Poetic Isolation

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The first month of 2020 brought some sting which made me ache for some rosy moments. I thank the universe for being such an ardent listener for I had the chance to spend the second day of the second month of 2020 witnessing LANY perform live in our city.

I've heard many good things about the band and though I'm not one of its biggest fans, I do adore their music. I would say that theirs' is something that is definitely fun to listen to. Even if most of their songs pertain to the pain which comes from loving dearly, they still give that feel good and chill vibe. Listening to LANY's music feels like being in an open car with your friends heading somewhere wild for a long weekend, with the carefree zephyr freeing your hair, all of such against cotton candy skies as your backdrop. Ah, such a marvelous thought to ponder! Fortunately, I got the closest thing to such which is being able to witness the band perform live during the annual Plus63 Music and Arts Festival.

Plus63 is a music and arts festival which started in 2016. it aims to support local talents and musicians by giving them the opportunity to perform alongside the world’s top performers. It seeks to be a staple event in Cebu, highlighting great music, great food, and an unforgettable experience which is something that I truly support! I couldn't be any happier that the event went successfully. To say that witnessing LANY among Cebuano musicians perform is fun would be an understatement. It was more than what we have expected which we would surely treasure as one of the most memorable events of this year. Of course, something good must be shared which is why I'm sharing some of my favorite shots of the night in this blog post. Enjoy xoxo 🌹

My #SugDi friends are awesome! They rock just like LANY's concert.

Capturing the moments but living life ❤️
Here are few of the many things that I love about the concert:
1. The venue is clean, spacious, and has good bathroom facilities. They even provided free rubbing alcohol for bathroom users. The vvip area where we stayed is secured and filled with good drinks. Kudos to the guards!
2. Just like the vvip area, the whole concert ground is safe and secured. All bags were checked and security personnel were all over the place during the entire event.
3. The fans - LANY has wonderful Cebuano fans. It can be noted by how peaceful the night went by. Plus, they sang so well with LANY's hits.
4. I wasn't expecting a grand fireworks display, but Plus63 was able to pull it off so well when LANY sang their last hit which is ILYSB (I love you so bad). Everything feels surreal and magical that even those who didn't know the song fell in love with the night.
5. LANY and their music. Need I to say more? Listen to their melody and you'll know what I'm saying. Some of my favorite songs by them are Malibu Nights, ILYSB, so Far, and Thick and Thin. ✨

Big kudos to the organisers of the event for a job well-done. They've just released an official statement for another Plus63 moment for 2021. I hope they'll bring us exciting musical talents, local and international artists alike. I would probably die to know if either Lana Del Rey or Billie Eilish would be on stage!

Til' next year!
Do you love LANY? Let me know what are your favourite LANY songs in the comments section below.

Love lots,
Tin

Let your hair down and sway to the flow of the music as the biggest and most anticipated international music fest, Plus63 Music and Arts Festival comes back to Cebu!

Plus63 Music and Arts Festival at a glance:

Plus63 Music and Arts Festival started in 2016 with the goal of supporting local talents and musicians by giving them the opportunity to perform alongside the world’s top performers. “Plus63 Music & Arts Festival began as a fun project between childhood friends to create an international music festival for the city of Cebu. We brought Steve Angello from the Swedish House Mafia to kick off the inaugural event on Sinulog, Saturday of 2016.”, says Peter Delantar, head of Plus63 Music and Arts Festival.

Plus63 since then has become an annual music event that never fails to leave partygoers awestruck - with its spot-on premium sound quality, impressive digitally-programmed fireworks and eclectic mix of international and local performers. It has brought in international DJs and performers like Steve Angello of Swedish House Mafia, Steve Aoki, Showtek, Kid Ink and Dada Life in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively.

Plus63 always brings the best to give out a true music festival experience while adding a local twist, enhancing it even more with the best of the Philippines’ hospitality and cuisine. “The goal is for Plus63 to be a staple event in Cebu, highlighting great music, great food, and an unforgettable experience.”, says Delantar.

New date. This year’s Plus63 is set on February 2, breaking away from the Sinulog festivities for the first time. “We believe the time is right for Plus63 Music & Arts Festival to establish its own weekend where it becomes the main event of the city. We have bigger and grander plans for the years to come.”Delantar added.

New place. Attracting thousands each year, Plus63 is set to happen at the SM Seaside Complex Cebu Concert Grounds, a location apt to host such a grand event and accommodate a big crowd. With over 7,000+ fans since it was first introduced, the festival has grown over the years and is expected to double to over 15,000+ this year. Plus63 persistently grows into a destination festival in Cebu attracting international and local tourists.

Bigger party. Now on its 5th installment, Paul Klein, Charles Leslie Priest and Jake Clifford of LANY headlines the music fest.

LANY is an acronym for Los Angeles New York as their desire is to spread music from coast to coast. Now, they have come to the Philippine music fest scene alongside some of Cebu’s best - Lourdes, Three Legged Men, Mandaue Nights, Sepia Times and DJ Short. In addition, LANY will be bringing special merchandise up for grabs and Plus63 Festival will have limited edition items for sale.