Electronic Press Kit
The Octopuss*
Cinematic funk rock, explosive energy, and a crowd that always dances.
Funk / Rock • Bangkok
The Octopuss* is a high-energy Movie Funk Rock band from Bangkok, blending infectious grooves, cinematic storytelling, humor, and their signature on-stage pizza giveaways into explosive live shows.
In 2025, the band was selected from hundreds of applicants as one of the few international acts chosen to perform at Rock in Taichung, marking them as one of Thailand’s standout festival exports.
With a growing fanbase in Thailand and Taiwan, the band has performed at major festivals including Rock in Taichung (TW), B-Festival (TW), Ho-Hai-Yan (TW), LUC Fest (TW), CAT Expo (TH), Bangkok Design Week (TH), Rimpha Music Festival (TH), and more. Their performances are known for crowd interaction, tight musicianship, and a groove that gets any audience moving.
Contact & Socials
Band Members
Official lineup and roles for this project.
Netiphat (Nics) Amphaiphan
Vocal
Sanathorn (Dr. Joy) Ratanapoompinyo
Bass
Nattawut (Sket) Moraruang
Guitar
Krissana (Dum) Rattanapat
Drums
Key Tracks
Selected tracks that best represent the band's sound.
Similar Artists: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Incubus, The Richman Toy (TH)
- Disco King
- Obey
- In Your Mind
- End of the Song
- ทำไมเรายังไม่วาร์ป
Live Video Highlights
Live performances and video highlights showcasing the band's on-stage energy.
- Live In Lido Connect
- ทำไมเรายังไม่วาร์ป - Live at Rock in Taichung
- AAPI - Live at Rock in Taichung
Selected Shows
Highlight festivals and shows the band has performed at or is confirmed to perform at.
Lido Livehouse
Bangkok, Thailand • 18/7/2568
Bangkok Design Week
Bangkok, Thailand • 8/2/2568
Taiwan Tour 2024
Taipei/Tainan/Kaohsiung, Taiwan • 7/11/2567
B-festival 2023
Taipei, Taiwan • 30/4/2566
Press Coverage
Selected press quotes and coverage featuring the band.
AS SEEN IN BRANDTHINK
“ความพิเศษของดนตรีอันแสนมีเอกลักษณ์สุดสะดุดหูของวง The Octopuss* วงมูวี่ฟังก์ร็อกวงนี้ ที่มาพร้อมกับจังหวะสนุกเฮฮา เนื้อร้องบ้า ๆ จนหลายคนถึงกับอุทานเมื่อได้ฟังครั้งแรกว่า “นี่มันเพลง***อะไรวะเนี่ย!?””
Hook
BrandThink
AS SEEN IN ROCK IN TAICHUNG, TAIWAN
“เต็มเปี่ยมไปด้วยพลังและความดุดัน ปลุกตัวตนให้ตื่นขึ้นมาอย่างอิสระ”
Show Review
Rock In Taichung, Taiwan
AS SEEN IN FESTIVALS
- Rock in Taichung (Taiwan) 2025
- Bangkok Design Week (Thailand) 2025
- Go Man Zhi Fest (Taiwan) 2024
- Bangkok Design Week (Thailand) 2024
- CAT Expo (Thailand) 2023
- B-Festival (Taiwan) 2023
- Ploy Seua (Thailand) 2022
- เปิดหมวก Festival (Thailand) 2021
- Rimpha Festival (Thailand) 2020
- Grass Tone Festival (Thailand) 2020
- Cheeze Car Boot Sale Festival (Thailand) 2020
- Kodindy (Thailand) 2019
- Rimpha Festival (Thailand) 2019
- B-Festival (Taiwan) 2019
- Spring Scream (Taiwan) 2018
- Ho-Hai-Yan (Taiwan) 2018
- CAT Expo 3D (Thailand) 2017
- ROKZ (Thailand) 2017
- Yappah Fest (Thailand) 2017
- LUC Fest (Taiwan) 2017
- Kodindy (Thailand) 2017
Press Photos
Approved photos for use in festival and media promotion (2–4 best images from the Photo library).
Band logo
Download / open logo
Stage Plot & Tech Rider
Technical information for festival and venue production teams (input list, monitor mixes, backline, power, and notes).
Tech rider version: 2025-12-11 • Technical contact: Punch (punch@theoctopuss.com, 0811234567)
Reference audio/video: see Key Tracks and Live Video Highlights above.
Click or tap the image to view the full stage plot.
Personnel
| Name | Role | Stage Position |
|---|---|---|
| Nic | Vocal | Center |
| Dr. Joy | Bass | Side |
| Sket | Guitar | Side |
| Dum | Drums | Back |
| Ohm | Trumpet | Side |
| Moss | Trombone | Side |
Channel List / Input List
| Ch. | Group | Source | Mic / DI | Stand | Monitor Sends | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drums | Kick In | In The Kick Drum | 1 | |||
| 2 | Kick Out | S/Stand w Boom | 1 | ||||
| 3 | Sn Top | S/Stand w Boom | 1 | ||||
| 4 | Sn Bot | S/Stand w Boom | 1 | ||||
| 5 | Hihat | S/Stand w Boom | 1 | ||||
| 6 | Tom 1 | Clip on | 1 | ||||
| 7 | Floor Tom | Clip on | 1 | ||||
| 8 | OH L | L/Stand w Boom | 1 | ||||
| 9 | OH R | L/Stand w Boom | 1 | ||||
| 10 | Bass | Bass | from Bass Amp | 1 | |||
| 11 | Guitar | EGt L | - | 1 | |||
| 12 | EGt R | - | 1 | ||||
| 13 | Drum | Playback Mono | - | 1 | |||
| 14 | 1 | ||||||
| 15 | 1 | ||||||
| 16 | 1 | ||||||
| 17 | Trumpet | Mic Trumpet | Clip on | 1 | |||
| 18 | Mic Trumpet Fx | L/Stand w Boom | 1 | ||||
| 19 | Trombone | Mic Trombone | Clip on | 1 | |||
| 20 | Drum | Mic Vox Drum | L/Stand w Boom | 1 | |||
| 21 | Bass | Mic Vox Bass | L/Stand w Boom | 1 | |||
| 22 | Guitar | Mic Vox Guitar | L/Stand w Boom | 1 | |||
| 23 | Vocal | Main Mic | Straight Stand w Boom | 1 | |||
| 24 | Spare Vox | L/Stand w Boom | 1 | ||||
| 25 | 1 | ||||||
| 26 | 1 | ||||||
| 27 | 1 | ||||||
| 28 | 1 | ||||||
| 29 | 1 | ||||||
| 30 | 1 | ||||||
| 31 | 1 | ||||||
| 32 | FOH | FOH TB | 1 |
Monitor Mixes / Output Busses
| Bus # | Target Position | Monitor Type | Qty | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nic | IEM | 1 | |
| 2 | ||||
| 3 | Dr. Joy | IEM | 1 | |
| 4 | ||||
| 5 | Sket | IEM | 1 | |
| 6 | ||||
| 7 | Dum | Wedge | 1 | |
| 8 | Ohm | Wedge | 1 | |
| 9 | Moss | Wedge | 1 | |
| 10 | ||||
| 11 | ||||
| 12 | ||||
| 13 | Mix 7 Main L | 1 | ||
| 14 | Mix 8 Main R | 1 | ||
| 15 | Mix 9 Sub | 1 | ||
| 16 | Mix 10 Front Fill | 1 |
Backline
Backline – Nic (Vocal)
| Item | Provided by | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocal Mic with Stand | Venue | 1 | Preference: Shure Beta 58A with boom stand |
| Wireless IEM Set | Venue | 1 |
Backline – Dr. Joy (Bass)
| Item | Provided by | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Amp (DI out to mixer) | Venue | 1 | Preference: Ampeg BA-115 v2 or equivalent |
| Guitar/Bass Stand | Venue | 1 | Preference: Hercules GS412B or equivalent |
| Wireless IEM Set | Venue | 1 | |
| AC 220V / 50Hz Power | Venue | 1 |
Backline – Sket (Guitar)
| Item | Provided by | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar Amp | Venue | 1 | Preference: mid-size combo amp (e.g. Fender / Vox) |
| Guitar Stand | Venue | 1 | Preference: Hercules GS412B or equivalent |
| Wireless IEM Set | Venue | 1 | |
| AC 220V / 50Hz Power | Venue | 1 |
Backline – Dum (Drums)
| Item | Provided by | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drum Set (5pc) | Venue | 1 | Preference brand: quality maple kit (e.g. Tama Starclassic or equivalent) |
| Hi-Hat Stand | Venue | 1 | |
| Cymbal Stands | Venue | 3 | |
| Snare Stand | Venue | 1 | |
| Drum Throne | Venue | 1 | |
| Kick Pedal | Venue | 1 | Preference: DW 9000 or equivalent |
| Cymbals Set | Venue | 1 | e.g. 14" hi-hats, 16" crash, 18" crash, 20" ride (Zildjian or equivalent) |
| Shure Beta 58A with Mic Stand | Venue | 1 | For drum talkback / vocal if needed |
| AC 220V / 50Hz Power | Venue | 2 |
Backline – Ohm (Trumpet)
| Item | Provided by | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clip-on Mic | Venue | 1 | |
| Shure SM57 with Mic Stand | Venue | 1 | |
| Note Stand | Venue | 1 | |
| XLR Cable 3m | Venue | 1 |
Backline – Moss (Trombone)
| Item | Provided by | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clip-on Mic | Venue | 1 | |
| Note Stand | Venue | 1 |
Power Requirements
| Location | Circuits | Voltage | Connectors | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | 1 | AC220v 50Hz | Thai 3-prong | |
| Guitar | 1 | AC220v 50Hz | Thai 3-prong | |
| Drums | 2 | AC220v 50Hz | Thai 3-prong |