Festivals

Neverland Manila

Neverland Manila

Neverland Manila is a brand new outdoor EDM festival in Manila that will take place at the SM MOA Concert Grounds on Friday October 3 2014 with DJs Afrojack, Knife Party, Axwell Λ Ingrosso, Ferry Corsten, Bassjackers, Shermanology, Apster, D-Wayne, and StadiumX.

Neverland is the Philippines first real full-length EDM festival with a complete line-up of only international DJs and act in an amazing setup and professional production that this country has never seen before (think Tomorrowland, DanceValley, EDC, Ultra, etc). The festival is not only the longest – a full 12 hours with some of the world’s best DJs – it’s also the biggest EDM festival Manila has ever seen. This is something you do not want to miss! Check the official trailer below and get your tickets before they are sold out.

Neverland Manila
October 3 2014 (6pm – 6am)
Mall Of Asia Concert Grounds
DJs: Afrojack, Knife Party, Axwell Λ Ingrosso, Ferry Corsten, Bassjackers, Shermanology, Apster, D-Wayne, StadiumX and more

Tickets:
Gold: PHP 5,500
VIP: PHP 8,500
For VIP tables please call: +632 507 0810

Neverland Manila Tickets

Tickets can be bought on SMTickets.com and NeverlandManila.com

Neverland is not a one-time event. There will be many more editions of Neverland Manila and it will happen sooner than you think. The team behind Neverland Manila, which is lead by Dutch national Matts Caspers, has a lot in store for the Philippines. Below you can find some more info about Matts and Neverland Manila

 

The Man Behind Neverland Manila

You’ve heard all about it in social media. They currently have 161,000 Facebook fans and counting, and a powerhouse festival line-up. Being able to bring in all nine international acts for one night got everybody curious on who they are. But what is Neverland Manila anyway?

Neverland Manila started as a rumor in social media early this year, until there were Facebook sponsored ads, a fan page came out, and a full EDM (electronic dance music) festival line up months after which convinced everyone that it is indeed real and happening. “It (actually) started with a dream and now it’s a reality,” says Matts Caspers, CEO/President of Neverland Manila. “Being festival goers ourselves, after seeing the supposed biggest EDM event early this year, we saw an opportunity to make a difference. And then we decided, ‘Let’s try to do this ourselves.’ “

When you think of Neverland, one automatically associates it with the childhood character Peter Pan. “But other than that it’s about happiness and being and feeling young,” he adds. “Music is for everybody, and it makes it possible for everyone to be equal. We want everyone to forget about their problems for a while, and let us entertain them. During the event, you’ll (just) think of happy thoughts.”

A Dutch through and through, Matts Caspers is an entrepreneur who started at the age of 20, and became an investor at 26. After numerous successful investments, he teamed up with his good friend Ruben Wolf, a sales expert in the financial industry and together they created an investment company specializing in media, entertainment, software, and finance. In doing such, they became part of different international music festivals for a couple of years. With EDM being a worldwide trend and everything happening as fast as the DJ’s drops and beats, one has to be on top of everything 24/7 to keep up with the latest in music and in the industry. Caspers believes that with the immense success of EDM festivals all around the world, the Philippines is one of the best avenues for these kinds of gatherings, if not the best. “Filipinos are born ready for these kinds of events. EDM is a worldwide trend, and being Asia’s number 1 fastest-growing economy, it is but anticipated that Pinoys would take a dip to this fantastic world of music.”

“With the immense preparation and planning for all these greatness to happen, of course it has its own set of challenges,” says Caspers when asked to share his team’s pre-event efforts. “However, I know that when my team and I see everyone going ecstatic, it makes us so proud to create something this huge and beautiful. It makes all the 24/7 working really worth it for me and my team.”

Despite his fast-paced professional life, Caspers is a laid-back person who binge-watches various TV series, listens to soul, classic rock, and jazz, and would want to be a veterinarian had he not worked in this industry. “I love traveling and clubbing around the world, but when I’m at home I just love to be outdoors with my two dogs,” he adds.

Among all the EDM artists, he names Armin Van Buuren, Afrojack, and Martin Garrix as his favorites. “With Armin, he’s just really amazing and he definitely changed the EDM scene. Martin Garrix, on the other hand, has lots of talent at such a young age and I expect to see a lot more from him. Afrojack—that’s my number 1 DJ—I’m amazed by his creativity and his ability to create various music for different artists, his evolution and innovation for music, is just impressive.”

At the moment, he likes the industry he’s in and sees Neverland Manila as a big company in the country for years to come. He mentions, “I’ll be staying the Philippines to let people know that Neverland Manila is indeed here to stay. We may be new in the Philippine events industry, but we are here to change the game, as everyone can probably feel.”

What should the Filipinos expect on October 3? He shares with a smile, “Two words: Neverland. Manila. Expect it as you feel it. Neverland Manila is all about giving the Pinoys an unforgettable experience, and it’s about time that we show everyone how a real outdoor EDM festival should be.”

Neverland Manila will be held on October 3, 2014 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Get your tickets at the Neverland Manila website (www.neverlandmanila.com), smtickets.com, and all SM Tickets outlets nationwide.


Exception Music Festival 2014

Exception Music Festival 2014

This year’s edition of Exception Music Festival (EMF 2014) will be a 2 day EDM festival. The festival takes place on Saturday December 13 and Sunday December 14 2014 with DJs Dash Berlin, Showtek, Aly & Fila, Dannic, Above & Beyond, W&W, Chicane and many more. It will be held at the Globe Circuit Event Grounds.

EMF 2014 Day 1 (Saturday December 13): Chicane, Dannic, Aly & Fila and more.
EMF 2014 Day 2 (Sunday December 14): Dash Berlin, Showtek, W&W, Above & Beyond and more.

Exception Music Festival Manila 2014

BigFish presents Exception Music Festival 2014
December 14 2014
Globe Circuit Event Grounds
Tickets will go on sale soon


Exception Music Festival 2013

Exception Music Festival 2013

This year there will be another edition of the Exception Music Festival. The festival will be held on December 14 2013 at the Globe Circuit in Makati. There will be 3 stages with live performances from some of the biggest global artists in Electronic Dance Music (EDM) today.

Headlining acts are Chicago-based group Krewella and Chicane (with live band). Other well-known artists set to grace the festival are Arty, Jes, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Solarstone, Ashley Wallbridge and DubVision.

Exception Music Festival Manila

For Tickets visit SMTickets.com or call (02) 470-2222.
For Vip Tables and other inquiries call the Big Fish Hotline: (02) 808-8080.

For more information visit ExceptionMusicFestival.com or Facebook.com/ExceptionMusicFestival.


Sonic Carnival Festival

Sonic Carnival Festival

Sonic Carnival  is an outdoor music festival that will be held on December 7 at the Mall of Asia concert grounds. The festival will feature live performances by local and international DJs and bands.

DJs: Steve Aoki, Laidback Luke, Henrix,  Deuce Manila,  Katsy Lee,  Mars, Euric, Ace Ramos, MC Roda King , Funk Avy and more.

Bands: Razorback, Urbandub, Hidden Nikki, Up Dharma Down and more.

Sonic Carnival: A Feast of Sound
Tickets can be purchased at TicketWorld. For VIP call 706-1648 (Fearless Productions).

Sonic Carnival will also be held next year: Sonic Carnival 2014 will be held on December 6 2014.


United Republiq Festival

United Republiq Festival

On November 21 2013 Repbuliq is organizing an outdoor EDM festival named United Republiq with DJs Axwell, Nicky Romero, NO_ID and Republiq’s resident DJs (Martin Pulgar, Marc Naval, Ace Ramos and Mars Miranda). The event will be hosted by MC Paolo.  United Republiq will be held at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

Tickets are available for Php 1,500 (Silver) and 2,500 (Gold) at SM Tickets. VIP Tables start at 40,o00 VIP and go up to 100,000 (SVIP). Call or text 09175508888 for more info and table bookings.

11.21.2013 – United Republiq EDM Festival Manila


7107 International Music Festival

7107 International Music Festival

On February 22 and 23 2014 a big two-day outdoor music festival will be held named “7107 International Music Festival” (7017 stands for the Philippines as it is the amount of islands the Philippine archipelago comprises). Two stages will present a lineup of over 30 popular international and local music artists, bands and DJs. The event will be held at Clark, Pampanga (Spur Road, Global Gateway Logistics City area).

Line-up

There has been a lot of rumors and speculation about the final line-up. We have listed part of the line-up before, but due to some last minute changes and publish embargoes we decided to remove the the  line-up until it is officially announced by 7107. Below you can find the first officially announced artists. This is just Phase 1, a lot more artist will be announced later.

7107 international music festival

7107 Music Festival Phase 2 Line upRed Hot Chili Peppers, Empire of the Sun, Up Dharma Down, Radioactive Sago Project, Red Jumpsuit Aparatus, Natives, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, Pulso, Sleepwalk Circus, Encounters With a Yeti, The Charmes, Child/ren of the Pilgrimage, Hidden Nikki, Maude, Musical O, Populardays, The Ringmaster, Yolanda Moon, Skymarines, No Other Boyband and The Sleepyheads.

Kaskade, Kendrick Lamar, DJ Riddle, DJ Reidiculous, Kjawan, Sponge Cola, Rocksteddy, Itchyworms, Taken by Cars, Jensen & the Flips, Arba & Loonie, Runaway Crimes, She’s only Sixteen, Techy Romantics, The Cheats, Wilderness, Nix Damn P, Keith Bryan Haw, Marc Marasigan, Aryan, Travis Monsod, Bcal, Ron Poe, Katsy Lee, Carlo Atendido, Patrick Po, Jessica Milner, Motherbass, Skratchmark.

Ticket/Wristband prices:

Early Bird Tickets (purchased before December 31st):
2 day Pass General Admission: PHP 8500.00
2 day Pas VIP Admission: PHP 20000.00

General Tickets (purchased after December 31st):
2 day Pass General Admission: PHP 10000.00
2 day Pas VIP Admission: PHP 25000.00

Parking pass: PHP 300.00 per day

VIP Table packages will also be available.

Tickets can be purchased on the 7107IMF website:

How to get there:

Getting to Pampanga
From Ninoy Aquino Airport to Pampanga: 1.5 hour drive
From Clark International Airport to Pampanga: 15-minute drive
From Angeles City to Pampanga: 15-minute drive

Shuttle Service

Once you arrive in Pampanga complimentary shuttles will be provided by participating hotels, going to and from the venue.11am until 1 hour after the festival ends (which is around 11.30pm).  Limited VIP shuttle passes and on-site parking passes will also be available for VIP ticket holders.

There will be limited parking available. Purchasing your parking pass ahead of time in order to reserve your space is recommended.

There will be NO overnight parking and NO Camping!

Hotels / Accommodation 

Below you can find a lost of recommended hotels to stay in the area. All hotels offer special rates for attendants of the 7107 Music Festival. Complimentary shuttle service going to and from the venue will  be included with your stay.

– LEWIS GRAND HOTEL
Don Juico Ave., Clarkview, Angeles City, Pampanga
4,550 net/night – 19,400 net/night

– THE PENTHOUSE
3-4 A. Santos Street, Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga
from 5,400 net/night – 6,720 net/night

– HOLIDAY INN CLARK FIELD
Mimosa Drive, Mimosa Leisure Estate Clarkfield, San Fernando, Pampanga
5,018.17 net/night

– BEST WESTERN THE MINT
4895 Blk. 1, Mon Tang Avenue, Mac Arthur Highway, Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga
2,880 net/night – 3,360 net/night

Last update: January 15 2014