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Music festivals

K-pop agencies Hybe, JYP, SM and YG to form joint venture for ‘Korean Coachella’

The agencies have submitted a business combination report to the Fair Trade Commission as part of plans to establish a joint venture focused on concert planning.
The agencies have submitted a business combination report to the Fair Trade Commission as part of plans to establish a joint venture focused on concert planning.

K-pop boy band BigBang make long-awaited return to the global stage at Coachella

The Coachella set was Big Bang's first full-scale group performance since the Last Dance tour in 2017.
The Coachella set was Big Bang's first full-scale group performance since the Last Dance tour in 2017.

Footballer Jorginho ends ‘misunderstanding’ with pop singer Chappell Roan

Jorginho's (right) daughter was reduced to tears by a security guard after she walked past Chappell Roan's table during breakfast in a hotel.
Jorginho's (right) daughter was reduced to tears by a security guard after she walked past Chappell Roan's table during breakfast in a hotel.

Singer Sabrina Carpenter apologises for mocking Arabic call on stage at Coachella

Sabrina Carpenter poses at the red carpet during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 1, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Sabrina Carpenter poses at the red carpet during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 1, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Singer Justin Bieber reconnects with fans on Coachella’s second day

Justin Bieber played the role of DJ at Coachella and took requests from online viewers.
Justin Bieber played the role of DJ at Coachella and took requests from online viewers.

Girl group Katseye member Megan’s Singaporean mum celebrates singer’s Coachella debut

Katseye's Megan Skiendiel with her Singaporean mother, Sylvia Lee, at the first weekend of music festival Coachella 2026.
Katseye's Megan Skiendiel with her Singaporean mother, Sylvia Lee, at the first weekend of music festival Coachella 2026.

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter transforms first night of Coachella into her own ‘Sabrinawood’

Sabrina Carpenter appears on the screen as she performs at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, U.S., April 10, 2026.
Sabrina Carpenter appears on the screen as she performs at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, U.S., April 10, 2026.

Major sponsors drop Kanye West London gigs as British PM voices concern

The disgraced hip-hop star is due to play three nights at the Wireless festival in London.
The disgraced hip-hop star is due to play three nights at the Wireless festival in London.

Concerts, musicals and classes: Lion City Jazz Festival stages biggest edition in 2026

(From left) Singapore jazz musician and composer Chok Kerong, Singapore jazz veteran Jeremy Monteiro and Grammy Award-winning American jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker.
(From left) Singapore jazz musician and composer Chok Kerong, Singapore jazz veteran Jeremy Monteiro and Grammy Award-winning American jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker.

K-pop girl group Fifty Fifty to hold first performance in Singapore on May 9

Fifty Fifty reintroduced themselves in 2024 with original member Keena, alongside new members Chanelle Moon, Yewon, Hana and Athena.
Fifty Fifty reintroduced themselves in 2024 with original member Keena, alongside new members Chanelle Moon, Yewon, Hana and Athena.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.