Sophia Michaels
Cannes Lions 2023 is going to kick off with a roar.
This year’s luxe advertising and marketing festival has plenty in store for those looking for more than just speeches along La Croisette.
Companies such as Snapchat, MediaLink, iHeartMedia and more are planning highly exclusive soirees that will have the rosé pouring all night long.
Snapchat will continue its annual takeover of La Malmaison, where it will partner with Disney to celebrate their 100 years of storytelling through an immersive AR exhibition.
To celebrate the launch of the exhibit, Snap founder Evan Spiegel will host an intimate dinner with Paris Hilton, Katie Austin and more at the famed Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes.
By night, however, La Malmaison will transform into the setting of an invite-only bash where famed rapper and producer Q-Tip will perform a late-night set.
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MediaLink and iHeartMedia also are planning their annual, exclusive dinner party at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, where we hear Lizzo will take the stage to perform her biggest hits. Last year, the companies brought in Sam Smith to serenade attendees.
Those lucky enough to snag an invite to the afterparty aboard the iHeart yacht will get to shout “ahoy!” as Hilton spins on the turntables.
We also hear Brand Innovators will take to the high seas and transport VIP guests from Cannes to Monaco for dinner at the famed Yacht Club.
Midweek, Amazon Ads will host a dance party with Grammy-winning DJ Honey Dijon, who is featured on Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” album, at the Amazon Port on the beach.
Spotify is also back with its annual beach stage, where concertgoers will have the opportunity to see the Foo Fighters, Florence and the Machine, Jack Harlow, will.i.am, Disclosure and A$AP Rocky perform — though there’s no word on whether Rihanna will make a surprise appearance.
We also hear that Spotify is kicking off the festival with an intimate soiree with R&B singer H.E.R.
With work all day, it’s no doubt festival attendees with play with rosé all night long — if they can gain access.
