With growing global recognition, the platform continues to reshape how the world engages with the region’s artists
AXEAN Festival, Southeast Asia’s top intra-regional music showcase and conference platform, is scheduled to return for its seventh edition at Jimbaran Hub in Bali, Indonesia, from August 29 to 30, 2026.
Launched in 2020 by a collective of music industry professionals across the region, AXEAN Festival has exponentially grown into a key export platform for Southeast Asian music, as well as a prominent convergence for cross-border collaborations and partnerships between global industry stakeholders and artists. To date, the music showcase and conference event has successfully hosted both virtual editions (2020-2021) and in-person gatherings (2022-2025) in Singapore and Bali. Over six editions, AXEAN has featured nearly 300 artists representing more than 20 countries.
This year’s “Save the Date” announcement signals an expanded edition that will once again bring together over 40 artists from diverse backgrounds and genres, primarily from Southeast Asia and beyond. Apart from the carefully curated lineup of performances, this year’s edition will continue its focus on industry development programming through panel discussions, business matchmaking, and structured networking sessions. The songwriting camp, which will take place after the festival proper, will also return, offering selected artists and producers the opportunity to collaborate in a cross-cultural environment.
“Each year we bring a unique blend of curation to the festival; this year is no different,” said AXEAN Festival co-founder David Siow. “As we add more partners and artists, the excitement builds on each successful edition, and we can promise the same, if not more, quality.”
Co-founder Piyapong Muenprasertdee added that while the festival’s core mission remains the same, its reach and impact continue to grow. “Our goal has always been the same: to bridge the world to Southeast Asia’s music and to export the region’s talent and professionals to global markets. What’s changed is the momentum around that mission. Each year, more countries and national music organizations take notice and want to be part of what we’re building here, which reflects a growing recognition that Southeast Asia is a serious player in the global music landscape.”
For its seventh edition, AXEAN Festival builds on its commitment to elevate Southeast Asia’s music communities while creating sustained pathways for cross-cultural and industry collaborations, global partnerships, talent development, and institutional support.
Artist lineup, conference programming, and other essential information will be announced soon. For more details, check out the AXEAN Festival official website. This event is co-presented by Jimbaran Hub.
