A new festival for 2017, Dragonland is bursting into Hong Kong's Central Harbourfront to bring Hong Kong its first pop and EDM festival. Friday night will feature a full-length concert from Leon Lai, one of the 'Heavenly Four' of Cantopop and Hong Kong celebrity. Saturday will host an evening of dance music, from artists like DJ Steve Aoki and Red Foo, while Sunday will host pop legends like the Black Eyed Peas, Iggy Azalea and Carly Rae Jepsen. It's an exciting turn for Hong Kong's music scene and promises to be a spectacular event.

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The Hindu spring Holi festival is maybe the world biggest paint fight. Celebrated around the world, the festival of colour involves a lot of paint, a lot of laughter - and a lot of music if you choose to spend it at the Holi Moo Festival in New Delhi. The festival embraces the colourful tradition with food and arts, as well as showcasing some of India's biggest performers. With the promise of 40 acts over eight hours, there should be something for everyone - the lineup is still being announced, so watch this space. 

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Unlike other music festivals, this event won’t leave you feeling hungover or worn out. The Bali Spirit Festival is a wellness wonderland combining music and yoga for a relaxing and restorative experience, focusing on the Tri Hita Karan, a Balinese Hindu concept based around restoring balance. Harnessing Bali’s natural energy to promote good health and a sustainable lifestyle, the festival incorporates wellness activities, local craft fairs and cultural events into a week of musical performance. 

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Music festivals don't always mean camping in mud, moshing to earsplitting music or dancing to electro until sunrise. Sing Jazz is a great opportunity for jazz fans and those who like a little more soul in their music to enjoy an eclectic mix of international acts from live performances to DJ sets. With tickets already on sale, and sensational artists like Corinne Bailey Rae and Basement Jaxx on the headliners list, you'll have to be quick to get into this one.  

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Ultra is taking over the world, one music festival at a time. Now with eight locations in South East Asia, including Hong Kong in 2016, you could spend the year following Ultra country to country. However, if you're going to choose just one, make it South Korea. First appearing in 2012, the festival has grown to a three-day event, and has had previous lineups including international artists like Avicii, Deadmaus, Nicky Romero, David Guetta, Snoop Dog and M.I.A. Already a renowned party city, Seoul has incredible energy that draws in the biggest names in music - we can't wait to see this year's lineup.

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Set in Borneo's jungle paradise, party beneath a canopy of nature in this unique music festival experience. Celebrating its' 20th anniversary this year, the festival has grown from 300 attendees to more than 20,000. With an interesting variety of day workshops including tree-planting, the festival tries to minimise its impact on the natural environment that hosts it. An eclectic mix of artists from around the globe - including South Africa, Cape Verde and Palestine - promises diverse entertainment in a unique setting. 

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Set in the stunning mountainscape of Naeba Ski Resort, this rock festival has featured legendary headline acts from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Sigur Ros to Stereophonics and Tom Odell. It's not just about the rock, though - the scenic campsites, ski chalet resort and the eco-friendly endeavours of this Japanese festival all add to a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Early bird tickets have just gone on sale, so start planning now.  

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