In 2025, Stihia boldly expanded its horizons with a record-breaking six stages, marking a significant milestone in the festival’s evolution. The fifth and sixth stages were brought to life in collaboration with our friends Joydaman and Loud373, underscoring the power of partnership. True to its roots, Stihia featured a thoughtfully curated lineup focused on local talent, highlighting the vibrant and diverse sounds of Central Asia. By bringing together DJs and artists from across the region, Stihia continued to solidify its role as a unifying cultural force and a celebration of shared creative energy in Central Asia and beyond.
This year also saw a broader and more ambitious Stihia Gen program, hosted by School 21 for AI sessions at local secondary school and four exceptional musicians — Nikina (UZB) and Sukhrob Nazimov (UZB), and Judah Warsky and Blanche (FRA) — brought a professional range of performances to the festival’s educational and musical sessions with local music school.