Get high (on electronica) at the Tagaytay Electronica Festival
MANILA, Philippines - The local music industry is shaking things up with an electronic music festival set against the awe-inspiring natural wonder that is Taal Volcano. Styled after festivals from other countries, the Tagaytay Electronica Festival is a three-day straight affair set in the abandoned Skyview Resort on the Tagaytay Ridge. The event features non-stop music from 40 local DJs and two international acts, so guests are allowed to bring camping tents and sleeping bags to be right in the heart of the event. However, affiliated hotels around the area will be offering discounts to guests and will provide shuttle service.
The festival is the first of its kind in the country and has invited some of the best acts in the dance scene: Paradise Sunny B, Manolet Dario of NBK - Natural Born Klubbers, Republiq’s head resident DJ Martin Pulgar, Marie Garcia, Mushroom Project, Nix Damn P MOTHERBASS, John Odin, Cammy V, Nampu Kawamoto, MAEL, Jeff Sia, Kat DJ Patty Tiu, Mia Ayesa a.k.a. Miaow of The Zombettes, Jack Stone, Vadim Nabivanets, Arthur Nash of Epic Proportions, Marshall Skjervoy, Erwin Edralin, Mulan of B-Side / The Collective, DOTNL, David Ardiente, Jessica Milner, Martin Atayde, Migs Libre of Deeper Manila, Arrjae Puno of BED Manila, Marxx Monterola of Looper Beat Academy, Mark Nicosia aka AiS, Androgyny Productions’ CAL and DBT, Mecha Hella, Spak, Katsy Lee, Alley Kat, Bobby Maddatu, DubKity, Mike Oreta, Charles David, NOMAD MASSIVE’s Alpha Shiva, Pav Parrotte, Marshall White, Martin Lugtu, and Alinep from Manila Underground Frequency Manila TIME in Manila. To complete the experience, Lhean Villanueva will be providing a display and art.
Gates opened yesterday but you can still catch up on the festivities. Regular door charge is P2,000, but the experience of listening to thumping industrial music against natural beauty is well worth having, so pack up, suit up, and as the organizers tell Supreme, “Be part of this legacy. It ain’t just an ordinary party, bro. It ain’t just one night, it ain’t just your ordinary thang. It’s a festival!”
Sing along with Ely Buendia
The Eraserheads’s Manila reunion concert four years ago was a bittersweet memento for fans and nostalgists: sweet because it was the Eraserheads performing again, and bitter because it was cut short. But Ely goes all out by himself tonight as he performs his greatest hits at the Music Museum with a 15-piece orchestra accompaniment. It’ll be a great flashback to the carefree days of the ‘90s with hits like Alapaap, With A Smile, and Ang Huling El Bimbo. We expect huge crowds, tears, and lots of singing along, and it might be a good idea to go tonight. You never know when this will happen again. Show begins at 8 p.m.
Originally rated “R” by the Motion Picture Association of America, Bully is a disturbing documentary about five kids who face daily torment from their peers. Recent teen suicides are shedding light on how serious bullying can be, and the eye-opening film is a must-see — so much, in fact, that Oscar-winning producer Harvey Weinstein lobbied to lower the rating to PG-13, which the MTRCB has upheld. Bully is being screened here in partnership with the Department of Education’s Child Protection Policy to launch the anti-bullying campaign “Not in our school.” Check your nearest cinema for show times.
Take sides at the Warhol vs. Lichtenstein exhibit
There are many reasons why you should go to this art exhibit, even if you are not a fan of art. First, it’s JP Cuison, who does the amazing gig posters for Meiday and did the movie poster for Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank. Second, the pieces are direct references to Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, two artists who have created some of the most recognizable pop art ever. Add them together and you get “Warhol vs. Lichtenstein,” a literal/figurative battle between the pop art masters. Cuison’s approach has always been irreverent, creating pieces that are hauntingly beautiful, if not a little scary, so it takes someone with his guts and caliber to create a pop showdown. “Warhol vs. Lichtenstein” launches Nov. 18 until Dec. 11 at Secret Fresh, Ronac Art Center.
Ever wanted to describe a film in ways other than “It was nice” or “T’was okay”? Film is such a beautiful medium and it takes more than just “cool” to describe it. Today, UP Cinema, Kino Punch, Attack Cinema, and Alcazaren Bros. Animation are hosting Test Tube: Film Criticism Workshop, a free workshop on film criticism. Established critics Ogg Cruz, Richard Bolisay, and Dodo Dayao will be speaking on the art of film. The event will be held at the Alcazaren Bros. Animation Studio at #5 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Go book crazy
What better way to celebrate Christmas than to literally go crazy at this year’s biggest book sales: National Book Store’s warehouse sale and the UP Press book sale. You better start listing your literary wishlist and brave the riots that will surely descend upon these two events. National Book Store will be celebrating with up to 80-percent off on books and school supplies at the fourth floor of their Quezon Avenue cor. Sct. Borromeo and Panay Avenue branch from Nov. 15 to 18, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The UP Press book sale will hold court at their bookstore at E. de los Santos, UP Diliman campus with up to 20-percent off on UP Press titles and five-percent off for titles. Their sale began on Nov. 5, but lasts until the Christmas season on Dec. 14. Bring your battle gear and prepare to fight for that last copy of 50 Shades of Grey. Shit just got real.