1. Witness first hand how We The Fest turned from Coachella to Glastonbury in hours

Day 1 of WTF16 started out hot and sunny, like your typical summer festival. Everyone came in with their sunglasses, shorts and white sneakers ready for a Coachella type festival. When the first raindrop fell followed by a mass of heavy rain, those summer Coachella feels turned into sea of colourful ponchos and raincoats. Green grass turned into one massive muddy dance floor. But like both of those great festivals, everyone had lots of fun nevertheless.

2. Raining = Universe’s way to tell you to shut down your phone
It’s a perfect sign from the almighty that sometimes all you have to do during a music festival is just to pay attention to the show, not your timeline, not your Instagram notification, not all those things. JUST THE MUSIC. We caught people had to keep their phones off in their pocket, and guess what, it’s great to not have it on your hands for once. Put your hands up, not phones up. Ps: Much love to bunch of teens who had the guts instagramming the shows while raining, good luck fixing your wet phones.

3. We can finally use Singing in the rain as our instagram caption

Have you ever listen to ‘Singing in the Rain’ and thinking that would be fun and wishes you could do that without looking like a maniac? Well we did that, and it was indeed fun! Another bright side, we have the perfect caption for our video singing ‘What can I do to make my baby understand?!’ on top of our lungs.

4. It’s the weekend that united us all
Really. That weekend united all of us. From beauty hijabis, a group of boys who just had their puberty, our editor who flew to the city just to see WTF, geeks who got the tickets for free from social media contest, famous people who are only famous on Instagram, hipsters who speak in a bilingual manner, vloggers who did an impromptu meet and greet with their fans, expats who blocked your view because they are just awesomely tall – and good looking, people who don’t love music that much – then people who love music so much that they don’t care what they wear, the cheerful gays who were loud yet still fun, and even parents who took their babies to the fest. #WeUnite

5. Getting teased with made up stories and two encores by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

The rapper and DJ duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis finally made their way to Jakarta. They loved it here and we love them being here. He’s not only bringing his cheerful persona with him, but also his skill of making stories. From telling the crowds that his daughter spoke her first word “Thrift Shop” at a mall in Jakarta to getting stopped by the immigration because he is “Brad Pitt’s Cousin” . We’re not telling you those stories are fake, but that’s some wild weekend he got if that’s all true.

The teasing doesn’t just stop with the stories. They successfully played with our emotions by giving us two encores! Just when everybody was ready to freak out when the whole crew left the stage after Dance Off, the great Ben came back on stage to treat the crowds to one more song, ‘Downtown’. The whole set was a emotional roller coaster.

6. We went back in time and party like it’s 1975

Another first timer in Jakarta is the British indie rock band, 1975. This band is definitely the most anticipated act at WTF16, based on the strong reaction they got on social media following the full lineup announcement. Playing right before the headliner, Mark Ronson, they’re an act worth the wait in the rain. Matt’s angsty voice combined with him moving with ease across the stage and hair flipping making teenage girls weak in the knees. With weak knees, everyone still managed to party it up until the rain stopped.

7. Recreate the most talked about music video

When we saw WTF’s instagram post about the Hotline Bling box, you can bet we spent the whole night practicing our Drake moves. From playing air tennis move to our best “call me” move, we got it all down!
8. Do n’t dress up too much. Because it’s a rain or shine or muddy
3PM – 5PM, it’s like we just entered an high street store or some aisles in New York with bunch of stylish kids. Afterwards, HELLO PONCHO! Here’s the thing, WTF simply states that the festival is not about music but also expressing your ideas through your outfits or maybe your over the top headpieces. BUT REALLY, this year’s WTF might be a subtle way of saying “babes, maybe next time less is more is the option”. We hope those expensive shoes that you wore during WTF were bought on sale, so you don’t have to cry while washing the mud off them.

9. Rich Chigga is a Godsend that ANYONE can own IT

This comedian slash rapper slash internet sensation finally got to perform to a big crowd at WTF16. If you have been following his social media these past years, you might have doubted the man. But last week he prove everyone wrong with his incredible rhyme and flow. The carefree ambience he brought to set makes it easy for the crowds to get really get into it. P.s., he did a dance off during Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ set.

10. Danced in the rain like a little kid
Honestly, when was the last time you had the time of your life dancing in the rain? I believe that Ismaya has somehow tricked the clouds into pouring a very light drizzle during the peak hours of WTF for a jolly good reason – for us to let go. Let go of the burning cigarette butts turned moist with the water droplets. Let go of you rain ponco because there is no use in protecting that flower headpiece (thank God I didn’t see any Native American headwear, guys, it’s politically incorrect to wear them). Let go of the smartphones we’re so obsessed about (yes, we know how much you want to Snapchat the whole set of 1975, but apparently life wants us to dance to it not record snippets of it). Let go of all your problems even for a while.
Dance, dance, people.

11. Light festival
The thing with festivals is that you don’t have to know the entire lineup to have fun. There are so many fun games, activities and food to gobble about. The light setting was also very beautiful and illuminating, gave us so many spots to take not-so-candid Instagram shots with perf lighting. Bravo for all the sponsors and booths with such good lighting for thinking ahead on how much these people love to take selfies or stories.

12. Local treats
WTF is actually one of the few festivals I’d visit before the main lineup starts. There were so many good local talent starting with Barasuara, Sheila on 7 (so much nostalgia), Naif, and the indie players like HMGNC, dekat, Dried Cassava and Trees & Wild. And a few others I didn’t get to see but I’m pretty sure was super awesome as well. Doesn’t that give you hope for the local music to be as good (or even better) than the international guests?

13. Last but not least, Mr. Ronson himself
It was like war to get to witness Mark Ronson in the flesh. Even though it was a DJ set, you can actually feel why this man has made his way to the music industry. I swear there was a moment where my eyes got teary but I hope the person beside me thought it was raindrops near my eyes. The one-hour set by Mark was the perfect bang to close the entire two-day ponco fest.

Seriously, I don’t know how WTF manage to always go beyond my expectation, but I am 100% sure I’m not going to miss next year’s festival.

(Editor : Alcander Alonzo / Photos : Ismaya Live)

It’s that time of year again, where everyone uses their last batch of stamina to wrap up the year with the most epic rave party in South East Asia, the Djakarta Warehouse Project 2013. 

Just to recall the hype of DWP 2012, last year this massive festival for EDM fans, exploded by bringing tremendous names such as Calvin Harris, A-Trak, Paul Van Dyk, Avicii, Angger Dimas and many more. By seeing the first phase line-ups for this year’s edition, We’re just pretty sure the greatness will be two-fold and will blast more than ever.

The first group of pre-sale will be sold on July 6^th 2013 (IDR 425.000) and the next three groups will be sold right away after the first group has been sold out. There shouldn’t be another think coming for you guys to rush to the ticket box for DWP 2013, remember how sick the night was when David Guetta shook Jakarta? Because once is not enough, having another shot of David Guetta’s set is much recommended! Martin Solveig and his French compatriot, Breakbot, will also turn Jakarta to the best EDM city. And keep in mind, that this is pretty crazy to see the line-ups aren’t fully revealed yet since Ismaya Live still have some more jaw-dropping names to be announced. The Djakarta Warehouse Project 2013 is set to hit the record on December 13^th 2013.

If the word “French Electro” had a definition, then the right name to describe it would be Ed Banger Records. Ed Banger Records is a purveyor of good electro music and the home of notable electronic artists such as Justice, Uffie, and Busy P. Well, thank you to ISMAYA LIVE, once again we’ll be able to witness the awesomeness of another Ed Banger artist. Thibaut Berland or better known as Breakbot, is set to make his debut in Indonesia. Armed with his debut album, “By Your Side”, Breakbot is ready to take you for a voyage with some of his finest singles such as “Baby I’m Yours” and “Fantasy”.

Breakbot’s album partner, Irfane, will also be joining us for a fine good night. (Faisal Nugraha)

Date : January 18th, 2013
Venue: BLOWFISH, Wisma Mulia Jl. Gatot Subroto no 42, Jakarta
Ticket Price: 100.000 IDR
Ticket available at:
Jakarta:
- PIZZA e BIRRA Plaza Indonesia, Gandaria City, Central Park
- SUSHIGROOVE PIM2
- BLOWFISH
- Dragonfly
Bandung:
- PIZZA e BIRRA PVJ
- Sushi Groove PVJ
Bali:
- K1TCHENETTE Beachwalk
Online:
- http://www.ismayalive.com/

Ps: Considering that this is an 18+ event, make sure that you are above 18 to attend this festival. If you are not, don’t bother to buy, because strict rules are applied at the entrance gate. .