Sunburn, Asia's biggest electronic music fest, kicks off in Goa this December with 35 local and international DJs. Those in two minds about booking their tickets should drop in for a preview with NY DJ Sean Tyas

There is no dress code here. No heads of state on parade. The music is electronic. And, CNN lists it among the world's top 20 events worth attending. The Sunburn Festival is cue drum roll samples back.



Born in India, the electronic music festival now one of Asia's biggest will take over the beaches of Candolim, Goa, for three days starting December 27. Helping revellers get their groove on will be 35 local and international turntable artists, with headliner DJs Armin van Buuren and Roger Sanchez. For those who want a preview though, the November Sunburn Tour with New York DJ Sean Tyas hits Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi and Bangalore this week.

DJ Sean Tyas

Why should people attend, we ask multi award-winning DJ Tyas who, we're told, debuted at Number 54 in the DJ Magazine Top 100. "It's always good to be able to go hear new names and DJs," he replies. "Plus, it makes for some great nights out."

Accompanying him will be the feisty foursome that's Jalebee Cartel. Flush with the success of their 2009 release Onepointnothing, they intend to showcase much of their new work at the coming shows. We ask Arjun Vagale, co-founder of the Cartel and one of India's most respected DJs, if they are inspired by any Indian musicians, given the dearth of serious electronica here. "Our inspiration comes from different genres, not just electronic," he replies. "We dig the Indie rock scene, specifically bands like Junk Yard Groove and Smoke. Classical musicians like Zakir Hussain and Anoushka Shankar have also inspired us along the way. As for electronica, Praveen Achary, Dheeraj Sareen, and Madhav Shorey are names to watch out for."

Those who decide to drop by can expect "a very high energy set," according to DJ Tyas. So, what's the nicest thing about being a DJ, and the worst? "The best thing is getting to hear tons of new dance music, first. The worst part waiting at airports."

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