{
  "id": 16997377,
  "title": "How Singapore’s F1 Grand Prix Became The ‘Coachella of Asia’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/how-singapores-f1-grand-prix-became-the-coachella-of-asia",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T02:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/pro/how-singapore-f1-grand-prix-became-coachella-asia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore's Formula 1 Grand Prix has been dubbed the 'Coachella of Asia' due to its combination of high-speed racing, stunning visuals, and a lively three-day music festival. Established in 2008, the Singapore GP has become a premier annual music festival in Asia, attracting international visitors who join the 100,000-strong crowd for both the racing and entertainment. The event features 11 live music stages across the 3-day festival, with acts like Janet Jackson, Lana Del Rey, and The Killers taking the stage. Despite potential weather challenges, such as hazy conditions caused by a bushfire crisis in Indonesia, the event proceeded as planned. The Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2026 welcomed 301,294 spectators, with Kim Kardashian attending to support her boyfriend, Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton. This year's lineup of 43 acts included regional stars CORTIS and JJ Lin, as well as U.S. rockers The Killers and Goo Goo Dolls. The diverse lineup aims to appeal to a wide range of fans, ensuring a total entertainment experience for race enthusiasts and music lovers alike.",
  "summary": "\"No other festival in Asia possesses comparable buying power or influence\" as the Singapore GP, WME's Brett Murrihy says.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}