The BUBBLING & BOILING Music and Arts Festival will take place in Foshan, south China's Guangdong province, on September 20-21, marking its first-ever stop in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and the grand finale of its 2025 season.
BUBBLING & BOILING Music and Arts Festival – GBA Station
The two-day event at Foshan Grand Grassland Music Showground in Chancheng District will feature music, art, and light shows, inviting audiences to gather, celebrate, and unleash their energy into the night sky.
Performance lineup highlights
Ari Abdul (USA)
A rising singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, known for her dark, alternative pop sound that blends moody guitar riffs with haunting vocals. Since her breakout single "Babydoll," she has built a devoted following and gained millions of streams across platforms, establishing herself as one of the most exciting new voices in alternative pop.
Hits: Babydoll, Worship, Taste, Hush, Stay
Anson Seabra (USA)
Known for his heartfelt, piano-driven pop songs, Anson Seabra is a singer-songwriter and standout new-generation artist with over 250 million annual streams on Spotify. His carefully crafted melodies and emotional lyrics create an almost magical quality that draws listeners in instantly.
Hits: Peter Pan was right, Walked Through Hell, Welcome to Wonderland, Trying My Best
UNKLE (UK)
Founded in 1992 by James Lavelle, UNKLE is a British musical project originally categorized as trip hop. The group has featured producer DJ Shadow and various guest artists over the years. James Lavelle, as the founding member and core figure, is a renowned British music producer, DJ, and visionary in the electronic and trip-hop scene.
Hits: Lonely Soul, Rabbit in Your Headlights, With You in My Head
JJ Lin (Lin Jun Jie) (Singapore)
A Singaporean singer-songwriter and producer, widely regarded as one of Mandopop's leading figures. Known for his powerful vocals and emotive ballads, he has released numerous hits, including "Jiangnan," "Practice Love," and "Those Were The Days," earning a dedicated fanbase across Asia.
Hits: Cao Cao, She Says, The Story of Us, Waiting for Love
About BUBBLING & BOILING Music and Arts Festival
Launched in 2023, BUBBLING & BOILING has quickly become a prominent festival brand in China. It has hosted over 20 events, featured more than 200 Chinese and overseas acts, showcased over 100 emerging artists, and attracted nearly 600,000 music fans.
On September 13-14, the festival made its international debut in Singapore, becoming the first Chinese music festival brand to expand overseas and promoting cultural exchange on a global scale.
Event Details
Dates & Time: September 20-21 (Saturday-Sunday), 12:30-21:00
Venue: Foshan Grand Grassland Music Showground (佛山大草地音乐秀场)
Address: Changang West Road, Chancheng District, Foshan (佛山市禅城区禅港西路)
Ticket Prices: ¥ 399-1,139
Ticketing: SPARKLE LIVE (创娱无界), Damai (大麦), Showstart (秀动), Maoyan (猫眼), Ticket Planet (票星球), and Funtastyland (纷玩岛).
*Traffic control will be in effect during the event. Please plan your trip accordingly.
Reporter | Li Muzi, Liang Fuhua (Intern)
Photo | SPARKLE LIVE
Editor | Hu Nan, James Campion, Shen He
