SIAM Songkran Music Festival Returns Bigger and Better in 2024! One Asia Ventures, a Thai leading music and concert organizer with over 9 years of experience, rings in the Thai New Year festivities with the highly anticipated return of the SIAM Songkran Music Festival 2024 by partnering with global powerhouses, showcasing the best of Thainess through a dynamic international music festival on a global stage. Bringing over 30 world-famous DJs led by MARTIN GARRIX, ZEDD, STEVE AOKI, and TIESTO to an unparalleled Asian music phenomenon in a 4-day extravaganza from April 12th – 15th at Bangkok‘s RCA CENTRAL PARK, it promises a unique “New Songkran” for both locals and international visitors. In 2024, SIAM Songkran is set to elevate the festivities to unprecedented heights by transforming RCA CENTRAL PARK, Bangkok, renowned as the capital of Party Goers, into an expansive area exceeding 12 rai, the venue will undergo extensive renovations, including the resurfacing of over 16,000 square meters to create a sprawling Songkran Dance Hall. Also, enhancements in both production and operations, evolving into a comprehensive system. Under the theme of “The Celestial Odyssey,” the festival promises a journey to a new world under the stars, from pulsating EDM to captivating Thai performances. In a groundbreaking collaboration, SIAM Songkran Music Festival has partnered with the esteemed Thai team, Monday on December (MOD), and the world-renowned ‘Live Legends’ team from the Netherlands to craft a breathtaking stage and showcase performances by renowned artists, backed by an investment exceeding 200 million baht. This investment will ensure state-of-the-art light and sound technologies, guaranteeing an unforgettable festival ambiance for all attendees. Additionally, a revolutionary 360-degree water splash system will be implemented to combat the heat, ensuring that dancing revelers remain cool and refreshed throughout the event. With an anticipated attendance surpassing 80,000 individuals from across the globe. The highlight of the event features a lineup of over 30 world-class DJs, offering a diverse musical experience spanning various genres. Notable names include Headliners: MARTIN GARRIX, ZEDD, and TIESTO; Special guest: STEVE AOKI; International Support: 22 BULLETS, CAT DEALERS, CHRIS AVANTGARDE, MANDY, MARLO SUNNERY, JAMES & RYAN, MARCIANO TPA, VINI VICI, WAX MOTIF, and numerous other artists, all set to debut their performances in Thailand for the first time. The SIAM Songkran Music Festival 2024 aims to be a premier destination for travelers seeking to gather, discover new experiences, and celebrate the nation’s soft power through a blend of indigenous arts and culture, traditional Thai massage, dance performances, and Muay Thai exhibitions to captivating long drum spectacles, temple festival, and street food. The festival will also feature environmentally conscious activities geared towards global conservation efforts. During the press conference held on March 18, 2024, Mr. Rachata Thunyavuthi, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of One Asia Ventures Co., Ltd., stated, “SIAM Songkran Music Festival transcends the typical EDM scene by embodying the essence of Thai heritage to an immersive journey into the multifaceted Thai Songkran tradition. Aligned with UNESCO‘s recognition of “Songkran in Thailand” as a representative of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage for 2023, we are poised to catapult Thai Songkran onto the global stage. We take pride in offering a festival that remains true to Thai artistry, catering to the diverse preferences of modern audiences seeking authentic enjoyment of music, art, and the vibrant spirit of Thai culture,” Furthermore, during the press conference, the unveiling of the Art Toy: SIAM Songkran “ONGTHEP” took place—a remarkably creative collection merging Thai culture with art in the form of Art Toys. Crafted by The Siam Songkran team under the concept of “Belief” (Mutelu) and the robust “Faith” inherent in Thai culture, translating them into unique Art Toys that are simple yet profound. The ONGTHEP collection comprises 7 distinct types: Garuda, Naga, Yaksa, Monkey (Phra Pali), Golden Boy (Kuman Thong), Ganesh, and a Special Character—a secret addition exclusively revealed at the Siam Songkran Music Festival 2024.  This serves as yet another demonstration of Thailand’s soft power, enhancing its global recognition. Prepare for a splashtastic Songkran extravaganza at the Siam Songkran Music Festival 2024, taking place from April 12th to 15th, 2024, at RCA CENTRAL PARK in Bangkok, Thailand. Secure your tickets now by visiting https://siamsongkran.info or https://www.ticketmelon.com/oneasia/siamsongk

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Tokyo, Japan – February 6, 2018 – Provocative, confident and cheeky – Marriott International’s bold experiential brand, Moxy Hotels, created the ultimate ‘playhouse’ at the Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho to celebrate the debut of the brand in Japan. Inspired by subcultures of play in Tokyo, the party showcased the costume, gaming and underground music culture that are the iconic lifeblood of the city.  Attended by more than 350 guests, the opening party saw the likes of Japanese TV personality Maggy and celebrity DJs Kaori, Yuka Mizuhara and Alissa Ueno. Situated at the intersection of two cultural currents – steadfast tradition and ever influential trend-setting – Tokyo represents the best of both. Despite perceptions of conformity, Japan is also famous for the influence of its subcultures, mixing punk with petticoats, the dramatic with the demure, action heroes with “kawaii” (cuteness). “We wanted to celebrate Japan’s outstanding and unique culture with local artists from music, art and fashion to create an unforgettable event– marking Moxy’s debut in Japan with two new hotels in Tokyo and Osaka,” said Toni Stoeckl, Global Brand Leader and Vice President, Marriott International’s Distinctive Select Brands. “Our high-energy lobbies and bars are thoughtfully designed to create social environments, always-on playgrounds for our guests.” In line with Moxy’s cheeky and spirited attitude, the Moxy Playhouse offered guests different styles of play, from games and art to music and fashion. Each zone explored a different Japanese subculture, inviting guests to Play On. The ground floor of Moxy Tokyo housed the party’s main bar and party scene, with original craft cocktails named “Harajuku Punch”, “Rebel, Rebel”, “Cosplay-mopolitan” and “Street Fighter Highball”; flowing with DJ Yuka Mizuhara and DJ Alissa Ueno spinning funky urban beats. DJ Alissa Ueno, creative director for clothing brand “FIG&VIPER”, has opened for DJs Steve Aoki, Diplo and Afrojack and played international music festivals. She was also featured as one of the singers for Australian DJ duo, NERVO, on their debut album. The second floor was all about celebrating the gaming culture of Japan. Through décor and graphics, Moxy staged a perfectly Instagrammable scene inspired by nineties gaming culture, making the virtual worlds created by gaming a reality for one night. By bringing in authentic arcade games including Pac Man, Super Mario Land and Space Invaders, attendees were able to truly get into the gamer’s spirit. The most eccentric floor in the Moxy Playhouse celebrated Tokyo’s colorful “cosplay” (costume play) culture. Inspired by Japanese fashion icons Gyarus, Lolita, and Decora.  Attendees were invited to “play” whoever they wanted to be along with rebel and cosplay participants. For those looking to explore their more rebellious side the hotel’s basement was transformed into a den of self-expression with air-brush tattoos inspired by the anti-establishment subcultures that bred the Sukeban, Dekochari and Dekotora trends. The night ended on a high with DJ Kaori, also known as Japan’s queen of hip hop, spinning her signature beats that continued to electrify the night away. She also debuted two unreleased tracks with Beverly from their soon to be released albums. The 205-room Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho hotel is located in the urban Kinshicho district, edgy yet close to some of the city’s coolest districts of Shinjuku, Shibuya and Ginza, making exploring the city easy. Located near the Honmachi station in Osaka, Moxy Osaka Honmachi features 155-rooms and is a perfect playground for modern urban explorers in Osaka. About Moxy Hotels Moxy Hotels is Marriott International’s new millennial-focused brand that debuted in September 2014 with the opening of the Moxy Milan. A boutique-hotel concept for the next-Gen traveler, Moxy is a fresh and innovative brand combining stylish design and approachable service at an affordable price point. With tech-enabled bedrooms, vibrant lobby spaces and warm, modern service, Moxy aims to surprise travelers with a thoughtful, spirited and fun guest experience. Moxy Hotels is proud to participate in the industry’s award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®. Members can now link accounts with Starwood Preferred Guest® at members.marriott.com for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. To learn more about Moxy Hotels, visit www.MoxyHotels.com. Follow Moxy on Instagram Watch Moxy on YouTube Engage #AtTheMoxy Watch the Moxy Manifesto video here

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Have you ever heard anything about Trance music? For so many decades, people have been creating music either for dancing, having fun or representing their ethnic cultures. Music has been  around as long as man, and throughout the ages people have reveled in the joy of creating music, singing songs and dancing along to the sounds. Music makes people move, it plays with your heartstrings, and it transcends place and time: it has that spiritual significance that connects people. And so I wonder: can you even imagine how many genres of music there are in the world altogether? Of course if we consider that different countries and places offer different versions of each genre, a full number is hard to be achieved. We can though state that there are approximately around 22 types of music genres in the world, to name a few: pop, opera, alternative, electronic, reggae, rock, R&B, jazz, indie pop, hip hop, country, blues. Most of these will sound familiar to you. In this article I would like to tell you more about Trance music, starting with a brief introduction. Trance is a contemporary kind of music that was establish in the 1990s in the Netherlands and Germany. Also called Electronic Dance Music (EDM), Trance is well known, and although it is undeniable that Trance is a combination of other electronic music styles including techno, house, pop, chill-out and classical, it is nowadays considered a genre on its own. Trance music repeats melodic phrases and plays at between 125 to mid-160 beats per minute. Instruments used for this type of music are synthesizers, keyboards, drums, machines, sequencers, samplers, rhythm composer drum machines and digital audio workstations. December 2014 marked an historical date for Kuching, Borneo, as the “ALOT – A Land of Trance” energetic music festival was organized in order to shake the city of cats with Trance music. ALOT Project Manager Isaac is a young man who has dedicated his life to music and has been involved in such kinds of events since 2-years ago. He is only 24 but he is proud to have handled, amongst other events,  Elements of sound and Armada Night. Talking to Isaac, I found out that Kuching was chosen to held this prestigious event in order to educate Borneo people, not really familiar with Trance music, that this genre exist. Isaac, a Trance music lover, refers Trance as a state of hypnotism and heightened consciousness where music mixes with many layers and rhythms. He certainly sees Sarawak as a new market for Trance music, and for this he envisage this event happening in Sarawak for the next 5 years, starting with 2 ALOT events for March and August 2015 when the festival will be extended from a two-day t a three-day event. “I am confident that this first event, which has combined the support of female leading vocalists to achieve the unique sub-genre ‘vocal trance’, has surely helped us to market the next events, where we expect the show to be much more alive with a much bigger audience”, he finally expressed. Meanwhile, 26 years old Ben Gold, one of the Dj performers from London, stated that the best word to describe trance music is ‘universal’. Ben has been spinning since the age of 16, when he   first showed interest in Trance thanks to his passion for music: “It did not necessary have to be Trance, but this genre got me connected as soon as I heard it; I am a Dj and realized that while performing it was not that easy to put to work, but when I got it right, I saw the positive reaction on thousands of people. Of course, studio works helps as it is there that I get the ideas for my Dj sets, ideas that have to get both producers and the audience in total emulsion, but in the end my base inspiration come live, when I see the crowd dancing!”. Ben’s inspirations are Djs Armin Van Buuren, Chris Schweizer and Harry Koster. He has been performing Dj music in many countries around the world, especially in USA, Australia and Indonesia, and has recently signed a contract with Armada Music and with Garuda. Asked about the future of Trance music, Ben commented that the genre is looking very healthy and evolving, and that he is really excited to look into the future. His advice for those who want to become a Dj is to work hard, be genuine, create your own music and identity, be different and don’t be lazy. For him, the 10 years involvement in Trance music has made him realize that to stay in Trance, all he has to do is stay relevant, while also retaining and keeping his original sound through his creativity. In the end I only had a short time to connect to 30 years old Trance vocalist Susana Bookings from Holland, also making who her appearance in Kuching. She started her connection with Trance music with a song called Shivers. According to Susanna, being a trance vocalist is all about emotions and music combined in a form of art, and her inspiration mainly comes from the music itself. That’s all I can share about Trance music for now. I hope this has been an inspiration to you all. If you want to know more about Trance music and to what it sounds like, log onto ALOT websiste https://www.alandoftrance.com Electronic dance music is rapidly gathering popularity all through the entire world! Get to know more here: https://www.musicinstrumentscenter.com/edm-revolution-in-music-era/ 

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Looking for great performances? A Land of Trance 2014 is going to be the biggest trance event/music festival in Borneo this year, and the spectacular Dj’s from all over the world guarantee plenty of dancing! This prestigiouns event, organized by the Mysterious Asia, will be held at the Damai Central in Santubong, Kuching, Friday and Saturday 12-13 December, and it is going to rock the natural environment. This two days event consists of robust performances from the biggest Dj’s names to date: Orjan Nilsen, Alex M.O.R.P.H, Marlo, Lisa Lashes-smashing dancer, Sneijder, Bryan Kearney, Ben Gold, Bjorn Akesson, Alexander Popov, Antillas, Betsy Larkin, Susana and Alexandra Badoi. Besides that, the stage will also shake under performances from homegrown talents from Malaysia including Herbert Lye and Azlie Azurael, IMX Projext, Neoteric Nova and G-Nerate. A Land of Trance 2014 was organized with the aim to bring togetherness amongst local talents and international acts, as well as revelers around South East Asia and promoters from around the world. Mysterious Asia is well aware that recognizing that electronic dance music will be part of our musical future, and it is therefore determined to deliver the best festival production to ensure maximum satisfaction and safety to the supporters. Tickets to A Land of Trance 2014 festival are available both online and through official agents, and are reasonably priced  Pre-sale price for normal entry is RM 88.00 and VIP Selling is at RM 158.00. Door sale price will be RM 108.00 for normal entry and RM 188.00 for VIP. If you are DJ music lovers, what are you waiting for? Make sure you don’t miss A Land of Trance 2014 great and crazy show! For further details on the event and for ticket purchase, package stays and other, visit www.alandoftrance.com. DOS: come early get hidrated bring cash bring your party friends bring your valid ID rain or shine, keep dancing take lots of pics wear proper party attire DONTS: take drugs bring food or drinks from outside bring explosives or weapons

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