Electronic Press Kit
FEAT. LIVE DRUMS & NEO-CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE
Hybrid DJ and live act duo Global Party People perform euphoric shows with a genre-bending mix of PsyTrance, Techno, Drum & Bass, Bass House, and Rave, enlivened by acoustic drums influenced by rock and African rhythms, live vocals, guitar and immersive Neo-Classical Indian Dance. It is a unifying experience.
Biography
Comprising Joakin Eskasan and Sri Keshava, the project was founded by TexMex-Aussie Joakin in Boston in the mid-2000s during his college years at Berklee College of Music. His mission was to keep people dancing while also promoting “PLUR” (peace, love, unity, and respect) through culturally rich EDM. During these early years, Joakin was a resident percussionist at RISE Afterhours and Underbar, where he played with incredible artists like Chus & Ceballos, Craig Mitchell, DJ Boris, Mark Knight, and Soul Clap.
In 2012, Aussie-American Sri Keshava joined GPP with a background steeped in classical Indian music and dance, breakbeat, electronic rock, techno, trance, and punk rock. Her previous projects include serving as co-director of Taal Dance, a modern progressive classical Indian Dance company, with performances at Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles alongside South Asian artists Cheb i Sabbah, Karsh Kale, and Midival Punditz. Prior to this, Sri was the rhythm guitarist in the hardcore punk band Shelter, and the lead singer and guitarist of razor-pop punk band Baby Gopal. All these musical influences make GPP’s original music and hybrid sets a true multicultural experience.
Global Party People has now toured at renowned festivals in Australasia, Europe, and America, including St Kilda Festival in Melbourne, Esoteric Festival in Donald, Ratha Yatra Festivals in Barcelona and Los Angeles, Bhakti Fest in Joshua Tree, Jai Thep Festival in Chiang Mai, and Festival of Colours in Auckland. Now, Joakin and Sri are bringing that global energy straight to you, ready to ignite the dance floor and elevate the collective spirit.
Featured Discography (titles below open release page)
AND LOVE * GOVINDA MERO HAI * NARASIMHA * KAMADHENU
FAQ - Music Related Questions
Do you perform single-genre sets? We are happy to curate a deep-dive set into a specific genre.
What’s your ideal set duration? 2 hours.
Where can we listen to your DJ mixes? Globalpartypeople.com/pages/mixes
Where can I stream your releases? Youtube Music, Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.
Which are your main social media platforms? Instagram @globalpartypeople and Youtube @globalpartypeople
Touring Experience:
- St Kilda Festival - Melbourne VIC, Australia - 7 consecutive years
- Esoteric Festival - Donald VIC, Australia - 3 consecutive years
- Festival of Colours a.k.a. Krishna Holi, Auckland, New Zealand - 3 consecutive years
- Festival of Chariots a.k.a Ratha Yatra Festival - Barcelona, Los Angeles & San Francisco - 3 consecutive years
- Jai Thep Festival - Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Hunter Valley Festival of Colours, Millfield, NSW, Australia
- Festival of Colours Australia, Torquay, VIC, Australia - 3 consecutive years
- Shaktifest - Joshua Tree, California, USA
- Bhaktifest - Joshua Tree, California, USA
- Festival Del Alma - Tijuana, Mexico
- Shakori Hills Festival - North Carolina, USA
- Serenity Gathering - Oakdale CA, USA
Where are you based? Eora Nation (Sydney).
Passports? Australia & USA (both members).
Do you own a touring van? Yes, in Australia.
What’s your ABN? 34 813 454 865
Are you insured? Yes, Public Liability Insurance: up to $20 million. Copy available upon request.
Bookings: music@globalpartypeople.com
Website: GlobalPartyPeople.com
Phone: +614 01 981 232
Members: Joakin Eskasan and Sri Keshava
Peace, Love & Music, Global Party People!
