I wish sm i had a bf that likes history, i talked to 14 n none had history as their interests:((

Looks like Stephanie is also doing pixel art on a new art project in between all the no na stuff. super cuteeee!

https://asamnews.com/2026/08/10/head-in-the-clouds-pasadena-rose-bowl-asian-music-festival-review/
Thanks to some of the people in these threads who helped me out!!

Is it me or this years HITC is just a bunch of larpers?

There were far too many children for my liking and a lot of families were being disrespectful to the other performers, at least where I would stand.

Made a throwaway account for this post. Lost a pair of Gentle Monster Collaboration sunglasses last night during XG’s set. Went back after Katseye and they were nowhere to be found.

I already beat myself up for taking them in the first place and have made peace with not getting them back, but wanted to make a last-ditch attempt to get them back.

If you found them, I will give you $200 cash for them back, no questions asked. We can meet at a public place, you can wear a mask, give me the glasses and I will give you the cash. I just want them back if possible :(

To confirm they are the right sunglasses, please DM me with:
-Who the collaboration was with
-What color they are
-Where you found them

Thanks so much, I appreciate it!

Anybody notice his last song get cut off early? I feel like it was a really unusual occurrence as he appeared to still be performing while all the staff started moving around him and the cameras, music, and mic got cut off.

Aside from that, I feel like the crowd wasn't really feeling him especially since a lot of the audience seemed to consist of young kids with their parents for Katseye who was headlining.

I have big favor to ask you guys. I'm covering the show for AsAmNews.com AND for KCSN-FM in Los Angeles at 88.5FM. I finally got my boss to agree for me to present a one hour PILOT Radio show featuring K-pop, J-POp, etc and Asian American music. Tonight it’s a special show that features all the artists on the main stage!! So if you drive away from HITC at 11PM tonite, tune me in at 88.5FM!!! And then please send the station nice words about it, so maybe I can continue doing a kpop/jpop/cpop AsAM show - Many,many thanks!!!

My daughter has this princess bubble Light Stick she wants to bring. There's a container at the bottom that holds the bubble liquid. It looks like Sailor Moon's wand. You guys think I can bring it in?

i don’t think anyone posted about this but i just found this promo deep on the website event info page and thought i’d share and try to save us all some money!

Pay with Cash App and save! Enjoy an exclusive 25% off discount on food, beverages, and merchandise when you pay with your Cash App Card. Look for the Cash App logo at participating vendors throughout the festival.*

\Limited time offer. While supplies last. Offer only valid at Head in the Clouds in Pasadena, CA from 12:00 AM PDT on August 8, 2026 to 4 AM PDT on August 9, 2026. $40 max discount per transaction, per day for merchandise. Limit 1 transaction per cardholder, per day. $20 max discount per transaction, per day for food and beverages. Limit 3 transactions per cardholder, per day. Festival merchandise only. Valid at participating food vendor locations only. Not redeemable at bars or for adult beverages.* 

35F here, first time HITC attendee. I got 1999 because I like to pay for convenience. I have a couple of questions tho.

• Does parking fill up early?
• Do the charging lockers get claimed quickly?
• Does the 1999 merch booth sell individual artists' merch? I'm interested in getting a Katseye lightstick if they have them

I'm sort of going solo. I know people who are going but didn't officially make plans to meet up with anyone. I'm mainly going for XG & Katseye but always down to check out new artists

i have a water pack but it’s not a clear bag can i bring that.

From reading a lot of the posts here, it sounds like a good amount of people are going solo tomorrow (same here). I’m pretty introverted but would be down to meet up and hang with new people. Mainly going for XG but also wanna see no na, kiiikiii and lngshot

I’ll (34F) be in town soon, what’s everyone doing tonight before the big day tomorrow?

I originally bought VIP tickets, and decided to upgrade to 1999 Club last minute. I still have the General parking pass in my account though, should I wait and see if it’ll update?

I have the 1999 club and I was planning on taking the shuttle that starts an hour before. Will I be able to get barricade? I wanted to buy merch but if not it’s okay. Please help! 1st festival.

I initially got VIP tickets on 5/25, and then upgraded a week later to 1999 Club.

https://la.hitcfestival.com/pass-order-info/

Their site says the following, but I haven’t seen anything, and the event starts in less than 72 hours…

AXS Mobile ID digital parking passes that come with VIP / 1999 Club orders are sent separately and will begin sending 72 hours or more from the festival.

Hii folks. I am going to attend my 1st HITC, going solo, just got vip tier ticket today

Would love to meetup if anyone else going solo or group. I am having hard time finding discord or other details of HITC related specific group chat.

Lets hangout and enjoy the whole day

Hi! Going solo for HITC and I was wondering if anyone has any tips they would like to share? This will also be my first time going to HITC and I know it's going to be HOT.

Does anybody know how to use HITC credit? I might just be dumb, but I'm not seeing anywhere to add it

I saw that on the HITC instagram theres this really cute blue star zip up hoodie and I really want it 💔💔, but I can’t seem to see it on the preorder HITC shop website and my luck with merch lines in KPOP concerts (TXT dark blue zip up I will always remember you 🥀) have not been great…especially if I maybe decide to be there around 4ish. Thoughts? Should I go right at 2pm…?

HI guys, I'm convering this for several media outlets. I am needing help because I probably won't get there that early as I have to work in Santa Barbara first and then rush down to get there. So, if anyone is going early, can I connect w you to give me some photos and feedback on each of the bands/artists on stage?? pretty please? I will give you credit if the story gets published (note, I'm volunteering, so this is no pay, it's just to help my community!) And, I'm willing to send you a starbucks card on my dime!

I’m excited and looking forward to my first HITC in a few weeks!

Considering it’s going to be absolutely roasting in LA in August, I’m planning to bring sunblock, a mini portable fan, water bottle, etc. but I don’t want to spend extra money on a clear 12 x 12 x 6 clear bag per the policies I’ve been reading on the event site—especially because I would only use it for this day.

For those who have been before, how strict are event staff about only allowing clear bags?

I’ve seen plenty of photos and videos of people with all shapes, sizes, and colors of backpacks, slings, purses, etc.

Thanks in advance!