Your definitive guide to 2017’s best music festivals in Asia, from Spring Scream to Clockenflap, ZoukOut and Sunburn
From a handful of events several years ago, the festival scene in Asia has grown to more than 20 this year – with Vietnam and Indonesia fast emerging as destinations for music-goers alongside established players
Music festivals have mushroomed throughout Asia in recent years, offering adventurous music lovers everything from indie rock and jazz to world music and techno. A decade ago there were only a handful of events, but this year there are more than 20 festivals worth seeking out.
Here’s the definitive guide to the best music festivals throughout Asia this year.
Spring Scream
Taiwan’s longest-running indie festival, founded in 1995, is returning to the island’s southern coast for another three days of rock and electronica performed by local and upcoming international acts.
April 1-3, Kenting, Taiwan
Paradise Island
Forget the full-moon parties – this new festival will bring the likes of US hip-hop act The Pharcyde, British drum ’n’ bass icon Goldie and Japanese turntablist DJ Kentaro to Koh Samui’s best-known beach.
