Himavanta Music Festival: 3 Reasons Not to Miss This Brand-New Party on Koh Phangan
Other than being the home of wondrous street eats, illustrious nightlife, heavenly island getaways, and a playground for travelers of all kinds, Thailand is a home of rich cultural history and beautiful folklore. What if someone were to mashup the epicness of a music festival with the alluring sense of the local mythology into a legendary party experience? That would be something worth talking about for years to come, isn’t it?
As a fresh new start to 2018, revelers of Thailand will be presented with a brand-new concept theme event call “Himavanta Music Festival” that combines local and traditional Thai elements with the wonders of ancient mythology. The multi-genre music festival that is set to happen on Saturday, January 13th, 2018 will be taking place at the Halfmoon Venue on Koh Phangan from 17:00 all the way till morning. Take an amazing journey into the mystical forest for an exotic fantasy-themed night and get immersed a cascade of entertainment, bars, food stands, party activities, and a variety of music genres ranging from House all the way to Disco that will run from sunset to sunrise. If all that still isn’t enough to get you all fired up and excited, here’s 3 reasons why you should make your way towards the southeast of Thailand for an out-of-this-world experience unlike any other.
Enter the ‘Enchanted Forest’
The concept and theme of Himavanta Music Festival were created based on an enchanted forest from Hindu mythology. The forest is called ‘Himavanta’ (pronounced Himmaphan in Thai), and it surrounds Mount Meru, a place that is considered to be the center of all physical, metaphysical, and spiritual universes according to Buddhist cosmology. It is believed that Himavanta is home to mystical creatures like the Naga, Kinara, and Garuda.
Now you get the chance to live that fantasy in real life in the stunningly exotic jungle venue right in the middle of paradise island of Phangan, one of the classic gulf islands Thailand has to offer. Find yourselves among an unforgettable display of interactive light and sound installations that will make you feel like you’re in a dream and welcome the beats from world-class DJs that will keep you hypnotized all night long.
A Diverse and Eclectic Artist Line-Up
Headlining the event will be the legendary German Trance duo Cosmic Gate that started their career off in the hard trance genre before shifting over to creating some club hits and selling out in venues all around the world with their progressive trance sound. German Dj/producer Jerome Isma-ae will also be leading the line with his distinguished progressive trance and techno sounds with powerful rumbling basslines. Both of them will take the ‘Main Stage’ with Audiomatic, Bassforcher, and homegrown talent OHO Live.
The ‘Techno Stage’ will see the cosmic & psychedelic Eric Volta and British producer and multi-instrumentalist Ben Hoo lighting things up along with local artists DOTT and Sarayu. The third stage called ‘The Cave’ will be handled by DJ Bomber Selecta, two-times Red Bull Thre3Style Thailand National Champion supported by many more. With the event hosting not one, not two, but up to THREE stages all at once, you should expect to see a lot more talented names coming up as the date closes in.
The Pristine Paradise we call ‘Koh Phangan”
In a country where island hopping is an activity you cannot miss out, Koh Phangan stands out for not just as the picture-perfect tropical paradise island filled with wonderful beaches, hidden waterfalls, and primeval forests, but also for the world-famous parties hosted on it every year. The solitude and tranquility many looks for on the island during the quieter days of the vacation calendar means the location is perfect for ‘The Jungle Gathering’.
Being set in the same venue as the world-renowned ‘Half Moon Festival’, Himavanta Music Festival is the hidden party paradise we’ve all been waiting for. Revelers will get to dance among the beautiful trees in the primeval forests just north of Ban Tai Village, the party center of Koh Phangan. But don’t forget that the happening spot is just on the southern coast of the island, right in the mid-distance Thong Sala and Haad Rin, the island’s main arrival piers. Wherever you go, to eat, rest, or just explore, you will be surrounded by the pristine ocean view you can only get from being on a paradise island. There is no airport on the island, but there are several ways you can make your way from Bangkok. Check out the guidelines on their official website for more details.
Pre-sale GA tickets (including 1 free drink) are currently up for grabs at only 1,400 baht and VIP tickets (comes with VIP Area access which features a private VIP balcony overlooking the event close to the stage, VIP Bar, and private VIP toilet) at 2,500 baht. Only 500 GA and 50 VIP are available for pre-sale so quickly gather your friends and hit that checkout button before they run out.
The event also comes will a ‘VIP Table Bundle’ offer where reveler in a group of 6 can enjoy VIP event access and a private table service along with 1 bottle of Champagne, 1 bottle of whiskey or vodka, and 10 mixers. Only 10 bundles are available at 28,000 baht. Also, there is the ‘Take Me from Bangkok Bundle’ where you will receive 1 GA ticket with a convenient round-trip transport from Bangkok all the way to Koh Phangan for only 3,599 baht.
Get your tickets now and don't miss the chance to be part of this epic journey into the enchanted forest where you might find yourself some mythical creatures to party with and dance the night away till sunrise.
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