1. Phoenix’s past
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It’s true what they say, the world is a small place. Before Phoenix was even formed, Laurent Brancowitz, the guitarist, was in a band with future Daft Punk member, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. They were call Darlin’ based on the Beach Boys song. Funny story, a British magazine called Melody Maker labelled the band as a “daft punky trash”. Guess how Daft Punk got their name?

2. Charli XCX’s parents support

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Just like most talented young artist, she started writing and producing her own music since she was 14. She started putting her own songs online before being approached by a music promoter that ran parties in East London and invited her to play at one of them. But being 16 and performing at an illegal warehouse in Hackney Wick got her parents worried. But instead of telling her to let it down, they instead went with her. Family support at its best!

3. The talented Lipa family

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it seems that musical talent runs in the Lipa family. Before the British-Kosovar singer Dua Lipa started listening to singers like Nelly Furtado and Pink, she grew up listening to his father’s, Dukagjin Lipa, a Kosova Albanian rock singer.

4. Big Sean love for meditation

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Instead of being in an industry worshipping fame and glamour, the rapper known as Big Sean is a very spiritual person. He opened up about his meditation process before he records a song. He credits his mother for his interest in spiritual. His mother would give him books to read as a kid.

5. G-Eazy missing Drake’s gig to avoid getting an F

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Education first was definitely the motto of Gerald Gillum, mostly known as G-Eazy. When the rapper toured with Drake during a break from his classes at Loyola University in New Orleans, he was forced to miss some dates to get back to a class. While granted permission by most of his teachers to go on tour, he sadly couldn’t got one from this particular teachers that’s going to fail him if miss another class. So instead of getting wild on the stage with Drake, he went silent in a room for a class.

The yearly summer festival WE THE FEST presented by Ismaya Live announced the first phase of We The Fest 2017 lineup through a teaser video from Ismaya TV YouYube channel Friday, February 24th at 6 o’clock. 10 international acts were announced as the lineup of We The Fest 2017 they were PHOENIX as the headliner with AUTOGRAF, DAYA, DUA LIPA, G-EAZY, JONAS BLUE, LIDO, MATOMA, SHURA, and YUNA.

8 local musicians have also been announced to spice up the first phase of the line up, POTRET, RAISA, AGRIKULTURE, DANILLA, MONDO GASCARO, SCALLER, STARS & RABBIT, and THE SIGIT. There are more international and local acts going to be announced in the next few months to complete the lineup of We The Fest 2017 this August 11th, 12th, and 13th in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The teaser video that was directed by Gianni Fajri was 3 minutes and 44 seconds long and starred Carissa Perusset, Rahajeng Puspitasari, and Januar Kristianto, with Raisa, Scaller, and Agrikulture while dancing to Phoniex’s ‘Lisztomania’..

3-Day pass ticket to We The Fest 2017 sold since Monday, Feb 20th 2017 through We The Fest 2017 official website and ticket box listed in the website.

There are two ticket categories, General Admission (GA) and Very Important Banana (VIB). GA tickets – 3-Day Pass starting from Rp 960.000,- for 1st Early Entry which ticket holders need to get to the venue before 16:00 WIB and for Presale first tier ticket holders can come whenever.

VIB ticket – 3-Day Pass stared from Rp 2.400.000,-. VIB ticket holders will enjoy added facilities such as special VIB line at the e-voucher switching area and while entering the venue, VIB viewing area located right in front of the stage, VIB toilet, and VIB Bar.

The prices are subjected to 25% tax.

“A lot of names from the first phase lineup of We The Fest 2017 that we want to invite from long time ago” said Sarah Deshita as Assistant Brand Manager of Ismaya Live. “ And of course there are a lot more that we’re going to announce before the day of the event later on 11, 12 & 13 of August.” continued Sarah.

Besides from the official website www.wethefest.com, tickets can be purchased from all Pizza e Birra in all Jabodetabek and Bandung, every Fook Yew restaurant, Sushigroove in Pondok Indah Mall, The People’s Cafe Kota Kasablanka, Blowfish, Dragonfly, and Kithcentte Beachwalk Bali.

Ticket is also available at official We The Fest 2017 ticketbox at Alfamart, Alfamidi, Blibli.com, Bobobobo, Book My Show, Daily Concert, Goers, Go-Tix, Ibu Dibjo, Indotix, JD.ID, Lawson, Panorama Tour, Raja Karcis, Serbapay, Tiket.com, Viagogo, and Yes24 Indonesia.

We The Fest 2017 will be the 4th year the festival with the tagline “ A Summer Festival of Music, Arts, Fashion & Food”. Last year, as much as 26,000 people came to the 2 days event with international and local acts such as Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, The 1975, Mark Ronson, CL, The Temper Trap, Breakbot, Alina Baraz, Naif, Sheila on 7, Matter Halo, Barasuara, and many more.

We live in a world where Instagram is the tool of letting the world know your excitement of anything great. Bullshits like “Music festivals have to be all about music – idgaf with the gimmicks or concepts” should just be thrown out of the window. We believe that ‘EXPERIENCE’ shouldn’t just be kept in your abstract memories – but also in your INSTAGRAM. Yes, Instagram matters. So, how to take advantage of a music festival like WTF? We give you the hints.

1. #OOTD of your style

The whole point going to a festival is too showcase your great style (ahem, Coachella, ahem Laneway). Put on your favorite festival gears and roam We The Fest in style. Find a background that will compliment your outfit and take the best damn #ootd pictures you’ve ever taken. At least, this is the perfect time to dress up as solid Indian hippies in the city.

2. Set the squad goal high

Festivals are best experienced with your best mates. An instagram post of the whole squad can show your followers that your squad is better than theirs. Be creative with your pictures or recreate some famous photos. Typing in Taylor Swift squad on Pinterest might give you some idea. This post can also show that you also have bunch of friends in the real life. However, if you are a loner, you can mingle with strangers’ group and photobomb them, and make sure you are in the photo. Still, #squadgoals.

3. Make your friends jealous with pictures of your Cabana Banana

This year, We The Fest is bringing back Cabana Banana for everyone who wants to experience WTF with a little something extra. Wow your followers with pictures of your special exclusive area and share your view of the stage. Isn’t the best thing in life is to make those people who are in the regular seats to be jealous with your super V.I.P life? Oh Yas!

4. Foodie by nature

Another thing people are looking forward to at festivals : FOOD! Pretty and photogenic food. With many food stalls available at the festival, make sure you chose the most instagramable dish you could find. In this case, make sure you always bring cash! Don’t rely on your dad’s credit card.

5. Take a candid picture of you basking on the art

We The Fest is not just exclusively for music, they have been known to have some pretty great art installations. Ask your friend to take a great intentionally candid picture of you and the art and show your followers how cultured you are. Don’t forget to have some artsy captions following your post. Remember : artsy photo needs artsy caption.

6. Let your followers know how much fun you have at Fun Zone

Sure, Fun Zone sounds like it’s all fun and games. But getting the right pictures of your mid air pose on the bungee trampoline is serious business. But once you get it, everyone will love it! Yeay, at theme park and music concerts at the same time. #ILoveMyLyf

7. Sunset

Sure, Coachella got some pretty sunset overlooking the mountains and desert, but Jakarta skyline is as unique! Imagine looking at the sunset reflected on skyscrapers. That’s some artsy picture right there. Set aside the instagram point of view, when the sun is setting, you would find yourself being very grateful to be able to go to the festival, and realize that this amazing festival is happening in your hometown. Not Singapore. #GoLocal

8. Free Hugs!

Look out for WTF’s mascots with “Free Hugs” sign hanging from their neck. Wether it’s a clown, a wolf, or a banana, you ought to take a hugging picture with them. It’s just a great WTF tradition! What we love the most is you can request the clowns to do strange pose so they would look like adult clowns. You know what we mean.

9. Take a sick gig video!

Give your followers what they missed at WTF. Get to the stages early and score a spot close to the stage and record a snippet of the gigs. Your followers will appreciate it. But don’t forget to enjoy the gig yourself. While you are sending the videos on your feed, people who miss the festival is weeping at their home and they could just post some status such as : “WANNA GO TO WTF SO BAD. BYE PURITY RING AND BREAKBOT”

10. The stage!

We The Fest is known for their festive looking main stage. No exception for this year’s WTF! Either take pictures of it with no one in it or a crowded version of the stage, day or night, they’re going to come out great.

Whatever happens at the fest, you will always find the best things to capture your memories at #WTF16. It’s either just some regular festival photos or hipster-esque pictures, they will come out great. And, you will have numerous likes on the pictures, because who wouldn’t love the photos of #WTF16!

Photos : Ismaya Live

Editor : Alcander Alonzo