IJustine Gushes Over Ilona Maher at Spotify’s Cannes Show

Last night, digital creator IJustine made headlines at one of Cannes Lions Festival’s most talked-about events. The YouTube influencer joined Spotify and Alex Warren for an exclusive show by the Mediterranean—and ended up fangirling over rugby star turned creator Ilona Maher while marveling at a stunning drone performance.

Spotify X Alex Warren Party Dazzles Cannes Lions Attendees

Spotify teamed up with social media star Alex Warren to host a beachside showcase on Wednesday evening. Held on the festival grounds overlooking the bay, the gathering drew advertising executives, tech insiders, and top online personalities for live music, cocktails, and networking under the stars.

Ijustine Shares Fan Girl Moment With Ilona Maher

On her Instagram feed, IJustine raved: “Wow had such a fun night at the @spotify @alexwaarren show and had a huge fan girl moment over @ilonamaher 😍😍😍 she’s the best!! There was also one of the coolest drone shows I’ve ever seen over the water!! @cannes_lions” (Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLCMTyZo0mq/). Ilona Maher, a former Team USA rugby sevens standout who now creates wellness and lifestyle content, made a surprise appearance—prompting IJustine’s enthusiastic shout-out.

Earlier in the week, IJustine attended the Forbes Top Creator party at Cannes Lions. “Had the best time at the @Forbes Top Creator party at Cannes! Thanks so much for including me on the list and making my first trip to Cannes one to remember 🎉👏” she wrote (Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-nxp2ITiY/).

A Breathtaking Drone Performance

As the night sky deepened, hundreds of drones soared in perfect formation over the water. Visitors described the display as one of the most impressive aerial shows ever staged at Cannes Lions, with glowing shapes dancing above the horizon in sync with an ambient soundtrack.

Behind The Lens: Ijustine’s Cannes Highlights

Known for her 7 million-plus YouTube subscribers and insider tech reviews, IJustine used the Cannes Lions platform to connect with creative leaders and fellow influencers. Her presence underscored the growing impact of digital creators at global industry events, blending lifestyle coverage with cutting-edge tech storytelling.

From Forbes recognition to Spotify’s seaside set, IJustine’s Cannes round-up highlights the festival’s evolution into a playground for both advertising giants and online stars—and confirms that even veteran creators still get starstruck moments of their own.

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IJustine graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Television, Film, and Radio from the University of Pittsburgh.

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