MANILA, Philippines - Step right up and witness one spectacular event set to take your concert experience beyond imagination: the Wanderland Music and Arts Festival 2014, a festival by Karpos Multimedia. May 17 marks this much-awaited gathering where wanderers can go to celebrate youth and pour out their hearts in the open field of the Globe Circuit Events Ground in Makati.
This year, more wonderful things await you as you step into the ultimate sonic playground. You’ll be moving to the music of sought-after international and local bands that will fuel your drive for a rockin’ good time. The festival encounter just got more exciting as well, as the Wanderland monsters take you to the carnival. Set to heighten the thrills are the River Island Wanderwheel, the High Striker and carnival games such as Feed the Monster, Ring My Nose, Wanderball, Balloon Pop, and Crazy Cans. The Art Island, which will showcase live art by Anjo Bolarda, JP Cuison, and Dee Jae Pa’este, among other art activities, and the Food Island with its assortment of food selections at the festival, await revelers as well.
Headlining Wanderland is the American indie pop band from New York, The Drums, composed of Jonny Pierce, Jacob Graham and Connor Hanwick , best known for their ’80s style surf rock music. As soon as their EP Summertime came out late 2009, the band’s rise to popularity seemed unstoppable. This popularity was backed up by several distinctions, as they placed No. 5 for the BBC Sound of 2010, No.1 in NME’s top tips for the year, and No. 1 in Clash magazine’s Tips for 2010. They were also voted ‘Best Hope for 2010 in Pitchfork Media’s 2009 Readers’ Poll. The band took home the Hall Radar Award at the 2010 NME (New Musical Express) Awards. Currently, their third album is already finished, and eager fans are waiting for its official release.
About to grace the stage with soothing melodies and rhythmic vibes is The Paper Kites, a five-piece indie folk troupe from Melbourne, who recently garnered a whirlwind success with a sold. out headline tour of the USA and Canada. With a strong reputation for creating innovative and mesmerizing video clips which have attracted over 10 million YouTube views, The Paper Kites’ live presence is just as impressive.
Sure to get things rolling is Swedish breakout indie rock band The Royal Concept, whose addictive pop anthems have gained for them international recognition. Their following started to grow rapidly after their track D-D-Dance became a huge hit. Global hype came next for the band with their second single, Gimme Twice spreading across blogs all over the world and becoming the most added at track radio for three weeks right after its release.
Critically acclaimed Brisbane quartet Last Dinosaurs, whose debut album received praise and created a buzz in the international indie scene, English songtress Lucy Rose, who became known for her fragile vocals conquering fans from festival to festival including her very own headlining tour, and Australian pop powerhouse Architecture in Helsinki, best known for their defining unique sound and their diverse instrumental palette, will be shaking up the Wanderland stage as well. Get ready to be blown away, too, by Aussie rising star Woody Pitney , OPM heavyweight Franco, Electro sensation Techy Romantics, along with fresh homegrown talents from Wanderband — The Ransom Collective, Brisom, and Chocolate Grass.
Early bird tickets will also be available via SM Tickets and Ticketnet from April 12 to April 26.
Get ready to revel in a world of music fancy. Wanderland Music & Arts Festival 2014 is a festival by Karpos Multimedia Inc. It is presented by River Island, Globe and co-presented by The Bar, Fox, and Star World.
For more information and updates about Wanderland 2014, visit its official website: Wanderland.ph.