Overview BLASTFEST is a one-day Afrobeats festival at Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavilion, under the Space Needle. Founder Bobby “BLAST” Akinboro, a Nigerian-born DJ, hosted Afrobeats nights around Seattle for six years before launching the festival in 2023. The music runs from Afrobeats and Amapiano to Reggae and Hip-Hop. On site The day runs from 2pm to 10pm, with food vendors, art installations and brand activations around the main stage. The festival is 21+, with bars across the grounds and two premium spaces, the VIP Lounge and the Diamond Lounge. Audience The festival celebrates the African diaspora in the Pacific Northwest, and fans travel in from across the country. Talent and Influencers Recent lineups were led by Wizkid, Mustard and Shenseea, with Tyler ICU, Pheelz and BLAST. Past headliners also include Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, Odumodublvck, Asake, Tiwa Savage and Ayra Starr. Track record Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell opened the first festival and later featured it in his year-end report. BLASTFEST has since been covered by Billboard, OkayAfrica and the Seattle Times. Brand presence Partners can take naming rights to the main stage or either lounge, run the bar program, sponsor a silent disco, photo moment or product booth, and reach fans through the festival’s email and social channels.