Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2008

buksida · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:11 am Post subject: Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2008

According to the TAT website it is to be held on the 6th-8th of June this year. As usual we have very little information from the organisers so will post here anything that we do get and use this thread to keep you updated.

If you have any info please post it!

Photos from the 2007 Jazz Festival can be viewed on www.jazzfestivalhuahin.com
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Wanderlust · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:04 pm Post subject:

I have been able to find out some information from a website (in Thai) which confirms the dates given above, and also has some of the artists who will be appearing listed, as follows;
International artists
+ Ben Besiakov Trio
+ Ibrahim Electric feat. Michael Blake
+ Mikkel Nordso Band
+ Malene Mortensen feat. Jonas Johansen
+ Bill Bruford
+ Lazaro Valdes from Cuba
and Thai artists
+ Crescendo
+ Lipta vs. Radklao Amaradit
+ Doobadoo
+ T-Bone
It also says there will be 2 beach stages again (presumably by the Hilton and Sofitel as it was 2 years ago) and a 'Jazz Alley' between the 2 stages with small stalls and shops offering a variety of things such as hair braiding, OTOP etc. Heineken are again the sponsors and have said that as well as the usual beer stalls they are setting up a 'Charity Zone' with some proceeds going to the Thai Red Cross, where for a payment of 500 baht you can sit in this exclusive area (near the Sofitel stage I believe) and get free beer all the time (my bold lettering... Embarassed

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From another website I have also garnered the following, which will be of interest to jazz enthusiasts

buksida · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:37 pm Post subject:

The TAT website have now changed their dates:

Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2008
Date : 13-14 June 2008
Venue : Hua Hin beach

Relax at the Hua Hin Jazz Festival where you will enjoy renowned Thai and international jazz musicians, familiar all-time favorites and contemporary tunes.

A true celebration of jazz in a beautiful beach atmosphere where you can also enjoy sumptuous cuisine and refreshments available at different stands along the beach. If you enjoy unique folk handicrafts for souvenirs, this will also be a chance for you to shopping for your loved ones.

http://tourismthailand.org/festival-event/grand-content-2703.html

So as is the case every year more bloody confusion and no confirmation.
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BaaBaa. · Ace Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Posts: 1061 Location: England.

You've got 14th-15th on this one Buks http://jazzfestivalhuahin.com/ blues

Oh well, I dont arrive until the 14th

Im flying on Friday 13th Twisted Evil

and its my Birthday on the 12th. Cheers

BaaBaa. · Ace Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Posts: 1061 Location: England.

Looks like its 3 days again, 13th-15th

STEVE G · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 10:01 pm Post subject:

I should be able to make it this time; I've missed the last couple of years.

dtaai-maai · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 10:15 pm Post subject:

Please tell me it's not a whole year since the last jazz festival...
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STEVE G · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 10:28 pm Post subject:

dtaai-maai · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 10:49 pm Post subject:

Pagey · Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 11:18 am Post subject:

Land on the 10th - my first jazz festival !!

Will accommodation be booked up ?
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buksida · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 11:19 am Post subject:

In answer to the above, yes, book in advance for accommodation over that weekend.

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Looks like the JF is going "pay for view" ....

Prime Nature Hua Hin and CM Event present supreme Jazz Concert in a romantic and chill out atmosphere. The Beach Series 1 Kenny Garrett @ Prime Nature Hua Hin An Exclusive Concert for the Occasion of the Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2008

The Beach Series 1, The first newcomer organized by CM Event with this year host Prime Nature Villa Hua Hin. Enjoy Jazzmosphere music and mingle with friends and family exclusively for the first time in Thailand with Kenny Garrett, one of the most exciting saxophonists of the past decade. In collaborate with famous Thai artists including Denny and Friends featuring Jirasak Panpum and Rudklao Amaradit. Moreover, experience the first collaboration work of the two new blood bands like DOObaDOO and Calories Blah Blah.

Price
20,000 Baht (Group Ticket for 4 person plus 1 bottle of wine and set of snacks)
7,000 Baht (special loveseat for 2 person plus 2 glasses of wine and snack)
3,000 Baht (special seat for 1 person plus 1 Soft Drink)

Full details : http://www.thaiticketmajor.com/concert/the_beach_concert_eng.php
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splitlid · Specialist Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 176

at those prices i see flop written all over it. Twisted Evil

some people are just too smart for their own good.
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Big Boy · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 12:08 pm Post subject:

I was regretting the fact that we were going to return to the UK before the event took place.

At those prices Confused

I'd rather not be here.

My son goes to a lot of decent concerts in the UK, and never pays more than the equivalent of 1500 Baht - usually less. Somebody's making a nice profit (if they can sell the seats).
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Pagey · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 4:07 pm Post subject:

Is this a seperate evening concert at a different venue to the beach ? I'm confused...... Idea

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