MUMBAI: Sunburn Goa 2015 has broken international sales records and geographical boundaries in an aim to unite music lovers and will host patrons from over 42 countries at the event this year. This has been confirmed by Viagogo, an international ticketing service, based on the attendance, ticket demand, and online search result numbers. With the biggest ever global EDM lineup featuring world renowned DJs Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Kygo, David Guetta, MartinGarrix, Aly & Fila and Bassjackers, Sunburn Goa 2015 has garnered a phenomenal response in global attendance and ticket sales.

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

Tomorrowland’s mainstay and currently World’s #1 DJs (DJ Mag) Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike will be a part of Sunburn Goa 2015 once again after a smashing year with tracks like ‘Higher Place’ feat. Ne-Yo and ‘The Hum’.

Kygo

Norwegian producer/DJ – Kygo is one of the fastest growing artists in the dance music scene over the last year. The name ‘Kygo’ has become directly linked to the tropical house music sound and with numerous original tracks under his belt like ‘Firestone’ and ‘Stoke The Show’ it’s going to be spectacular to see him for the first time in India at ‘Sunburn Goa 2015’, the producer is also well known for his remixes for Coldplay, Avicii, Ed Sheeran and many more.

David Guetta
Grammy nominated DJ/producer/remixer David Guetta will be closing ‘Sunburn Goa 2015’ main stage this year. With over 9 million albums and 30 million singles worldwide – David Guetta is the biggest DJ in the electronic dance music scene since the past decade with numerous remixes for the biggest Pop artists in the US and UK.

Martin Garrix
Recently crowned #3 in the world in the Top 100 DJs Poll – Martin Garrix is headlining ‘Sunburn Goa 2015’ along with the world’s biggest names. At just 19, Martin Garrix has multiple original tracks which have been in the Top 10 charts around the world. Recently, Garrix announced he will be starting his own record label to promote new artists.

Over and above this Renowned artists like Kshmr, Dyro, Felix Jaehn, Headhunterz and Sam Feldt will debut for the very first time in India. This power packed lineup is an indicator towards the mega build up and preparations for the 10^th year anniversary milestone of Sunburn Goa in 2016. Sunburn Goa is becoming bigger by the day, and has now already been rated as amongst the biggest EDM Festivals in the world. The 9^th Edition of Sunburn Goa is scheduled from 27 to 30 December, 2015 and is the only Indian music festival to offer a global experience to the Indian and International music lovers in the countries favourite holiday destination – Goa. Sunburn Goa has already been rated at par with EDM festivals like Tomorrowland and Ultra Miami.

Fans can purchase tickets in the language, currency and on the device of their choice, thereby enabling the ability for fans from all over the globe to buy their passes with relative ease, therein adding to the phenomenal attendance from 42 countries this year.

“Indian music fans no longer have to travel halfway across the world to get the epic atmosphere and impressive roster of headliners offered by other international festivals,” said Percept Group vice chairman & managing director Harindra Singh, “Working with various ticket portals has enabled us to broaden our appeal through making tickets more accessible to our international fan base, drawing crowds from 42 countries, which has helped establish Sunburn Goa as one of the world’s top 3 music festivals.”

While the majority of festivals, particularly EDM, are held in Europe and the United States, Sunburn has taken Asia by storm over the past eight years. Sunburn Goa 2015 will see a total of 248 hours of explosive music both onstage and at the after party over a period of 4 days. An estimate of 120+ artists will be performing at one stage during the festival and at the after party. Sunburn Goa 2015 will also feature over 40 different experience zones, a fan village, as well as countless other forms of entertainment, such as bungee jumping, volleyball, hot air balloon rides and zorbing, offering the ultimate holiday experience. 

Massive Production: Each stage with its own creative concept and technological innovations will reflect the mastery of some of the ace production design teams from around the world. And, sure to blow your minds, the main stage will be one of the biggest stages in the world. A super-mega-stage, the Sunburn Goa main stage is set in a beautiful natural amphitheater, redefining - in size, creativity and drama -that’s how India puts on a show for the world. Stage, sound lights and special effects have never looked so good! With numerous artists and about 248 hours of music across stages and events including trance, house, electro, techno, drum & bass, psychedelic, experimental – the list is endless!

Fan Village: Watch out for meet and greet contests to win a chance to enter the largest artist village in Asia and meet your favorite DJs!

Food Courts: Elaborate food courts emanating with delectable local flavors to keep you nourished and ready to dance and reconfigured bars to activate the adrenaline rush. The bars this year will be set up in interesting formats and designs as well as will have exciting cocktails for the fans.

On-Site Camping: For those really adventurous souls who do not wish to miss a single beat, camping on-site takes the festival experience to the next level.

Leave No Trace: This activity is undertaken in the interest to keep the city clean and to avoid the harm caused to the natural environment of Goa. Sunburn is all about eco-friendly activities.

40+Experience Zone: Sunburn Cruises to take a break from the music and catch the beautiful sunset. For those really adventurous souls that did not want to miss a single beat, Helicopter Rides will help you catch a breathtaking aerial view of the festival. An 80’ Ferris Wheel for fans to witness a 360 view of the gigantic venue with the music, with a breathtaking view of the Arabian Sea on one side and the hills on the other. Dream Wall for fans to lock their dreams using sticky notes. Bungee Jumping, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Kite Flying, Open Library, Movie Theatre, Sunset Point, Tattoo Making, T-Shirt Printing, Art Village, Tarot Reading, Volley Ball, Football, Stilt Walkers, Go Pros, Spider Cam, Para Copter, Performers-Fire Acts, Jugglers, the catalog goes on.  It's a freaking festival guys! Come outside to play, and come early! Sunburn has added much more to the experience zones this season.

Flea Market: This year, Sunburn Goa will have more than 80 stalls catering to delectable gastronomy and indigenous lifestyle products including giving an impetus to local specialties.

Unlimited Parking: The size of Sunburn’s new Vagator home, allows a guaranteed spot for each and every car, motorbike, bicycle, camel, horse or whatever else you want to ride in on, right opposite the venue. And it’s all pro bono.

Afterparties: Since we are smack in the center of North Goa, fans will be spoilt for choice with manifold options to choose from. Catch your favorite artists play a surprise set at multiple after dark parties in and around North Goa.

Over the years, Sunburn has become one of the highlights of the global calendar year, and one of the hottest tickets for domestic and international music fans alike.