This year’s theme, “In the Key of Peace,” reflects the growing need for understanding, connection, and coexistence in today’s world, while reinforcing the role of music as a universal language that transcends borders, beliefs, and differences. Presented through the collaboration of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), UNESCO and C asean, supported by One Bangkok, this celebration reflects the power of public–private partnerships in promoting cultural dialogue and sharing the message of peace through music.

C asean Consonant, the one and only ASEAN traditional ensemble, will present a special performance that bridges ASEAN traditional music with jazz by blending the beauty of diversity into one shared musical experience as a living example of peaceful collaboration among people from different nationalities, cultures, and languages.

For more than a decade, C asean Consonant has brought together musicians from all ASEAN countries, with difference cultures, religious and languages, demonstrating that people can live, create, and perform together in harmony despite their differences. The performance also illustrates how music can go beyond frontiers, serving as a bridge between ASEAN’s cultural heritage and the wider world.

Featured Performers

Bangkok Big Band A leading jazz ensemble under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Bangkok Big Band brings together professional musicians dedicated to promoting jazz in Thailand through high-quality performances and public engagement.

C asean Consonant The one and only ASEAN traditional ensemble, C asean Consonant brings together musicians from all 11 ASEAN countries to co-create performances using traditional instruments. Through the universal language of music, the ensemble connects diverse cultural heritages, fostering understanding, friendship, and regional collaboration.

Horwang School Big Band An award-winning youth jazz ensemble from Horwang School, recognized for its dynamic performances and achievements in national competitions, while playing a key role in nurturing the next generation of Thai jazz musicians.

Sekpol Unsamran (Koh Mr. Saxman) One of Thailand’s most renowned saxophonists, Sekpol Unsamran—widely known as Koh Mr. Saxman—is celebrated for his distinctive sound and his contributions to contemporary Thai jazz. His performances bridge technical mastery with emotional depth, bringing jazz closer to a wider audience.

Sax Pack Girl (SXPG) A vibrant and contemporary saxophone ensemble, Sax Pack Girl represents a new generation of performers who blend jazz with modern musical influences. Their energetic performances bring a fresh and engaging dimension to the jazz scene, appealing to diverse audiences.