Mabalacat City, Pampanga — Clark Aurora Music Festival by Epic Events has surpassed its target attendance of 50,000 for the two-day fete held at Clark Global City, Clark Freeport. This attracted over 120,000 crowd making it one of the most highly anticipated events in the country’s music scene.
The festival featured an impressive lineup of local artists on various music genres: Mrld, Adie Garcia, Arthur Nery, Lola Amour December Avenue and Ben&Ben on Day 1 ; and Silent Sanctuary, Sponge Cola, Mayonnaise, Kamikazee, Parokya ni Edgar and Ely Buendia on Day 2. One of the main attractions are the glowing hot air balloons led by Capt. Jonathan Trappe of Bandera ng Apoy. The festival grounds were adorned with spectacular lighting and stage setups that create a magical ambiance that keeps the crowd entertained from noon to midnight. Various food stalls and bars were put up to ensure attendees are well-fed and hydrated throughout the event.
One of the most remarkable things about Clark Aurora Music Festival is how it has managed to attract a diverse crowd. An opportunity for people from all walks of life to come together and enjoy music in a fun and safe environment. Organizing such a massive event is not without its challenges. Nevertheless, EPIC Events led by Chief Executive Officer Louie Alcantara ensured that the festival adheres to strict safety guidelines and regulations for the safety of attendees. Crowd control during peak times was strictly observed. Festival organizer Abie Padiernos thanked her team for the Aurora’s success: Aio Hernandez, Paul Aquino, Olive de Leon, Weng Lopez, Dondon Guinto, Alco Guerrero, Carmina Uy- Gatchalian, Cedie Dantes, Jha Santos, Nik Yap, Holden Galang, Bryan Canlas, JM Escabilla Capuz, Charlotte Tingin and Bhabyzaren Boriga.
“Louie and I have been working on Aurora for the past four months and it was not an easy ride. Gusto lang namin na maging masaya and memorable ito for everyone and all our efforts are worth it. Maraming salamat po sa tiwala,” Padiernos quipped.
Indeed, Clark Aurora Music Festival has continued to put on a fantastic event year after year. If you’re a music lover and haven’t been to the festival yet, it’s definitely worth checking out! –Photos by Gerald Gloton