Getting to Know Heng Burinthorn: A Veteran Concert Organizer Using Music to Build Community Sustainability

Heng Burinthorn is a veteran concert organizer with 23 years of experience, using music as a 'Soft Power' to drive happiness and community sustainability. As a key figure in Thai concert and music festival organization, Heng (also known as Heng Kotindie) is considered a top 'Man of Music' in Thailand. Currently part of the Heavy Organizer team, he creates musical spaces that cater to diverse groups, bringing joy through music festivals. Heng defines himself as a 'lightning rod' of the concert industry, not to challenge others, but to challenge the impossible. He aims to bring happiness by looking beyond traditional concert organization, blending music, art, food, fashion, and community culture to generate income for local SME businesses. Despite starting from a love of music, Heng has been bold, creative, and risk-taking, creating 'Kotindie' as a platform for alternative voices. This approach has led him to become a successful national-level concert and music festival organizer, always prioritizing creating happiness over profit. His current projects include large music festivals like the Valentine's Day event at Wild Calling Farm Park and the 4 Culture Lifestyle Festival in Surat Thani, featuring numerous popular Thai artists and musicians.