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The 7107 International Music Festival Field report

Red Hot Chili Peppers

I would like to get this out of the way before I start Team Philippine Concert’s field report of the 7107 International Music Festival: Contrary to what the organizers plugged, it is my humble opinion that the Philippines’ music festival season kicked off with the UP Fair. The festival is fortunately riding on the season’s upswing, as it drew a mixed bag of anticipation and excitement over the course of its promotions. The festival promised to serve as a unique platform for our local artists to shine side by side with legendary performers. It is also aimed to promote the Philippine culture throughout the world. How did the festival fare? Team PC was in the midst of the action at Clark, Pampanga.

7107 IMF Parking Lot with a view of Mt. Arayat

Day 1. Team PC arrived at the Global Gateway Logistics City by mid-afternoon on the first day of the festival. From the sounds blaring from the speakers and the sight of giddy concert goers oscillating between flocking and scattering at the grounds, it eventually became apparent that the party was in full swing even before we neared its gates. It was almost a compulsion once one enters through the gate, after the RFID tag in the festival wristband beeps that you are good to go, to immediately drink in the premises and let the wanderlust, the one that brought you to the festival from wherever you came from, lead you on. Although the organizers made it a point to take care of its media guests by providing us with a tent with amenities, we decided to skip that part and took on the entire festival head on. Because, hey, we’re here; being here is 90% of the entire experience. The remaining 10% is what you do after setting your foot on the festival grounds, and we set off to do just that.
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March 4, 2014
7107 IMF Day 2 Photos

Day 2 of 7107 international Music Festival upped the ante from the previous day’s spectacular first day with even a more diverse array of sounds in the line up. Homebrewed heroes Abra and Loonie, Radioactive Sago Project, Spongecola, Itchyworms, and Rocksteddy wowed the crowd with stellar performances worthy of the world stage. Nightfall elevated the festival’s intensity with the driving energy of Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, the bombast of Luciana, the lyrical prowess of Kendrick Lamar, and the pageantry of Empire of the Sun.

The eagerly anticipated performance of Red Hot Chili Peppers was a dream come true for all the festival goers, with the legendary California band unleashing a relentless musical force only the rock veterans can offer. It is a momentous event that will be talked about for years to come, one that cements 7107’s place in Philippine concert history and sets the bar for music festivals in the country.

Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun goes down the crowd

Kendrick Lamar looking at the 7107 IMF bouncing ball

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus live at 7107 IMF

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February 26, 2014
7107 IMF Day 1 Photos

Possibly the largest and most ambitious music festival set up in Philippine shores to date, the 7107 International Music Festival kicked off its first day with an exodus of thousands of concert goers pouring into the Global Gateway Logistics City grounds in Clark, Angeles City.

Local and foreign artists shared two brilliantly designed stages to awe audiences with equally brilliant performances. Highlights of Day 1 were sets from Kaskade, Kjwan, Alvaro, Taken by Cars, Reid Stefan, DJ Riddler, and Kid Ink. The success of the first day only builds up the anticipation for the festival’s second day that features Empire of the Sun, Kendrick Lamar, and Red Hot Chili Peppers!

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February 23, 2014
RHCP, Kaskade to Headline 7107 International Music Fest

Manila waited on tenterhooks for weeks as news of a new big-budget music festival began creeping around the internet. Following much speculation, anticipation, and swirling rumors, Team 7107 has finally put all the theories to rest with the release of the full lineup. 7107 International Music Festival is the first of its kind, bringing fans all the way out to Clark, Pampanga for what is sure to be a stellar performance from headliners Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kaskade. Here’s a preview of things to come:

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Hailing from Los Angeles, California, the Chili Peppers are a funk/rock band that stood the test of time. The group continues going strong since their inception in the early 80’s, proudly composed of its original members to this very day. Led by frontman Anthony Kiedis, Red Hot Chili Peppers is a living legend guaranteed to own the Philippine stage.

Kaskade

Headlining the second day of 7107 IMF is progressive house artist, Kaskade. The American DJ and producer has been making waves since 2001 and truly took over the Manila airwaves with his 2003 hit, It’s You, It’s Me. Newer projects include collaborations with fellow household names such as Skrillex, Lights, and Neon Trees. Kaskade takes the stage in Clark with a grown up sound and what’s sure to be a sick beat. (more…)

January 20, 2014