SUBCAMP Festival unites soundsystem culture enthusiasts in Thailand
The event on January 17-19 invites 33 notable reggae, dub, jungle, dancehall & drum’n’bass acts to The Frog Cabana, Nakhon Ratchasima
Thailand is gearing up to host SUBCAMP Festival 2025 from January 17-19.
Located at The Frog Cabana in Nakhon Ratchasima, the event aims to showcase the finest Jamaican sound styles from around the globe.
Organised by Million Cat HiFi and Gonja HiFi, the festival embodies the theme "Family Run Tingz", emphasising togetherness and the collective energy of soundsystem culture.
The line-up is as diverse as it is exciting, bringing together global heavyweights and Asia’s rising stars.
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One of the headliners is the UK’s Sinai Sound & Hanamercy, who are expected to deliver booming basslines, uplifting Omega frequencies, plus futuristic melodies with theatrical vibes.
Representing Japan is 1TA—one half of the Tokyo-based project Bim One Productions known for merging traditional soundsystem principles with innovative rhythms.
Meanwhile, Green King Cuts, a Bristol-based producer and label head, will showcase his mastery of dub and reggae, channeling raw Jamaican energy through his anticipated set.
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Asia's talent shines brightly with local acts like BIMJO and Jamon of Million Cat HiFi, King Kong Killa, and Bangsaen Dub, alongside regional delegations from countries such as the Philippines with Red-I and Soulsteppa, Indonesia’s Yella Sky Sound and Roadblock Dub Collective, plus Miroll of Langkawi Dub Club alongside Aman Damai Sound representing Malaysia.
Each artist brings their own spin on reggae, dub, jungle, and drum’n’bass, delivered through both vinyl and digital mediums.
To prep your ears before the festival and complement the live performances, SUBCAMP has created SUBLISTS—a series of curated Spotify playlists designed to enhance the festival atmosphere throughout the day.
Playlists titled ‘Wake N Baked’ and ‘Sun Skanking’ feature tracks that are aimed to set the tone for the festival's atmosphere.
Purchase your passes to SUBCAMP Festival 2025 here.
Amira Waworuntu is Mixmag Asia’s Managing Editor, follow her on Instagram.
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