Diverse artist representation has proven to be a characteristic of music festivals that drives festivalgoers to purchase tickets to see their favorite artists. Lollapalooza has more recently taken significant strides in the right direction – proving that the importance of diverse storytelling through the universal language of music is a paramount value for the festival.
Last year, Lollapalooza announced that BTS member, J-Hope, would headline the festival, making him the first South Korean artist to snag a headline spot at a major U.S. music festival. Additionally, Tomorrow x Together also made history as the first K-pop group to perform at the festival. Highlighting talents throughout diverse communities is absolutely vital in keeping the industry inclusive and accessible to all.
We took a look at the 2023 Lollapalooza lineup and gathered together 10 Asian artists that we’re excited are bringing representation to the stage this summer!
beabadoobee
Born in the Philippines, and raised in London, Beatrice Laus, known professionally as beabadoobee is a Filipina singer and songwriter signed under the UK label, Dirty Hit. Specializing in a mix of dreamy bedroom pop beats and pop-punk instrumentals, she is most famous for her songs “The Perfect Pair,” “She Plays Bass” and more recently, “Glue Song.” Beabadoobee has supported the likes of Taylor Swift and The 1975 on their recent tours alongside other acts such as Phoebe Bridgers, MUNA, Gracie Abrams, and more. Beabadoobee is set to hit Lollapalooza’s Tito’s stage on Friday, August 4th.
Want to learn more about beabadoobee? Check out her Instagram, Twitter, and Spotify!
Tomorrow x Together
Tomorrow x Together, more popularly known as TXT, is a K-pop boy group active under Big Hit Music/HYBE Corporation. The group is comprised of five members: Yeonjun, Soobin, Taehyun, Beomgyu, and Huening Kai, and made history at last year’s Lollapalooza as the first Kpop group to perform at the festival. The group is widely popular for their elaborate choreography and complex album concepts, with some of their most streamed songs being “LO$ER=LO♡ER,” “Good Boy Gone Bad” and “Blue Hour.” Tomorrow x Together will headline the Lollapalooza Bud Light stage on Saturday, August 5th.
Want to show Tomorrow x Together some more love? Follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Spotify!
Rina Sawayama
Hailing from Japan, 32-year-old singer-songwriter Rina Sawayama grew up in London where she built the foundation of her multifaceted career in the music industry. Rina is highly praised for her versatility and has been given the nickname, “musical chameleon” by Vogue, Them. and The Daily Telegraph. With music spanning the genres of contemporary R&B, ArtPop, and rock, Rina Sawayama has acquired multiple music award nominations and even won NME’s “Best Live Act” of 2022. Rina Sawayama will perform at the Lollapalooza Bud Light stage on Sunday, August 6th.
Want to learn more about Rina Sawayama? Check out her Instagram, Twitter, and Spotify!
The Linda Lindas
The Linda Lindas are an all-girl rock group originating from Los Angeles, California. The Linda Lindas are most popularly known for their viral video performing the song “Racist, Sexist Boy,” at a Los Angeles Public Library “TEENtastic Tuesdays” event. The Linda Lindas have since released music following the themes of feminism, race, and political activism. The Linda Lindas will perform at Lollapalooza’s Tito’s stage on Saturday, August 5th.
Want to show The Linda Lindas some more love? Follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Spotify!
UMI
Creating music by mixing elements of Neo Soul and R&B, African-American/Japanese singer-songwriter UMI mesmerizes first, and longtime listeners alike. UMI has previously performed at a number of music festivals in the past, including 88rising’s Head In The Clouds, as well as Coachella. UMI will perform at Lollapalooza on Sunday, August 6th, at the festival’s Bacardi stage.
Want to learn more about UMI? Check out her Instagram, Twitter , and Spotify!
NewJeans
NewJeans is a 5-member K-pop girl group that is active under ADOR Label, an independent label by HYBE Corporation. NewJeans has brought a girl-next-door Y2K vibe to the K-pop scene: shimmering pop beats, playful choreography, and doing it all while decked out in denim. NewJeans is comprised of members: Danielle, Hanni, Minji, Haerin, and Hyein; the quintet will make history as the first K-pop girl group to perform at Lollapalooza. NewJeans is set to hit Lollapalooza’s T-Mobile stage on Thursday, August 3rd.
Want to show NewJeans some more love? Follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Spotify!
The Rose
With members on the guitar, keyboard, drums, and bass, The Rose has all of the components of a proper band, and then some. Kim Woosung, Park Dojoon, Lee Hajoon, and Lee Jaehyeong are the four faces behind this popular Korean indie-rock group. After debuting in 2017, the group has traveled all around the world to perform to thousands of devoted fans and will greet thousands more this summer on the festival’s grounds. The Rose will headline the Bacardi stage at Lollapalooza on Thursday, August 3rd.
Want to learn more about The Rose? Follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Spotify!
DPR IAN + DPR LIVE
DPR, also known as the Dream Perfect Regime is a musical and visual collective that consists of nine individual artists aiming to engage audiences across all genres. DPR IAN and DPR LIVE, two of the label’s most influential artists, will join forces this summer for a joint set at Lollapalooza. Both DPR IAN + DPR LIVE has previously performed at 88rising’s Head In The Cloud festivals in Los Angeles and New York City. DPR IAN + DPR LIVE will perform at the Lollapalooza Bacardi stage on Sunday, August 6th.
Check out DPR IAN’s Instagram, Twitter, and Spotify! Show DPR LIVE some love by following his Instagram, Twitter, and Spotify!
NIKI
Known as one of 88rising’s most prominent female artists, Indonesian singer-songwriter, NIKI has been bringing Southeast Asian representation to stages all around the world since the beginning of her career. NIKI has released hit after hit including the tracks “lowkey,” “La La Lost You” and “Indigo.” Her song “Every Summertime” was featured on the soundtrack of Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, alongside tracks from other artists from the label including DPR IAN, DPR LIVE, Joji, and Rich Brian. NIKI is set to perform at Lollapalooza’s Tito’s stage on Saturday, August 5th.
Want to learn more about NIKI? Follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Spotify!
Sarah Kinsley
Twenty-two-year-old singer-songwriter Sarah Kinsley discovered her love for music at a very young age. After playing classical music throughout her childhood, Kinsley studied music theory at Columbia University where she found her passion in producing and recording her own songs. Since then, she has released several projects including her most recent EP, ‘Ascension.’Sarah Kinsley will perform at Lollapalooza on Sunday, August 6th, at the festival’s Coinbase stage.
Follow Sarah Kinsley on Instagram, Twitter, and Spotify to learn more!
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