EPISODE #2 23 - 25 Oct 2020 Ko Tao Island PRESS KIT 23 - 25 Oct 2020 Ko Tao Island Foreword
B2TG is above all a human adventure, the original idea coming from a bunch of friends sharing the same values & passion for Music, Art & the wild beauty of Ko Tao. After the epic first edition, we continue in the same spirit of global friendship with some news surprises like Art expo, Street Art performances & Sea activities for children. We proudly welcome you to the EPISODE#2 of the Back 2 The Groove festival. We look forward to filling your stay with the exquisite beauty & warm hospitality of our paradise home. Here’s to another foray into vivid, untamable artistic adventure ! Welcome back home.
Pi Hor, Kraboong, Seb, Panda, Will & Eric Philosophy
We all know that each artistic discipline feeds on other expressions to evolve together. Thus, the B2TG Festival is a collaboratively cultural, artistic & eco-friendly event. The festival fuses music (from Indie Thai to Soul, Jazz, Hip- Hop, Electro & House) with dance, performance, visual art, mapping & graffiti, while keeping the environment at the heart of its concerns, in order to rally many people as possible to its cause. Join us for two days & two nights to celebrate art, music, nature & sea activities with our partner Starboard !
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Location Located just off the Gulf of Thailand’s western shores, the island of Ko Tao is part of the Chumphon Archipelago. It covers an area of approximately 21 square kilometers. Named by its first settlers, the island derives its title from its turtle-like shape. Ko Tao is a small paradise whose inhabitants live off the surrounding natural bounty &, more recently, diving activities. The island plays host to a very fragile ecosystem which we are intent on preserving. 23 - 25 Oct 2020 Ko Tao Island Exceptionnal location B2TG will be spread out over 2 different spots during the two-days festival Main stage live & DJ Oxygen boat party Ko Tao resort Saturday afternoon « Paradise zone » 2:00 - 7:00
Workshops Exhibitions
Painting, sculture, & artistic Because there is no doubt art is effective performances offered to the public in conveying messages, Bonus TMC street and various Workshops will be also artist will create artwork with Kid’s of proposed to all attendees. Ko Tao on different media & through a partnership with Starboard using only water spray can. Food & beverages
The festival grounds have 3 bars & restaurant area. A main bar, a cozy wine & Cocktail bar & a draft beer area in the colors of our Beer Partner. We are committed to minimising the use of plastic. Tao Festival will only allow its stalls to use biodegradable disposables or re-usable cups and plates. For instance, snacks will be served in plates made of banana leaves, with biodegradable cutlery and glasses. We will privilege local and organic food as much as possible and limit packaging. We also encourage people to minimise water wastage, especially in Koh Tao, as it takes far more energy to transport resources to an island from the mainland.
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Unique concept in Ko Tao
Back 2 the Groove is the episode #2 in Ko Tao, hosting artists & media from all around the world. This edition offers two locations & international artists scheduled during two days & two nights. Music, visual arts & street art performances will invest the beautiful Island. More than ever, this edition aims to promote environmental issues. Beyond partying, Back 2 The Groove festival is also about educating & raising awareness in waste treatment and about pollution & nature preservation. 23 - 25 Oct 2020 Ko Tao Island
Artists Line-up
Hidemasa Mitsui Japan Myrïnga USA Puntue Thailand Paradise BKK (live) Thailand Transport England Rocco Universal Italy Skinny Mark + Mowgli Vogue Thailand Wong Echo Thailand Juice Willis New Zealand Isaac Aesili (live) New Zealand Mae Happyair Thailand DOTT Thailand Dave Vega Germany Superstar Panda Thailand Jazzie C France NK Chan Japan Alex Imix Russia
Streat art & Visual artist
Bonus TMC Thailand Kobored Thailand Artists
Hidemasa Mitsui Myrïnga Japan USA
After moving from Japan to Bangkok in 2011, he connected Between time & space plays music that feeds the soul & with the Vacancy crew who all share a love of digging for replenishes the unknown. She is a regular at Day Trip parties records & good music. Continuing his love for parties & & recently rocked the second edition of Sowat House Party good times he co-founded the notorious HIGH TIME party together with Jazzie C & Brent Burns with her house music specializing in SOUL, FUNK, TROPICAL, DISCO, AFRO, BOOGIE, flavoured with spicy sounds from around the world. BASS, DRUMS, COWBELLS, ETC, The best sleazy back soi disco vibes this side of both equators. He would be invited to various clubs & bars around Bangkok & played at Festivals.WonderFruit 2016,2017,2018,paradise Island festival 2017 etc... He also TRANSPORT
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floors vibes of the venue create Made up of literal brothers Seelie (Liam) & Mr Mowgli (Luke), alongside - figurative brother - Brent Burns, the trio bring a lot to Bangkok’s party table. Musically they incorporate a lot of grand tackle, ranging from Balearic & afro-cosmic, all the way across the rainbow of goodness to Chicago house & Paradise BKK (live) Detroit techno. They definitely pay close attention to what’s Thailand hot internationally & are all committed hunters of dance floor fire. Quite apart from that, they’re all excellent lads, & at their discos, the DJ ego is firmly set aside in favour of party fun. The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band are set to release their second record «Planet Lam» on the Studio Lam Label on 21st October. https://www.mixcloud.com/tran-sport/transport-003- This follows on from their 2014 album «21st Century Molam». Inspiration transport-residents/ for the LP came from label co-owner Maft Sai’s club of the same name, a vibrant & unique live venue that has become a musical focal point for the city of Bangkok & thus, inevitably, had a large impact on the band. Late night jamming, copious amounts of homemade ya-dong, run-ins with the police, & the constant back-and-forth of creative ideas Rocco Universal between like-minded local musicians & artists have all fed into the creative process, as well as regular sets from international artists & DJs Italy such as Andrew Ashong, Miles Cleret, Rabih Beaini, Macka B, Awesome Tapes From Africa & Hugo Mendez, who have all passed through the city in the last 2 years. Born in Italy, raised in the UK, & currently lost in a haze of psychedelic melodies somewhere in Asia, Rocco Universal (real The record was produced in Bangkok in only five days, including name Patrizio Cavaliere) has been crate-digging & moving rehearsal time, & mixed with Nick Manasseh in London. If tracks weren’t dance floors for two decades. Playing internationally as well nailed in two or three takes, they’d move on to the next one, to keep as being a regular at London’s Turf series, he’s performed the pace flowing. Some of the writing even took place in the studio alongside Hunee, Giles Peterson, Floating Points, Soul Clap, spontaneously. Romare, Fred P, Ross from Friends, Mr Saturday Night, & many The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band have toured others. His cultured production work has seen him release extensively since 2013, recently completing 5 tours across Europe, as music on benchmark labels including Kolour Recordings, Leng, well as numerous dates around Asia. Highlights have included opening Midnight Riot & Movida. the West Holts stage at Glastonbury, Field Day, & Gilles Peterson’s www.soundcloud.com/roccouniversalmusic Worldwide Festival in 2015. Paradise Bangkok are Kammao Perdtanon (Phin), Sawai Kaewsombat (Khaen), Piyanart Kradsiri Jotikasthira (bass & guitar), Phusana Treeburut (drums), Chris Menist (percussion & electronics) & Maft Sai (percussion).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV2XBt1iAbU Skinny Mark Wong Echo Thailand Thailand
Skinny Mark is one of the top DJ in Thailand. He is resident dj Wong Echo considers himself in the proto-movement of from Retox Sessions for spins warm up set for many World producers & DJs pushing for erratic yet cohesive genre Ranking DJs in most of the famous Music Festivals such as 808 hopping. His productions traverse styles & tempo, from Festival, Together Festival, Road To Ultra Thailand, Waterzonic breakbeat to house, ambient to disco. By borrowing equally & more. He also had shows in many top ultra clubs in Thailand from both new & old school, his musical output is able to & Asia. arrive at a careful balance between restraint & excess. In parallel, the same attitude is applied in his DJing; weaving Skinny Mark have unique style to work in Electronic Dance through house, techno, electro, acid, bass, funk, disco, & other Music of sounds include House, Progressive, Techno, Electro & uncategorizable configuration of dance music across wide Indie Dance. Therefore you will be able to experience the Real energy spectrum, this eclecticism is observed whether he is Taste of RAVE for sure. making appearances at Studio Lam Bangkok, Savage Hanoi or Le Mellotron Paris.
https://forever24records.bandcamp.com/ Mae Happyair Thailand Juice Willis Mae has been in the underground electronica scene since the New Zealand beginning. She is known for her subtle mixing skills & dynamic sets that focus on the darker side of techno. The deck goddess got into the music scene by accident—she was working as a When he’s not gallivanting around Bangkok for deep-fried Fashion Producer for Harper’s Bazaar Thailand & would always pork belly & Thai moonshine, he’s most likely knee-deep in put on a playlist of eclectic tunes during shoots. Soon, fashion thousands of shitty records sifting for gold. Half of Bangkok’s insiders were on to her unique taste in music. Sabai Sabai Radio, 20% of local collective High Time, & sole This music lover also founder & director of NON NON NON a proprietor of online Thai record store Mahanakhon Soul. Juice queer underground party that combines music, art, fashion & Willis is known for his uncompromising attitude toward musical certified good times. Mae, who’s part of the LGBT community, quality that is very much indebted to the struggles of the wanted to create a safe space for people like her by using black experience. music as a common denominator.
Mae has collaboration experience with many producer & DJs such as Aera, Eli & Fur, Tensnake, Tarsius,Yaeji & Colleen Cosmo Murphy. Isaac Aesili (live) New Zealand https://www.mixcloud.com/maehappyair/mae-happyair-30/
Isaac Aesili is a Māori musician, DJ & music producer from New Zealand living in Bangkok. Internationally acclaimed solo artist & the producer & creative force behind Funkommunity, DOTT Sorceress & Karlmarx. Isaac’s original productions have been Thailand supported internationally by DJs such as Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio 6 Music), Benji B (BBC 1), & Lefto (Belgium, Worldwide FM). His trumpet playing features on many collaborations including ‘Midnight in Peckham’ by Chaos in the CBD (Rhythm Although his sound is constantly evolving, DOTT interests Section) & ‘Layer’ by Julien Dyne (Wonderful Noise/BBE). A is stapled to music for dancing. The approach in both world-renowned musician on both trumpet & percussion, Isaac his production & DJ sets is rooted in love for deep house is a member of the Lord Echo band. His music fuses Soul, Funk, & minimal, combining indelible bassline grooves with an Jazz, Afro & Latino styles with R&B, Hip Hop & Electronic music. intoxicating analogue sound palette. “Hidden Truths”, Isaac’s much anticipated solo album is out on As an integral player in Bangkok’s expanding underground Bastard Jazz / Wonderwheel Recordings (New York, USA). house & techno scene, he has played in some of the cities key venues such as BEAM, Glow, Safe Room & De Commune. His reputation has spread across the dance music scene network soundcloud.com/isaacaesili from clubs to festivals bringing his unique style to Singapore’s Headquarters, Epizode Festival, TAG Chengdu, HoppeTosse, Wonderfruit Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, Karma Kastle & a few of illegal & secret parties. Dave Vega Superstar Panda Germany Thailand
Dave is part of the European dance scene since almost 20 Putting on events in the 90s Panda was and still is one of years now, on dance floors & behind the decks. After releases the key influencers to bring underground culture to Thailand. on labels like Bpitch Control, Serialism, Get Physical, Exone, & His passionate love for music kept him going against the many others he started a new project under the name OGNI dominating rule of commercial music in Bangkok. With his in 2018 together with Tobi Neumann & Saktu from Russia. The involvement at Funky Buddha on Koh Phanghan in the early first release came out on the Spanish imprint Oblack Label as days of the Full Moon Party he built relationships a vinyl only EP, the second EP called “Kendo” on Berlin’s Mobilee with many international artists coming through. Playing Records which got quite a buzz & was played from many top alongside big names such as Loco Dice, Richie Hawtin and Pan djs from all over the world including John Digweed’s radio Pot developed a unique style of Nu-Disco, Deep House, Tech show. Vega’s roots have always been somewhere between House, Techno and progressive electronic music Finally in 2012 House & Techno - that’s what he plays & still drives him after Panda got invited to play in Berlin and went on a tour through almost 2 decades of electronic music experience. Dave was Europe playing festivals like Berlin Beats and Boats, East Port a resident at the famous Robert Johnson for over 12 years, Festival and Rave on Snow. Currently Panda is a partner at played Panorama Bar & Berghain many times & toured the Thaibreak Festival and founder of Fly to the Moon - 2 world from all over Europe to the US & Asia where he now lives heartful festivals on the island of Koh Mak. Currently, he is most of the year. running events under Kandoo, a music and events agency focusing on the local Thai talent and resources. https://soundcloud.com/dave-vega https://soundcloud.com/superstar-Panda
Jazzie C NK Chan France Japan
From Paris to Nantes, where he held the weekly radio show NK Chan started his DJ journey in early 1994 putting up parties Orbeat for years, from Bangkok nightlife to Koh Phangan in Sapporo, the center of Japan’s House Music culture. subculture, where he was a regular at the Full Moon party, Based in bangkok since 2012, He has been organized «Giant Jazzie C has played underground music for many crowds and Swing», the party that continues to grow in popularity. Mixing besides many famous artists like DJ Deep, Claude Monnet, HOUSE, TECHNO, DISCO, AFRO, DUB, BOOGIE, all forms of DJ Freddy, Utah jazz or Akufen. Now settled in Thailand as quality music new & old regardless of genre seamlessly based Chief Editor of cultural magazine Latitudes, he is still fighting on his broad musical knowledge & experience, DJ NKchan for deepness and musicality in da House! Carefully choosing mesmerizes & surprises many fans with his supreme sets his gigs, he plays regularly around. His latest mixes were in wherever he performs. Big Mango at Iconic Studio 53 with famous French DJ Franck Roger and at B2TG #1 ! https://soundcloud.com/nkchan www.soundcloud.com/djjazziec
Alex Imix Russia
Moscow-born & Bangkok-based Alex iM!X has been a DJ & records collector for more than two decades. Through all these years he’s kept his integrity & stayed true to the principle - to entertain & educate the crowd simultaneously. In his sets, you can hear the unique blend of eclectic music from lazy Balearic beats to energetic house grooves, from obscure Nigerian funk of the ‘70s to cutting-edge electronic of today & feel his longtime dedication to the dancefloor. https://soundcloud.com/alex_imix Visual artist Street artist
Kobored Bonus TMC Thailand Thailand
PONGPASSAKORN KULTHIRATHUM a.k.a KOBORED, is a visual Mr. Akkaraphon Monthathong started the wall art from the artist, motion-graphic designer, visual jockey and visual - university with his friends in the TMC (Time Machine) group. audio performer. In 2002, He formed a collaborative graphic Writing characters about the relationship between humans, designer group called “Criminographic” which experimented animals, nature and geometry. Graduated with a Master of with graphics media to produce artwork. “Criminographic” Fine Arts from Silpakorn University Department of Visual Arts, was the vehicle used to oppose the commercial application of Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts. Currently, graphics design taught in University. Upon graduation in 2003, creating paintings on walls in public areas continuously. He formed the multi-disciplinary design group called “B.O.R.E.D” (Band Of Radical Experimental Design), which allowed artists Technique and designers the freedom to produce graphic and motion- Marker , Spary ,Acrylic on paper, canvas, wood graphic work that escaped the restrictions of their corporate design work. 2014 -Bonus Tmc’s Solo Exhibition «Animals Planet» at Goja Gallery KOBORED specialises in motion graphics such as Music video Cafe , Television commercial ,Visual Graphic , 3D Mapping and is keen to continue developing his live visual - audio performance 2015 experience. He has combined his specialist motion graphics -The Solidarity Movement Singapore x Thailand 2015. at skills with visual mapping for “ Kor.Bor.Vor ”,The Labour party Singapore of Visual Studio in Bangkok .The company owned by KOBORED -Live paint Shu Uemura Thailand and his friends who works in the area of motion graphic and visual performance. 2016 -BUKRUK Streetart Festival 2016 KOBORED has extended this unique skill blend to create visuals for many Thai and international musicians for music 2017 festival concerts and site-specific art projects. Also his -Exhibition group “Teaching from His Majesty the King” favorite project called IN>ON>OUT that is the integration -International Art Workshop @Krabi of site-specific art with music performance as storytelling -111 เล่าขานตำ�นานเมืองเบตง media. It is collaboration between visual artist, sound artist and technologist to create an experience for the audiences 2018 within the unique atmosphere. Furthermore He developed -Pattaya Arts Festival Loco-motivation 1, a prototype human operated mobile -“แต้มสีกรุงเทพมหานคร” Bang Sue, Bangkok visual performance machine, not limited by fixed lighting structures through the Performance Space’s Volta project in 2019 CarrigeWorks and still develop Loco-motivation 2. Moreover, -BeautifulBangkok 2019 by Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard He was collaborated with artist from london called D-fuse in -Chula Art Town project Re-Imagining In the city, an audio-visual project which -K Battle explored how Thai-international artists have shaped Bangkok -Thaican city and translated those visions through the use of digital and other emergent technologies . 2020 -ATM Spray X Betong Street Art The last project that he was participant in workshop,Mapping -ATM x Sathon Festival 2011,Geneva,Switzerland and He got lot of more experience about mapping process that very important for http://instagram.com/bonustmc develop his project in next step. Also, He has won the 1st vj contest 2011 in this event.
Currently, He is most interested in bringing together all his skills and experience for experiment project visual mapping in public space and visual installation performances that are not limited to screen-based. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WpDjzh5vb5YOrmSl0r- fDgH1Ag13CmYqK/view 23 - 25 Oct 2020 Ko Tao Island Two differents tickets
We will sell 2 different types of tickets. A Full pass ticket to have access to the party on the boat & the «Paradise zone» as well as standard pass which only includes access to the «Paradise Zone». We will sell day tickets at the entrance of the festival if there are still places available.
We expect to sale a total of 1500 tickets, of which 150 only including the exclusive Oxygen boat party.
Guest list : FREE (80 people)
Ticketing : https://megatix.in.th/events/b2tg-vol2 23 - 25 Oct 2020 Ko Tao Island
Contacts
General organization : Eric Bochet (Exodus Event) [email protected] +66994306924
Artist Booking : Akarapon Nateratanakul (Kandoo) [email protected] +66866887055
Ticketing : Sebastian Keusch (Kandoo) [email protected] +66955240527
Logistic & Sponsors : Wilfried Herve (Frenchkissdivers) [email protected] +66808917570
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