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Back for its fifth year sailing the open seas, IT’S THE SHIP announces the official 2018 lineup and ship captain for the Phuket-bound voyage from Singaporehappening this 4th to 7th November!

Starring headliners Vini Vici, EDM bigwigs Cash Cash and Showtek, household trance name Paul Van Dyk as well as house DJ, Sander Van DoornAsia’s Largest Festival at Sea is bringing you a lineup the seven seas has yet to see. Anchoring the ship will be viral sensation turned rapper, BIG SHAQ – this year’s appointed captain!!

What started as an appearance on BBC UK’s Fire in the Booth, quickly turned Big Shaq aka Michael Dapaah into a viral sensation that led to the release of his hit single “Man’s Not Hot”. This popular track has since garnered more than 277 million YouTube views worldwide.

Household trance act and fan favourite Vini Vici are expected to be a huge crowd pull after headlining multiple sold out festivals around the world. The award-winning duo will undoubtedly send shipmates into a frenzy onboard IT’S THE SHIP.

Known for headlining multi-scale festivals worldwide, Cash Cash is no stranger to getting the crowds pumped up with their high energy live performances. The pop electronic dance trio’s popular song “Take Me Home” featuring Bebe Rexha received two platinum certifications after its release.

A man who needs no introduction, the Grammy award winning record producer Paul Van Dyk is set to close IT’S THE SHIP’s most epic edition yet with his signature beats and style which earned him the title of World’s Number One DJ twice in a row.

Joining the world-class ensemble is Australian duo Nervo, German trance sensation Cosmic Gate, trap king Grandtheft, the influential Chocolate Puma, and powerhouse duo Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano.

Also set to play is the legendary Darude, known for his globally recognized pop culture hit, ‘Sandstorm’. Another addition to this year’s lineup is Australian party monster Hot Dub Time Machine, who is known for his time-travelling ‘dance through the decades’ audio visual set.

As one of the most affordable cruise festivals in the world, IT’S THE SHIP has made the journey onboard this year’s sailing easier for all shipmates with the Cabin Instalment Plan. Offering the full festival experience from as low as USD$80 per month with easy payment options, shipmates now have the opportunity to be financially flexible while planning their festival shipcation.

Click here to purchase your cabin – https://www.galactix.asia/itstheship-2018

Click here to watch the artist lineup reveal – https://www.itstheship.com/lineup/
*Note: Video will be available for viewing on Thursday, 5 July 2018, at 6pm (GMT+8)