Many of you who attended the first ever International Forest Festival in Indonesia, LaLaLa Festival went home wet and muddy. Yes, indeed it was raining the whole day creating a natural floor of mud that made it a challenge for people to walk around the venue. A lot of complains were made about it, but hey, mother nature is a powerful thing, nothing can predict it. But with all complains made towards the festival, we know deep down you had a really great time. We have proof that LaLaLa Festival was actually a success.

1. You’ve mastered the mud walk

One thing that going LaLaLa Festival taught you was how to walk on mud. You also realize that walking on mud was actually fun and challenging at the same time. Sure, many of you fell down or got your feet stuck on mud and your favorite shoes was mad dirty by the time the first act performed, but you got used to it by the end and you shared a few laughs with your mates. Sounds like a fun time to us.

2. When it rained, shit happened

Lets be real here, you guys knew it will rain the day of the festival, since Bandung has been pouring nonstop for a few weeks. And when it rains, things happen. Wet happen, dirt turn in to mud, you’ll get soaking wet, your shoes get wet and dirty. But it’s just what it is, rain. We all know rain all to well living in this country in this time of year. It shouldn’t worry you, it should excite you.

3. Patience is Virtue

The whole lineup of LaLaLa Festival got pushed back a couple of hours, unfortunately. While  they were forced to cut the performances short, the good thing was that everyone performed. Having a little patience wasn’t so bad right? At the end of the day you got to see all your favorite artists performed.

4. This was not as bad as Jakarta’s daily traffic

Everyone who brought their cars with them know that the traffic was hell. But it only means that many people were going to the same place, that is LaLaLa Festival. Bandung and Lembang might have heavy traffic during the weekend, but believe us when we say, Jakarta has worse if not as bad of a traffic daily! A little traffic shouldn’t annoy you.

5. Know the suitable festival footwear

Yes, festivals are not just about music. Fashion and dressing up are one of the reasons people love to go to festivals. But there are things that people kee forgetting, to wear comfortable shoes. Festivals are a full day thing, you’re going to have to stand and move a lot. Wearing cute but painful and uncomfortable shoes might not be the best idea. We saw a lot of people wearing itty bitty sandals, high heels, to boots with heels. They’re all great for pictures, but they limit your movement and hella uncomfortable to stand on, let alone dance to your favorite band.

6. Massive room for improvement for LaLaLa Festival 2017

After all the things happened at LaLaLa Festival 2016, we bet we’re all anxious and intrigued to see what LaLaLa Fest 2017 will bring us. Yes, we are hoping for a LaLaLa Festival 2017. Why? Because we are a huge fan of the concept. That outdoorsy, back to nature theme was creative and not something we have a lot in Indonesia. Having a lot of trouble on the first year was tolerable and acceptable. LaLaLa Fest crew now know how to handle things in the future. A little piece of advise, maybe try a drier month next year?

7. KODALINE!

The grand finale, Kodaline! Need we say more? All those waiting around, getting wet, getting our feet dirty was all worth it in the end. Kodaline came to Indonesia for the first time thanks to LaLaLa Festival. Their set was sublime and a bit romantic, especially with all the surrounding. The rustic and energetic performance the brought out fit perfectly in to the whole concept of the festival. Playing their hit numbers like “Love Like This”; “ The One”;  “ High Hopes” and “All I Want”. Song after song the crowd was never still. They sang to every song, every words. The lads from Kodaline surely wasn’t expecting those kind of reactions coming from a Bandung crowd.

LaLaLa Festival 2016 did not went off without a hitch. What could have been a perfect festival, was disrupted by mother nature. Kudos for the crew of this year’s LaLaLa Fest for creating a unique festival concept.We hope to see another LaLaLa Festival in the future.

Bandung is finally getting the international recognition it deserves with LaLaLa Festival, the first ever International Forest Festival in Indonesia. Not only because its unique concept and location, being in the middle of Cikole Pine Forest in Lembang, but also by bringing Kodaline to Indonesia for the very first time this Saturday, November 5 ,5,2016.

We can already feel that LaLaLa Festival will be the next big thing. For you who have tickets and or planning on getting tickets to see this unique festival, we have five reason on how going  to LaLaLa Festival can give you the bragging rights you always wanted.

1. #Wanderlust has never been so appropriate

You’d be surrounded by beautiful pine tress at Cikole Forest while you’re enjoying great live performance curated by LaLaLa Festival. You can tell the whole story on how magical the forest was and how back to nature the whole festival was.

2. Have the “British Festival Experience”

Having a campsite at festivals is very British. Not a lot of music festivals outside the UK provide campsites. LaLaLa Festival is about to bring that British experience to Bandung! Everyone who’s lucky enough to book a tent can brag to their friends how much of a fun they had glamping after just seeing the festival.

3. A high quality local and international line up

Have you seen the line up for this festival? What’s not to like! They got Jasmine Thompson, MYMP, Kimokal, Payung Teduh, and Float for some intimate and tamed fun. For some wilder soul they got Maliq & D’Essentials, Bag Raiders, Keith Ape, Naxxos, HMGNC and many, so many more. Your social media feed will be full of concert pictures and you’re not even sorry for spamming your friends with them.

4. Be a part of the history

Being the first ever international forest festival in Indonesia, LaLaLa Festival will be a pioneer of themed festival in Indonesia. We have a feeling that this won’t be the last time we see this unique festival. But we’re sure, going to this festival since the beginning will make it more special when you finally decided to put LaLaLa Festival into your annual calendar.

5. Seeing Kodaline touching Indonesia soil for the first time

The biggest bragging right coming out of this festival. We can guarantee that your friends would be jealous to know that you see Kodaline perform live for the first time in Indonesia and you were there to witness it. So when Kodaline comes back for the second time you can proudly say “ Ugh they are as good as the first time I see them at LaLaLa Festival!”

Bandung needs an event where crowds can enjoy different types of artists and environment to put Bandung on the map on a national and international level. Events in Bandung needs to reflect for the creative and exceptional town that it is. THE Group is humbly present you, LaLaLa Festival: The FIRST International Forest Festival in Indonesia. LaLaLa Festival came about to shift the paradigm that is currently occurring in Bandung. An event of LaLaLa Festival’s caliber and concept has never been done in all of Indonesia. LaLaLa Festival is a representative of the greeneries and cool air that is surrounding Bandung. It is an event that will be attended not just for the attraction and entertainment value but also for the climate and unique scene.

Located in Cikole Pine Forest, Lembang; Bandung, LaLaLa Festival will be held on 5th November, 2016 with an internation forest festival theme. The location is surrounded by tall pine trees and the quite sound of the wind. LaLaLa Festival gives a new ambiance for the Millennial crowd to enjoy. It is the first event in Indonesia that delivers a different experience. Where else can a forest be used in such a way as a channel that administers live music concerts and carnival, furthermore it is a place where one is able to enjoy a cool and breezy weather. “LaLaLa Festival is not only going to create an environment that is relaxing for visitors by providing them with food and beverages but also a lively and exciting atmosphere of interactive games. The ambiance at night will be created by placing colorful lights all around chosen locations in the forest for visitors to enjoy”,said Adhitya Bryan, Project Leader of LaLaLa Festival.

Not only the concept that will give you an exclusive experience, KODALINE will also exclusively perform for the first time in Indonesia. What hasn’t changed since the four friends from Swords became famous is the emotional power of their music and the connection it commands with fans. Another Headliners, Keith Ape, a South Korean rapper who made his notorious song “It G Ma” featuring a quartet of Korean and Japanese artists, the song became viral and has successfully made a mark in the Worldwide hip-hop scene. Our youtube sensation who has hundred million of viewers on youtube through her cover song, Jasmine Thompson, will perform at LaLaLa Festival with her particularly smoky, eerie voice. Australian electronic band a.k.a BAG RAIDERS with its famous single Shooting Stars will rock the woods with their chillin’ beats & rhythms.

WEKEED is a Parisian electronic duo who received a phenomenal reaction to their breakthrough track ‘Wild Child’. . ‘Wild Child’ has now reached more than 42 Million views on Majestic Casual’s YouTube channel and is the most viewed video on the channel and the best selling track on Majestic’s. Naxxos and MYMP will be also your perfect companion in the middle of the forest, only at LaLaLa Festival. The Indonesian Musicians will also be performing for LaLaLa Festival, from Maliq & D’Essentials, Isyana Sarasvati, Teza Sumendra, HMGNC, Float, Payung Teduh, Kimokal, Bottlesmoker, TROU, Mustache & Beard, Playfvl Cab, DJ Ninda Felina, Onar, and many more.

When the news first broke that the Irish folk rock band will be coming to LaLaLa Festival, fans reacted in questioning if it’s really happening. But all doubts vanished when Kodaline’s official twitter account confirmed the news with a tweet “Just gonna leave this here! Can’t f**king wait!!!” a long with the official LaLaLa Festival picture. We can assure you, they’re not the only one who “can’t f**king wait!!!” for the big day.

After releasing their first album “In a Perfect World”, Kodaline has been recognized internationally. With hits like “All I want”, “High Hopes” and “Love Like This” being played in every radio around the world, the world has become more and more familiar with Kodaline. And since their second album titled “Coming Up for Air” came out February of 2015, they have been on a world tour until earlier this year. From all the places they visited since last year, they finally make a stop to the beautiful Cikole Forest in Lembang to headline LaLaLa Festival.

Besides Kodaline, other international names such as Jasmine Thompson, Bag Raiders and The WEKEED, along side local names like Maliq & D’Essentials, Kimokal, and Payung Teduh will be performing at the festival. Great line up and being surrounded by beautiful nature, Lalala Festival is something we look forward to.

For more information about the festival and tickets at LaLaLa Fest official website.