Art, music and life

Over the course of four days, The Fields at Siam Country Club welcomed more than 10,000 likeminded Wonderers from all around the globe, becoming a melting pot of multiple cultures from East and West who came together not just to have a good time, but also to make positive change. 

“What makes Wonderfruit distinct in terms of our organisational structure is that sustainability was our starting point and then the fun and activities were curated around that,” explained Pranitan “Pete” Phornprapha, the festival’s founder and creative director. 
“We firmly believe that real change is driven by actions not words, so this year, on top of the existing practice of using biodegradable water bottles and building from recyclable materials, we built a stage out of rice, and managed to become a net positive event by investing in Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve in Borneo, Indonesia.”

Since its inception, Wonderfruit has set itself apart from other festivals, and this year it was truly obvious that there is so much more to it than great music. The team behind Wonderfruit went above and beyond in crafting an intricate experience that pioneered new grounds in arts, music, creativity, cultural diversity and inclusion – all interwoven with innovative sustainability. The Fields were transformed into a magical cross-cultural playground where Wonderers could create, share experiences and interact with the numerous art pieces scattered around the site.

An air of debauchery crept in as the crowd moved to the Living Stage that was decorated with an eye-popping arch of dazzling peacock feathers. Over the course of four days, the flamboyant structure saw Wonderers go crazy to heavy hitting beats by Young Fathers and Rudimental, sway to mesmerising tunes by Kate Simko & London Electronic Orchestra, and sing in unison to Lianne La Havas. But what made these four days really special was the power of community coming together to explore, share and celebrate life, and create the magic of Wonderfruit.