Hua Hin Jazz Festival dates?

[Keoni]

Has anybody heard the dates for the Hua Hin Jazz Festival this year?

I'm trying to plan a trip there, but haven't seen any dates out on the internet yet.

Thanks for your help.

[Lev]

Don't thinkl they have released the dates yet but its usually in the first week on June.

[mack]

Hi Guys

What does the festival involve, is it all in one place or is there bands playing in different bars / hotels etc?

Cheers

Mark

[Bamboo Grove]

They've had 3-4 different stages. In front of the railway station, next to Red Cross hospital, between Sofitel and Central Village and on the beach. Starts on Fridays and lasts for three days. Food and beer available at all venues. Good fun and good music.

[buksida]

Here are details from last years Jazz Festival:
http://www.huahinafterdark.com/hua-hin- ... stival.htm

[dr dave soul monsta]

Hua Hin Jazz Festival, being held from 10 to 12 June, 2005.


The Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2005 is expected to draw thousands of local and overseas visitors, all keen to enjoy local and international artists and bands rotating their performances between four stages in central downtown Hua Hin as well as discover the many spotlights this world-class destination has to offer.

Throughout the festival there is a host of other activities planned including jazz workshops, local food stalls and product sales. Moreover, there will be games and lucky draws with fun for all the family. The festival is aiming to attract not only jazz enthusiasts but a wide range of locals and tourists to make this jazz festival unforgettable.

The event will start at 6:00 p.m. onward and it's free of charge. So what are you waiting for? Let's go and enjoy yourself!

IMPORTANT Event dates and programme details may be subject to change. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.

More info on artsits and where and when to follow

[sassoc]

I was informed by sofitel in hua hin that the jazz fest is bet 3 to 5 June 2005. Could you please confirm this again somehow as i would like to do my bookings soon

[dr dave soul monsta]

the info we have is as far as we know correct Heineken do not update thier website as regulary as they should
the info we have is from the link below

http://www.dusit.com/destination_guide/ ... index.html

[buksida]

The big sign I just drove under on Petchkasem road did say "Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2005 - 3rd to 5th June"

And now re-checking the link it looks like the Dusit have changed their web page after their previous cock up.

[troopie]

All that jazz

It's hard to believe that the once-unknown Hua Hin Jazz festival _ which takes place next weekend _ is now in its forth year and is also an annual event music fans all over an annual event music fans all over the country are yearning for. The free music-by-the-beach festival, which has been listed as one of the Tourism Authority of Thailand's Grand Festivals, draws tourists and music aficionados alike to the serene resort town with quality performances by local and international artists over three jazzy evenings.

This year's festival, dubbed "Heineken Jazz Festival Hua Hin 2005", will delight jazz fans with vibrant performances by 12 Thai groups and three international performers during the weekend of June 3-5. Among them are Prode Thanapat, Jiraphan Ansavananda, Koh Mr. Saxman, The Infinity, Mansri, as well as two time Grammy Award winner John Pattitucci from New York and Randy Cannon from Seattle.

Though there will be only two main stages _ the park stage on Damnernkasem road and the beach stage in front of the Sofitel Central Hua Hin hotel _ the overall event is guaranteed to be even better, with a superb sound system, nicely set concert venues, a unified performing concept. Besides, it will be the first ever free music festival in Thailand that features a Grammy Award winning artist.

As part of an ongoing effort to boost Hua Hin's profile on the international tourism map, and also to promote jazz music to the greater public, the festival is being organised by the Hua Hin Hoteliers Club and sponsored by Heineken with support from the TAT, the Municipality of Hua Hin-Cha Am and the Hua Hin Tourist Association.

To make the holiday even sweeter and smoother for musically enthusiastic vacationers, the Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa (tel 032-512-888), Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort (tel 032-512-021), Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa (tel 032-511-881), Hyatt Regency Hua Hin (tel 032-521-231), Anantara Resort & Spa (tel 032-520-250) and Evason Hua Hin (tel 032-632-111) are offering special room rates during the festival.

A full article on the Hua Hin Jazz Festival and related stories will be published in the next issue of 'real.time'.



Calling all Bangkok Post and Post Today subscribers and readers! Get a gift set comprising two cans of beer and a stylish Bangkok Post or Post Today beer can holder with our compliments at the Heineken Jazz Festival Hua Hin 2005.

Subscribers: E-mail your name and subscriber ID to marketing@bangkokpost.co.th before June 1 and pick up the gift set at the `Bangkok Post'/'Post Today' booth any night of the festival.

Readers (non-subscribers): Cut out the Bangkok Post or Post Today's front page masthead and redeem it for a gift set at our booth on the same day of the week as the masthead.

[buksida]

Here are some images from the recent jazz festival:

http://www.huahinafterdark.com/hua-hin- ... stival.htm


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[larry70dj]

Nice pictures Buksida. I wonder who the sponsors were? Did you see the photo of the "bar". Good choice of drinks