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)

Summer festival WE THE FEST creates a platform for you people to showcase their talents I’m art through a series of interesting art competition.

For the first time, We The Fest holds a band searching competition titled ‘Submit Your Band’ which has announced its top ten bands chosen from hundreds of applicants from all over Indonesia. The top ten bands are Arc Yellow, Bedchamber, Beeswax, Circarama, Gizpel, Hello Benji and the Cobra, Littlelute, Pijar, The Boris Suit, dan West Jamnation.

The ten bands will compete on the ‘Submit Your Band Showdown’ stage on 26 July and 2 August 2016 at 365 Eco Bar, Kemang. The top three from the competition will perform at one of the stage at We The Fest 2016 on 13 & 14 August 2016.

Besides band competition, We The Fest 2016 also holds a #WTF16PosterContest competition where the contestants have to explore their creativity to create their own version of We The Fest 2016 poster. The winners will receive 2 VIB tickets and Rp 1.000.000 H&M voucher. 10 best posters will be chosen and presented at the venue on the day of the festival. The competition is open to public on Wednesday, 27 July 2016 at 23:59 WIB. For more info about #WTF16PosterContest check out www.wethefest.com

We The Fest 2016 also announced an acoustic stage in collaboration with music label Demajors Records which will be the stage where Indonesian musicians will perform.

Previously, We The Fest 2016 has announced Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Mark Ronson, and The 1975 as the headliner of the festival presented by Ismaya Live.

International musicians that will perform at #WTF16 are Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Mark Ronson, The 1975, Alina Baraz, Blonde, Breakbot, CL, Dream Koala, George Maple, Hayden James, Hermitude, Purity Ring, Ryan Hemsworth, Sam Feldt, Ta-Ku, dan The Temper Trap.

Indonesian musicians that will jazz up #WTF16 are Abenk Alter, Adhitia Sofyan, Barasuara, Dekat, Deredia, Dried Cassava, FourTwnty, HMGNC, Indische Party, Kelompok Penerbang Roket, Kimokal, Lightcraft, Matter Halo, Monkey to Millionaire, Naif, Polka Wars, Rich Chigga, Sajama Cut, Sheila On 7, Sommerhear, dan Trees & Wild.

They will all be performing at the third edition of We The Fest that will be held on 13 & 14 August at Parkir Timur Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia. There will still be names to be announce as performers within the next 3 weeks.

#WTF16 provides two kinds of 2-day Passes : General Admission and Very Important Banana (VIB). Until now, Early Entry 1, Presale 1, and Presale 2 has been sold out.

General Admission ticket is at Presale 3 tier for Rp 900,000.00 and Early Entry 2 tier (arrived at the venue before 3 pm) for Rp 800,000.00. Daily #WTF16 tickets starts from Rp 520.000 for GA Early Entry and Preslae 1. While VIB ticket is Rp 1,800,000.00 complete with exclusive facilities such as special VIB entrance line, access to VIB Viewing Area in front of the stages, VIB Lounge, exclusive VIB bar, and exclusive VIB toilet. Prices exclude 25% taxes.

Tickets for #WTF16 can be purchased online through www.wethefest.com, Bobobobo.com, Book My Show, Daily Concerts, Goers, Gotix, Gramedia.com, Jiggie, Karcis.co.id, Raja Karcis, Sindhen, Tiket.com, dan Yes24 Indonesia. For offline purchasing  at Alfamart, Alfamidi, Lawson, dan 7-Eleven, serta di outlet Panorama Tours and Monstore. Also at Ismaya Group restaurants and club; every Pizza È Birra outlets (Jakarta & Bandung), The People’s Café Kota Kasablanka, Blowfish, Dragonfly, dan Kitchenette Beachwalk (Bali).

We The Fest collaborated with Bobobobo to create a Hotel Packages that provide accommodation for 2 nights at a hotel include a 2-Day Pass. For details for this Hotel Packages, visit www.wethefest.com.

This year, Cabana Banana is coming back to spoil the crowds that want to experience the ultimate #WTF16 with sofa and table filled with special party gears, special toilet, access to VIB Viewing Area. To book Cabana Banana email cabanabanana@wethefest.com or call 0811 150 4770

For information about #WTF16, visit www.wethefest.com and follow #WTF16 officially accounts on Instagram (@We.The.Fest), Twitter (@WeTheFest), dan Facebook (www.facebook.com/wethefest).

This summer most anticipated festival, We The Fest 2016, has announced new acts, both international and local, that will complete the whole lineup. The two international musicians joining the lineup  for We The Fest 2016 are a singer and rapper from South Korea, CL who is one of the member of the girl band 2NE1, and the duo DJ from England, Blonde.

Indonesian musicians announced as the lineup at the third phase are Abenk Alter, Adhitia Sofyan, Deredia, FourTwnty, Indische Party, Kelompok Penerbang Roket, Lightcraft, Monkey to Millionaire, Polka Wars, Rich Chigga, Sheila On 7, and Sommerhaar. We The Fest 2016 also announced an acoustic stage in collaboration with music label Demajors Records called Artplugged Stage that will be the place for some of the local acts perform.

Previously, We The Fest 2016 has announced Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Mark Ronson, and The 1975 as the headliners for this festival presented by Ismaya Live. Other international musicians included in the festival include Alina Baraz, Blonde, Breakbot, CL, Dream Koala, George Maple, Hayden James, Hermitude, Purity Ring, Ryan Hemsworth, Sam Feldt, Ta-Ku, dan The Temper Trap.

Not only high caliber international acts, top notch local acts including Abenk Alter, Adhitia Sofyan, Barasuara, Dekat, Deredia, Dried Cassava, FourTwnty, HMGNC, Indische Party, Kelompok Penerbang Roket, Kimokal, Lightcraft, Matter Halo, Monkey to Millionaire, Naif, Polka Wars, Rich Chigga, Sajama Cut, Sheila On 7, Sommerhear, dan Trees & Wild will also jazz up the festival.

The third edition of We The Fest will be held on the 13th and 14th of August 2016 at Parkir Timur Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia.

#WTF16 provides two kinds of 2-day Passes : General Admission and Very Important Banana (VIB). Until now, Early Entry 1, Presale 1, and Presale 2 has been sold out.

General Admission ticket is at Presale 3 tier for Rp 900,000.00 and Early Entry 2 tier (arrived at the venue before 3 pm) for Rp 800,000.00. While VIB ticket is Rp 1,800,000.00 complete with exclusive facilities such as special VIB entrance line, access to VIB Viewing Area in front of the stages, VIB Lounge, exclusive VIB bar, and exclusive VIB toilet.

Tickets for #WTF16 can be purchased online through www.wethefest.com, Bobobobo.com, Book My Show, Daily Concerts, Goers, Gotix, Gramedia.com, Jiggie, Karcis.co.id, Raja Karcis, Sindhen, Tiket.com, dan Yes24 Indonesia. For offline purchasing  at Alfamart, Alfamidi, Lawson, dan 7-Eleven, serta di outlet Panorama Tours and Monstore. Also at Ismaya Group restaurants and club; every Pizza È Birra outlets (Jakarta & Bandung), The People’s Café Kota Kasablanka, Blowfish, Dragonfly, dan Kitchenette Beachwalk (Bali).

We The Fest collaborated with Bobobobo to create a Hotel Packages that provide accommodation for 2 nights at a hotel include a 2-Day Pass. For details for this Hotel Packages, visit www.wethefest.com.

This year, Cabana Banana is coming back to spoil the crowds that want to experience the ultimate #WTF16 with sofa and table filled with special party gears, special toilet, access to VIB Viewing Area. To book Cabana Banana email cabanabanana@wethefest.com.

For the first time in the history of the festival, We The Fest is putting up a local band competition called Submit Your Band. The winners are given a slot to perform at We The Fest 2016. To sign up for the competition go to www.wethefest.com

For information about #WTF16, visit www.wethefest.com

Get ready for one of the best annual events in the city, Djakarta Warehouse Project 2012 is coming right to you on December 7^th 2012. From the successful and hypeful euphoria that happened in the last edition of Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP), this year’s installment will be much bigger than you have expected. By using “Indonesia’s Biggest Dance Music Festival” as its tagline, Ismaya Live have promised some tremendous names to headline DWP 2012.

By the time they posted the teaser video for DWP 2012, we surely know this festival will be massive and going to be the cherry on top in the end of 2012. And also by each day they reveal one by one of the lineups for this year, we are really surprised that they are not only bringing two or three big names, but eight names! The lineups are Avicii, Calvin Harris, Paul Van Dyk, Markus Schulz, A-Trak, Porter Robinson, Brodinski, and Gesaffelstein. Some local names will also pump DWP 2012, let’s mention Anton Wirjono and Hogi Wirjono).

The first group for presale ticket is already sold out just in couple of hours, that’s definitely the thing that we don’t wonder since some cool djs like Avicii (his last show in Jakarta was also sold out), the current most wanted Dj from Scotland slash Calvin Harris, and Paul Van Dyk are participating for this year’s installment. But wait, did us tell you that there are gonna be more lineups to be announced soon? Yes! There will bunch of good names who will wait for you in this festival. And we are so excited to get the full lineups to be revealed. But no worries, the second group for presale tickets will start soon. Plus, another great news, Ismaya Live will pick 20 lucky winners out of the first two thousand people who have bought the presale tickets to get a meet and greet session with any of DWP 2012’s lineups, and you are ALLOWED to pick which artist for this session.

Djakarta Warehouse Project 2012
December 7^th 2012
Istora Senayan Jakarta
Presale 1          : Rp. 375.000 (SOLD OUT)
Presale 2          : Rp. 450.000

For further information, please visit www.djakartawarehouseproject.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.