Dudesweet

Founded Dudesweet in November 2002 to quench their thirsts for something different. From a mobile underground party with rock and punk music at its heart, Dudesweet has developed itself into a creative ground that breeds and nurtures new generation of musicians and artists. In the first two years, each Dudesweet party never had more than 80 punters, and the promotional tools—before the arrival of social media—were handing out xeroxed flyers and plastering hand screened posters around town. Thanks to the words of mouth among creative practitioners, Dudesweet became more widespeard beyond Bangkok art students in its third year. The stories of this small underground party were traded among fashion designers, artists and musicians, and from 80 revellers, Dudesweet gradually grew to reach thousands. Nowsdays, Dudesweet has been credited as an important part that pushes and supports Thai indie music scene. From 2010 onwards, Dudesweet has diversified to take on various musical projects, but still maintains to blend arts and music harmoniously. Dudesweet has been involved in the productions of short movies, fashion shows, publishings and art exhibitions to expand its creative horizons. Dudesweet co organised a nationwide art student competition with Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA Bangkok), and has always been trusted to work with major music festivals and cultural organisations in Thailand. It is an only party that has been wholeheartedly accepted by the local fashion industry. Dudesweet has also collaborated with leading, art oriented products to break new creative grounds from importing international bands and deejays, pushing local artists onto international scene to disseminating Thai contemporary cultures. Now in its 15th year, Dudesweet is still relentlessly moving forwards with the same sets of beliefs since its first days that it is a space for all kinds of arts and creativity.