There’s an Asian pop music festival coming to Melbourne next month
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13.02.2023

There’s an Asian pop music festival coming to Melbourne next month

sonica music festival
words by kaya martin

Sonica Music Festival will feature K-Pop, hip hop, RnB and much more performed by some of the hottest Asian sensations. 

For one day only, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl will become an explosion of hard-hitting beats, catchy pop melodies and razor-sharp dance moves.

Sonica Music Festival is a celebration of Asian music and culture unlike anything Melbourne has seen yet. Open-air and all-ages, the event will feature a stellar lineup of international artists and hawker-style food trucks serving up delicious snacks and drinks. 

Sonica Music Festival

  • The Asian pop music and culture festival is planned for March 17 at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl
  • The current lineup features Gareth.T, Gentle Bones, Henry and Amber Liu
  • More information is set to be released in the next few weeks

Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.

It is set to take place from 4pm onward on March 17. So far, the lineup includes Hong Kong born rapper Gareth.T, Singaporean singer-songwriter Gentle Bones, Canadian musician and actor Henry (formerly of the group Super Junior-M) and Los Angeles performer Amber Liu. 

Even more acts are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, so make sure to keep your eyes on the festival website for more details.

As a lifelong hip hop fan and Berklee School of Music graduate, Gareth.T is set to rev up the energy with his set in the Bowl. Amber Liu, formerly of the South Korean girl group f(x) will grace the stage with her signature blend of rap and pop, while heartthrob Gentle Bones strums his guitar to his sweet pop jams. The multi-talented Henry, who got his start as a member of Super Junior-M, is sure to get the crowd dancing. 

Co-presented by CA&C and Arts Centre Melbourne, this event is not to be missed for Asian music fans in Melbourne. Tickets are yet to go on sale so watch out for the drop. 

To learn more about Sonica Music Festival, taking place at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on March 17, head here