MUMBAI: With just under five months to go until Sunburn returns to the stunning shorelines of Goa for its eight season, the festival has announced that its Phase Two Early Bird Tickets are now on sale. Famed for its exotic climate, idyllic beachfront and affordable price tag, Sunburn has rejuvenated the Goan party scene and is the perfect destination for festival-goers hoping to escape cooler climates and experience something unforgettable.

Raising the bar for its 2014 edition, Sunburn will play host to over 150 artists across 8 colossal stages on the 27th, 28th and 29th of December. With past headliners including dance music heavyweights Above & Beyond, Axwell, Afrojack, Carl Cox, Armin Van Buuren, Fedde le Grand, Paul Van Dyk and Markus Schulz, Sunburn has had a profound influence on the Indian electronic scene since its inception in 2007, with Mixmag hailing it “one of the wonders of the clubbing world”. With Sunburn clocking an attendance of over 160,000 fans from across the globe in 2013, the upcoming line-up announcement for 2014 promises to be even bigger and better than ever before.

The festival also boasts jaw-dropping production; with Sunburn’s main stage harboring an impressive 200-foot structure - the largest ever stage construction in Asia. The legendary Cubezoid stage will also return for its fourth year at Sunburn, providing a multi-sensory sensation that brings together world class LED lighting and video projection that make for a high-octane fusion of space and sound. Sunburn has tied up with India’s biggest brands like Hero, Micromax, Kingfisher, Quikr and Jabong to create unique experiences including augmented reality environments and Xylo bands also on offer, Sunburn revelers will light up the sky in what will be a 360-degree sonic experience.

Thrill seekers can also expect to find a whole host of activities at their disposal such as stunt biking, zorbing, volleyball and bungee jumping, with more adrenaline-fuelled surprises in store. Early bird ticket holders can also gain first access to on-site activities, plus new for 2014, the festival will provide exclusive packages (including camping and cruise options) to guarantee affordability.

Sunburn will also provide even more music, dancing and unforgettable moments with their ‘Afterdark’ parties set across the North of Goa. Taking place in multiple locations and exploring various genres of electronic music, Sunburn will ensure the party never stops and offer fans the experience of a lifetime.

Karan Singh, CEO, Sunburn said, “Offering the audience a never-seen-before experience, Sunburn has become the definitive identity of international electronic dance music.  Continuing the legacy, this year SunburnS8 will take the festival experience to the next level where we aim to create a maniacal musical atmosphere. With SunburnS8, we will surely redefine the dance music experience of the country, and promise to give the audience a sound, which they have never heard earlier. SunburnS8 will be the biggest & best yet.”