After an incredible debut New York festival last year, 88rising’s Head in the Cloud Festival returns to the Big Apple this May. The festival will take place at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens on May 11th and 12th. This was the same festival as last year’s festivities where thousands gathered to celebrate many of the elite Asian artists from around the world. This year, the festival is introducing a brand new lineup with even more starpower than last year’s event.
Headlining the first day of the event will (G)I-DLE who are well known for their energetic and upbeat performances. Day 1 will also feature the first ever B2B performance between ILLENIUM and Dabin. As you all know, the 2 have shared the stage at many of ILLENIUM’s biggest performance including their first time together at Madison Square Garden in New York City. You can expect them to play out a handful of their hit collaborations together during this special debut performance. Topping off day 1 of the festivities will be thuy, Balming Tiger, Juliet Ivy and more!
The second day of the festival will be headlined by pop sensation, JOJI. Last year, JOJI performed sold out shows in both Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center. His track ‘Glimpse of Us’ took over the world last year while his collaboration with Diplo called ‘Daylight’ was an international hit. Joining JOJI for day 2 of Head in the Clouds will be Atarashii Gakko!, BIBI, Warren Hue and more.
Tickets for the 2 day festival are on sale now so be sure to grab them HERE now before they are all sold out. Check out the full lineup below and get ready for a weekend of celebrating some of the most talented Asian artists in the world.