As we count down to the star-studded We The Fest 2018 next month, the Jakarta festival today added 21 more international and local names to its lineup.
We The Fest 2018 is returning in its fifth year on Friday-Sunday, July 20-22 at JIExpo Kemayoran.
Roped in to the top of the bill are LA singer-songwriter Miguel, Grammy-nominated songstress SZA and East Coast rapper Vince Staples. The three will be joining the previously announced Majid Jordan and Nick Murphy in conquering the crowd with their blend of upbeat contemporary R&B and soul.
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The electronic scene will be served up by Australian DJ and producer Basenji who will be filling Jakarta’s summer breeze with hot, thumping beats alongside Party Favor.
The festival also welcomes Singapore’s indie favourite The Sam Willows, Malaysia’s up-and-coming four-piece Midnight Fusic and the only K-pop star in the roster, Eric Nam.
With the most thrilling and all-embracing lineup yet so far, #WTF18 will be the BEST of what this summer has to offer. ☀️✨ Phase 3 lineup is out now, featuring 21 newly-added exciting acts!
Get your tickets now at https://t.co/qnymTRYSKy.
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— We The Fest (@WeTheFest) June 13, 2018
Andien, Ramengvrl with GBRAND and Keilanboi, and Pee Wee Gaskins are representing homegrown talent alongside NonaRia, Monkey To Millionaire, Laze, Petra Sihombing, and Dipha Barus. Meanwhile, Afgan will team up with Isayana Sarasvati and Rendypandugo for a live show.
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Also performing this year are Lorde, James Bay, alt-J, Odesza, The Neighbourhood, SG Lewis and The Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr many more.
Excited already? Grab your tickets here. The full weekend pass is now IDR1,600,000 while the early entry pass at IDR1,450,000. A VIB (Very Important Banana) option is also available.