As we walk into 2019 filled with new resolutions and dreams, sometimes we also find ourselves reminiscing about the past..especially the awesome parties we attended during the spectacular year of 2018! To help you cope with your post-party depression, we at Asia DJ Magazine has selected the best 6 music festivals to attend for the first quarter of 2019!
Headliners: Ferry Corsten, Dubfire, Nina Kraviz, Seth Troxler
Probably the longest running festival in Asia, Epizode Music Festival presents the ultimate underground beach party of diverse genres boasting iconic lineups such as trance heavy weight Ferry Corsten, Techno icon Dubfire and many more! If you're a fan of house and techno, this is the perfect festival to celebrate 11 nights of madness towards and after 2019!
When & Where: 28 December 2018 - 8 January 2019, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
Headliners: Roger Shah, Craig Connelly, Sean Tyas, Simon Patterson
Back for the 2nd edition, Unkonscious beach festival returns in 2019 for another weekend of trance on the beautiful paradise beach of phuket! Trance party goers can expect a state of trance experience with headliners such as Roger Shah, Giuseppe Ottaviani and Sneijder! Trance heads don't miss out!
When & Where: 8 - 9 February 2019, Paradise Beach Phuket, Thailand
Headliners: Marshmello, Bonobo, Troyboi, Tropkillaz
Undoubtedly one of the most sought-after music festivals in India, VH1 Supersonic is back for its 6th edition featuring popular EDM acts such as Marshmello, Troyboi and Tropkillaz!
Although being a two day event this year, fans can expect no less than previous years as VH1 supersonic returns this time round with a bigger and better experience! Definitely not to miss if you're around the region!
When & Where: 16th & 17th February 2019, Laxmi Lawns, Pune, India
Headliners: Charlotte De Witte, Masego, SG lewis
Into its 5th year in 2019, Kolour in the park has become a mainstay in Thailand's electronic festival scene. Celebrating arts, food and music altogether, KITP promises a unique festival experience featuring diverse lineups of various genres such as techno meister charlotte de witte as well as Genre-bending artist Masego! Get prepared to Kolour up party people!
When & Where: 2nd March 2019, Thai Wake Park, Thailand
Headliners (2018): Keys & Krates, Laurent Garnier, Floating Points
Originated from Barcelona and back for its 3rd edition in Hong Kong, Sónar is a one of a kind music festival that brings together electronic music lovers offering a platform to combine music, technology and creativity. Featuring diverse lineups from live acts to DJs, Sónar also features technology centred activities such as workshops and exhibitions showcasing latest music related technologies!
When & Where: Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong
Headliners (2018): DJ Snake, Sick Individuals, K?D, TJR
Thailand's favourite water music festival is back once again this 2019! 2018 boasted a star studded lineup and huge festival production featuring the likes of DJ Snake, Oliver Heldens, Krewella and attracted more than 56,000 party goers! Thai's treat their Songkran festivals seriously so we're sure this year is going to be even bigger and better! if you're around the region don't miss out!
When & Where: 13th - 15th April 2019, TBA