The rising titans of Australian hard rock and pure heavy metal, Battlesnake have quickly emerged from the underground, captivating audiences worldwide with their unique fusion of powerful riffs and dynamic songwriting. Their sound has been described as a genetically engineered offspring of Queen, Judas Priest and King Gizzard, creating music that feels both familiar and groundbreaking.

Battlesnake have firmly established themselves as one of the most exciting acts in contemporary metal. Their debut EP, Myths and Legends from Gorbag’s Domain (2020), and their self-titled full-length album (2023) cemented their reputation, while support slots with KISS, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Jane’s Addiction have amplified their profile on international stages. Battlesnake are renowned for their high-octane live performances, epic theatrical compositions, and relentless energy—and they brought that all that chaos to Baybeats.

The 24th edition of Baybeats, presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, took place from 30 Oct – 2 Nov 2025. This year's festival was four days, instead of its usual three, and featured five stages, with the return of our Livewire Stage at the Forecourt Garden.

Each year, Baybeats works hard to bring together a diverse mix of alternative artists, from Singapore and around the world. Baybeats hopes to create a space where emerging and established artists share the same stages, where boundaries fade, and where a passion for music and shared moments are what truly matter.

As Singapore’s largest free alternative music festival, the success of Baybeats is built upon years of strong support from our independent music scene, from musicians and fans who have grown with the festival (and now bring their families along), to our Baybeats Budding Bands and first-time festival-goers. Baybeats thrives because of everyone’s unwavering support and belief in alternative music.