Fête de la Musique is back this year to make the month of June more remarkable and exhilarating than ever!
Alliance Française de Manille, the Embassy of France to the Philippines, and Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines, in partnership with B-SIDE Productions, present the 24th Edition of Fête de la Musique in the country and promises three weekends full of great music and performances anytime and anywhere! Take your pick from all of Fête de la Musique’s exciting pocket stages with different times, venues, and line-ups - you're the boss here!
The festival will kick off on June 23 with two Main Stages in Makati. The Greenbelt 3 stage will feature performances by Ourselves the Elves, Hansom, Toni B., Bawal Clan x Butta B, Blue Rats, She’s Only Sixteen, Lustbass x Kat Agarrado, Pedicab, Orange and Lemons, Tarsius x BP Valenzuela and Red-I x Rastaro. August Wahh, Baihana, Basically Saturday Night, Hernandez Brothers x Planet Zips/Flow Arts PH, Lady I, Oh Flamingo!, Tukar Sinati feat. Radha, Brass Pas Pas with Pochoy Labog, Cheats, Kjwan, and Motherbass are set to take over the A-venue stage.
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Post-Rock/Math Rock Stage
Time: June 23, 3 PM - June 24, 12 AM
Venue: Acceler8 Coworking - 111 Paseo de Roxas Avenue, Makati
Line-up: AOUI, Fools and Foes, Luncheon, The Ringmaster, Run Dorothy, shaw, Stomachine, Tarsius, tide/edit, Tom's Story, Trippy Oh!, Twin Lobster
There’s no need for long and complicated solutions to figure out whether or not you would enjoy this year’s Post-Rock/Math Rock Stage. This pocket stage which will feature post-rock and math rock can be easily equated to fun, multiplied to a thousand times! Enjoy this event brought to you by A Spur of the Moment Project and Acceler8 Coworking from 3 PM on June 23 to 12 AM on June 24 - no more, no less.
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Sideshow Stage
Time: June 23, 7 PM
Venue: 20:20/XX XX
Line-up: Low Leaf (live), Babani Records (DJ set), Picanté Boys, The Grrs, Ed Croix, Tarantella, Major Chie, Bad Girls (Julianna Force x Karla), Shallah Montero, Jennifer Mizzi, Ninyo x Meme, Jav/ x Mikko Santos, Myless, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Afamkilla (Dax Carnay), Dave Ruff, Brando, Red-i x Bins, Quark Henares, Mulan, Bruder
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New Wave Stage
Time: June 23, 3 PM - June 24, 12 AM
Venue: The Woodman’s Head, P. Burgos Street, Makati
Line-up: Paranoid City, LVNA, The Harutaz, Bedbugz, Atomflot, No Last Song, Alter80's, The Cavern, Friday Ends, Veronica and I, Tey's Revenge, The Play Fountains, Lily Valium, Dream Kitchen, Mobster Manila, Meckology, Drivetrain
Bring back the beat that got you groovin’ in the past as the New Wave Stage relives the glory of the 80’s! Dance to the powerful sounds of the unforgettable era as if no one’s watching in this pocket stage presented by Obscure Tone Productions!
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Analog Stage
Time: June 23, 3 pm - June 24, 2 am
Venue: OTO
Line-up: MCL, Future Sweden, Alinep, Rocknrolla, Arbie Won, Sgt. Vez
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Rock Stage
Time: June 23, 4:30 pm
Venue: 121 Bar & Grille, Makati
Line-up: Army Of One, HUMDINGER, Return to Eden PH, 3/3, Blue Jean Junkies, Talata, The Riot Act, Blackout Aurora, The Five Five Itch, Top Junk, project zero, fuseboxx.
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UNKNWN Stage
Time: June 23, 4pm - June 24 12 AM
Venue: Ebro St., Poblacion, Makati
Line-up: Basically Saturday Night (live), Hernandez Brothers (live), Badkiss, Bruder, Ayon, Tisha, BIN5
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Nu-Disco/Indie Electro Stage
Time: June 23, 4pm - June 24, 3 AM
Venue: The Belle & Dragon
Line-up: TBA
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Electronica Stage
Time: June 23, 4pm - June 24, 10 AM
Venue: TIME in Manila
Line-up: Muk, Randy Salvador, Arlyn Muñoz, Raphael Carbonell, Mica, Alinep, Jason Soong, Coox, Herb Cabral, Peps Laviña, Emel Rowe, Owens Sun, Marts Ballesca, JP Calderon, Sky Dominique, Martin Lugtu, Mr Marcus, Benj Orcino, Gabby Z, Roman Torosky, Evo Evolver, Ada Dub, Br3akingsilence, Ilka, Nights of Rizal, For You Insidious
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Reggae Stage
Time: June 23, 8 pm
Venue: B-Side
Line-up: Collie Herb, Dandimites, Dreadknot Used, Engkanto, Humble Sauce, Jah Dela Cruz, Jeck Pilpil & Peacepipe, Lady-I, On The Spot, The Chongkeys, The Joyrides
Time: June 23, 9 pm
Venue: Cabin 420 Bar & Bistro
Line-up: Join The Club, Rox Puno, Veronica & I, Kai Atienza, Issa Rodriguez, Hans Dimayuga, Volts Vallejo
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FeteIndie2018 Stage
Time: June 23, 1 pm - June 24, 1 am
Venue: Riverside Studios
Line-up: The Ransom Collective, Ube Music, Asch, Dayaw, Clara Benin, Conscious & The Goodness, Cheats, Orange & Lemons, Ysanygo, The Ridleys, Munimuni, Shirebound and Busking, Ourselves the Elves, Farewell Fair Weather, Oh, Flamingo, Never the Strangers, Blind Stereo Moon, Nathan & Mercury, Dream Carousel, Lions and Acrobats, Ang Bandang Shirley, Flying Ipis, The Metro Fantastic, Mayonnaise
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Warner Music Stage
Time: June 23, 1 pm - June 24, 1 am
Venue: Social House
Line-up: Hilera, Firefalldown, Quest, Not Informed, Tevanny, Maryzark, Cheenee Gonzalez, AvayaDown, Stereodeal, Ben&Ben, Rob & The Hitmen, Brisom
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Blues Soul Funk Stage
Time: June 23, 4 PM - June 24, 4 AM
Venue: H&J Sports Bar and Restaurant Makati
Line-up: Flippin’ Soul Stompers, Katagarrdo, Toni B., Cosmic Love, Conscious and the Goodness, Rob & The Hitmen, Banna Harbera, The Cosmic Misfits, The General Strike, Mang Groove, Bita & The Botflies, The Big Beer Dippers, Ian Masaga & D Asylum Doctrates, Kosmikskala, Malana, Ian Lofamia Blues Band
This pocket stage promises to bring you music and performances from three different yet equally exceptional genres which will leave you in a daze. Hosted by H&J Sports Bar and Restaurant Makati and Mambo Rat Productions, the Blues Soul Funk Stage is waiting for you to join them in making a night to remember.
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Acoustic Stage
Time: June 23, 1:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Venue: ASpace Greenbelt, Makati
Line-up: Aia De Leon, The Ransom Collective, Reese Lansangan, Clara Benin, Cheenee Gonzalez, Yan Abelardo, Dane Hipolito x Keiko Necesario, Basti Artadi, Luna, Leanne & Naara, BP Valenzuela, She's Only Sixteen, JM Quiblat, Martti Franca, Rob & The HItmen, Mayonnaise, Julianne Tarroja
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Grunge Stage
Time: June 23, 4pm - June 24 2 AM
Venue: Mang Rudy's, Makati
Line-up: Save The Prophet, Monkey no Hero, Kadena, Talaarawan, The Sub, Arachnida, Riff@pips, Nevermind, Diesel, Moonburn, Cancer city, Lestercanon, Monster Lollipop, Kundiman electric, Stonedcigars, Spoke nipple, The Pools
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Ska Stage
Time: June 23, 4pm - June 24 12 AM
Venue: Alchemy Bistro Bar
Line-up: Todo Pasa, Neighbors, Dandimites, Mobster Manila, Rocket Punch, The Upbeats Ska, Steady Movin Beat, The Orange St.
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House Party Stage
Time: June 23, 10 PM - June 24, 4 AM
Venue: Black Market, Makati
Black Market Main Room Line-up: XIII, Ize, Okik, Jess Milner, Galo Marquez, Platon
Mao Den Line-up: Chad Umali, Cedez, TCa$h, TZ, Yung Bawal & Chef Eazy, CC
Finders Keepers Line-up: Those Girls, Eduardo/Christi, Asela x Karlo V x Xtina Superstar, Boy Kills Robot, Joey Santos, Zerac
This pocket stage comes with three more pocket stages - which assures you right away that you’re in for a treat! Nothing beats a house party with these three line-ups which are sure to get you on your feet and dancing the night away! Things are about to get lit in this House Party Stage so let your inner teen out and bring all your friends for a night of guaranteed fun and laughter!
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RNB Stage
Time: June 23, 6 PM - June 24, 1 AM
Venue: Z Hostel Philippines, Makati
Line-up: Cherry Malaya, Chillitees, Marga Jayy, Jazze Manuel. Bobby Skyz, Muri, Josh Adornado, Ralph Padiernos, Stephanie Ro
Lose yourself in rhythm and blues with this solid lineup for the RNB Stage in this year’s Fête de la Musique! Prepare for an entire night of pure R&B that will make your body sway, your heart race, and your head bop to the beat at this Makati pocket stage brought to you by Z Hostel Philippines!
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Bedroom Beats Stage (Earth, Sun & Moon)
Time: June 23, 6 PM - June 24, 2 AM
Venue: Agimat Foraging Bar and Kitchen, Poblacion, Makati, YOI
Earth Stage Line-up: システム FAIRY, hands, limsum, Pamcy, crwn, Meh Shua, youngsleepyboi , Ayon, pillow talk
Sun Stage Line-up: ビクター MKII , Lui,「 justo 」, Joey Santos, LONER, Olympía and Aries, Jason Dhakal & Jaime San Juan - dot.jaime, BEDSPACER, thrones., Nights of Rizal , LUSTBASS, Pure Mind Quiet Heart, U-Pistol and Moon Mask, TheBGNR, Washere, skymarines
Moon Stage Line-up: spaaawn, santelmo, Jp Hill, Mocksmile, J LVL, Shape/Shift, $udo, Chinese Plastic Toys, LIKE ANIMALS, skinxbones, Similarobjects, vvvv, Floating Sound Nation,
It’s time for URL to meet IRL in this 3-stage, 1 venue celebration with Fête de la Musique’s Bedroom Beats Stage. Bop to your favourite vaporwave, future funk, lofi-hiphop, post-R&B, and Internet music acts in this celebration of the new genre which stole the hearts of this new generation in this pocket stage presented by BuwanBuwan Collective and Agimat Foraging Bar and Kitchen.
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Dream Pop Shoegaze Stage
Time: June 23, 2 PM - June 24, 12 AM
Venue: WOKby 4900, Makati
Line-up: GYHT, Identikit, The Insektlife Cycle, July XIV, The Last Great Auks, Megumi Acorda, Monochrome, Narcloudia, Pastilan Dong, PИZR, The Rave Tapes, Sanchez, Soft Pillow Kisses, Space Onigiri, The Strange Creatures, Unmute, We Are Imaginary, Yūrei
Furiosa and WOKby 4900 brings you to dreamland with this Fête de la Musique pocket stage! Get ready to celebrate the pomp and grandeur of dream pop, shoegaze and genres in-between in this year’s Dream Pop Shoegaze Stage - we guarantee, it's all real!
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Mount Zion Stage
Time: June 23, 4:20 pm
Venue: Pura Vida Manila, Makati
Line-up: JM Quiblat, DJ Ada Dub, Hempwise, Sure Vibe, Coffeebreak Island, The Oemons, Jeck Pilpil and Peace Pipe, DJ Michael Berth w/ MC Mo, DJ Reiz
Pura Vida Manila is presenting the Mount Zion Stage again this year for Fête de la Musique! Attract good vibes for the rest of the year as you spend the weekends jamming to reggae music in this Makati pocket stage!
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Freshman Night Stage
Time: June 23, 9 PM - June 24, 2 AM
Venue: saGuijo Cafe + Bar Events, San Antonio Village, Makati
Line-up: One Click Straight, Rusty Machines, Bita and the Botflies,Ysanygo, BOPEK, Any Name's Okay, Tapik, Narcolepsy Music, Paper Satellites, Grocery
Rep your school and relive your freshie days with this stage full of fresh lineups and A+ music! The Freshman Night Stage also completes the school night experience as they bring on some acts from universities like Letran Intramuros (Tapik), De La Salle University-Dasma (Narcolepsy Music), New Era University (Paper Satellites), and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (Grocery). As a bonus, those who wear their Uni Jackets gets a free Freshman Night sticker and gig card which the bands from the line-up can sign!
RSVP here.
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