annalogue
- KRNA
- Midnight Tinapay Club
- Swerve
- Walkman
- Aira
- Paid
- Ela Figura
- Llama
- Francis Cang
- Tabularaza
- Svvell.
- Peachfuzz
- Nuncyspungen
Cagayan de Oro Hardcore/Punk/Metal Stage at Space Munchies
- Lilith
- Queen Atia
- A Twist in my Story
- Honesty island
- Stout
- Sabotahe
- Dienasty
- Amityville Massacre
- Dead Poets
- Unitless
Cagayan de Oro Electronic Stage at Virtue Luxury Lounge
- Electronic Stage
- Don Cash
- Neuvmbr
- Sal Di