Sunburn Goa 2024 sets sail for South Goa on a surreal Underwater World journey

After mesmerising millions of fans over the past 17 years, Sunburn, Asia’s premier electronic dance music (EDM) festival, is thrilled to announce the 18th edition of its globally acclaimed annual extravaganza, Sunburn Goa 2024. Set to ignite the shores of South Goa between December 28th and 30th, 2024, the three-day celebration promises an unparalleled fusion of music, fashion, food and culture. With an illustrious legacy of redefining year-end celebrations, Sunburn continues to be the epitome of the Indian EDM movement, captivating the youth and setting new benchmarks in live music experiences.

Sunburn Goa 2024

Sunburn Goa 2024’s festival theme will explore the mystical and wondrous depths of the underwater world, merging surreal elements with the vibrant essence of Sunburn’s famed energy. Reflecting the surrealistic essence of the underwater world, the visual identity celebrates the festival’s vibrancy alongside the captivating beauty of the ocean’s depths. The underwater world, with its luminous spectrum of colours and mysterious creatures, has always fascinated and intrigued humanity. Drawing inspiration from this enigmatic realm, Sunburn Goa 2024 will take festival-goers on a fantastical journey of music, dance and wonder, crafting a utopia where the marvels of the ocean meet the exhilarating beats of EDM. Attendees will experience a stunning transformation of the venue into a vivid wonderland, inspired by the organic forms of the seabed and promising discovery at every corner. The fusion of incredible visuals and electrifying performances will create a fully immersive 360° experience, transforming the physical space into a magical realm of music and imagination.

This year’s festival will unfold against the idyllic location of South Goa, extending an enhanced experience in-keeping with Sunburn’s future vision for the festival. Offering better infrastructure, a panorama of virgin nature and less congestion to make for the perfect getaway for global music aficionados, this move also addresses previous pain points such as traffic, ingress and egress and parking. Additionally, Sunburn is reintroducing a campsite at the festival, allowing attendees to camp on the festival grounds and continue enjoying the infectious vibe amidst like-minded people.

Giving back to the community of its long-standing home in Goa and to instil environmental responsibility among the youth, Sunburn goes green by introducing an eco-friendly campaign ‘Leave No Trace’. By adhering to the principles of ‘Recycle, Reuse and Restore’, the campaign will encourage fans to celebrate the spirit of music in an eco-friendly manner. This initiative underscores Sunburn’s commitment to environmental sustainability and aims to ensure that the festival grounds are left as pristine as they were found. The festival encourages all Sunburn enthusiasts and attendees, along with volunteers to join its movement to protect and preserve our planet, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy the beauty and vibrancy of the festival’s locations. Recycling stations for plastic, glass and other materials will be strategically placed throughout the venue during and after the festival. Thorough daily clean-ups will be conducted from December 27th to 31st, 2024, to restore the space to its original state. Aiming for 100% environmental responsibility, ‘Leave No Trace’ will engage Sunburn’s free-spirited youthful fans to make it one of the most eco-friendly festivals in Asia.

Attention EDM enthusiasts, live music aficionados, experience seekers and those eager to conclude their year on a high note! Registrations for Sunburn Goa 2024, the year’s most anticipated festival, are now live exclusively on BookMyShow. Sign up now to be the first to receive ticket notifications and gain access to early ticket sales. The pre-sale for registered users goes live on July 21st, with the public ticket sale beginning on July 24th, 2024.

Karan Singh, CEO, Sunburn, commented, “We are excited to embark on the next chapter of the most loved festival at a new venue that promises an unparalleled experience. Our vision is to elevate the bar each year and ensure we offer a memorable experience each year, and we cannot wait for people to experience the magic of South Goa along with us, this time! We look forward to welcoming fans from all over the world to live, love and dance again in the stunning paradise of the grand scenic landscape of Goa. We are committed to creating the largest, most immersive and mesmerising Sunburn festival experience yet. This year, our theme will bring to life unimaginable production and aesthetics that will transform the festival into a surreal sea of sounds where the boundaries of reality are blurred by the extravagance of music and the wonder of the waters.”

Mr. Jack Sukhija, President, Travel & Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) commented, “Sunburn has significantly boosted tourism in Goa, boosting local economy, tourism and driving business growth across various sectors, benefiting from the festival’s global draw. All over the world, events supplement the tourism economy. As a world-class musical event, we expect Sunburn to do the same in South Goa. This year, Sunburn Goa will undoubtedly place South Goa on the world music map, stimulating business in sectors such as hotels, F&B, transport, and more. We expect the festival to be a great event while adhering to all statutory protocols and waste management guidelines.”

Highlights of Sunburn Goa 2024 include over 150 international and Indian artists delivering electrifying performances across seven stages. Attendees can also explore pop-up fashion stores showcasing cutting-edge designs that blend everyday wear with surreal underwater-inspired fashion. Indulge in a curated food village featuring a fusion of local and international cuisines. Sunburn’s celebration of culture continues with interactive art installations, immersive experiences and adventure zones, all centred around the captivating underwater theme. Sunburn Goa 2024 will feature the crème de la crème of EDM, top-tier artists from across the globe, jaw-dropping visuals, cutting-edge technology and a slew of exhilarating experiences.

Since its inception in 2007, Sunburn has grown into an aspirational lifestyle brand blending music, entertainment, experiences and celebration that has seamlessly seeded music tourism in India. Sunburn Goa has transcended the conventional festival experience, transforming year-end festivities into a pulsating, immersive journey through the realms of electronic dance music. As one of the country’s most anticipated music festivals, Sunburn has consistently delivered exceptional artist line-ups and fantastical productions that transport attendees to a world beyond imagination. Last month, Sunburn Goa, Asia’s premier electronic dance music festival, achieved a significant milestone by securing the #11 spot on DJ Mag’s prestigious ‘Top 100 Festivals in 2024’ worldwide list, up from #14th spot last year. This accolade underscores Sunburn’s growing influence and reputation on the global stage and amongst GenZ, making it the highest-ranked music festival from Asia on this year’s list.

Sunburn Festival 2024 is more than just a music festival; it’s a lifestyle. Don’t miss out on ending the year on a high! Register now and get ready to dive into a surreal underwater world where the boundaries of reality blur into a magical utopia of music, dance and exuberance.

Stay tuned for more updates on Sunburn Goa 2024. Read about the local registrations in a week for Sunburn Goa 2024.

About Sunburn:

Sunburn, is Asia’s Premiere Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Festival, and is ranked amongst the world’s biggest music festivals. Started in 2007 as a 3-day music festival in Goa, Sunburn has grown to become an aspirational lifestyle brand boasting an eclectic mix of music, entertainment, experiences and celebration that has seeded music tourism in India. Over the past 17 years, Sunburn has brought together renowned International and Indian artists to entertain hundreds of thousands of dance music lovers across the country and overseas, and positioned India as a prime dance festival destination to the world.

The Sunburn Festival, Sunburn Reload, Sunburn Arena and Sunburn Campus formats have enabled a wide geographical and demographic reach pan India and abroad. Sunburn has the distinction of having brought down to India the world’s top 10 DJs, including Swedish House Mafia, Martin Garrix, Tiesto, Avicii, Hardwell, Deadmau5, Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Afrojack, Above & Beyond, The Chainsmokers, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Marshmello, Paul Van Dyk, Skazi, Pete Tong, Dash Berlin, and Nicky Romero. Sunburn has also made its successful debut overseas across Colombo, Sri Lanka; Kathmandu, Nepal; Dubai; Muscat; and Melbourne, Australia, thereby creating history to become the first successful indigenous Music IP to cross international shores. Sunburn secured the #11 spot on DJ Mag’s prestigious ‘Top 100 Festivals in 2024’ list alongside top music festivals globally. Sunburn is ranked as big as Tomorrowland and Ultra Miami festival as per the IMS APAC Business Report 2014 and has won numerous awards and accolades around the globe including the WOW Awards, BW Applause Awards and Palm Expo Awards.

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