Music & Nightlife

There’s something deliciously cruel about realising you spent your twenties on the wrong person, isn’t there? Givēon knows it and he’s dragging those Long Beach heartbreaks straight to Bangkok. He peddles a particular kind of devastation as a singer – what many call velvet-smooth heartbreak, wrapped in a deep baritone. The seven-time Grammy-nominated R&B singer has announced his first ever Thai concert at UOB LIVE at EmSphere on Monday February 2 2026. It’s part of his Dear Beloved Tour, named after his second studio album Beloved, which dropped last July to critical praise and reached No. 8 on the Billboard 200. His breakthrough hit ‘Heartbreak Anniversary’ turned post-relationship misery into streaming gold and his new album Beloved continues mining that same vein. Tracks like ‘Twenties’ and ‘Rather Be’ explore the peculiar pain of wasted time and hindsight regret, all delivered in that signature baritone. Givēon told Rolling Stone that Beloved ‘was made live, so it’s made to be performed live’. He’s planning to bring strings, horns, background vocals and a full eight- to ten-piece band to create what he describes as a ‘movie-like world’ on stage. Bangkok has every sign that it will be part of that promise. Pricing and where to purchase Mastercard and Live Nation Tero member presales have ended. General tickets are now available at Thai Ticket Major in two price tiers (all standing): B2,500 and B3,200. Photograph: Live Nation Tero Event details Date: Monday February 2 2026Venue: UOB LIVE at EmSphereDoors: 6pmShow: 8pm

Wolf Alice are heading back to Bangkok for the first time since they headlined Mangosteen Music Festival way back in September 2018. They will hit Bangkok, Jakarta and Singapore as part of their world tour, bringing the sound that's made them one of the UK's most vital rock bands. This tour will feature tracks from their latest album The Clearing alongside fan favourites from their Mercury Prize-winning back catalogue. It's been a minute since Wolf Alice last played Thailand, and a lot's changed since then. They've released two more albums, won a Mercury Prize for Visions of a Life and cemented their status as one of Britain's best live acts. Their shows are known for being absolutely electric – frontwoman Ellie Roswell has this rare ability to flip between delicate, introspective moments and full-throttle rock fury in the space of a single song. Want to sing 'Moaning Lisa Smile' at the top of your lungs with a room full of people? Obviously. Here’s everything you need to know about Wolf Alice 2026 Asia Tour.   When are Wolf Alice performing in Bangkok? Bangkok will host Wolf Alice’s celebrated live act for a one-off concert on Sunday January 11 2026.   Where is Wolf Alice performing in Bangkok? The British alt-rock icons are set to take the stage at Ambience Space.   When are the tickets on sale? Tickets go on sale right now through Megatix at this link.   How much are the tickets? General Admission tickets are priced at B2,400, while Bulk Buy tickets are available with a minimum purchase of two, which cost B2,200 each.   Concert poster Photograph: Wolf Alice   What is the setlist for Wolf Alice live in Bangkok? The official setlist for Wolf Alice's Bangkok show hasn’t been announced yet, but Setlist.fm shows what the band recently performed at the Utilita Arena Cardiff in Wales on December 1. Thorns Bloom Baby Bloom White Horses Formidable Cool Just Two Girls Leaning Against the Wall How Can I Make It OK? The Sofa Bros You're a Germ Safe From Heartbreak (If You Never Fall in Love) Safe in the World Bread Butter Tea Sugar Yuk Foo Play the Greatest Hits Silk Play It Out Giant Peach Smile The Last Man on Earth Don't Delete the Kisses Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen)

There are many ways to unpick a person's listening habits. Some people journal, others overanalyse dreams, but most of us simply wait for that neon billboard masquerading as self-reflection: Spotify Wrapped. It arrives every December like a digital horoscope announcing that your personality is apparently built on Scandinavian synth pop and whatever you played once by accident in March. This year they're even telling you your listening age, my friend at 25 got told she has a 70-year-old’s taste in music. I don't get one from Spotify. I'm the stubborn Apple Music holdout who refuses to migrate, so I must accept my sonic identity will remain unquantified forever. And that is what eventually led me, in a knotty roundabout way, to Da Minot. If you've never pressed play on Indian folk before, especially the intricate lineage from the Khasi and Jaintia hills, prepare your ears for something ungoverned by genre categories. India-born artist Hammarsing Kharhmar's ensemble Da Minot does not simply borrow from heritage. It treats ancestral rhythm as oxygen, using instruments like the duitara, bom and various bamboo flutes to carve out a sound that feels older than language and newer than the internet's attention span.   Before this interview, while waiting for him to reply to my email, I returned to their songs again. I told myself I'd listen to one track, then fell straight into another, then another. They have that effect. A pull that is both meditative and defiant. The sensation of stepping through a door into someone else's memory.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Da Minot (@da_minot)   So we caught up with Hammarsing Kharhmar, Shillong-based musician and the founder of Da Minot, a project that grew from cultural instinct, community and a quiet insistence that local stories are worthy of global conversation. His journey has taken him from Shillong to Delhi to Boston to New York and back home, where he has now built a contemporary sound rooted in the cosmology he grew up with. What follows is our full conversation, shaped over email with moments that made me pause, laugh or stare at the ceiling wondering why so many creative breakthroughs only arrive after circling back to your own beginning. Photograph: Sankirang L Khongwir The spirit, the city and the first shift I begin with the obvious question, though his answer is anything but. What would you say to someone who has never heard your music before? 'Our music is rooted in the traditional rhythms and stories of our home which is in the state of Meghalaya in North East India,' he writes.    “We build a contemporary sound on this timeless foundation.”   It's a neat description, though what he means reveals itself only when you hear a song like ‘Ka Hok Ka Shikyntien’, where layered percussion and breathy flutes twist through harmonies that feel suspended in ceremony. Shillong has long been crowned the rock capital of India. Growing up in a place where Led Zeppelin blasted from taxi radios and Bob Dylan lived rent-free in teenage bedrooms, I ask when music shifted from backdrop to life plan. 'I went to study music at the Berklee College of Music in Boston after I completed a degree in Economics in Delhi. That's when things changed drastically. Music was no longer just a passion. It became a responsibility.' Photograph: Sankirang L Khongwir I picture the moment: a young man leaving Shillong armed with a guitar, a degree he perhaps wasn't fully committed to and a hope that somewhere in Boston's practice rooms he'd understand where sound actually comes from. Shillong musicians, he once said, spent years mimicking Western bands. So what pushed him towards building something original rather than copying yet another Iron Maiden solo? 'I always thought creating your own style was the most important thing. It's really hard to do but it's absolutely necessary to try to achieve it, for art to keep moving. Along the way, inspiration will be found.' There's something comforting about that: inspiration is inevitable if you keep your eyes open long enough. Photograph: Sankirang L Khongwir His father played guitar. Gatherings ended the way all good ones do, with voices layering over each other. How much of his identity comes from those early moments? 'They were integral and still are to my musical identity. It was the energy that grabbed me most and still does.' It's never the technical precision that stays with you. It's the feeling of being held inside a room full of noise that belongs to everyone. Photograph: Sankirang L Khongwir Reclaiming sound, reclaiming self Today there is an entire wave of young artists in Shillong singing in Khasi and digging into tribal rhythms. What sparked this shift? 'I think it was a simple realisation that the biggest and deepest pool of inspiration to create from was right there in our own beats, melodies and stories,' he writes. 'This sense of reverence and pride combined with our exposure to the world is a perfect mix for young artists to lift off from.' It feels like a cultural renaissance disguised as a music trend. Self-respect turned into a movement. Da Minot's work is rooted in Khasi-Jaintia cosmology, ancestral guidance and a memory that exists outside linear time. So how does he know he's honouring heritage rather than romanticising it?   “Our songs honour and romanticise. It's fine to do both. We're sharing what we know and have learnt about our heritage with the world.”   I love this. The refusal to split authenticity from emotion. Why pretend those things are separate? In November 2025 at the Global Indology Conclave he received the Bharatiya Dharohar Puraskar award for cultural preservation. What was the unfiltered thought when he heard?  'I never had expectations of receiving an award for what I honestly consider a duty. That being said, I'm really proud of the award and delighted that it's actually brought more focus to the subject matter, rather than to me. That's important.' Photograph: Sankirang L Khongwir It's very Shillong to fear attention but embrace the responsibility that comes with it. His journey has taken him from the hill station to Boston to New York and back. What's the one lesson the road gave him that school never did? 'You realise that music isn't only about how good you are at your instrument. It's also really important to keep meeting people; constantly absorbing, learning and evolving while still staying true to who you are.' I've never been a touring musician, but the idea resonates: art is people watching filtered through a pulse only you can feel. Photograph: Sankirang L Khongwir Returning home, rebuilding sound When he looks back at the young guitarist who left Shillong for Berklee, what does he think that kid underestimated about the industry? 'Looking back, I realise that I actually had no real idea of what I was getting into. I almost have panic attacks when I think of the young musician that landed up in Boston. It's been one hell of a ride but I'm really glad I went and I'm also really really glad I'm back home now. A whole new cycle is in motion.' Cycles matter. You leave, you return, you remake yourself with the pieces you collected on the way. Photograph: Sankirang L Khongwir I ask whether Da Minot came together by destiny or creative disorder. The truth is beautifully unromantic. When he moved back to Shillong in 2017 he wasn't keen on continuing music. New York had numbed him, he admits. But traditional music pulled him back. Dance festivals, where melodies shift like weather and drummers move with ritual precision, reminded him why sound matters.   “I slowly fell in love with music again.” He had drafted songs in New York based on rhythms he remembered but didn't yet fully understand. Returning home allowed him to study them properly. That is when he met the members who would form Da Minot. Some came from their earlier band Ṅion. Others arrived through instinct and timing. Singer Priyo Laloo, with whom he worked on the demo for ‘Ka Hok Ka Shikyntien’, helped spark the beginning. Multi-instrumentalist Dajied Sing Kharkongor, flutist Marwan Rymbai and traditional drummer Swissco Sunn formed the core. Three younger members later joined: Melvyn Kharumnuid, Airailang Kharakor and Piston Khonjee. 'We immediately knew that we had something different and most importantly, something meaningful,' he adds. Every collective has internal logic. What keeps Da Minot from becoming a creative free-for-all? “Mutual respect and a consciousness that each part has its own beauty and uniqueness.” He writes. 'I do, however, have to rein in things from time to time to keep the creative process from stalling or slowing down. However, all ideas are heard and tried, even the mistakes, which often turn out to be the best parts.' There it is: the secret ingredient is room for mistakes. Visual language, global crowds and the art of the stage Their music video ‘Ri Shongpdeng Pyrthei’ is visually thick with symbolism. What was the hardest part to translate? 'The ninth member of Da Minot is a young filmmaker and videographer Sankirang L Khongwir. It's his talent in this realm that enables the translation of abstract words into cinematic, powerful and peaceful images.' It's a generous acknowledgement. Some musicians gesture towards their visuals. Da Minot lives inside them. If someone watches the video without any cultural reference, what detail does he hope they catch? Photograph: Sankirang L Khongwir 'I hope they feel enriched and are curious to learn more about the people and the land in the video. I also hope they feel a familiarity and discover some parts of themselves in the music, words and visuals too.' That universal particularity again, local story, global echo. Their sound blends rock lineage with ancestral rhythm. How would he explain it to a confused Thai customs officer? Photograph: TEP Bar 'I'd say we are like the bands that play at TEP Bar, except we get a lot heavier.' As someone who has spent many evenings at TEP Bar nursing tamarind-based drinks and watching musicians improvise under neon light, I laughed out loud. Da Minot is about to play Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Wonderfruit. What is he anticipating? 'We're so excited. I've been to Thailand several times before but this tour will be the first time to Bangkok and Chiang Mai for the rest of the band. It's going to be an incredible experience. Our focus is mainly on delivering our songs as best as we can. Please come say hi at the shows!' Photograph: Wonderfruit Chiang Mai's venue is known for its presence. How does a space like that shift performance? 'Intimate venues often are more memorable and intense but there's also that incredible energy that comes from a big crowd. If you're excited and proud about playing your music, the energy and focus needed to adapt comes naturally no matter where you play.' Touring with Albert Hammond Jr taught him that Argentina and Mexico are volcanic. Japan is quiet but devoted. Shillong surprised him the most. 'A sea of young people sang along to every word of several of our songs, including a few that haven't been recorded yet.' There is nothing more disarming than realising your hometown finally hears you. Is there a particular song he expects will land differently in Thailand?   “I think the Thai audiences are going to be pleasantly surprised to find a strange connection with many elements in all of our music.”   Does he feel a responsibility performing outside India? 'This time there is definitely a pressure to represent our relatively lesser-known part of India responsibly. It is a huge honour for us to play the venues on the poster. But this is the power of music. It can transmit feelings and emotions like no other medium.' Photograph: hammarsing Rock stars, relevance and the studio fears that never go away He has performed on major late-night stages including Jimmy Kimmel Live. What did that teach him? 'Everything goes by super fast and every minute can feel like forever. Those performances made it clear that you can't take your instrument or art lightly. Once the song starts even if your mind wanders your fingers have to deliver.' It's the most honest description of performance anxiety I've read. From a kid in Shillong to working with Albert Hammond Jr, what did that collaboration reveal about his sound? Photograph: hammarsing 'He had his own thing going. When he strummed his guitar the sound was unmistakably his. I knew I could play all his songs easily but I also knew I would have to work really hard to "really" play them.' He describes this period as more educational than all his semesters at Berklee. Before returning home he also collaborated with Julian Casablancas on a track called ‘No One There’. 'This was also a life- and perspective-changing experience.' Trends travel fast. How does he keep his work relevant?   “I've never been more excited and inspired about making and playing music as I am now. I feel liberated from all the unnecessary pressures that weighed me down before.”   There's a new clarity in him, I notice. A refusal to measure relevance by speed. What frustrates him about the way musicians are romanticised? 'I think most people don't understand the amount of energy, time and emotion that goes into making a song, especially one that isn't there simply to entertain.' Photograph: hammarsing He adds that he senses young listeners wanting more sincerity again. After everything: awards, tours, cultural responsibility. What still scares him? 'I always worry about rushing my parts in the studio. I also worry that I might ruin the perfect take by overthinking how good the take is going in the middle of the take.' It's oddly reassuring. Even the most seasoned artists still panic halfway through a perfect take. Photograph: Sankirang L Khongwir The road ahead What strikes me most about Hammarsing is not the scale of his experience but the way he returns to the same truth: sound doesn't live in achievement. It lives in memory, community, ritual, the people who taught you how to listen long before you owned an instrument. Da Minot's rise is not the story of a band finding its footing in the industry. It is a story of remembering one's starting point and turning it into a compass. There is something almost cyclical about what he says, as though every city he has lived in was simply a way of circling back to the rhythm already vibrating under his childhood. His work feels carved from history yet unafraid of the future. Heritage not as museum artefact, but as a living, breathing engine. And for anyone curious enough to see this world unfold on stage, Da Minot is stepping into Thailand with a line of shows that promise to be loud, tender and rooted in the land they come from. Catch them live at: December 12 – Wonderfruit Festival, PattayaDecember 14 – Wonderfruit Festival, PattayaDecember 16 – North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang MaiDecember 17 – Mellowship Jazz, Chiang MaiDecember 18 – Bangkok Mojo Music Lovers Club, Bangkok If you've never listened to Khasi folk before, this might be your doorway. If you already have, this might feel like home. Either way, go. Let them show you where their sound begins.

Killjoys, we’ve got massive news – My Chemical Romance is coming to Bangkok next summer. It’s been over two decades since My Chemical Romance first stitched eyeliner into the cultural fabric, and now, after years of rumour, rupture and reunion, the band is finally coming to Bangkok. Yes, really. The Long Live the Black Parade tour will land in Thailand in 2026 – marking not only the band’s long-awaited Southeast Asian debut, but their return to the stage following a post-pandemic resurgence that’s been nostalgic. For those who spent their adolescence tucked inside a hoodie, humming ‘Helena’ under their breath, this is more than a concert. It’s collective catharsis. Formed in 2001 by Gerard Way with brother Mikey, Ray Toro and Frank Iero, My Chemical Romance rose from post-9/11 disillusionment with a sound that flitted between theatrical and feral. Their second album Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge launched them into the mainstream, but it was The Black Parade – a grand, gothic opera of grief – that etched their name into eyeliner-stained lore. After disbanding in 2013 with a cryptic farewell, the band returned in 2019 for a sold-out reunion in Los Angeles, then took that dark magic global – London, Tokyo, Mexico City. Now, Bangkok joins the map. Here’s everything you need to know if you want to get your hands on tickets. When are My Chemical Romance playing in Bangkok? The band will be at IMPACT Challenger Hall on Wednesday, April 22 2026. View this post on Instagram A post shared by My Chemical Romance (@mychemicalromance) When do My Chemical Romance tickets go on sale? You’ll be able to get your hands on the tickets from 10am on Friday July 11 2025. Find them on Megatix here. Ticket prices All tickets are standing, except for VVIP. General admission ranges from B2,500-B6,000, depending on the package. VIP tickets are B9,900, while VVIP seats are B12,000. Seating map Photograph: Megatix My Chemical Romance Southeast Asia tour dates April 18 2026 - Incheon, South Korea - Paradise City Culture Park April 22 2026 - Bangkok, Thailand - IMPACT Challenger Hall April 25 2026 - Bulacan, Philippines - Philippine Arena April 28 2026 - Singapore, Singapore - Indoor Stadium April 30 2026 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - National Stadium Bukit Jalil May 3 2026 - Jakarta, Indonesia - Hammersonic Festival     My Chemical Romance South America tour dates January 22 2026 - Bogatá, Colombia - Vive Claro Distrito Cultural January 25 2026 - Lima, Peru - Estadio National January 29 2026 - Santiago, Chile - Estadio Bicentenario Municipal de La Florida February 1 2026 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Estadio Huracán February 5 2026 - São Paulo, Brazil - Allianz Parque Who are the support acts? Supporting acts for the Asia leg of the tour may vary, with possible openers including Death Cab for Cutie, Alice Cooper, Wallows, Violent Femmes, Garbage, Devo and Evanescence. Setlist According to setlist.fm, the setlist for My Chemical Romance’s Asia Tour is likely to feature a blend of their biggest hits and fan-loved tracks from across their full discography. The EndDead! This Is How I DisappearCancer Boy Division Bury Me in Black Everybody Hates the Eagles DESTROYA Make Room!!!! The Foundations of Decay Helena Welcome to the Black Parade Vampire Money I’m Not Okay (I Promise) Na Na Na Famous Last Words  

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) confirms that Chonburi will host the legendary Belgian-born music festival when it makes its full-scale Asian debut in December 2026 – the perfect time for an outdoor celebration with cooler weather. That’s right: three full days of music, fantasy stages and EDM madness by the sea. Chonburi, home to previous large-scale events like Rolling Loud Thailand, was handpicked for its capacity, convenient access and track record of hosting successful international music festivals. Located just a short drive from Bangkok, the province is well-connected via major highways and airports including U-Tapao International Airport and both Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang which make it easy for partygoers flying in from around the world. The event site itself sits close to the coast with the area privately owned and currently under preparation for the mega-scale production. Surrounding communities and hotels are expected to have a substantial impact in accommodating the tens of thousands expected tourists to attend. TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool shares that the partnership with Tomorrowland spans five years and the economic impact is expected to reach the billions of baht. She also reveals plans to bring not just the main event, but also Tomorrowland’s Event Academy model to Thailand – similar to what exists in Belgium. ‘This is more than just a festival,’ said Thapanee. ‘It’s an immersive experience that will elevate Thailand’s global reputation in music tourism.’ Get ready, world. The countdown to Tomorrowland 2026 starts now.

H3F (Happy Three Friends), despite the name, are four Thai musician friends launching their first headline show, ‘Rumblin' with Chalawan’ inside the canvas-roped Muay Thai ring at World Siam Stadium following their recent album drop, Chalawan Sound. Thai-born and groove-soaked, H3F has spent nearly a decade knuckling through the indie underground, preaching a work motto of ‘cheesy lyrics, sloppy groove.’ And their Chalawan motif is surely a one-of-a-kind banner and a slithering motif to reflect this gospel. A Chalawan is the mythic crocodile king who shapeshifts into a man, steals hearts and drags maidens to his underwater world. It’s also Thailand’s Jurassic-era crocodilian. So, allure and seduction might just be what this concert is really about. Photograph: official.h3f We can’t really anticipate how this concert will unfold. Choosing a stadium ring as their first stage is definitely intentional, with only ropes and a shared sense that something primal is about to erupt in a raw, stripped-down arena where instinct has traditionally squared off with spectacle. The Muay Thai reference has been circulating through Thailand’s music bloodstream lately. MILLI is getting ready to drop HEAVYWEIGHT, an album with Muay Thai combat-ready aesthetics and that Head in the Clouds LA set summoning Muay Thai legend Buakaw Banchamek to the stage. Even Young Thug’s Sp5der campaign found its way to Thailand’s boxing training camps. The ring is having its moment and H3F are stepping through the ropes at exactly the right time. Maybe H3F are also stomping on the Chalawan metaphor. Perhaps they’re ready to surface from the depths, get in the ring and claim every spotlight. This places a Thai pop-funk R&B band in the same arena where legends are forged and sometimes broken. To catch the action: general sales start July 1 and the concert date is September 13 at World Siam Stadium. Follow H3F on Instagram for the full fight card: ticket outlets, setlist, possible special guests and other updates. Seating plan   Photograph: official.h3f   Early bird: only 300 tickets, no repeats.Seats in zones A, B, C, D: B1,300. Standing in the fight fan zone: B1,200 Regular:  Seats in zones A, B, C, D: B1,500Standing in the fight fan zone: B1,400  At door: Seats in zones A, B, C, D: B1,700Standing in the fight fan zone: B1,600  

Now entering its 27th year, the Bangkok International Festival of Dance and Music has outlasted countless club nights, fleeting gallery openings, and the tenures of 11 prime ministers.. It returns once again this year, quietly assured in its role as the capital’s most sweeping celebration of live performance. Held from September 6-October 15, the festival draws together an eclectic yet considered roster of global acts – 14 productions over six weeks, in styles that stretch from Cuban contemporary to Russian opera – it’s the cultural marathon. Photograph: bangkokfestivals Photograph: bangkokfestivals And while the festival itself never loudly insists on its prestige, the line-up doesn’t have to. Among this year’s headliners is the China National Acrobatic Troupe, a gravity-defying collective that has amassed more than 70 gold medals since its founding in the mid-20th century. Nicknamed China’s ‘dream team,’ they’ll be somersaulting into the Thailand Cultural Centre mid-September for the kind of act that will probably cause a few jaws to dislocate. Here’s what’s on: Wednesday September 6: Mahabharata: '18 days, Dusk of an Era' by Prabhat Arts International Saturday September 13-Sunday September 14: China National Acrobatic Troupe Tuesday September 16: Cuba Vibra by Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba Friday September 20: A Dream of Red Mansions by National Ballet of China Tuesday September 23: Placido Domingo Thursday September 25: NOCTURNA by Rafaela Carrasco Flamenco Ballet Friday September 27: Nina by PRJCT360 Dance Company Tuesday September 30: PIXEL by Compagnie Kafig Saturday October 4: Energy Infinite by JU Percussion Group Tuesday October 7: Tosca by Samara Opera and Ballet Theatre Thursday October 9: Aida by Samara Opera and Ballet Theatre Friday October 10: Three Masks of the King by Samara Opera and Ballet Theatre Saturday October 11-Sunday October 12: The Nutcracker by Samara Opera and Ballet Theatre Wednesday October 15: Prague Philharmonia  Also making headlines is Plácido Domingo, in his first-ever Thai performance. The man is operatic royalty – 12 Grammy Awards, over 150 roles, and a voice that has filled concert halls from Vienna to Buenos Aires. Bangkok gets its turn on September 23. But the real charm of the festival has always been its refusal to cater to one type of viewer. Opera diehards will find their fix in Tosca and Aida (and for the especially committed, Three Masks of the King), while dance lovers can veer from flamenco to ballet in the span of a weekend. There’s even a techno-meets-ballet hybrid in PIXEL, just in case you were worried it might all get a bit too traditional. Photograph: bangkokfestivals Tickets begin at B3,000, which might seem steep until you consider you’re essentially buying a passport to fourteen different worlds. Full details, programme notes, and ticketing are available through ThaiTicketMajor. And while the posters may promise dance and music, what you’ll really find is something rarer – a sense that, for a brief moment, everyone is listening.  

Start stockpiling glitter. Tomorrowland, the world’s largest EDM music festival, is officially making its way to Thailand in 2026. You read that right. No need to fly to Belgium – the wonder is coming to us. The news dropped after a high-level meeting in Bangkok on June 25, when Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra welcomed Tomorrowland’s top executives, Bruno Vanwelsenaers and Filip Teelinck, to discuss plans to bring the full-scale festival to the kingdom. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the goal isn’t just to host another music fest, but to position Thailand as Asia’s EDM festival hub.  The move is expected to supercharge the nation’s soft power strategy, boost tourism, and shine a global spotlight on Thai artists, culture and creativity. ‘Tomorrowland in Thailand is one step closer to becoming a reality,’ Paetongtarn shared in an Instagram post. You’ll find local food, traditional art and local cultural identity reflected throughout the entire Tomorrowland experience once it lands in Thailand. Here’s what we know so far: Tomorrowland Thailand debuts in 2026 (exact dates TBA). It will be the first edition ever held in Southeast Asia. The event will feature a mix of international and Thai talent, along with immersive cultural elements. The festival aims to position Thailand as a world-class destination for global events.

If you’ve ever felt like love was something best remembered through a dusty lens, or if heartbreak should come with its own backing track of vintage synths and whispered samples, then chances are you’ve already been in a quiet entanglement with TV Girl. Formed by Brad Petering, Jason Wyman and Wyatt Harmon, the band operates less like a traditional trio and more like a ghost story set to music – lingering, looping, unshakeable. Their early release Lonely Women arrived as a kind of lo-fi time capsule: hip-hop rhythms colliding with ‘60s girl-group melancholy, dipped in irony and reverb. It spread online like lipstick on a cigarette filter – smudged, romantic, oddly familiar. Since then, TV Girl hasn’t exactly grown up, but rather grown stranger. Their most recent offering, ‘Grapes Upon the Vine’, trades old vinyl crackle for gospel overtones, as Petering muses on death, devotion and the awkward business of being alive. The album is both a sermon and a shrug, and it’s earned them not just cult status, but 2.2 million Instagram disciples. And now, they’re coming. If you're the kind to romanticise minor inconveniences or cry to lyrics that barely raise their voice, consider this your reminder. When are TV Girl playing Samyan Mitrtown Hall? TV Girl will take the stage for a one-night-only performance on Monday December 1. What are the timings? Doors at Samyan Mitrtown Hall will open at 8pm, with the performance set to begin around 8.30pm and wrap up by 10.30pm. Setlist According to setlist.fm, here’s a glimpse of what you can expect from TV Girl's Bangkok performance based on their show at The Bellwether in Los Angeles. Safeword Blue Hair The Blonde Loving Machine Taking What's Not Yours Heaven Is a Bedroom The Night Time 99.5 Sweet to Dream Better In The Dark Lo on the Hi-Way Pantyhose Hate Yourself Louise Cigarettes Out the Window Birds Don't Sing Daughter of a Cop Not Allowed Summer 2000 Baby Lovers Rock It Evaporates   How much are TV Girl tickets? All tickets for the event are standing only, with prices set at B2,800 and B2,200. The final cost depends on the package you choose. When do general tickets go on sale? General ticket sales begin at 10am on Saturday 6 July. You can get your tickets here. How to get presale There are two types of presale available. The Mastercard Presale will run from 10am on Friday July 4 until 10am on Saturday July 5. Following that, the Live Nation Tero Members Presale will take place on Saturday July 5, from midday to 10pm. All available via here. Here’s the seating map Photograph: Live Nation Tero Confirmed TV Girl Asia tour dates Photograph: tvgirl

Brace yourselves, Thai VIPs. After years of near-silence, the K-pop icon G-Dragon has officially announced his long-awaited return to the stage. Bangkok finds itself front and centre on the second phase of his Ubermensch world tour.  G-Dragon, the soloist and style icon of K-pop powerhouse BigBang, is known for his rap flow and kaleidoscopic fashion sense. The king of cool returned after a seven-year, four-month hiatus with his single ‘Power’, released on October 31. The drop sparked a full-blown storm across the Korean entertainment scene. Before that, no one really knew what his next move would be – or when we’d ever see him on stage again. Sure, he recently made a brief stop in Thailand, performing as part of a K-pop lineup at K-Star Spark in Bangkok, but it felt more like a teaser than a return. But just as the buzz began to settle, he lit the fuse once more. This time on a global scale with the announcement of his world tour. When is G-Dragon’s world tour in Bangkok? Though the poster states that G-Dragon will take over Rajamangala National stadium for one night on August 2 2025, he confirmed on his Instagram that the show will actually span one more night, extending to August 3. Exact times and ticketing details are expected to drop soon. Setlist  The official setlist has yet to be confirmed, fans are already deep in speculation mode. With a catalogue stacked with iconic tracks, there’s plenty to choose from. What’s certain is that songs from his new album Ubermensch will be on the list, likely woven in with older fan-favourites that have defined his legacy, including ‘Crayon’, ‘That xx’, ‘Crooked‘, ‘One of a kind’ and many more. Power Home sweet home  Middle fingers-up One of a kind R.O.D The leaders  Crayon Bonamana That xx Butterfly I love it  Who you? Today Crooked Heartbreaker bullshit Take me Too bad Drama This love 1 year Ibelongiiu Untitled 2014 Last dance We like 2 party Where else will G-Dragon’s world tour stop? Photograph: fanplusonedotcom Photograph: fanplusonedotcom Photograph: fanplusonedotcom