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We Are On The Mission Bangkok 2024: A Spectacular Journey Through Techno, Trance, and Hardstyle

We Are On The Mission Bangkok 2024 set a new standard for electronic music festivals, delivering three thrilling nights of Techmission, Transmission, and Hardmission. Each night brought together a diverse range of world-class artists, from mesmerizing techno debuts to heart-pounding hardstyle, making for an unforgettable experience. With sets that pushed musical boundaries and left the crowd electrified, We Are On The Mission 2024 has solidified itself as one of the most impactful festivals in Southeast Asia. Let’s dive into the highlights of each night and relive the magic that defined this year’s event.

Techmission:

Techmission kicked off the weekend with an energy-packed start, featuring the highly anticipated Bangkok debuts of techno powerhouses Lilly Palmer, Trym, and I Hate Models. Lilly Palmer opened the night with a captivating performance, her hypnotic beats driving the crowd into a state of bliss. As she dropped her crowd-favorite track ‘Hype Boy’, the atmosphere became electric, and festival-goers were swept up in a wave of pulsating rhythms that showcased her signature sound.

Trym followed up with a set that perfectly balanced fast-paced techno with atmospheric moments, keeping the audience fully engaged. His relentless beats created an intense energy, showing why he’s a rising star in the global techno scene. But it was I Hate Models who took the night to its peak. As the headliner, I Hate Models delivered a dark, industrial set that was full of raw emotion and gritty soundscapes. The crowd was completely immersed in the powerful, pulsating beats, and the deep connection between the music and the audience made for a mesmerizing experience. Closing Techmission with a powerful set, I Hate Models ensured that this night would be remembered as a groundbreaking moment for Bangkok’s techno scene.

Transmission:

Transmission took the festival into a realm of euphoric highs and trance-fueled energy. Markus Schulz’s surprise Rabbit Hole set kicked off the night, drawing the crowd into a deep and melodic journey. His progressive trance rhythms created a perfect buildup, preparing the audience for the night’s intense moments.

Next, AA Meeting—comprising John Askew and Activa—took the stage and brought a new level of intensity to the crowd. Their set was a masterclass in uplifting trance, with driving beats and seamless transitions that had the entire venue moving in unison. The crowd was kept on their toes as the energy built up for Key 4050, the dynamic duo of Bryan Kearney and John O’Callaghan. Their pounding beats and euphoric melodies elevated the vibe even further, creating one of the night’s most memorable sets.

Ben Nicky then took over, bringing his signature “Emotional Havoc” set to Bangkok. Known for balancing intense drops with melodic, emotionally charged moments, Ben Nicky once again captivated the Thai crowd with his unique blend of energy and emotion. The highlight of the night came with Maddix, whose set blended elements of trance, techno, and rave, delivering a jaw-dropping performance that kept everyone dancing until the early hours. His ability to fuse genres created a perfect finale for Transmission, leaving the crowd exhilarated and ready for the next day.

Hardmission:

Hardmission brought the weekend to its most intense and hardest night, where the energy never dipped for a second. Villain, the iconic voice of hardstyle, hyped the crowd from start to finish, keeping everyone engaged with his signature stage presence and playful interactions. The night started with DJ Isaac delivering a dynamic set, blending euphoric melodies with hard-hitting kicks that had the crowd jumping from the very first beat.

Next up was DBSTF, who turned up the intensity even further. Their set was filled with explosive tracks that pushed the crowd to their limits, maintaining the raw energy that defined Hardmission. As the night continued, the atmosphere only grew more electric with back-to-back sets from Sickmode and D-Sturb. Their relentless pace and fierce drops had the crowd going full throttle, delivering one of the most powerful performances of the night.

Warface followed, bringing his brutal and punishing sound to the stage, keeping the energy at its peak. The crowd erupted as his set channeled the raw power and chaos of Defqon, making the night feel like a truly epic hardstyle experience. Throughout the night, Showtek’s iconic track ‘FTS’ made several appearances, with each DJ putting their own hardstyle twist on the anthem, keeping the crowd buzzing with nostalgia and excitement.

The night came to an unforgettable close with Anime. Her fierce and aggressive set capped off the evening with a final surge of energy, leaving festival-goers exhausted but exhilarated. Anime’s intense beats and raw sound ensured that Hardmission 2024 ended on a high note, solidifying it as a night to remember for every hardstyle lover.

We Are On The Mission Bangkok 2024 was an extraordinary celebration of electronic music, with each night offering something unique and unforgettable. From the hypnotic rhythms of Techmission to the euphoric highs of Transmission and the relentless power of Hardmission, this year’s edition set a new benchmark for festivals in Thailand. As the last beats echoed through the night and the lights dimmed, it was clear that We Are On The Mission 2024 had made an indelible mark on everyone who attended.

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Preetika Narula

Having been in the EDM scene for 12 years now, Preetika is a die hard fan of festivals, clubbing and generally electronic dance music. Over the course of 12 years, she's met countless of djs like DJ Snake, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, Blasterjaxx and Kshmr to name a few. She's attended festivals like Tomorrowland, Ultra Japan, Creamfields Hong Kong and more. Preetika is your go to girl for all things EDM related, especially in Thailand as she calls Bangkok home.

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