There are festival lineups, and then there are lineups that arrive with World Cup-level energy.
This July, Glow Festival by Prudential is bringing that scale to Sentosa, with a live music roster led by artists who have soundtracked and performed for some of the world’s biggest sporting crowds. Jason Derulo created ‘Colors’, the Coca-Cola anthem for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, while Alessia Cara is part of the performer lineup for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada Opening Ceremony in Toronto.
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At Glow Festival by Prudential, fans will not have to pick between separate shows or buy individual tickets for different acts. One festival pass unlocks access to the main Cupola Stage for the evening concerts, bringing the full live music roster together in one place — from global pop heavyweights to Korean indie giants, jazz-funk experimentalists, and some of Singapore’s most exciting names.
Happening from 10 to 19 July, with its Festival Grounds at Palawan Green running from 17 to 19 July, this year’s lineup features Jason Derulo, HYUKOH, Alessia Cara, Daya, BADBADNOTGOOD, and Phum Viphurit, alongside local acts including shazza and Sobs. It is the kind of combined bill that rarely lands in Singapore — and the kind fans will definitely be seeing all over their feeds once the weekend hits.
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Here is why these six headliners deserve a spot on your Glow Festival schedule.
Jason Derulo
For over a decade, Jason Derulo has been one of pop’s most recognisable hitmakers, turning sleek hooks, dance-driven performances, and global-ready choruses into a career built for big stages. His live shows have always leaned into movement, spectacle, and instant crowd connection.
Now, Derulo is coming into Glow with a new era in motion. The pop star’s latest project, The Last Dance (Part 1), arrived in 2026 with eight tracks, including ‘Who Hurt You’ and ‘You DJ, I’ll Drive’.
For fans heading to Glow, that means Derulo’s set should not just be about familiar hooks. His newer material keeps the same dancefloor-first energy that has long defined his performances: slick production, easy-to-catch choruses, and the kind of lift built for big crowds. If ‘Colors’ carried his voice to the World Cup stage, his latest tracks should bring that same arena-sized momentum to Sentosa.
HYUKOH
HYUKOH have long been one of South Korea’s most beloved indie bands, building a devoted international following with understated guitar lines, smoky vocals, and songs that feel both intimate and festival-ready. Where much of Korean music’s global presence is tied to pop polish, HYUKOH carved out a different lane — cool, unhurried, and emotionally resonant.
For HYUKOH, the latest chapter is all about collaboration, warmth, and slow-burn chemistry. The band’s most recent major release is AAA, their collaborative album with Taiwanese band Sunset Rollercoaster. Released in July 2024, the eight-track project includes ‘Kite War’, ‘Y’, ‘Antenna’, ‘Glue’, ‘Young Man’, ‘Do Nothing’, ‘Aaaannnnteeeeennnaaaaaa’, and ‘2F 年轻人’.
That makes HYUKOH one of Glow’s most atmospheric bookings. Songs like ‘Young Man’, ‘Glue’, and ‘Antenna’ bring out the band’s dreamy, unhurried side — the kind of music that does not need to rush to command attention. Expect a set built on mood, groove, and the quiet pull of a band that knows exactly how to hold a crowd.
Alessia Cara
Alessia Cara broke through as a voice for listeners who did not always feel seen in mainstream pop, pairing soulful vocals with sharp, emotionally direct songwriting. Since then, the GRAMMY-winning Canadian artist has built a catalogue around vulnerability, self-reflection, and big feelings delivered without losing their pop clarity.
Cara arrives at Glow with a fresh era in motion. The singer-songwriter released Love & Hyperbole in February 2025, marking her fourth studio album after a nearly four-year gap since 2021’s In The Meantime.
For live audiences, this newer material puts Cara’s voice and storytelling right at the centre. The songs feel intimate but polished, with space for her soulful delivery to land. Following her World Cup 2026 Canada Opening Ceremony appearance in Toronto, she brings that same big-stage presence to Glow — less about spectacle for spectacle’s sake, and more about turning a crowd into something personal.
Daya
Daya first made her name in pop and dance music with a voice that cuts cleanly through big electronic production, later becoming known to global audiences through festival-ready anthems and confident solo material. Her sound has since grown sharper and more self-assured, balancing glossy pop instincts with a more mature point of view.
She is stepping into Glow with a newly expanded pop universe. Her latest album, Til Every Petal Drops, was released in October 2025, following almost a decade of singles, EPs, and features.
This is the side of Daya fans should be paying attention to before Glow. The newer songs move through glossy pop, sharper electronic textures, and more mature songwriting, showing an artist building beyond her earlier breakthroughs. Onstage, that should translate into a set with both festival lift and emotional bite.
BADBADNOTGOOD
BADBADNOTGOOD have built their reputation on refusing to stay in one lane. The Toronto group move between jazz, hip-hop, soul, funk, and experimental music with the looseness of a jam session and the precision of serious players, making them a favourite among fans who like their live music unpredictable.
They are the act to catch at Glow if you want something looser, deeper, and harder to predict. The group’s latest album, Mid Spiral, was released in October 2024, with tracks including ‘Eyes On Me’, ‘Take Me With You’, ‘Weird & Wonderful’, ‘Mid Spiral’, ‘Last Laugh’, and ‘Your Soul & Mine’.
For Glow, BADBADNOTGOOD’s newest material gives them plenty of room to stretch out live, with grooves that can bend, expand, and shift in real time. If the pop headliners bring the singalongs, this is where the musicianship takes over.
Phum Viphurit
Phum Viphurit has become one of Thailand’s most recognisable indie exports, known for warm guitar lines, breezy vocals, and a sunny blend of indie pop, soul, and funk. His music has always felt easy to step into, whether you are deep in his catalogue or hearing him for the first time.
His latest release keeps that feeling moving. The Thai-born, New Zealand-raised singer-songwriter appears on ‘Night Drive’, a 2026 collaboration with STUTS and Julia Wu.
‘Night Drive’ is exactly the kind of song that fits Phum’s Glow slot: breezy, unforced, and made for late-night movement. It adds a sleek collaborative edge to the sunny indie-soul sound fans know him for, making his set one to ease into as the festival shifts from wellness by day to music after dark.
Bring the crew, save on passes
Planning to catch the lineup with friends? Glow Festival by Prudential is currently running a limited-time group ticket promotion until 19 June.
Fans can enjoy:
- 25% off with 4 tickets from S$195
- 20% off with 2 tickets from S$104
- Promotion applies to any pass
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Standard tickets (available here) for Glow Festival by Prudential include Day Passes, Evening Passes, and Weekend Passes, with prices ranging from S$59 to S$229. Evening Passes include sunset sessions and headline performances, while Weekend Passes grant full access across all festival days at the Palawan Green Festival Grounds.
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