Phnom Penh & Music: Exceptional, Paul Oakenfold, one of the world's best DJs, in the capital!

Paul Oakenfold will perform at Chew & Bash, Phnom Penh Island Club, on Saturday, 26 April 2025, starting at 9 p.m. This event marks his historic debut in Cambodia and kicks off a tour that also includes a show in Siem Reap on 30 April 2025.

Paul Oakenfold

Paul Oakenfold is a pioneering English DJ, record producer and remixer, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in electronic dance music. Born on 30 August 1963 in London, Oakenfold began his career in the late 1970s, first mixing soul music in London's Covent Garden before immersing himself in the vibrant dance and rap scenes of New York in the early 1980s.

The turning point in Paul Oakenfold's career came in 1987 during a trip to Ibiza, where he discovered the Balearic sound, a fusion of house, soul, rock and disco, which inspired him to bring a new musical philosophy back to the UK. This experience played a decisive role in the development of the British club culture sound and helped spark the acid house movement.

Over a career spanning more than four decades, Oakenfold has produced over 100 remixes for a list of global superstars, including U2, Madonna, the Rolling Stones, Massive Attack and Michael Jackson.

His remix of U2's “Even Better Than the Real Thing” in 1992 was a breakthrough that brought him international fame and led to him opening for U2 on their Zooropa tour. He also produced bands such as Happy Mondays and founded his own influential label, Perfecto Records.

Oakenfold's albums, such as ‘Tranceport’ and ‘A Lively Mind,’ have been critically acclaimed for their innovation, while his legendary live performances have seen him headline major festivals and even make history as the first DJ to perform on the Great Wall of China.

His 1994 album ‘Goa Mix’ is considered a milestone in the history of electronic music, blending trance and cinematic soundscapes, and has been hailed as one of the best DJ mixes ever broadcast on BBC Radio 1.

Voted DJ Magazine's No. 1 DJ in the world twice, in 1998 and 1999, Oakenfold has been nominated for three Grammy Awards and two World Music Awards, and has sold over five million albums worldwide. His influence extends beyond music production and has shaped the global perception of DJ culture, making him a true ‘godfather of electronic music’ and a driving force behind the mainstream acceptance of dance music.

Chew & Bash

Chew & Bash is known as Phnom Penh's ultimate nightlife destination, promising a high-energy atmosphere and international talent. The event will be supported by rising Khmer DJs Maily and Rob Biance, with technical support from Kilat to ensure an exceptional experience for attendees.

This show marks an important milestone for the Cambodian electronic music scene, inviting a world-renowned DJ to the country and showcasing Cambodia as an emerging destination for international music events.

• Event: Paul Oakenfold in concert at Chew & Bash, Phnom Penh Island Club

• Date and time: 26 April 2025, 9 p.m. GMT+7

• Location: Chew & Bash, Coconut Park, Koh Pich, Phnom Penh

• Guest DJs: Maily and Rob Biance

• Ticket prices: $28 in advance, $40 at the door (advance tickets sold out)

• Tickets available via WonderPass

• Technical support by Kilat

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