Maho Rasop Festival Explained
| Maho Rasop Festival |
| Location: | - Live Park Rama 9, Bangkok, Thailand (2018–2019)
- ESC Park, Rangsit, Thailand (2022–present)
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| Years Active: | 2018–2019; 2022–present |
Maho Rasop (Thai: มหรสพ) is an annual music festival held in Thailand. The first edition was held in 2018 at the Live Park Rama 9, Bangkok. The festival showcases independent local and international acts.[1]
History
The first edition of Maho Rasop Festival was held on 17 November 2018 at the Live Park Rama 9, Bangkok.[2] It was headlined by The Vaccines and Slowdive.[3] The festival was expanded into two-day event in 2019. It was held on 16 and 17 November and featured headliners King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, The Horrors, Bombay Bicycle Club, and The Drums.[4] The festival was set to be held in 2020 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
The festival made its return on 19 and 20 November 2022 after two-year hiatus at a new venue, ESC Park in Rangsit.[6] It was headlined by Cornelius, DIIV, Mono, and Yussef Dayes.[7] JX Soo of NME gave the 2022 event a perfect rating of five stars and called it "a breath of fresh air in an increasingly homogenous festival landscape".[8] Music broadcaster Boiler Room made their Bangkok debut at the 2022 festival and curated the acts performing at the Rim Daeng Stage.[9] The 2023 festival was held on 2 and 3 December and headlined by Idles and Interpol.[10]
Festival line-ups by year
Headline performers are listed in boldface. Artists listed from latest to earliest set times.
2019
| Maholan Stage | Khamram Stage | Yoklor Stage |
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| Saturday, 16 November |
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| - Pomrad
- Onra (DJ set)
- Junoflo
- Peachy!
- Nuh Peace
- Gulf of Meru
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| Sunday, 17 November |
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2022
| Maholan Stage | Silver Stage | Rim Daeng Stage |
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| Saturday, 19 November |
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| Sunday, 20 November |
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| Co-curated with Boiler Room- Legowelt
- DJ Dragon
- Marmosets
- rEmPiT g0dDe$$
- Dott B2B Elaheh
- Asa Moto
- Chalo (Live)
- Pete TR
- Thaistick
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2023
| Maholan Stage | Viman Stage | Sawan Club × Boiler Room |
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| Saturday, 2 December |
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| - Young Marco
- Club Mascot B2B Winkieb
- Mae Happyair
- Krit Morton
- Jirus
- GA-PI (Live)
- Plaur
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| Sunday, 3 December |
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Notes and References
- Web site: 'Maho Rasop' Music Fest to Feature 15+ Indie Acts. Khaosod English. 6 July 2018. 14 May 2024. Chayanit. Itthipongmaetee.
- Web site: Maho Rasop Festival: Bangkok's Brand-New International Indie Music Festival Experience. Siam2nite. 20 August 2018. 14 May 2024. Honghame. Pimdee. Kunn. Tansuhaj.
- Web site: Slowdive, Washed Out and Oddisee w/ Good Company to complete Maho Rasop Festival lineup. Asia Live 365. 13 October 2018. 14 May 2024. Neon. Boonyadhammakul.
- Web site: Maho Rasop Festival 2019: Bangkok's indie scene makes its mark. Bandwagon Asia. 11 December 2019. 14 May 2024. Ginny. Palma.
- Web site: Maho Rasop postpones 2020 festival to prioritize everyone's safety. Bandwagon Asia. 8 September 2020. 14 May 2024. Kira. Bodegon-Hikino.
- Web site: Maho Rasop Festival is back with a bang this November. Lifestyle Asia. 2 November 2022. 14 May 2024.
- Web site: Maho Rasop drops full lineup: Cornelius, Yussef Dayes, Dry Cleaning and more added. NME. 26 October 2022. 14 May 2024. Karen. Gwee.
- Web site: Maho Rasop 2022 review: Bangkok's premier indie music festival returns in all its eclectic glory. NME. JX. Soo. 25 November 2022. 14 May 2024.
- Web site: Boiler Room to make Bangkok debut at this year's Maho Rasop Festival. Mixmag. 11 November 2022. 14 May 2024. Patrizio. Cavaliere.
- Web site: Thailand's Maho Rasop Festival 2023 unveils full line-up and set times. NME. 22 November 2023. 14 May 2024.
