This Music Festival in New York Might Soon Find Its Way to Manila

The inaugural edition of the Metamoon Music Festival is happening later this year at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.A. Organized specifically to put the spotlight on Asian artists, the festival’s headliner is Lay Zhang, a member of the K-Pop supergroup EXO. 

Also scheduled to perform are artists like 9m88, Karencici, ØZI, and Sury Su, plus a few more additions to the lineup who will be announced in the coming weeks. The festival will be hosted by MC Jin. 

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The festival is significant because there are plans to bring it to Manila. Music industry sources say Metamoon happening in Manila is a possibility and will depend on a number of factors.

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With global phenomena like BTS, Blackpink, Jackson Wang, Yuna, Jay Park, beabadoobee, and many more, it’s no secret that Asian artists are taking the global entertainment scene by storm. But much work still needs to be done, especially in getting Asian artists recognized in the highly competitive U.S. market 

"There is a great need for stronger Asian representation in pop culture and the media, and the mission of MetaMoon Music Festival is to give artists the ability to shine from a prominent stage in the heart of Brooklyn," said Grace Chen, Founder of Graceful Media. "Now more than ever, music is truly a global language, and talent, no matter where they come from, will resonate with fans across cultures if given the opportunity to share their passion and creativity."

The very first Metamoon Music Festival is happening on Saturday, November 26, 2022. If you’ll be in New York then, head over to seatgeek.com and barclayscenter.com for tickets. And watch Esquire Philippines for updates on whether a Manila edition of the festival is happening.