The Hua Hin Music Contest 2024, an event aimed at fostering creativity and positive expression among young musicians, concluded on August 31 with the final round held at Market Village Hua Hin.
The event, organised by the Hua Hin Municipality in collaboration with Market Village Hua Hin, saw participation from nearly 200 teams of high school and university students across the country, all competing for a share of over 420,000 THB in cash prizes and various other awards.
Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul, the Mayor of Hua Hin, presided over the closing ceremony, where he was joined by several local officials and sponsors, including Deputy Mayor Ms. Bussaba Choksuchat, Municipal Council Member Mr. Sanphop Uengrasamee, and General Manager of Market Village Hua Hin, Mr. Amorntep Ouammeephian. The event attracted a large audience of locals and tourists who gathered at the activity area on the first floor of Market Village Hua Hin to witness the final performances.
The competition aimed not only to encourage musical talent but also to promote tourism in Hua Hin. The selection process began with video submissions, followed by preliminary rounds on August 24-25, leading to the final round featuring the top 10 teams from both the high school and university levels.
The final round featured an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned producer and arranger Jakkawal Saothongyuttitum, known as “Nueng Jakkawal,” and famous singer and artist Jirasak Panpoom, also known as “Maew Jirasak.” They were joined by Ryo, Kwang, and Deaw, teachers from Yamaha Music School, and Pang from the band Plam Rang. The teams were judged on their musical skills, vocal techniques, song choices, and stage performances, presenting two songs each in a competition filled with intense excitement.
High School Level Competition Results:
- First Place: Team Only Funk, awarded a scholarship and 100,000 THB in cash.
- Second Place: Team Whitebridge, awarded 50,000 THB in cash.
- Third Place: Team Mousou, awarded 30,000 THB in cash.
- Most Popular Award: Team Whitebridge, awarded 10,000 THB in cash.
- Best Vocalist Award: The lead singer of Team AV7, awarded 10,000 THB in cash and a Yamaha electric piano valued at 19,900 THB.
- Best Musician Award: The drummer of Team Arctic Kangaroos, awarded 10,000 THB in cash and a Yamaha electric amplifier valued at 12,900 THB.
University Level Competition Results:
- First Place: Team Dachshund, awarded a scholarship and 100,000 THB in cash.
- Second Place: Team Isolate, awarded 50,000 THB in cash.
- Third Place: Team ANCOSBand, awarded 30,000 THB in cash.
- Most Popular Award: Team ANCOSBand, awarded 10,000 THB in cash.
- Best Vocalist Award: The lead singer of Team The Rain, awarded 10,000 THB in cash and a Yamaha electric piano valued at 19,900 THB.
- Best Musician Award: The musician playing the Taphon, flute, and Ching from Team The Miracal, awarded 10,000 THB in cash and a Yamaha electric amplifier valued at 12,900 THB.
