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On August 8th, Head in the Clouds took over Brookside at the Rose Bowl, bringing together artists, fans, food, and Asian culture. The festival featured some of this year’s most anticipated acts, including headliners KATSEYE and XG, alongside fan-favorite acts LNGSHOT, KiiiKiii, no na, and more.
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KATSEYE closed out the festival with a high-energy headline performance, marking their second music festival headline after their 2025 Lollapalooza debut. The group performed fan favorites such as “Pinky Up” and showcased their newest single “Animal.” Their headline slot also served as another milestone for the rising global girl group, who are continuing to expand their presence on major festival stages.
LNGSHOT stood out by taking their performance into the crowd, getting up close with fans and bringing an extra level of excitement to their set. KiiiKiii gave festival-goers an early taste of their newest EP “WhyKiiiKiii,” by performing the track “Candy Pink Magic Hole Flip Phone” live just two days before its official release on August 10.
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Beyond the main performances, Head in the Clouds introduced a new stage called the Toyota Music Den, which featured intimate performances, artist meet-and-greets, and DJ sets. Though Head In The Clouds is over, fans don’t have to wait long to see some of their favorite artists again. KATSEYE will return to the stage later this month at the Daisy Chain Festival in Irvine, CA, while LNGSHOT will make their way back to Los Angeles once again in September for the Serenades & Body Rolls World Tour.
Head in the Clouds continues to serve as a space where Asian artists can take center stage while fans come together to celebrate their music and culture. This year’s edition brought that mission to life through an incredible lineup of Asian artists. Head in the Clouds once again proved why it remains an important platform for Asian talent and a major gathering point for fans from across the community.
