highlights of 2012

January

It was a much awaited time of the year not only because it was the start of 2012 but also because I was set to see Incubus live for the third time! I have a few friends who share the same passion as I do so what better way to start the year than to fly all the way to Thailand for the Silverlake Music Festival where Incubus will be headlining.

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February

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart was in town for a show at Hard Rock! Of course there is no way I'm gonna miss it! I dragged my friend Nicole which is also a big fan. Highlight of the night was talking to Connor (guitar sessionist / drummer for The Drums) backstage and not knowing what he was saying since I'm too stunned with what was happening at the moment.

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March

Quinn Allman. 'Nuff said.

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April

I decided to change my lifestyle in terms of food. I realized it was no longer an option to be unhealthy. I still eat junk but little to zero. I try not to deprive myself as well. I am still currently on this journey and I don't think it will ever end.
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May

I feel honored to be part of this wonderful first. Music, great people, artists, and a guacamole truck. What more can you ask for?

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First time in Tali Beach! I had a great time with some of my favorite people.

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June

Pop Pop Pofest x Dr. Martens! The first ever Indie Popfest franchise in Manila! Met some incredible people in just one night. Can't wait for this year's!

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July

2012 is really a year of 'firsts'. Another first, the first ever music video I directed! There were so much things I was not aware of and need to improve on.

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August

We met our new friend Jake! Almost every weekend is jam and flip cup night at his place. Funfunfun! We also met his two friends Nick and Maroun. They're all back in the US of A. 

September

This is me and Bea struggling in the kiddie pool. Random hangouts with your best friend is the best. Simple joys...

October

Foster the what? Yeah.

(Oh and also, I officially left the teenager train)

November

The first Tagaytay Electronica Festival! So much EDM rave it's crazy!

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December

Launched my very first collection entitled "Ghost Dream"
This year is indeed a year of firsts!
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To more firsts in 2013!

Check out this short collection of raw footages throughout the year. Enjoy!

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a festival to call our own

Ladies and Germs, I give you the first ever Manila Music Festival! It was held last May 1st at Aseana Avenue, Alphaland Bay City Grounds in Paranaque. Thanks to my friend Marita (check out her take on Manila Music Festival for When In Manila here) for hooking us up! I didn't spend even one dime. You know I'm the biggest cheapskate ever, always game for anything free! Hah

I'm a sucker for music festivals. I will attend anything and everything I can, even going out of my way and flying to another country! (read on that crazy adventure here)

Although festivals like Coachella, Bamboozle, Glastonbury, SXSW, etc are way out of the picture for me (well at least for now), I'm glad we have something to satisfy our rowdy festival cravings. 

Blogger Patricia Prieto with her very dangerous weapon.

Veggie taco from the GuacTruck! An all organic Filipino-Mexican deli on wheels! Such a genius idea.

(Top from Giordano Ladies, Mustard skirt from Forever 21, Necklace from Love Diva, Wide brim fedora from Bangkok, Vintage belt and oversized plaid vest from Dad's closet)

(Photo from Status Magazine)

There were two stages, the Main Stage and the Red Bull Stage.
On the Main Stage, The Nameless Heroes, June Marieezy, Lady I, SinoSikat, Kjwan, Wilabaliw, and Razorback completed the list of local acts.

(Photo by Will Wilkins of Blue Nite Photo)
June Marieezy. SDA pride!


SinoSikat kat kat kat...
I'm glad I saw them finally them live! "Magic" and "So Blue" are all-time favorites.




The boys of Kjwan. Flawless as always! So bummed Boogie was absent though...

(Photo by Will Wilkins of Blue Nite Photo)
And my favorite local performers of the night, Wilabaliw!
"Illuminate I" was even better live! And Ian Tayao was intense! Had too much Red Bull I think.

The legendary, Razorback!

 (Photo by Will Wilkins of Blue Nite Photo)

International acts include Afrika Bambaataa, Ali Shaheed Muhammad (of A Tribe Called Quest), and Shinichi Osawa.

The lovely host of the night Ms. Sarah Meier giving us a little info on Ali Shaheed.

Ali Shaheed Muhammad killed it! Wish I knew half the songs he played though! But I'm glad I had new music to bring back home.

What everyone's been waiting for! Afrika Bambaataa! With special appearance of The Philippine All-Stars!





I didn't get to see Shinichi Osawa play his set but I could hear him from where I was lying. And it sounded pretty rad! Need to educate myself on more of his songs!

I only got to hear Miss Badkiss, Noodles, and Nix Damp P play their sets! Would love to check out each and everyone on the Red Bull stage since it's a genre I barely know (but lately been open to it) if only I had the luxury to do so that night. It was music overload!

Marita with blogger Raleene Cabrera and artist Rizza Cabrera.

The festival was a success! Props to everyone who made this happen! 'Till next year!

Some photos are taken from Red Bull After Party
All photos taken by Beverly Kho and Marita Galvez unless otherwise stated.

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