That’s a wrap for the Los Angeles edition of Head in the Clouds Fest 2023, a takeover of Pasadena’s Brookside at the Rose Bowl for a stunning celebration of all things AAPI.

Organized by production house 88Rising, Head in the Clouds T previously popped off at Queens’ Forest Hills Stadium in May. On Aug. 5 and 6, numerous talents of AAPI heritage brought the heat — from Hong Kong pop phenom Jackson Wang to genre-toggling synthesist Rina Sawayama to South Korean rap sensation DPR Live.

As you can see below, the lineup did not disappoint: the energy feedback between the performers and audience was downright kinetic. Overall, Head in the Clouds 2023 was proof positive that music of the AAPI diaspora isn’t just alive and well; it’s pointing an arrow to music’s future.

Check out some social media reactions from Head in the Clouds — and we’ll see you at the 2024 iteration!

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