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By AI, Created 11:28 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – OMODA & JAECOO ended its Global Music Festival on April 28 in Wuhu, China, using the event to spotlight youth culture, smart tech and the brand’s rapid international expansion. The festival doubled as the finale to Chery’s 2026 business summit and came as the automaker passed 1 million cumulative global sales.
Why it matters: - OMODA & JAECOO used the festival to link automotive branding with youth culture, live entertainment and smart technology. - The event also marked the close of the 2026 Chery International Business Summit, making it a showcase for global partner engagement. - The brand’s 1 million cumulative sales milestone and fast market expansion give the celebration clear business significance.
What happened: - OMODA Global Music Festival concluded on April 28 at the OMODA & JAECOO International Park in Wuhu, China. - The event was billed as the world’s first automotive-brand international music festival at this scale and with this level of multinational participation. - The festival featured 18 acts from 18 countries and 26 international performances. - The festival served as the grand finale of the five-day “New Era, New Heights” 2026 Chery International Business Summit. - More than 4,000 guests from China and abroad attended, including OMODA & JAECOO global industrial chain partners.
The details: - Performers included Malaysian artist Sila, French singer Hélène Rollès and Australian Opera Company principal singer Natalie Aroyan. - The lineup blended pop, electronic and R&B performances with a futuristic stage production. - AiMOGA Robotics and quadruped robots, jointly developed by OMODA & JAECOO and the AiMOGA team, debuted at the event. - The robots handled intelligent reception and interactive check-ins. - A bus-style market at the venue offered light bites, global food and youth-focused creative products. - The festival coincided with the brand’s third anniversary. - OMODA & JAECOO said it surpassed 1 million cumulative global sales in three years, a pace the brand described as the fastest for any automotive brand to reach that mark. - The brand said it now operates in 69 countries and markets and has 1,364 dealership showrooms. - The company said its expansion pace equals one new market every 16 days and one new store each day. - In Europe, OMODA & JAECOO said it entered 18 countries in two years and established more than 500 sales outlets. - The JAECOO 7 topped the UK’s all-vehicle sales chart in March, according to the brand. - The brand said new-energy vehicles made up 65% of sales in March 2026, helped by Super Hybrid technology. - During the summit, OMODA 4 was officially unveiled with VPD, or Valet Parking Driver, and an AI Cabin. - OMODA & JAECOO also highlighted earlier partnerships and brand activations, including a global strategic partnership with VALORANT and the OMODA series’ debut as a Principal Partner at London Fashion Week.
Between the lines: - The festival appears designed to position OMODA & JAECOO as more than a carmaker, with music, robotics and youth lifestyle branding reinforcing a broader tech-forward identity. - The company’s push into Europe and its emphasis on hybrid models suggest the brand is trying to pair growth with relevance in regulated, competitive markets. - The repeated focus on co-creation with young users shows a strategy built around community and culture, not only vehicle sales.
What’s next: - OMODA & JAECOO said it will continue global user co-creation, core technology development and market expansion after the summit. - The brand said it is aiming for 1 million annual sales by 2027. - OMODA & JAECOO plans to keep advancing its youthful, global and intelligent brand image as it expands further worldwide.
The bottom line: - The festival was both a marketing event and a milestone marker, tying together sales growth, product launches and a wider push to build a global youth automotive brand. - More information is available in the company’s announcement.
Disclaimer: This article was produced by AGP Wire with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on original source content and has been refined to improve clarity, structure, and readability. This content is provided on an “as is” basis. While care has been taken in its preparation, it may contain inaccuracies or omissions, and readers should consult the original source and independently verify key information where appropriate. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or other professional advice.
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