Frequently asked questions
&FRIENDS Festival is a once in a lifetime celebration of music, digital creators, and pop culture — where live performances, fan experiences, and online icons collide in one unforgettable weekend.
See you on May 30 - May 31, 2025!
Links:
📸 Media Pass Application: https://bit.ly/FriendsMediaPass
🔗 Artist&Vendor Application: https://bit.ly/FriendsArtistMerchants
📧 For more concerns, email us at hello@andfriends.live
Official Social Media Channels
&FRIENDS Festival’s star-studded roster includes Grammy-winning EDM icon Zedd, multi-platinum rapper bbno$, electronic music powerhouse Illenium, dynamic DJ duo Euro Trash indie VTuber icon Shoto, gaming and lifestyle content creator Antony Chen, viral vlogger and foodie Fred Liu, Filipino-Australian superstar Ylona Garcia, Singapore’s fastest rising DJ Kiara, & more.
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The different sections of the festival will be open at the following times:
EXPO SHOW:
Expo Floor is open from 12PM - 11PM
Creator Stage will be open from 12:30PM - 6PM
MUSIC NIGHT:
OPM & KPOP Stages will be open from 6PM-4AM
Plume Stage will be open from 12PM - 4AM
Cove Stage will be open from 4PM - 4AM
EXPO: Children under the age of 13 must be strictly accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian and should have their own tickets.
MUSIC NIGHT: Minors (below 18) are strictly not allowed.
Pets are not allowed at &FRIENDS.
If you have a service dog, you must present necessary documents and your PWD card A WEEK BEFORE THE EVENT to be able to bring them inside the venue.
Yes, PWDs and Senior Citizens will be able to use the priority line. They must present their PWD/Senior card upon entry. Companions will be asked to go to their respective lines, but event staff can assist the PWD/Senior.
Outside food and drink will not be allowed at the venue to help expedite the check-in and security process.
There will be food and drink options at the venue.
ticketing
Refunds will only be provided in the case of an event or talent cancellation; no refunds will be issued for any other cases. If the event is moved, ticketholders will be given the option for a refund. Any tickets not refunded shall serve as event ticket credits for the new dates for the event.
Tickets are available at: www.andfriends.live
Tickets will be limited to ensure a smooth experience for all festivalgoers, and there will be no on-site ticket selling. E-wallets and card payments are available.Our website is the only authorized seller of &FRIENDS tickets. Please do not trust and use any third party sites, as they will not be honored in our system.
Expo Passes will allow access to our Expo floor and Creator Stage
Music Night Passes for both Day 1 & 2 are sold separately BUT each include an Expo Pass for that day upon purchase.
You can check the different inclusions of each ticket on our website.
All tickets except M&G Passes are transferrable. Please be aware that we will only honor the first person to claim the same.
Please be careful when buying from third party vendors. Our website is the only approved source of primary sales. Never share your ticket information with anyone.
We HIGHLY DISCOURAGE buying tickets from third parties, as QR codes will only be honored on the first scan. After the ticket has been activated, any other attempts to use the ticket will not be allowed.
Buy Now, Pay Later with GoTyme Bank’s MoreTyme
buy tickets nowGoTyme Bank is the fastest-growing bank in the Philippines, licensed and regulated by the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas, and insured by PDIC—now with over 5.5 million users. It’s a collaboration between the Gokongwei group of companies and the multi-country digital banking group Tyme.
MoreTyme is currently in early access. To know if you’re eligible, simply check your GoTyme Bank app homescreen and look for MoreTyme. If you don't see it on your app, keep actively using your GoTyme Bank account for everyday banking needs to increase your chances of getting access.
If you did not receive an email, but have early access to MoreTyme on the GoTyme app, you may still use MoreTyme to pay for your &Friends tickets in installments.
GoTyme Bank’s installment feature, MoreTyme, is currently in early access. This means that it’s currently only available to select GoTyme Bank users.
If you have early access to MoreTyme, you may pay for your tickets in installments using MoreTyme as long as tickets are on sale.
If you’re eligible for early access to MoreTyme and want to pay for your &Friends tickets in installments, simply follow these steps:
1. Choose your tickets. Visit &Friends ticket sales website via desktop and select our preferred tickets. It’s important that you use a desktop browser to buy your
tickets to access the QRPh code.
2. Generate a QRPh code. Upon checkout, select Maya as the payment method to generate the QRPh code. Again, it’s important that you use a desktop browser to
buy your tickets to access the QRPh code.
3. Pay with MoreTyme via GoTyme Bank app. Using your GoTyme Bank app, scan the QRPh code and choose to pay in installments with MoreTyme.
4. Split your payment. Pay the downpayment today, then pay the rest later.
Ensure that your total ticket price is at least PHP 1,500 in order to use MoreTyme. The maximum amount you can finance using MoreTyme depends on your credit limit. For more information, you may contact GoTyme Bank via the Customer Service Hotline #468888, or email at help@gotyme.com.ph.
To get to the QRPh payment option, you have to open the ticket sale website on desktop. Upon checkout, select Maya as the payment method first. This would lead you to the QRPh code that you can scan using your GoTyme Bank app.
No, MoreTyme is currently available only through QRPh.
MoreTyme currently offers a pay-in-4 installment option where you can easily split your purchase into 4 equal installments. Ensure that your GoTyme Bank everyday account has at least 1/4 of your purchase price. Once you scan the QR Ph code upon checkout, choose the installment option to pay the downpayment, then pay the rest later.
MoreTyme currently offers only a pay-in-4 installment option where you can easily split your purchase into 4 equal installments.
MoreTyme offers simple installments with one of the lowest fees in the market. For more
information, contact GoTyme Bank via the Customer Service Hotline #468888, or email at
help@gotyme.com.ph.
guests and activities
The Expo is the heart of &Friends Festival’s daytime experience, where pop culture, creativity, and community come together. Explore interactive panels, meet your favorite creators, shop around in merchant booths, and immerse yourself in exciting activities. From gaming and lifestyle to music and fandom, the Expo is where you can connect, create, and celebrate with &Friends!
The Creator Stage will also be at the Expo floor — this will be where attendees can enjoy a variety of shows with your favorite talents. Please see our "Guest Lineup" Page to see which day each guest will be appearing in.
Full schedule for the Creator Stage will be released at a later date.
The Music Night is &Friends Festival’s ultimate concert experience, featuring world-class artists live in Cove Manila & Crystal Pavilion
Enjoy electrifying performances, and high-energy sets in this multi-stage festival. Each night showcases top international and local talent across different genres, bringing festival-goers an unforgettable live music experience. Whether you're here for EDM, hip-hop, or pop, Music Night is where the party truly comes alive
Doors to The Cove opens at 4PM and will have artists playing all the way until 4AM.
MUSIC:
Day 1
Cove Stage : Zedd, Euro Tra$h, Hoang, Kiara, Rayray, Fairlane b2b Siangyoo, BOTCASH, NoahJ & more!
KPOP RAVE: 2SPADE, HOAPROX, Foxela, Bandit & more!
Day 2
Cove Stage: Illenium, Bbno$, Jeonghyeon b2b KDH, Hoang b2b MVSE, Orange Juice Asia, NGHTSHIFT &more!
OPM Stage: Ylona Garcia, Kiyo, Amiel Sol, Alys & more!
CREATORS:
Day 1 Creators: iGumDrop, Justin Han, Kenny Song, Fred Liu, Jimmy Zhang, Edward So, Jujumao, Tiffanobi, and more!
Day 2 Creators: AntonnyChenn, Tuonto, Shoto, Tsikyo, Dish, BTMC, NoahJ, Xlice, Fobmaster, Charess, RazzieBinx, Knite Coser, and more!
For the full schedule of their activities, please stay tuned to our page and website for announcements!
Meet and Greets now Available — Get your tickets now!
Day 1:
4:30 - 6:00PM - Kenny Song | Fred Liu | Jujumao | Donut Daddy
6:10 - 7:40PM - Philip Vu | Justin Han | iGumdrop
Day 2:
12:40 - 2:10PM - AntonyChenn | BTMC | Tuonto
2:20 - 3:50PM - Fobmaster | Lilyis | Tsikyo | Xlice | Dish
4:00- 5:15PM - Charess | Kitz Cua | Een | Knite
5:30 - 7:00PM - Shoto
Artists, Vendors & Merchants
Fill out the application form at https://bit.ly/FriendsArtistMerchants. Details for the booth are also in the said form.