September 3
The chart-topping Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches will finally make their long-awaited debut appearance here in Bangkok, as the official headliners of Tiger Jam’s Centerstage music festival. Also in the line up are local indie rockers Polycat, Somkiat, Jelly Rocket, and several others. It’s going to be a massive night of quality live music, with visuals from local artists such as Note Dudesweet, Eyedropper Fill, and Tuna Dunn. The concert takes place at BITEC Bangna Hall (88 Bang Na-Trat Rd), with ticket prices set at B1,000 and B1,500. Doors are set to open at 3pm for the day-long event. www.thaiticketmajor.com
September 8
The Montreal-based pop-punk band Simple Plan are set to blow the roof off Moonstar Studio (Studio 8, Ladprao Soi 80) as they bring their Taking One For The Team Tour 2016 to Bangkok this month. The award-winning five-piece band have released five studio albums to date, as well as two live albums, and have performed numerous times on the Vans Warped Tour. Get set for a night of beer chugging and body slamming. Tickets are B2,800 and showtime is 8pm. www.thaiticketmajor.com
September 10
What happens when three wildly experimental musical virtuosos—one American, one German, and one British—get together to form a prog-rock-fusion supergroup? The answer comes in the form of The Aristocrats, and this super group are bringing their Tres Caballeros world tour to Bangkok for one night only, gracing the stage of the M Theatre (2884/2 New Phetchaburi Rd). Prepare for a mind-blowing night of musical genius with Guthrie Govan (guitar), Bryan Beller (bass) and Marco Minnemann (drums). The show starts at 8pm and tickets are B800, B1,500 and B2,500. www.thaiticketmajor.com
September 13
The renowned American a capella band Pentatonix, that has amassed hundreds of millions of views on YouTube, is coming to Bangkok for a Soundbox music event this month. The five-member, multi-racial group—made up of four guys and one girl—has been making waves in the music industry since 2012, receiving Grammy awards and many other accolades. Experience the magic of hearing complex music, made using only vocals, by attending this one-of-a-kind performance. The show is at Muang Thai GMM Live House, located on the 8th floor of Central World, and it starts at 7pm. Tickets are priced at B2,000. www.thaiticketmajor.com
September 22
As part of the Italian Festival in Thailand, renowned guitarist Alessio Monti will be performing at the Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre (BACC Auditorium). Mr. Monti is widely versed in musical explorations, and his expertise can be seen both in his playing and in his instrument itself, which features a kalimba as well as a resonator. Monti currently lives in Thailand, working for the Music College of Payap University in Chiang Mai as a lecturer. His concert begins at 7pm, and admission is free. www.ambbangkok.esteri.it
September 30
Yes, it’s true, the Queen + Adam Lambert tour is making a stop in BKK, at Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani, and fans of the wildly successful 70s and 80s supergroup are already stoked to hear such anthemic classics as “We Are The Champions”, “Fat Bottomed Girls” and, of course, “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Singer Adam Lambert, who rose to fame in 2009 after finishing as the runner-up on Season 8 of American Idol, will be taking the place of the late Freddie Mercury for this epic rock spectacle. The prices for tickets range from B2,000 to B8,000. www.thaiticketmajor.com
