Festivals
Head In The Clouds Festival Announces 2025 Line-up with G-Dragon, 2NE1, and More
88rising is bringing Head In The Clouds Music & Arts Festival back to Los Angeles this summer, teaming up again with Goldenvoice for one of the most anticipated Asian-led festivals on the circuit.
The 2025 edition lands at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, across Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 7 at 11 a.m. PT, with payment plans available for a limited time.
After expanding globally with editions in New York City, Jakarta, Manila, and China, Head In The Clouds returns to its home base in Los Angeles. The festival continues to spotlight Asian music, food, and art, and has earned a reputation as a major platform for both rising and established talent.
This year’s lineup leans big. Headliners include G-Dragon, marking his only North American festival appearance of 2025, alongside K-pop icons 2NE1 and R&B standout Dean. DPR Ian, Rich Brian, and a DJ set from Porter Robinson add to the top tier, along with a long-awaited reunion from Higher Brothers. There’s also a mystery set titled “The Magic Show?!?” and a special 10-year anniversary finale from 88rising, expected to bring together artists from across the label’s roster.
Beyond the headliners, the lineup mixes K-pop, hip-hop, and R&B with artists like 4EVE, ARMNHMR, Bixby, DPR Artic, DPR Cream, Jonah Love, Karri, Milli, Miso, Number_i, PIAO, PISCEE, Seiji Oda, SF4AM, Stephanie Poetri, Sunkis, Tabber, WANG OK, Warren Hue, Xin Liu, Youha, Yung Kai, and YY.
Food remains a core part of the festival experience. This year’s curation is led by MAMA’S NIGHTMARKET, bringing together a range of Asian food vendors from across the diaspora.
The 2025 event also doubles as a milestone moment for 88rising, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Over the past decade, the company has grown into a major force in music and media, helping push Asian artists into global spaces. Its roster includes Joji, Jackson Wang, NIKI, and Rich Brian, among others, and it has expanded into film and cultural projects, including work on Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and the Sundance-premiering film Jamojaya.
Festival passes start at $300 for two-day general admission and $450 for VIP, with all fees included. For those looking for a more premium experience, the 1999 Club offers perks like a private entrance, air-conditioned lounge, dedicated viewing areas, and concierge service, with passes priced at $800.
Head In The Clouds is also contributing to local relief efforts. In partnership with the Rose Bowl Operating Company, Goldenvoice’s Pasadena festivals have donated $250,000 to the Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund, supporting nonprofits responding to wildfire impacts in the area.
With a stacked lineup, a major anniversary, and its signature mix of culture and community, Head In The Clouds 2025 looks set to be one of the standout festivals of the summer.
More information on the festival’s website.
HITC LA HEADLINERS
G-Dragon 2NE1
Dean DPR Ian Rich Brian
Porter Robinson Higher Brothers
THE MAGIC SHOW?!?
88rising’s 10-year Anniversary Finale
HITC LA SUBHEADLINERS
4EVE ARMNHMR
Bixby
DPR Artic & DPR Cream Jonah Love
Karri Milli Miso
Number_i PIAO PISCEE
Seiji Oda SF4AM
Stephanie Poetri Sunkis Tabber
WANG OK
Warren Hue Xin Liu Youha Yung Kai YY
Festivals
Governors Ball 2026 Release Daily Schedules
The set times are in. Governors Ball Music Festival just dropped its daily schedules for June 5–7, and the usual game begins: mapping your day, picking your battles, and accepting you can’t see everything.
Friday, June 5
Day one leans indie-pop into rap by night. Lorde closes the main stage at 8:30, opposite the tail end of Baby Keem(7:30–8:30). That’s your first big call: polished pop spectacle or Keem’s high-energy set.
Earlier, things get messy in a good way. KATSEYE (6:35–7:30) overlaps with Pierce the Veil (5:30–6:30) bleed, and The Beths (6:00–7:00) sit right in between. Indie fans will feel that pinch.
Midday conflicts are lighter, but The Dare (4:00–4:45) vs. Arcy Drive (3:30–4:15) creates a small fork in the road.
If you’re pacing yourself, the cleanest run is late afternoon into Mariah the Scientist (4:45–5:30), then pick your lane.
Saturday, June 6
Saturday is the most chaotic on paper. Stray Kids headline at 8:30, directly after Kali Uchis (7:30–8:30). That transition is smooth if you stay put.
The real trouble hits earlier. Major Lazer (6:30–7:30) collides with Blood Orange (5:30–6:30) and the start of Amyl and the Sniffers (7:30–8:30). Dancehall vs. alt-R&B vs. punk. Pick a mood and commit.
Mid-card is stacked with clashes: Ravyn Lenae (4:00–4:45) overlaps with Jane Remover (3:30–4:15), and Snow Strippers (4:45–5:30) runs right into Wet Leg (4:45–5:30). That last one is a true coin flip, two buzzy acts at the exact same time.
Sunday, June 7
Sunday might be the strongest day top to bottom. A$AP Rocky closes at 8:45, opposite the end of JENNIE (7:45–8:45) and Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist (7:45–8:45). That’s the toughest final hour of the weekend.
The lead-up is just as tight. Dominic Fike (6:45–7:45) overlaps with Clipse (5:45–6:45) and Hot Mulligan (6:15–7:15). Three different crowds, same window.
Earlier, Japanese Breakfast (4:00–4:45) and Holly Humberstone (3:15–4:00) form a nice back-to-back if you stay mobile, but Between Friends (2:30–3:15) cuts into that flow.
The takeaway
Friday is manageable. Saturday is conflict-heavy. Sunday is stacked late.
If you hate missing songs, plan short splits. If you want full sets, accept you’ll miss something big. That’s part of the deal, and honestly, half the fun.
Festivals
PNE Summer Night Concerts Announce 2026 Lineup
Vancouver’s summer concert calendar is locking into place. The annual Summer Night Concerts are set to return to the Pacific National Exhibition from August 22 through September 7, bringing live music back to one of the city’s biggest seasonal events.
This year carries a bit more weight than usual. The series will debut at the brand-new Freedom Mobile Arch, a 10,000-seat outdoor amphitheatre built for large-scale performances. The venue promises better sightlines, improved sound, and a more immersive setup for fans. It’s a major shift for the fair, which spent much of last year dealing with construction that limited its footprint and contributed to a drop in attendance.
Now, with the full site back in action, organizers are aiming for a reset. The 2026 lineup leans into that idea, mixing legacy acts with newer names across genres like rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic.
Headliners include Blue Rodeo, The Guess Who, The Beaches, Nelly, and Zedd, alongside artists like Mt. Joy, Train, and Barenaked Ladies. Special performances include Cynthia Erivo backed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, as well as appearances from Punjabi Virsa, Weird Al Yankovic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Pierce the Veil, Sarah McLachlan, and Boy George & Culture Club.
The full schedule runs nightly:
- Aug. 22: Blue Rodeo
- Aug. 23: The Guess Who
- Aug. 25: The Beaches
- Aug. 26: Nelly
- Aug. 27: Zedd
- Aug. 28: Mt. Joy
- Aug. 29: Cynthia Erivo with VSO
- Aug. 30: Punjabi Virsa
- Sept. 1: Train
- Sept. 2: Barenaked Ladies
- Sept. 3: Weird Al Yankovic
- Sept. 4: Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sept. 5: Pierce the Veil
- Sept. 6: Sarah McLachlan
- Sept. 7: Boy George & Culture Club
Tickets start at $49 plus fees and include admission to the PNE Fair. Presale began April 19, with general on-sale launching April 20 through TicketLeader.
New venue, full fairgrounds, and a lineup that leans both nostalgic and current. After a quieter year, the PNE looks ready to feel busy again.