Joining Marshmello onstage will be British band Bastille to perform Marshmello’s chart-topping single “Happier”, Since its release in August, “Happier” has reached No 1 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Streaming Chart & Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales Chart and has more than 220 million streams on Spotify.

Marshmello will also be joined onstage by Anne-Marie to perform their platinum-certified track “Friends”.

Rock band Panic! At the Disco will perform “High Hopes” from their sixth studio album “Pray for the Wicked.”

Alessia Cara will perform her new single “Trust My Lonely”, a track that follows up “Growing Pains,” released via Def Jam Recordings. Both tracks are slated to appear on Cara’s upcoming second album, “The Pains of Growing”.

Jack & Jack will perform their new single “No One Compares To You,” a song that comes on the heels of their hit collaboration “Rise” with multi-platinum artist and producer Jonas Blue.

These artists join previously announced host and performer Hailee Steinfeld, as well as performers Nicki Minaj, Halsey, Rosalia and “Global Icon” award recipient Janet Jackson. Jackson will perform a medley of her greatest hits including her recent smash single, “Made for Now”,

Lindsay Lohan, Anitta, Debby Ryan, Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross will present awards at the show alongside Netflix stars Michael Pena and Diego Luna.

The “2018 MTV EMAs” will air live around the globe from Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Spain. Catch the live broadcast on November 5 at 2am in Bangkok for the red carpet and 3am for the main show.

Voting is open to the public at mtvema.com until November 4.

Sheeran and his team are once again taking a strict stance against anyone using unethical secondary ticketing sites and to put a stop to the secondary ticketing market, absurd prices and fan ripoffs, the tickets are sold “personalised,” which means that the name of the ticket purchaser is printed on the tickets. Upon arrival at the concert venue, the purchaser may be required to provide a valid photo ID that matches the name on the ticket(s) to gain admission. The promoters urge all customers to only use the official ticket sites listed at Edsheeran.com.

Currently on the North American leg of his global “Divide” stadium tour, Sheeran is not only one of the most successful recording acts ever, but one of the world’s most indemand live acts. On this summer’s UK run, Ed played to over 1.1 million people, including four nights at London’s Wembley Stadium, marking the biggestever solo tour [without a band] that the UK has ever seen!

A songwriter of a generation, Sheeran has continued to dominate charts across the globe since the release of his “Divide” album last year. With over 15.5 million copies sold worldwide to date, the album has spawned Ed’s hit singles “Shape of You” (the third biggestselling single of all time in the UK and most-streamed track on Spotify, ever), “Castle on the Hill”, “Galway Girl”, the 2017 UK Christmas Number 1 “Perfect” and “Happier”. Sheeran released his 10 million-selling debut album  “+” (“Plus”) in 2011, which featured the UK’s biggest-selling debut track of that year “The A Team”. In 2014, he returned with his critically acclaimed second LP “x” (“Multiply”) featuring his global smash “Thinking Out Loud”.

For the Bangkok concert, ticket prices start at Bt2,000 and go on sale at 10am local time on December 1 at all ThaiTicketMajor outlets or via http://www.ThaiTicketMajor.com. Call (02) 262 3838.

For more information on Ed Sheeran’s Bangkok show, please visit http://www.bectero.com  or http://www.facebook.com/bectero

A chart-topper since he emerged in 2011, The Weeknd will be performing tracks from his successful “Beauty Behind the Madness”, “Starboy”, and “My Dear Melancholy” projects.

Ticket prices start at Bt2,500 at Thai Ticket Major counters and online at http://www.ThaiTicketMajor.com.

Keep updated at Facebook.com/bectero.

Great night out with Shangela

“Rupaul’s Drag Race: All Stars “– an American reality competition television series spinoff produced by World of Wonder for Logo TV – is coming to Thailand with “Shangela is Shock”, a brand new show of Shangela at Dr Thaworn Phornprapha Auditorium on December 13.

Shangela Laquifa Wadley, the stage name of DJ Pierce, is an American drag queen, reality television personality and was the first contestant eliminated from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” in season two only to return as a surprise contestant in the series’ third season.

Tickets cost from Bt1,500 to Bt3,000 at Thai Ticket Major.

Hallyu washes over Thammasat

South Korea’s Wanna One, Monsta X, Teen Top, The Boyz, Pentagon, and Dongkiz are heading to the Land of Smiles for the “2018 HEC Korea Concert” marking the 60th anniversary of Thailand-Korea relations. It’s being held at Thammasat Football Stadium Rangsit on November 17 at 6pm.

Tickets are from Bt4,000 to Bt6,000 (standing) and from Bt1,100 to Bt6,600 (seats) at http://www.ThaiTicketMajor.com.

The Im says goodbye

The Impossibles, the 1960s pop band, are bringing down the curtain on a long career with a concert, titled “The End of The Im”, at Royal Paragon Hall this Tuesday night at 7pm.

Setha Sirachaya, Winai Panturak, Pichai Thongniem and Yongyuth Meesang will play a wide range of numbers from their days in showbiz as well as cuts from Setha’s new album “Fak Rak Duay Pleng.”

Tickets cost from Bt2,000 to Bt3,500 at Thai Ticket Major including a copy of the album.

Hitting the high notes

American diva Mariah Carey heads back to Thailand for her long-awaited concert at Hall 106 of Bitec Bangna on November 9 at 8pm, as a part of her Asia Tour.

Tickets are from Bt3,500 to Bt15,000 (VIP) at Thai Ticket Major.

The driving force behind the thriving Hexagon record label, and was ranked seventh on the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs list of 2018. He was also ranked the number one Future House Artist of the Year on Beatport in 2016.

In 2017, Diablo released “Past.Present.Future”, a compilation of previously released tracks, including hits “On My Mind”, “Cutting Shapes”, and his collaboration with Tiesto “Chemicals” featuring Thomas Troelsen.

In 2018, Don Diablo released the seventh single from Future, “People Say”, with actor/songwriter, Paije Richardson, the eighth single “Head Up” with singer James Newman, the ninth single “Believe” with actor/singer-songwriter Ansel Elgort, and the tenth single “Give Me Love” with singer Calum Scott.

Tickets are Bt800 at the door.

For more information and table reservations, call (081) 645 1177 or (081) 645 1166.

 The 62-year-old world-class contemporary jazz artist is just about to start a new Asia Tour and will be performing in Jakarta, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur before heading to Bangkok.

The first-of-its-kind rendezvous of supreme architecture and artist in Thailand will contribute its proceeds, after deducting expenses, towards the funds for construction of “Navamindrapobitr 84th Anniversary Building” at the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital. The building will become one of the most modern and comprehensive medical centres in Thailand. The services provided at the centre will effectively elevate the quality of medical care, while ensuring fairness in service provision.

“Muangboran Samut Prakan is a private outdoor museum of Thailand that aims to preserve the true Siamese heritage. This largest outdoor museum spans more than 800-rai and we are glad and proud to present the perfect integration of Thai architectural intricacies and tasteful jazz acoustics. The concert’s backdrop is the architecturally beautiful Sanphet Prasat Hall that is modelled after the actual time-worn one in Ayutthaya. The backdrop will certainly provide a balanced presentation to the jazz and will leave lasting impression on everyone’s mind,” said Ploynapat Sirisoontaropas, director of the Ancient City Group, during a press conference at Siam Paragon.

Smooth jazz saxophonist Tewan Sapsanyakorn and renowned vocalist Rudklao Amratisha entertained the crowd during the press conference.

Kenny G integrates elements of R&B, pop and Latin into jazz and since the early 80’s, his combination of unparalleled instrumental chops and indelible melodies have resulted in sales of more than 75 million records worldwide and more than a dozen climbs to the top of billboard’s contemporary jazz chart.

Kenny G has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the business during his legendary career, including Michael Bolton, Weezer, Whitney Houston and Katy Perry amongst many others.

Tickets cost from Bt1,500 to Bt4,500 at Thai Ticket Major. Call (02) 262 3456 or visit http://www.ThaiTicketMajor.com.

For more information, please contact (086) 341 7377 and follow us for more updates at Facebook: The River Jazz Festival.

As the members of the Mu Pa (Wild Boars) football academy and team and their coach were visiting Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha on Tuesday, British executive producer Will Robinson was calling attention to their rescue with the release of “Heroes of Thailand”, a song and music video he produced to honour the sacrifice and efforts of the divers, rescue workers, officials and volunteers who rescued the 12 young footballers and their coach from the Tham Luang cave in Tham LuangKhun Nam Nang Non Forest Park, Chiang Rai in July.

Robinson records the sound of the salo.

Robinson, the chief executive of Hong Kong-based record label Tune Asia, has more than 25 years of experience in the music industry and is also a talented composer and songwriter.

He penned the full-length version of “Glory Glory Man United” in 2008 featuring Korean violinist Jenny Bae. He also wrote “Red is the Man” to mark Sir Alex Ferguson’s 25th anniversary at Old Trafford and “Chico is the Man” for Mexican football star Javier Hernandez, which saw him collaborate with Jose Feliciano and Daniel Ryan.

Will Robinson during the shooting of the music video.

“I co-wrote a song for Bryan Robson, former manager of the Thai national football team and former captain of Manchester United and England football team called “Hero” with British composer Daniel Ryan about seven years ago. The song has a strong melody and after watching the story of the heroic rescue at Tham Luang cave, I thought this song would make a nice tribute to all the volunteers, rescue workers, divers and others who risked their lives to help in this rescue mission that gripped the whole world,” he says.

“I changed the lyrics and the story of the song and had it translated to the northern Thai dialect,” says Robinson, who divides his time between recording studios in Hong Kong, Thailand and the UK.

Ronnarong Khampha is a singer of “Heroes of Thailand”.

“I would like thank to Thai Navy Seals, Thai PBS, ITV England and some of the divers who provided some of the footage for the music video and gave permission to use their photographs.”

“Heroes of Thailand” was recorded in Manchester, London, Singapore and Bangkok and features vocalist Ronnarong Khampha, a Lanna dancer and actor from Phayao, and several traditional Thai instruments including the salo, a northern Thai musical instrument made from a coconut shell, and the khlui, a traditional Thai duct flute made from bamboo.

“I was fortunate to meet Ronnarong. He’s a multi-talented artist – a choreographer, dancer and singer and was recommended by Professor Waewdao Sirisook from Chiang Mai University,” says the 51-year-old Briton.

Ronnarong says he is honoured and proud to be part of this charitable project as it gave him the opportunity to also share the Lanna art and culture through music.

“The lyrics convey the message of gratitude to all local and international volunteers who were involved in the rescue of the footballers and their coach. Every person is a hero,” he adds.

Ronnarong Khampha, Will Robinson, and Kanchorn Jiamram, director of Childlife Mae Sai (Baan Nana), Chiang Rai

“Heroes of Thailand” can be downloaded on iTunes on https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/heroesofthailandfeatronnarongkhamphasingle/1433606438 and on all other major digital retailers and streaming services.

Proceeds from all downloads and streaming sales of this song will be donated to Childlife Mae Sai (Baan Nana), a children’s charity in Chiang Rai.

Rain cemented his status as a hallyu superstar with his role in the pan-Asian hit drama “Full House” in 2004 and has since earned fans around the world.

Seats cost Bt2,800 to Bt6,800 at http://www.ThaiTicketMajor.com and (02) 262 3456. Learn more at http://www.Facebook.com/WowstarEntertainment.

Postcoital pleasures

American ambient-pop band Cigarettes After Sex are touring Asia for the second consecutive year and will be at Bangkok’s Moonstar Studio 8 on November 13.

It will be an evening of ethereal, dreamlike music, lyrics about romance and love and the amazing, androgynous voice of founder Greg Gonzalez singing “Nothing’s Gonna Hurt You Baby” and “Affection”.

Get passes for Bt1,800 at http://www.Ticketmelon.com.

A thrill with Sam Smith

British pop-soul singer Sam Smith is bringing his “Thrill of It All Tour” to Impact Arena on October 28.

Massively success across the world, Smith at only 26 is able to express deep feelings of sadness and touch the hearts of listeners. Seats cost Bt2,000 to Bt6,000 at http://www.ThaiTicketMajor.com and (02) 262 3456.

Soul man cometh

Known for hits such as “One Call Away”, “Marvin Gaye” and “We Don’t Talk Anymore” from his platinumselling album “Nine Track Mind”, Charlie Puth will perform at Impact Arena on October 29 as part of his “Voicenotes” World Tour.

That’s also the name of his second album of jazz and late ’80s R&B. Seats cost Bt1,800 to Bt5,000 at http://www.ThaiTicketMajor.com and (02) 262 3456.

Spicy night at Oasis

Indy music label Spicy Disc is celebrating its 14-year anniversary with a concert at Show DC’s Oasis Arena on November 10. It’ll be a grand reunion for La-Ong Fong, Save Da Last Piece, SHO Lullaby, Groove Riders, Friday, Funky Wah Wah, Sqweez Animal, Knock the Knock, Good September, Wan Thanakrit, Mild, the Parkinson, Kidnappers, the Rube, Helmetheads, Nap A Lean, Morning Soon, Zom Marie, Pills, Tape, No One Else and Aomsin.

Seats cost Bt999 at http://www.Ticketmelon.com.

Kearney is best known for his song “Exactly” with John O’Callaghan, which was also remixed by Giuseppe Ottaviani. In Bangkok, he will be supported by DJ Faahsai, Hybrid Jay, Jonnie B and Lee Van Willem.

For more information and table reservations, call (098) 974 6974.

Kygo in love

Norwegian DJ, record producer and songwriter Kygo makes his Thai debut at Live Park Rama 9 on Monday night, having added Bangkok to his “Kids in Love Tour 2018.”

Kygo is best known for the single “Firestone” which has over 500 million views on YouTube as well as 560 million plays on Spotify. He’s also scored major hits with “Stole the Show”, “Here for You”, “Stay”, and “It Ain’t Me” and became the first house music producer to perform at an Olympic closing ceremony.

Tickets cost from Bt2,500 to Bt5,000 (VIP) at Thai Ticket Major outlets and http://www.ThaiTicketMajor.com.

Find out more at Facebook.com/teddytime.th.

Ghostly goings on

Smirnoff Midnight 100 presents celebrates all things spooky with the “Oh My Ghost” Halloween Music Festival in Thailand, at Hall 98 of Bitec Bangna on October 27 from 6pm to midnight.

This EDM festival features a lineup of international DJs including R3Hab, Breathe Carolina, Ghastly, and Sura.

Tickets are available at http://www.eventpop.me/e/4148omg2018.

A night with Kenny G

World renowned jazz superstar Kenny G is returning to Thailand for a concert to be held at Muangboran (Ancient City) in Samut Prakan, on November 10 at 5pm, as a part of his “World Tour 2018.”

One of the bestselling artists of all time of the modern era, Kenny G will perform songs from his latest studio album, “Brazilian Nights.”

Tickets are from Bt1,500 to Bt4,500 at Thai Ticket Major. Call (02) 262 3456 and visit http://www.ThaiTicketMajor.com.

Spice is nice

Melanie Chisholm, aka Mel C or Sporty Spice, one of Spice Girls’ original members, is making her debut concert in Thailand at GMM Live House on the eighth floor of Central World on November 11 at 8pm, as a part of her “Asia Tour 2018.”

Touring with seven albums under her belt, Mel C debuted as solo artist in late 1998 with multi-chart topping single “When You’re Gone” featuring Bryan Adams. Her success continued with the release of her solo debut album “Northern Star”, which topped the charts in UK and Sweden and was certified multiplatinum worldwide.

Tickets cost Bt1,500 to Bt7,000 at Thai Ticket Major.