Now in its third year, Festival Supreme – the freewheelin’ comedy and music festival created/curated by Tencaious D (Jack Black and Kyle Glass) – may not include the caliber of musical headliners other more established festivals display, but it’s in no way any less entertaining.

This year, the event, held at The Shrine, included two outdoor stages for musical performances and the beautiful auditorium used to serve up the comedy. Featuring performances by the likes of comedians Amy Poehler and Dan Harmon, pseudo-satirical rockers Die Antwoord and The Darkness, and high-energy favorites like Andrew W.K. and Big Freedia, Festival Supreme gave its attendants (and performers) free license to basically just act a fool. On top of that, the booze flowed freely from ample, uncluttered bars, and the food trucks were varied and infinitely tasty – the perfect recipe for loads of unfettered fun.
All photos by Manuel Donayre.
Festival Supreme 2015
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Festival Supreme 2015
PPL MVR played to the smallest crowd, which tells me they're still an undiscovered giant. I can't believe they performed in the mid-day heat! They absolutely pummeled the crowd with their rock, regardless.
Photo by Manuel Donayre.
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Festival Supreme 2015
Festival goers had nothing but fun. Case in point: this group of dad-bod exotic dancers.
Photo by Manuel Donayre.
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Festival Supreme 2015
Big Freedia got everyone dancing with her high impact twerking magic.
Photo by Manuel Donayre.
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Festival Supreme 2015
Dressed to impress...Is that Elvis?
Photo by Manuel Donayre.
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Festival Supreme 2015
Puddles Pity Party performed to a completely full auditorium. He pulled up people to dance, put people in costumes to sing to them, and dried his tears and tossed his tissues out to the crowd, Elvis-style, all while belting out amazing standards and classic musical epicness.
Photo by Manuel Donayre.
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Festival Supreme 2015
Puddles Pity Party singing to/with an audience member.
Photo by Manuel Donayre.
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Festival Supreme 2015
Randomly costumed festival goer is a real fan.
Photo by Manuel Donayre.
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Festival Supreme 2015
Andrew W.K. and friends performed to a medium-sized crowd with giant-sized fervor for him and his music.
Photo by Manuel Donayre.
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Festival Supreme 2015
I'm not afraid to say that The Darkness, with their 70s retro vibe, killed it.
Photo by Manuel Donayre.
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Festival Supreme 2015
Uhhhh....
Photo by Manuel Donayre.
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Festival Supreme 2015
The Kids In The Hall received a standing ovation and were appropriately appreciated by the crowd.
Photo by Manuel Donayre.
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Festival Supreme 2015
The coming dia de los muertos awesomely influenced audience outfits.
Photo by Manuel Donayre.
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Festival Supreme 2015
Die Antwoord closed out the night with their to-be-expected bad assness. Here, Yolandi prances around wearing 'Fuck you" sexiness all over the stage.
Photo by Manuel Donayre.
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Festival Supreme 2015
Die Antwoord's Ninja made sure to display his signature dick-slappin' moves.
Photo by Manuel Donayre.
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Festival Supreme 2015
Though not pictured here, Jack Black made a surprise appearnce with Die Antwoord duo Ninja and Yolandi.
Photo by Manuel Donayre.