The Cells.

Cells to reunite for 25th anniversary gig

After years of pursuing separate paths, members of popular Lao rock band Cells are set to reunite for a special concert marking 25 years of making music together.
The reunion concert will take place on December 5 at the National Culture Hall in Vientiane. Tickets will go on sale on September 19 at 9:09am.
Cells is among Laos’ best-known rock bands and have pumped out a series of great songs that remain popular today. Among their best-known hits is “Warn”, which continues to be remembered by fans and has also been covered by younger artists. Other popular songs include “Khon Mue Song” and “Thouk Sing Thi Mi”, among many others.
Cells frontman Sack told Vientiane Times he was delighted about the opportunity to reunite with his former bandmates after such a long separation.
“I’m so happy that I almost cannot put it into words. Everyone went their separate ways to build their careers and families. Some of us went through difficult periods, but eventually we have been able to come together again. It is very special and meaningful because we are more like a family than simply members of a rock band,” Sack said.
Following the band’s separation, the guys pursued different careers and personal lives. Nou and Ny left the music scene in 2005 after completing their studies, choosing to pursue careers in government service.
Khone returned to Savannakhet province to help with the family business and later started a family of his own. Duek also moved to Savannakhet, where he focused on family life and bought a house and land.
Binly and Lay Kabie also followed other paths as it was difficult to make a full-time living from music. Sack continued to sing, but also needed another source of income.
One of the biggest challenges in bringing Cells back together has been finding time for all of the band members to rehearse, especially as some had not played their instruments for nearly 20 years.
Sack compared the experience to taking an old car out of storage and repairing it so that it can run again.
“Some of us had not touched our instruments for almost 20 years and it wasn’t easy to get everyone’s schedules to match. But once we started rehearsing, the feeling of being Cells came back immediately,” he said.
Despite the years apart, Sack said the group’s chemistry has remained largely unchanged. Apart from their age and the different responsibilities they now have, the band still feels the same strong connection when they perform together.
“Once we started rehearsing, the Cells spirit came back. It was intense, just like before,” he said.
Sack also expressed his appreciation to fans who have continued to wait for the band’s return.
“Some of us are now 44 to 46 years old. Before we face health problems or before people forget about us altogether, we want to create another special memory together with our fans,” he said.
The December 5 concert is expected to bring together longtime Cells fans and a new generation of music lovers for a special night celebrating the band’s 25-year musical journey. Be there!

By Viengdavanh Banphahaksa
 (Latest Update September 17, 2026)