Franco And Pedicab To Perform At Singapore’s Baybeats Festival 2024
The full lineup for this annual Singaporean music festival has been released.
By Rome Saenz
Franco: Courtesy of Franco Philippines
Franco: Courtesy of Franco Philippines
Veteran OPMOPMShort for Original Pilipino Music, the body of songs created by Filipino artists, spanning genres from ballads and rock to hip-hop and pop. OPM expresses Filipino identity and heritage, andGo to OPM Glossary bands Pedicab and Franco will be performing at Baybeats Music Festival 2024.
Today (September 12), Singapore-based Baybeats Festival released the full lineup for this year’s installment, which will be held on October 11 to 13. It was revealed that the rock-reggae fusion band Franco and synth-punk quintet Pedicab will be joined by other acts hailing from countries all over Asia, like KIKI from Thailand, LITE from Japan, and many more.
This announcement follows Franco’s recent collaboration in April of this year with artist Mesklun on their track “Elevate.” Additionally, the band released a single earlier in February of this year, titled “The Fool.” Pedicab, on the other hand, released their moody track, “Balyena,” in October last year.
Previously representing the Philippines on the Baybeats stage last year were SOS and Urbandub, who brought both the indie and heavy rock sides of OPMOPMShort for Original Pilipino Music, the body of songs created by Filipino artists, spanning genres from ballads and rock to hip-hop and pop. OPM expresses Filipino identity and heritage, andGo to OPM Glossary to the sunny island of Singapore. The bands performed on second and third day of the festival respectively, amassing a following overseas. It also marked SOS’ return to the Baybeats stage, after performing on the festival’s Annexe Stage eight years prior.
Celebrating Asian acts from all around the globe, Baybeats Esplanade is an annual music festivalMusic FestivalA multi-act live event, held over one or several days, featuring many performers across genres and stages. Festivals create community around music and attract tourism, and the Philippines hosts aGo to Music Festival Glossary that welcomes “the best of Singapore and beyond.” Dubbed as Singapore’s largest free alternative festival, the event takes place across different outdoor and indoor venues along the bay area of Singapore. The festival combines indie sounds with the glowing lights of the central business district’s skyline.
Details regarding ticketing and merchandise are soon to follow, along with their complete lineup. Follow their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram to stay tuned for more information.
Stream Franco’s “Elevate” on Spotify here: