EQUATION 2018

6, 7 and 8th of April 2018. Mark your calendar, cancel anything you would have planned, these are the official dates of Equation's second chapter. The electronic music rendez-vous returns to bring together all the influencers, artists, promoters, dancers and music-lovers who keep the Asian underground dance music scene alive and vibrant. Curated by the people behind Savage in Hanoi and Cliché Records in Hong Kong, the event will fuse together local and regional talents with international acts to offer an eclectic musical journey blending house, techno, disco, funk and the indescribable. The festival will boast two Funktion-One-equipped stages with a third smaller one dedicated to ambient music. Located just an hour’s drive from Hanoi, Equation is a three-day boutique festival celebrating quality dance music from Asia and the world. The event is held at Son Tinh Camp on the shores of the majestic Dong Mo Lake.

 Details information about event:

Time: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM, Friday, April 06th -  Sunday, April 08th, 2018

Location: Son Tinh Camp - Dong Mo Lake - Ba vi - Ha Noi

Ticket price:

General tickets :

3 day pass (Fri - Sun) - Phase 3 (VND 2 400 000)

2-day pass (Sat-Sun) - Phase 3 (VND 2 000 000)

1-day pass (Sun) - Phase 3 (VND 1 600 000)

Student tickets:

Student 3 day pass (Fri - Sun) - Phase 3 (VND 1 500 000)

*Student card required.

Activities about at event EQUATION 2018:

CAMPING

The campsite is set in a dedicated area away from the music stages at the end of the peninsula. It’s the quietest place with the best view.

There are private tents available for 1, 2, 3 or 4 people with bedding package (jigsaw, mat, blanket, pillow) included that you can book on the Eventbrite page. You can also bring your own tent for free.

THE SITE

Set on the peninsular of a Dong Mo Lake, situated 36 kilometers west of Hanoi, The man made reservoir supplies water to the surrounding areas, and covers over 1500 hectares. The Equation site is a grassy, forest landscape surrounded by 20 islands. With kilometers of space, trees and lake swimming, you can sit, relax and read a book, delve in to the forest to the Universe Stage, or swim at sunrise.

MUSIC

With 2 rostered stages and a ambient tea tent, you are sure to find a sound to match your mood. 48 hours of music from techno, disco, house and the indescribable in the forest, on the grass and by the lake. Check the first of artists annoucement in the section "Line up" below.

AN ASIAN AFFAIR

There is something brewing is Asia that we want to celebrate, a new network of clubs. Whether it be The Observatory in Saigon, Safe Room in Bangkok, XX XX in Manilla, Shanghai’s Elevator or Smoke Machine / Bass Kitchen for Taipei – they all represent everything we love about music. Taking this network one step further is to unite everybody in one place at one time. Each venue will have a “Takeover” of a stage bringing the best of their local and international residents.

GETTING THERE

A short drive from No Bai international Airport or Hanoi CBD, there will be busses and also private transfers available leaving from Hanoi city (more info on this coming soon). The event commences at 3pm on Friday the 6th of April and will conclude at 8pm on Sunday the 8th.

FLIGHTS

Lots of you will now want to book your flights to get to Hanoi (Noi Bai International Airport). We highly recommend using skyscanner or momondo to find cheap flights. If you need any help for flights booking, please email our team at equation@cliche-booking.com

For any ticket enquiries, please email our team at equation@cliche-booking.com

LINE UP / First announcement

International Guests

Alex From Tokyo (World Famous, USA)

Andy Hart ( Voyage Recordings, Australia)

Answer Code Request (Ostgut Ton, Germany)

Europa (Transatlantic)

Kreshik (BeatChronic, Belgium)

Mohammed Al Hamza (Transatlantic)

nthng (Transatlantic, Netherlands)

Paulo Martinez (Analog Room, Dubaï)

Phred Noir (La dame Noir)

Samo DJ (Born Free, Sweden)

San Soda (MTMU, Belgium)

UVB (Mord Records, France)

Asian Takeover

Ali (Revolve, Hanoi)

Dan Lo (The Observatory, Vietnam)

GONNO (International Feel - Mark Barrott)

Haruka (Future Terror, Japan)

Hibiya Line (The Observatory, Vietnam)

Hlib (Mo:sa:ic , Vietnam)

Hu Yang (Konekt Asia, China)

Jauge (Vietnam)

Johán (Vietnam)

Jonathan Kusuma (Cocktail d'Amore Music, Indonesia)

JonnyVicious (Kuala Lumpur)

L A k E S (Vietnam)

Magico (MYSTIK, South Korea)

Min8 (Savage, Vietnam)

Nic Ford (The Observatory, Vietnam)

Ocean Lam (Social Room, Hong Kong)

Powder (Cocktail d'Amore Music, Japan

Quân (Savage, Vietnam)

Rifain (Fragrant Harbour, Hong Kong)

Romi (Oslated,Hong Kong)

S.O.N.S ( South Korea)

Sunsiaré (Fragrant Harbour, Hong Kong)

Sweet Talk (Hong Kong)

Tek Harrington (Slum Disco Soundsystem, Thailand)

Unjin (Kizen Records, South Korea)

Yoshi Nori (Taiwan)

Zhiqi (China)

FOOD

An array of Hanoi’s best food suppliers will be set up to quench your hunger at all hours of the day. More info released soon on the various restaurants and chefs involved in the event.

DRINKS

There will be an overflow of drinks to choose from fresh coconuts, fruit juices, to local beers and a dedicated Tea Tent.

TRANSPORTATION

More info coming soon

FAQs

TICKET

What's the refund policy?

- Tickets are non-refundable; however they are transferable. Please contact our team at equation@cliche-booking.com to change the name on the ticket.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket / ID card to the event?

- To get your wristband at the door, you must bring a nominative ticket confirmation (printed ticket or e-ticket) AND your valid ID card.

Are there any age limits?

- All ages are welcome; however, anyone under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or nominated guardian. Under 18s trying to enter without an accompanying adult will be turned away.

Can I update my registration information?

- Ticket information is transferable, please contact our team at equation@cliche-booking.com

GENERAL

Will there be sufficient toilets and showers?

We take facilities and comfort very seriously. We have plenty of quality toilets in a number of convenient locations. Please respect the countryside and do not use the woods and bushes.

Are there any ATM on the site?

WARNING!

- There will be no ATM on and around the site. Please make sure to withdraw sufficient cash in Hanoi.

Can I bring my own food/drinks?

- Bringing your own food/drinks is not permitted and cooking is prohibited on the whole site. Alcohol/drinks cannot be brought into the event and bags will be searched both on entry to the campsite and onto the event site; any alcohol found will be confiscated. There are fully licensed bars available for you within the event.

Is there a convenience store on-site?

- No. There will be enough offer of food and drinks throughout the festival time. Thus, we advise you to bring everything you need to be comfortable before reaching the venue.

Are there any lockers on site?

- Yes, a limited number of lockers (150) will be available to rent, in which you can store your valuables.

Can I leave the site and then come back in?

- Yes you will be allowed to re-enter the Equation site as long as you have a valid wristband on.

What time is the gate open?

- Always open between Friday 6th April 3:00pm to Sunday 8th April 6:00pm

Can I stay on Sunday night?

- No. Everyone must leave the Equation venue by 6pm.

Where can i get a timetable/lineup/programme?

- Daily programmes will be available on our website and facebook page - coming soon.

 ACCOMODATION / TRANSPORTATION

Is accommodation included in my ticket?

- No. We offer 2 options of accommodation on-site: private tent for 1, 2, 3, or 4 people with bedding package included ((jigsaw, mat, blanket, pillow) in a really quiet camping area (check the tickets options)... If you wish to BYO that is also available and free. There are limited off-site spaces if you want a hard roof, please email our team at equation@cliche-booking.com for any further information.

When I arrive, can I set up my tent anywhere?

- You can set up your tent at designated campsite ONLY. The camp site is set in a dedicated area away from the music stages at the end of the peninsula. It’s the quietest place with the best view.

Are there shuttle buses to Equation site?

There will be busses and also private transfers available leaving from Hanoi city. Please check the schedule in the "tickets" section.

 Let's book the ticket and join Equation 2018 with us right now!!!