Novocrane To Represent The Philippines At Music Lane Festival Okinawa 2027
Starting the next year with a bang, the group will be the latest in a selection of Filipino bands to have participated in the Japanese music festival.
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Courtesy of @novocranemusic
Novocrane are set to make an appearance at Japan’s Music Lane Festival Okinawa 2027, taking place in Koza, Okinawa, from January 22 to 24, 2027.
Announced in the festival’s second lineup of musical acts, the Filipino band will join artists from countries such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Mongolia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Nigeria, France, Italy, Belgium, and Norway.
Their 2027 Japan appearance follows their performance in Bali, Indonesia, last August during this year’s Axean Festival, where the group was accompanied by fellow Filipino acts ALYSON, PLAYERTWO, and GEE EXCLSV.
With their upcoming participation in the Japanese festival, Novocrane will be the latest selection of Filipino acts previously invited. Past homegrown acts that have participated in the festival include ONE CLICK STRAIGHT and The Sundown earlier this year, Barbie Almalbis and Vincent Eco in 2025, and many others in the years prior.
Entering its 2027 edition, the Music Lane Festival Okinawa is an international music festival launched with the goal of fostering relationships with artists from around the world. With its networking program, Trans Asia Music Meeting, the festival acts as a hybrid conference and showcase event, hosting meetings between artists and music industry insiders alongside live performances.
In 2025, the festival also added a “songwriting camp” where foreign artists are given the chance to collaborate with Japanese creators to produce music. The segment allows overseas artists to break into the Japanese market, with works released under the Music Lane label.
Tickets for Music Lane Festival Okinawa 2027 may be purchased here.
Follow the festival on social media or visit its website for more details on upcoming events and past iterations.
In celebration of Novocrane’s upcoming appearance at Japan’s Music Lane Festival Okinawa 2027, listen to their latest single, “Dunkin,” below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Novocrane, a Filipino band, will perform at Music Lane Festival Okinawa 2027 in Koza, Okinawa, from January 22 to 24, 2027, as announced in the festival’s second lineup.
Artists come from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Mongolia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Nigeria, France, Italy, Belgium, and Norway, in addition to the Philippines.
Novocrane performed at the Axean Festival in Bali, Indonesia, last August, accompanied by fellow Filipino acts ALYSON, PLAYERTWO, and GEE EXCLSV.
Past Filipino acts include ONE CLICK STRAIGHT and The Sundown earlier this year, and Barbie Almalbis and Vincent Eco in 2025, among others in prior years.
It is an international music festival fostering relationships with artists worldwide, combining live performances with Trans Asia Music Meeting, a networking program connecting artists and music industry insiders.