Six international bands debut at Chinese Mainland Music Festival
- Last updated: September 4, 2025 | 11:23
The 4th Aranya·Xiami Music & Arts Festival, a collaborative production between Xiami Music Entertainment and Aranya, successfully took place from August 27 to 31, 2025 at the Aranya seaside, under the theme "Another Life."
Set against the backdrop of Aranya's distinctive costal community, the festival offered an immersive blend of music, art, and resort living, creating a unique holiday experience. More than 40 artists - including Karen Mok, Liang Bo, Omnipotent Youth Society, LANY, and Battles - performed across multiple stages.
The event featured the Chinese mainland festival debuts of several international bands, alongside a vibrant intergenerational showcase of Chinese musical talent, delivering what organizers described as a "musical adventure." This year marked a significant evolution in the festival's format.
The duration was extended from three to five days, aligning more closely with holiday patterns and meeting audience expectations for a combined "music and vacation" Experience.
The number of performance stages increased from two to three, with the addition of the new "Outing Stage" designed to accommodate folk, improvisational, and other niche musical genres, further enriching the festival's artistic diversity.
Associated Press