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jyuhachi1994 · 5 years

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KIRAMUNE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2019 -10TH ANNIVERSARY- EXPERIENCED REPORT! Part 2

Before I continue, here is the picture of how the stage was set up

「Orange - all stage, black- arena seats, blue - big moving stage, red - small moving stage」

(SOURCE: https://twitter.com/kiramune_fan/status/1122766162968793088?s=19)

Anyways, I bought my ticket for Day 1 from a friend in Instagram, and she got A Stand in 3rd Base side. They started letting us in at 12 in the afternoon, and it was unexpectedly fast. When we entered the Dome, they were playing MVs, and yes, MVs from 2009! Feels! Watching their MVs on a big screen! I also couldn't contain my excitement since they were showing PVs of their recent released albums and will be releasing, and guess what, they showed VERSUS!!!!! Namidai, Yocchin, and Kakki were so cool! It was a short PV, like 10 seconds? Or 15? But the hype was there! When there were lots of people inside, you could really hear the cheering!

Okay, so I wrote everything I could remember from Day 1! Honestly, I couldn't remember much since Day 2 really had a big impact to me! And yes, Day 1 was really different from Day 2!! I cried lots during Day 1!

We headed to our seat, and actually at first we sat at the wrong row. We thought our seats were at the very top of A Stand, but turned out much closer to the stage! I mean, to the small side stage! I also had a chance to meet with my friend from Twitter, who is from Singapore!

[A-chan, N-chan, and me! When we were still sitting at the top of A stand, we were even getting excited that what if they used cart and go around?! We would be able to see them (well it didn't happen, and we moved closer to the stage]

[International Fans! From Singapore and Canada! Their seat was really close to the stage hahaha!]

Five minutes before 3:00 PM, we thought they would start the Reminders for Rules and Regulations, but nah, they played one more MV, and it was Namidai's. After his MV, black screen then Ever Dream played, and after the 2nd chorus, the Rules and Regulations were showed, courtesy by chibi Kiramune Members. And after that, they played Ever Dream again, then finally it's show time!

The intro video really made me cry! Hahahaha! They were all clips from 2009! And the member introduction started with the latest members SparQlew, Yocchin, Trignal, Nobu, Kakki, Namidai, Hiroshi, Miyu, and then special guest! CONNECT! Seriously the cheer was really loud!!

I had no idea what colour should I choose next. I had three, so one of them was Purple for Hiroshi's, but the other two, I kept on changing them.

Then, first song was Bokura no Egaku Mirai, gosh! I stayed with purple, red and white for my blades {Hiroshi, Miyu/Ryouhei, Nobu}. Their entrance was so grand! (Here's a correction here, sorry, I just remembered their entrance, the stage split into half was when CONNECT entered, their entrance was the big moving stage lifted up along with the members, and they moved towards the end stage.) They were all wearing a very flashy clothes of blue, with mostly blue and I think there were shapes on it and the colour of each members were there!

SparQlew's got a part for Bokura no Egaku Mirai, on the first chorus, they got the KAmiYU's part, it was really divided into five of them. And the second chorus, they got the Uncle Bomb part.

Things really get wild on the next one! It's their special medley! The first one was Miyu, and he sang "doko ma demo", and I would be honest, I couldn't concentrate to where should I look, since they just spread! And all I could remember were SparQlew went to the main stage, and the others spread at the long centre stage. So I just searched for Kamiya-san, and he was smiling so bright coming towards to our side! Me and my two friends just lost it, since the three of us Like Kamiya-san! It was special song medley, after Miyu, Hiroshi sang "shirikagiri" at the very end of the middle long stage, yes near us, and I was shouting again!! And sorry, but my eyes just followed him, but when he went to the other side, my eyes just went towards SparQlew members, ChibaSho and Hozumin went down the stage, and made all the fans on our side went crazy. The other three were on the other side. Since yes they went to the smalllll side stage, I could clearly, clearly saw their faces! I am into SparQlew, especially Hozumin! So I really got excited seeing him there!

Lol! Anyways, after Hiroshi, the order was on how they entered Kiramune. Namidai sang UTAO, Kakki sang Endless journey, Nobu sang Hello, Ms. Sunshine, Trignal sang Gentei Kaigi Ready Set Go!, Yocchin sang Wasshoi, and SparQlew sang Hajimari no Sora.

After SparQlew, Miyu finally introduced our nii-sans! The return of CONNECT and the whole dome went wild! The first song was Say Hello! And I was shouting on top of my lung with "Hello! Hello!" While crying! Too much feels when they showed up on top of the small moving stage. The other members were still there, and the dome was really hype-up! CONNECT stayed at the moving stage, and by the end of Say Hello, the members gathered around the small moving stage at the centre of the middle long stage. After Say Hello, CONNECT's next song was cone sen followed by Pride reamer!

After CONNECT, the order of the performers were on how they entered Kiramune. So from CONNECT up to SparQlew.

Again, I would just write all I could remember. And all of them except SparQlew sang 3 songs, and Miyu had a medley song, and the songs were from his early albums.

There was a video playing behind Miyu, his early performance of エール in Kirafes. I couldn't help but cry again, since it was his debut song, and first Kirafes performance. After that, he had a song medley, five songs from his early albums.

Hiroshi also sang 3 songs from his early albums, it was really nostalgic! My tears really didn't want to stop! The butterflies at the background were so beautiful!（笑）

Namidai sang Yellow Man from his new single release, and my tears just stopped, yes, literally stopped! So Namidai started from the end of the middle long runway stage, and at the very main stage there was a tall yellow ranger came out, and he danced 'gui gui (do it)' the dance step from Yocchin's song, idk if you watched the Kirafes2015 one, the encore part. Because of that Namidai asked him "aren't you Egu?!" Though he denied, we all knew who it was. I think Yellow ranger was there for only 15 seconds.

Kakki was up next, and we were looking for him, we could hear his voice, but nowhere to be found, but then on the other side of the dome, people start cheering. He was on a big cart! A cart with Kiramune logo star on it! オシャレ!

Next was Nobu! Oh, I could remember very well when he sang Sai Saikou, he used both the small stages on each side. I couldn't help but fangirl too much since I could clearly see Nobu's face while singing Sai Saikou! I really love this song! He sang it with KAmiYU last Kirafes, then he sang it this year again, and I was able to see it closer!

I apologize for Yocchin but during his part, I went to the washroom! But I could hear his voice, and there was fireworks. I returned exactly at the end of his 3rd song. He was playing guitar for Dramatic Surf Coaster!!!!!! Actually, I regret missing this part!!!

Trignal was up next, and I never thought that they would sing Message From Live first! My memory here was a bit hazy. Because their entrance on 2nd day had a big impact, I couldn't remember at all! But I could remember that they were on cart, not the same with Kakki, but the usual small ones.

SparQlew was next, and they performed two songs from their new album, Bokutachi no Horizon and Abracadabra! They were so cute! So cute! The dance step levelled up! To why I said that, I apologize but when I watched KF2018 Bluray, you could still see that they weren’t in synch still, but this year, man they nailed it!

After SparQlew, it was talk corner. First day, SparQlew with CONNECT, Miyu, and Kakki. I would try to remember what they talked about here. But, they talked about the weather. They were somehow blaming Iwata-san since he is an Ame-otoko, but thankful since Suzu-san was there, and he is hare-otoko. There was one time that it became so bright on our part, and they were worried on the other side since we could feel the warm, but the other side was freezing. I could remember they were saying how CONNECT were really ojiisan since SparQlew members were with them. I couldn't remember if it was during the MC talk, but they talked about SparQlew's hair. Since Hozumin, ChibaSho and Takuto had their hairs dyed, and they didn't want their hairs to be the same. Also, they talked about their Kirafes experienced, since last year they were only guests, and their real first Kirafes was in MetLife Dome. Also, Kakki and Takuto already had planned to have a drink once Takuto become 20 years old! Also Miyu pronounced SparQlew with perfect English!

~Second Half and Encore~

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bestplacesofinterest · 6 years

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Last week, I received an invite for an event called Knowledge Factory. It was a great opportunity for networking with celebrities like Riccha Chadda, Sona Mohapatra, Chairman of 5F World, were some of the speakers for the event. The event included activities like Quiz, Networking Lunch etc.

[learn_more caption=”What is Knowledge Factory?” state=”open”] Knowledge Factory is a platform for young professionals to meet over a meaningful experience. It is an avenue for knowledge exchange through a fun and interesting way. The tagline Mind. Mischief. More is about serious fun. It leaves a lot to the imagination because the Factory is an open canvas. Much of what happens on the day is open to interpretation.

When was the event? 9 February 2017

Where? Taj Santacruz[/learn_more]

Arrival at the venue- Arrived at the venue as per the scheduled time.

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The presenter for the event was Rini Simon Khanna who introduced us to the speakers and the sessions for the events. In her words, ‘what is Knowledge Factory’?

To summarize, Rini Simon Khanna, in short

“[tweetshareinline tweet=”Knowledge factory-fun way to learn #KF2018 @knowfactind” username=”wizmagic1″]”

[box type=”bio”] Who is Rini Simon Khanna?

Rini Simon Khanna is a noted Indian television news anchor, who worked with state-run Doordarshan (1985 – 2001) which made her a “household name”, and later started a career as voiceover professional and anchor person for various events. She started her career as a newscaster with All India Radio in 1982.

In addition to presenting news, Rini is an experienced Voice talent, rendering commentary and voiceovers for documentaries, advt films and feature-films. She also anchors international and national conferences, cultural shows and seminars for prestigious organisations, UN agencies, corporate groups and Government agencies. She has also given the female voice over for the Delhi Metro along with male voice over of Shammi Narang.[/box]

About the event–

Knowledge Factory- A day long festival of knowledge, insights, and trivia. It was not a bad way to spend a Friday! #KF2018 @knowfactind

Not a bad way to spend a Friday! #kf2018 @KnowFactInd pic.twitter.com/5fGpUtm8X3

— Tricia Silveira (@Triciasilveira6) February 9, 2018

Knowledge Factory event started with the 1st session ‘The Leadership Dilemma: Is authority an outmoded word?’ The speakers for the event were Raj Nayak, COO, Viacom 18 and Madhavan Narayan-Senior Journalist.

Kicking off the first session at #KF2018 – the Leadership Dilemma with Madhavan Narayanan and Raj Nayak in conversation. pic.twitter.com/OWPjvozJOt

— Amith P (@amithpr) February 9, 2018

Raj Nayak, COO, Viacom 18 stated that ‘Leadership does not come with title or experience. Integrity and trust are 2 most important traits of leaders.’ Success does not come at the cost of others. We can all grow together. You have to be a good human being to be a good leader. Every human being as a good and bad quality. Everyone works for respect and recognition. Respect, recognition and reward are the three things that make the younger generation empowered.

@rajcheerfull of @Viacom sharing some gems on leadership with @madversity at #KF2018 @RepTodayMag 1. People misconstrue leadership for titles 2. Leader has to be first among equals 3. Engagement remains the key pic.twitter.com/26QGI3KHsO

— S A N I L (@SaNiLNoTSuNiL) February 9, 2018

The 2nd session was “Future of travel-What possibilities does travel hold in the age of online everything?” It was a panel discussion between Malini Gowrishankar, Founder CEO F5Escapes, Rajnish Kumar, CTO and Co-Founder of Ixigo and Meena Vaidyanathan, Founder director of Nitti Consulting.

• Rajnish states that the travel agent of the future will not be a human. • Chat bots, AR and not VR are the future of travel. Voice activated Tara from Ixigo is impressive. Alexa needs to watch out this competition if there is no collaboration. • VR is not picked up because of lack of content and also is costly. • A travel agency that thinks about improving your travel experience as personal choices will be a game changer. • Content is a game changer. • Tara is the new travel assistant for your travel needs. • A story pops up on your handset based on GPS- how tech can aid tourism. • Lots more stuff to elevate travel say panelists enabled by technology as a Bolton. • AR will emerge as quality of content improves. • No substitute for infrastructure. Infrastructure is not letting tourism bloom in India. Rajnish states – “Imagine moving from one point on the planet to another in 2 hours. Rocket science, meet sustainable hotels.”

Networking at Tea

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The 3rd session was “The Chef’s way to a healthier life: Balancing the way and the palate’

This panel included Vikas Seth- Culinary Directory, Embassy India, Gresham Fernandes- Corporate Chief, Impressario Group and Madulika Dash- Food and culture columnist.

Vikas Seth said ‘Millets are healthy as quinoa, less expensive. We can make millets interesting. Even make nachos. Millets require minimum water, less pesticides are used.”

Millets to be added to breakfast will keep you full #KF2018 @v_seth add it to Roti, Dosa #foodtrick #foodtip #eathealthy pic.twitter.com/fp9g9PFmPF

— Moksh Juneja (@mokshjuneja) February 9, 2018

Gresham Fernandes- “Fresh is good” “Make your own food. You want apple pie? Get your apples, knead the dough, bake it yourself. That is healthy.” “Eat what your ancestors ate, what your grandmother cooked. That’s how you will be healthy.

Vikas Seth- “Too much demand for fish has caused overfishing and this affects production. You should eat everything. Fish is healthy and light but everyone need to eat everything.

Gresham Fernandes’s health tip- “Seasonal eating in restraint’’

Madulika Dash- “Mushrooms won’t be around in a decade because it is difficult to grow.”

Dessert will vanish post meals by 2040.

Eat local, consume what you have been eating at home…Mindful eating is the key.

A health tip-“Start with dessert before you have a meal.”

Sodium in packaged food needs to be curtailed for health.

4th session “Environment and US- Quest of our young and the restless for a green, fair life” -Richa Chaddha, actor

@RichaChadha at Knowledge Factory 😃 #KF2018 pic.twitter.com/960DObO7do

— Daksh Juneja (@dakshjuneja) February 9, 2018

Climate change is a serious matter.

Food choices, are also impacting climate change and a simple switch, individual decision can make a bigger impact.

Eat organic and local food produce.

The problem is not in food production but the food distribution.

We laughed at bottled water some year back, not far away, kids will be using bottled air.

Don’t confuse consumerism with development. Be mindful of the interrelatedness and consequences of nature and environment.

Technology is supposed to assist us and not make us its slave.

The 5th session was about “Gender Pay Gap: Exploring work and fair play for millions of women.”

The panel consisted of Sona Mohpatra- singer, lyricist and composer, Ganesh Natarajan, Chairman, 5F World (formerly with Nasscom) and Senthil Chengalvarayan, Former President, CNBC-TV18

We are truly regressing as we are progressing when it comes to gender equality! Sadly there are less of females given chance to go everywhere.

Women need to be part of decision-making process- Sonam Mohpatra

To highlight gender gap-a Canadian magazine publishes two issues-one for women and other priced 26% higher for men.

Ganesh Natarajan- “My belief is women have all the skills of a man and more.

Women need to support women. Women must be competitive and not put each other down.

Because inequality in decision-making is the biggest hurdle in empowerment & merely changing policies without the will to implement, visit & revisit informal cultural norms & start & sustain a dialogue is not sufficient to transform deeply imbedded power structures. #KF2018 https://t.co/TLnTGR4Yg1

— SONA (@sonamohapatra) February 9, 2018

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6th session after lunch- Terrorism through other prisms: Unravelling the individual and social The panelists were Brahmachari Jamal Spiritual teacher, Ananda Sangha, Prof. Anil Sawarikar- Head of Psychology Department, Fergusson College, Shreya Narayan Actor, writer, Chakra Healing Follower.

“Terrorists are not usually a psychopath” – Anil Sawarkar #KF2018 pic.twitter.com/u3v4743M4Q

— Knowledge Factory (@KnowFactInd) February 9, 2018

• Human beings are inherently violent ~Freud • Prof. Anil Sawarkar comes up with insight on how mass violence can be induced by manipulating psychology: an experiment backed this up. • Energy within us defines us in terms of feeling hopelessness or positively. • “Politicians love separating people. We are living in a dangerous age” as stated by Brahmachari Jemal. How terrorism gets mass justification. • A terrorist is low on self-esteem • According to Prof. Anil Sawarkar, suicide bombers have low self-esteem manipulated by terrorist leadership to extreme acts personality disorders and terrorism.

If you have critical thinking, you cannot be turned into a terrorist- Prof Anil Sawarkar on how kids need to be taught to face failure and made psychologically strong.

A measured mindful look at how terrorism can be overcome through active thinking and psychology. Intriguing though no solutions found.!

The 7th session – Theatre in the digital age with Sanjana Kapoor, Prithvi Theatre, Deepa Gehlot of NCPA and Subodh Maskara, Producer, actor, entrepreneur, Cineplay, Hotstar

Great to see @sanjnawithjunoo at #KF2018 discussing #theatre in the digital age with @deepagahlot and @subodhmaskara pic.twitter.com/A4KpByvgnv

— Madhavan Narayanan (@madversity) February 9, 2018

• Theatre is an art form which has been dying since many years but still continues to thrive.

Next stop – theatre in digital age #KF2018 pic.twitter.com/kDUoYkCAtK

— Daksh Juneja (@dakshjuneja) February 9, 2018

Cineplay blends stage with cinema to shoot in a studio for a hybrid to take it to larger audience.

Nothing can replace the magic of a live engagement says Sanjana Kapoor on theatre. Says technology enhances but does not replace it.

Technology helps archive theatre.

In a play, the viewer, uses their imagination and captures it, unlike in cinema.

Theatre stories are politically and socially charged.

Technology, library like @LetsCinePlay will help bring in monetary benefit to plays.

Tea break and then there was the Hindi Cinema Nostalgia Quiz.

All in all, not a bad way to spend a Friday at the Knowledge Factory and getting goodies to take home.

Love the goodies in the big bag of ideas #kf2018 pic.twitter.com/Y9h5SFBO49

— Moksh Juneja (@mokshjuneja) February 9, 2018

Not a bad way to spend a Friday at the Knowledge Factory Last week, I received an invite for an event called Knowledge Factory. It was a great opportunity for networking with celebrities like Riccha Chadda, Sona Mohapatra, Chairman of 5F World, were some of the speakers for the event.

#KF2018 #Knowledge Factory

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