Picture a festival where the rhythm grows alongside new trees and art comes to life in a forest that thrives with your help. BEATFOREST returns to Thailand’s Bonanza Khao Yai in January 2025, blending electronic soundscapes with eco-conscious art, and it’s more than just another event; it’s part rave, part regeneration. Here’s why this festival should be on your 2025 must-do list.
1. An eclectic lineup that breaks boundaries
BEATFOREST isn’t your average playlist. The 2025 lineup offers a rare mix of underground electronic genres, bringing you everything from driving techno and breakbeat to experimental ghetto and gabber sounds. International DJs like D.dan and DJ Tool will go head-to-head with rising local talents like Kanapat and Inging. The beats are bold, dynamic, and sure to keep you on your feet.
2. Nature and nurture go hand-in-hand
Most festivals leave behind a trace of plastic cups and muddy fields, but BEATFOREST flips that script. Instead of simply being held in a forest, the festival aims to rebuild one. Festival-goers can plant trees and help breathe new life into the area, transforming it from an abandoned lot into a flourishing ecosystem. Think of it as eco-restoration that moves to the rhythm. If sustainability’s close to your heart, this is the festival to be a part of in 2025.
3. Art that makes a statement
BEATFOREST’s goes beyond visuals; it’s immersive, sustainable, and designed to spark thought. Thai artists will run workshops on repurposing waste materials into art, making creativity and conservation two sides of the same coin. With visuals by Human Spectrum and Kor.Bor.Vor, expect hypnotic light installations and immersive visuals that blur the lines between nature and tech. The fusion of organic and electronic elements promises to be nothing short of captivating.
4. A wellness twist with sound healing meditation
The festival may be heavy on beats, but it’s also got a soft side. Rhythm Sati will be offering a sound healing experience, giving you a chance to unwind in the middle of all the action. If you’re looking to disconnect for a moment and reset, this soundscape offers a refreshing escape into calmness before heading back into the bass drops and beat blasts.
5. The perfect vibe at Bonanza Khao Yai
Just a stone’s throw from Bangkok, Bonanza Khao Yai is a natural haven that feels miles away from the city’s bustle. It’s the ideal backdrop for a festival that blends music, nature, and art. Picture it: an eclectic crowd in the lush surroundings of Khao Yai, a lineup of boundary-pushing artists, and a call to action that leaves both you and the landscape better off.
If BEATFOREST sounds like your kind of festival, you might want to snap up tickets soon. The early-bird tickets are available until October 25 on Ticketmelon.