Head in the Clouds’ food offerings were curated by the 626 Night Market, the largest night market in the United States and inspired by the open-air nighttime bazaars found throughout Asia.
German DJ Zedd performed his new remix of “Where You Are” by John Summit and Hayla.
New Jersey’s Spence Lee, formerly known as Shotta Spence, signed with 88rising in 2022.
Spence Lee relaxes in his trailer before stepping out onto the Double Happiness Stage.
Indonesian singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri blended old songs with a new energy at Head in the Clouds LA.
DPR Live opened his set with a 2023 release, “Rust.”
DPR Ian blends Korean hip-hop, R&B and electronic sounds into his set.
DPR Ian performs on the Head in the Clouds LA main stage.
DPR Ian fans faced the heat to gather around the 88 Stage on Saturday afternoon.
LA artist SOSUPERSAM performed in the festival’s Eternal Energy Dance Tent on Sunday evening.
Girl group XG, an acronym for Xtraordinary Girls, made their debut in 2022 with the release of their first single, “Tippy Toes.”
An XG fan holds up a rose from behind the barrier.
Producer Ayase and singer-songwriter Ikura formed YOASOBI and released their first song together in 2019. Head in the Clouds LA marked Japanese superduo’s first performance in the United States.
YOASOBI perform on the 88 Stage.
The Sunday night crowd waits for YOASOBI to take the stage.
Rapper Rich Brian sings into the night from the runway of the 88 Stage.
NIKI was met with a deafening roar from the crowd as she started her set on the 88 Stage.
Korean-American rapper and producer Tiger JK opened the Head in the Clouds finale.
Rich Brian performs on the 88 Stage.
88rising signed off the weekend with a collective performance of “Midsummer Madness” with help from the crowd.
In a brilliant blend of color and light, Head in the Clouds LA roared to life on a scorching weekend at Brookside at the Rose Bowl. The music festival showcased a breadth of international talent from across the 88rising label, with famed artists like NIKI, Zedd, Rich Brian, Jackson Wang, YOASOBI, DPR Live and DPR Ian performing on the main stage to a total estimated crowd of 30,000 fans. Luke Netzley was there to capture the weekend.
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