Asia Music Week to Launch in Pattaya Ahead of Tomorrowland Thailand

A new electronic music industry event is coming to Thailand this December. Asia Music Week will take place in Pattaya from December 7–10, immediately before the debut of Tomorrowland Thailand. The four-day schedule features conferences, masterclasses, A&R sessions, and live showcases hosted at Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, Lay Beach Club, and Hilton Pattaya.

Artist Lineup and Industry Leaders

The current artist lineup includes D'Angello & Francis, Laidback Luke, Joachim Garraud, Nakadia, Angemi, 22 Bullets, and Honey Gee. Industry professionals joining the event include Chris Braun, manager of ARTBAT, and Lorne Padman, former President of Dim Mak Records and manager of Laidback Luke. Finlay Johnson, CEO of AFEM, and Manu Van Aalst of Tomorrowland Music are also confirmed. Other speakers include Thomas Sempels of Tomorrowland DJ Academy, Jeroen te Rehorst, founder of Chapter 5, and Rodney Kolf, label director for Gabry Ponte.

Companies participating include AlphaTheta, Dim Mak, Tomorrowland Music, Tomorrowland DJ Academy, Bootshaus, AFEM, SABAM, and Ravehouse Records. AlphaTheta, the company behind Pioneer DJ, will run its From Mixtape to Stage competition for emerging DJs. D'Angello & Francis, Laidback Luke, Nakadia, and Angemi will evaluate the submitted mixes. Selected DJs will perform during the week, and the overall winner will receive an AlphaTheta DJ console and a performance at the official afterparty.

Opportunities for Emerging Producers

Emerging producers will be able to submit original music directly to Tomorrowland Music, Dim Mak, and Ravehouse Records through the demo program. Listening sessions and A&R activities will allow participants to meet people involved in signing and developing artists. Selected producers may receive feedback on their tracks, giving them a chance to present their music directly to established labels.

Masterclasses will feature artists with experience across production, DJing, and artist development. Laidback Luke will share production knowledge and lessons from his career. Joachim Garraud will present I Love My DJ Life, covering music production and DJ technology. Angemi will host a production masterclass before joining D'Angello & Francis for a Tips & Tricks session discussing DJing, music production, and techniques participants can use in their own work.

Panel Discussions and Conference Programming

Eight panel discussions will examine artist development, rights, revenue, technology, and electronic music across Asia. From Discovery to Headliner will look at how emerging artists develop their careers. Music Is a Business will cover revenue, rights, investment, and partnerships. The Asian Decade will examine Asia's growing influence on the global electronic music market. Women Shaping Asia's Dance Floors will focus on women working across the region, while Building the Next Global Music Destination will look at what goes into developing an international music destination.

The conference will also tackle artificial intelligence through AI WILL NOT GET YOU SIGNED?, where music professionals will create an electronic track live using AI-powered tools. Other sessions include Meet the Experts: Behind the Headliner, The Future of DJing & Music Production, and The Nakadia Story.

Evening Showcases and Networking Events

Once daytime sessions finish, Asia Music Week will continue with rooftop showcases, parties, and networking around Pattaya. Lay Beach Club, overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, will host several evening events during the week. The official Asia Music Week Opening Party takes place on Monday, December 7. A Bootshaus showcase will later feature Nakadia, Manuals, and supporting artists. Dim Mak will also host its own rooftop showcase.

Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya will serve as the main conference base, while Hilton Pattaya will host an In The Sky networking reception. Other activities include the DJ Padel Cup, Meet & Run Club, sound-healing sessions, and Disco Thai Massage. The week leads directly into the first Tomorrowland Thailand, taking place at Wisdom Valley from December 11–13. More artists, speakers, labels, and showcases will be announced before Asia Music Week begins on December 7.