Cannes Top Tips: TK Knowles

TK Knowles, executive producer at Bob Industries Los Angeles gives us a run-down of the things that simply shouldn't be missed while you're in the sunny south of France.

Things not to miss in Cannes:

- The Traktor party. THE hardest ticket to get in Cannes. Everything you've heard about this party is true. Really. I swear. And rumour has it that they are back in full force again this year. If you are amongst the lucky to get in, here is another top tip prepare to fly home drunk, shattered, with a big smile on your face!

- Massive Music's party on the beach. One of the hardest tickets to get during the week but I will give you a big hint - look for the tallest guy in Cannes and ask him if he can hook you up with a wristband for entry!

- The shots party. Well, if you are reading this, you probably know about this one, but always a great time. One tip though, do whatever the bouncers say. They are big, they are French and most likely they don't like you.

- Make sure to eat at La Pizza (Pizza Cresci is their official name, I believe) down in the marina. Look for me - I'll be wearing jeans and a white t-shirt, eating a pizza with tuna and cheese on it while drinking a big cold draft of Kronenbourg 1664. Doesn't matter which night - I am a bit of a habitual customer of that place while in Cannes.

- For the "fourth meal" (trademark Taco Bell - respect), there is an amazing sandwich shop down near old town - I believe on rue Felix Faure - again, look for me at the Gutter Bar and I'll show you the way. They are still open after the bars have all closed.

- After the Carlton head to the Gutter Bar - no, not it's real name but when you get there you will figure it out. Prepare to spend countless hours standing in the middle of a street until you see the sun rise. You will not be alone.

- Top tip - if you need to pee while at the Gutter Bar, go to the bathroom in the Martinez lobby - there might be a line at times but it is still worth the wait. Whatever you do, don't go into the bar Le Barracuda to use the toilet unless you plan on spending some big money to be "entertained" by some French women. I have a buddy - I swear, if it was me I would ‘fess up' - who learned that lesson the hard way - they wouldn't let him out without giving them 40 euros  - most expensive piss ever.

- Last big tip, don't be surprised if you get back home and in the week following your stay in Cannes, you find you cry while watching cat food commercials...we all do...it is part of the Cannes effect...it will go away...probably about the same time your liver starts to work properly again and your melatonin levels are back to normal!

- Oh yeah, the work part...go to the Carlton Terrace, try to find a seat and then count how long it takes for you to get drinks. If you are drinking within a 1/2 hour, know you are someone important.

- And almost forgot...go back to the office and tell everyone about all of the great work you watched and all of the amazing lectures and conferences you attended - just make sure to read shots online beforehand so you can have an answer when they ask who you saw or what work!