'Asiya': Wanderland organizer Karpos announces new festival

Karpos Multimedia, the team behind Wanderland Music and Arts Festival and other top Philippine concerts, has just announced a new festival!

"Asiya" is an Asian music festival and conference that promises to be “a new festival experience.” Its first edition is happening on October 12 and 13 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

“Together, in one place, Asiya brings fans, musicians, and industry professionals together to celebrate the rich and diverse sounds of Asia,” the festival said on Instagram.

The event’s full lineup and ticketing details are yet to be announced.

Sunset Rollercoaster and Hyukoh are the first bands to be revealed and will perform on October 12.

Karpos Multimedia is best known for being the organizer behind the country’s largest music and arts festival, Wanderland. They also hold Karpos Live, a series of shows that presents both local and international artists with separate sets but on one stage.

The company is also the team behind the concerts of Laufey, Bruno Major, Snoh Aalegra, Daniel Caesar, and many more. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News