BaliSpirit Festival presents Michael Franti

BaliSpirit Festival presents Michael Franti & Spearhead, a globally recognised band, will perform in Bali for the first time in ten years at two extremely special gigs in Uluwatu and Ubud, with support from local favourites, The Munchies.

Show details:

Friday, April 21 – ULUWATU

Michael Franti & Spearhead @ Ulu Cliff House with special guests, The Munchies.

Saturday, April 22 – UBUD

Michael Franti’s Birthday Bash at Soulshine Bali, with proceeds benefiting Bumi Sehat Natural Birthing Center. Featuring special guests, The Munchies.

Visit www.michaelfranti.com to purchase your tickets and VIP packages!

Michael Franti

Michael Franti (born April 21, 1966) is an American musician, rapper, poet, activist, documentarian, and singer-songwriter, known for his participation in many musical projects, most with a political and social emphasis, including the Beatnigs and the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy. He is the creator and lead vocalist of his current independent project, Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band that blends hip hop with a variety of other styles including funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock. He is also an outspoken supporter for a wide spectrum of peace and social justice issues, and he is especially an advocate for peace in the Middle East.

EXPLORE THE BaliSpirit Festival 2023 LINE-UP!

Can’t wait to find out who will be teaching daytime workshops of yoga, dance, martial arts, breath work and personal development? Eager to discover amazing songwriters, DJs, world music bands and other conscious musicians? The extraordinary variety of our program combined with the spiritual and beautiful natural setting of Bali make BaliSpirit Festival an unforgettable experience.

The information below is from our 2023 line up and is subject to change for all future festivals. Check this page regularly for 2023 updates or sign up for our email newsletter.

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About the author

Thomas holds a university degree with a focus on Languages, Humanities, Culture, Literature, and Economics, earned in both the UK and Latin America. His journey in Asia began in 2005 when he worked as a publisher in Krabi. Over the past fifteen years, Thomas has edited newspapers and magazines across England, Spain, and Thailand. Currently, he is involved in multiple projects both in Thailand and internationally. In addition to Thailand, Thomas has lived in Italy, England, Venezuela, Cuba, Spain, and Bali, but he spends the majority of his time in Asia. Through his diverse experiences, he has gained a deep understanding of various Asian cultures and communities. Thomas also works as a freelance writer, contributing short travel stories and articles to travel magazines. You can follow his work at www.asianitinerary.com

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