GOOD Vibes Festival has announced its full lineup, getting fans more excited than before for its 2023 edition. Scheduled to take place over three days from July 21, 22 and 23 at Sepang International Circuit, the festival sets to be an ultimate celebration of music, culture and community, featuring a diverse range of international and local artists, complete with captivating art experiences.
Joining the previously announced lineup is Grammy-winning Canadian R&B star Daniel Caesar (Get You, Best Part) whose Vince Van Gogh claimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard Hot Trending Songs chart. His return to the stage is highly anticipated after wowing the crowd at Good Vibes Festival in 2019.
Lee Ha-Yi, better known as Lee Hi (ONLY, Breathe) will be gracing the Good Vibes Festival stage with her powerful yet soulful tunes. The powerhouse vocalist has been making waves since her debut not only in the K-pop music industry but also worldwide with her chart-topping hits.
The addition of English songwriter and producer Elderbrook’s (Cola, Inner Light) hit remixes with infectious bits for Clean Bandit and CamelPhat will get the crowds moving. After gracing the Sahara stage at Coachella 2023 with his hits such as Numb and Talk It Over, the artist is set to deliver a performance which is nothing short of breathtaking.
Next in the lineup is Los Angeles-based Australian DJ Cassian (Lafayette, Same Things) who began releasing works as early as 2009 and later gained support from industry heavyweights such as Australian trio RÜFÜS DU SOL and DJ Diplo.
Meanwhile, Jake Scott (Tuesday, She Likes It) has established his career while penning songs for music sensations like Jason Mraz, Christinna Perri and Carrie Underwood. He has recently taken his musical journey to a new height, recording his latest album Live 2022 during his live tour to capture the raw energy and emotions.
Featuring honest and intimate lyrics, Alexander 23’s (IDK You Yet, Cry Over Boys) single I Wanna Live Forever is widely regarded as his happiest track to date. The talented music creator aims to convey the importance of living in the present while fearlessly loving someone without concerning what the future holds.
Joining the international acts is singer, songwriter and producer Tyrone Griffin, Jr, famously known as Ty Dolla $ign (Or Nah, Nights Like This) who has garnered more than 27 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His collaboration with Post Malone on Psycho reached a monumental milestone of a billion views on YouTube, further demonstrating the immense popularity and impact of his music.
As one of the top independent artists in and outside of Singapore, Lullaboy (Shortcut to Heaven, van gogh) started off with posting Youtube covers to becoming a beacon of inspiration for aspiring pop and R&B musicians across Southeast Asia.
Buzzworthy newcomer Mardiana (Please just stay in love, Don’t cry for me) draws inspiration from her life stories to create music that blends her melodic vocals with multiple genres.
Rising star LEAISM (Getir, LOVE), known for her soulful vocals infused with a tropical and electric twist will light up the stage with her presence along with homegrown indie-pop band RESORT (Tonight, The Idea of Us) whose music advocates honest opinions to form connections among their listeners.
Hyping the Electric Fields stage will be an exclusive collaborative set by three of the most celebrated DJs in the scene, Goldfish x JHin x WH, with each artist’s distinctive sound contributing to what’s sure to be an electrifying performance.
Next, making their highly anticipated festival debut, Malaysian indie band Capt’n Trips and The Kid (Pond, Jack Smack) will rock the stage with their psychedelic and alternative rock music.
With extensive experience in curating everything from live radio shows to the city’s best club nights, the renowned DJ collective SaturdaySelects is poised to take the crowd on an exhilarating musical journey through an eclectic selection of sounds.
AFARO (Cloud Nine, The Truth Hurts), otherwise known as Azfar Jamili, whose music influenced by the sounds of Calvin Harris, Marco Lys and Adam Ten will break everyone out of their comfort zone through his infectious and vibrant beats.
With their high-octane performance, the indie DJ duo Bad Habits which comprise Bunga from Twilight Actiongirl and Farez aka Robotron 5000 from Dangerdisko will ignite the night along with the enigmatic Mister Rodrigo (Here for You, Prayer), the Kuala Lumpur-based DJ and producer who is not a stranger to the underground scene.
A special b2b DJ set by Naufal x Mr Yang x Ashley Lau brings together their distinct backgrounds and talents, resulting in a fusion of musical genres that pushes boundaries and creates a sonic musical adventure.
Rounding up the local lineup will be Petaling Jaya-based musician and sound enthusiast I-SKY (MAMA, SUARA KAMAR) as well as DJ Daaliah who will be back in town, fresh on the heels of his inaugural European tour.
Among other art installations, this year also sees the festival bringing in the iconic Balloon Chain by artist Robert Bose which is sure to leave the attendees in awe and wonder. A familiar sight to festivals around the world including Burning Man and Coachella, the impressive large-scale installation featuring specially made helium-filled balloons will be visible during day or night, even from a distance.
For more information, visit www.goodvibesfestival.com – The Vibes, June 3, 2023
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