B7KLAN J-Rock Fest (Visual Kei festival) in Paris will be held (10 bands, July 11-12)

Yeah, my football-watching coworkers warned me about that, I was thankful my flight isn’t until tomorrow. Wishing for a tie I guess? :frowning:

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And if anyone sees a lady with orange hair, wearing either some kind of black shirt or a MDM shirt with shorts/skort, fishnets and orange chucks, feel free to say Hi :slight_smile:

Don’t let the Resting Bitch Face of me and my boyfriend fool you, I swear we are nice :laughing:

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It’s been years since I’ve been excited for a visual event, I’m so happy :face_holding_back_tears:

I’m also still debating going to Japan Expo to see The Sixth Lie and Yoshiki’s showcases, but considering I’m already seeing The Weeknd live at Stade de France in the evening, it might be too much before an already VERY busy weekend… We’ll see.

Btw, if you do note them, please share the setlists in case B7/the bands do not​:folded_hands:t2: I’ll defo note LM.C, An Cafe and Versailles’, but I don’t think I’ll be able to recognize all songs from the other bands!

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There’s a small chance of hearing a new LM.C song during the live. (not really new tbh, but unreleased) so, be vigilant.

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REALLY???

Yeah, I went to their live this year and they played it. It’s a song from 2024/2025, but is only performed at lives and fans do not talk too much about it.

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Ooohhh you’ll have to tell me how The Weeknd is. I honestly considered trying to get tickets to that, but with an all day event the next morning - I just don’t have the stamina anymore.

I’ll be keeping track of Versailles, D’espairsRay, and Moi dix Mois set lists at the very least. I’m gonna do my best with MUCC too.

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I will :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: (and I feel you, I’m 99.99% sure i’ll regret doing both)

As for logistics for the weekend (and not The Weeknd) I’m having a rough start. I was supposed to take a train from the South where I live to Paris at 6pm. That was before a massive fire broke close to the rails a few kms away. So I now have two options: wait who knows when we’re allowed to leave, only to do half the distance (no idea why) and do a train change in the middle or the night. OR, spend an obscene amount of money and change my ticket for a train tomorrow first thing in the morning, first class.

Well, my wallet is now lighter.

Hoping for a smoother experience during the WE :smiling_face_with_tear:

(Also hoping the heat will be a tad more forgiving in Paris, the South Sun is no joke)

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Oh man, I’m sorry to hear that - it would make me so nervous. At least you’re still coming up this way and I hope that’s just getting the bad stuff out of the way!

I just took a walk from my hotel down to a mall and the heat really wasn’t too bad. It was later in the day tho, like 6:30. Very warm, but not stifling

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I’m guessing SNCF won’t even refund but will claim force majeure or something :upside_down_face:

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Probably yes :melting_face: But hey, as long as I get there in time, it’s all good!

Thank you! I am stressed out of my mind, but oh well. I have a 5 hours train ride, so I’ll probably just crash out then lmao

Glad to read you arrived safely!

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So excited about the festival!! I will be arriving with two of my friends tomorrow. Come say hi if you recognize me, I have wavy orange-yellow hair and chunky glasses! :sparkles:

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Heading to the Airport now - due to unexpected events way earlier than necessary but better to early than to late :sweat_smile:

Can’t wait :star_struck:

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On my way to the station. Fingers crossed second time’s the charm :sweat_smile:

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Be safe and hydrate everyone!! Have a beautifully excellent time and take care of yourselves out there.

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Trials and tribulations continue as my seat on the train got changed. Went from a solo seat in the lower floor to a seat in a 4-person configuration in the higher floor. I pray to the vkei gods that there won’t be any loud children in there, my 3-hour sleep isn’t enough to survive 5 hours of this.

The fest better be amazing lmao

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Ok, at the airport and ready to go! See you all on the other side, have fun all :sparkling_heart:

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I am wearing a malice mizer Shirt and a guy working at the airport said something like “Cool Shirt!” I was so surprised that it took me two meters to realize it, turned around and He was still looking approvingly in my direction :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

Hamburg Airport employs men of culture :index_pointing_up: or… At least one :laughing:

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Finally in Paris! :raising_hands:t2: Now another train to join m’y friend’s house and then a drive to the stadium. If you see me tomorrow, it’ll probably be as a ghost, I don’t know how I’ll survive all that :smiling_face_with_tear:

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I am on the last stretch of the journey in the TGV to Paris and i am trying not to be overwhelmed :joy:

I decided to take it chill and just arrive at the area at 3pm.

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