ADULTING #FEELS ON COKE STUDIO SEASON 3

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Rapper Al James and indie band Lola Amour felt an instant rapport when they met to discuss their Coke Studio Season 3 collaboration. 

“Match yung energy namin! They’re all so young so you feel that youthful vibe from them,” Al James said of their first meeting. 

On Lola Amour’s part, lead singer Pio Dumayas has this to say on working with a hip-hop artist, “We really believe that there is strength in numbers and so adding one more genre to the music can only be good. For us, we were just thinking of what could make a great song.”

Lola Amour is composed of eight musicians, seven of whom were part of a marching band in De La Salle Zobel and the youngest member is from the Philippine High School of the Arts. Joining Pio are backing vocalist and keyboardist Martin Kim, backing vocalist and bassist Raymond King, guitarist Mico Fernandez, guitarist Zoe Gonzales, trumpeter Angelo Messina, saxophonist JoxxPerez and drummer Renzo Santos. 

Raymond speaks for the band when he says, “Music is what keeps us sane…especially at this stage when we’re starting to face responsibilities…adulting na kami!” 

And Al echoes this sentiment. “Early on, from childhood, music started as an escape from reality until it became a kind of therapy, especially ngayon sa life and career ko…”

Pio puts it this way—"Music is what helps us to see, to see each other and who we really are.” And who they are is a unique combination of verve, spunk and swag, all rising to the challenge of adulting under the spotlight.

Watch Al James and Lola Amour as they collaborate on Coke Studio Season 3. Catch them on October 19, Saturday, at 10 a.m. on ABS-CBN or on https://www.youtube.com/CokeStudioPH.

The 90s Anthems ! “90s Overload” at The Theatre at Solaire

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Sweet, rock and a whole lot of bold, the 90s were an era of statement making music that shook the core and revitalized Philippine music. Hear the pulse raising hits in “90s Overload” happening on November 17, 2018 at The Theatre at Solaire. 

“90s Overload reminisces the era when Original Pilipino Music (OPM) found its footing in the rock scene. The grungy, attitude-filled acoustics merged with the soulful lyrics that is normally the signature of our ballads were what made it appealing and relatable. The 90s music were statement makers which made them click with a wide audience then, and even with today’s younger generation,” says Solaire Resort & Casino’s Director for Entertainment Audie Gemora. 

Photo shows: (Left to right) Dodong Cruz of The Youth, Perf de Castro of Rivermaya, Myra Ruaro of Put3ska, and Glenn Jacinto of Teeth; Stephen Lu of Rizal Underground, Noel Palomo of Siakol, Lei Bautista of Prettier than Pink, and Jek Manuel of IAXE Band; Cookie Chua of Color It Red, Wency Cornejo of After Image, Naldy Padilla of Orient Pearl, and Paco Arespacochaga of Introvoys.

The concert will bring together the 90s most iconic band voices to sweep its audience onto its currents. Jek Manuel of IAXE Band, Cooky Chua of Color It Red, Lei Bautista of Prettier than Pink, Paco Arespacochaga of Introvoys, Perf De Castro of Rivermaya, Glenn Jacinto of Teeth, Wency Cornejo of After Image, Myra Ruaro of Put3ska, Naldy Padilla of Orient Pearl, Dodong Cruz of The Youth, Stephen Lu of Rizal Underground and Noel Palomo of Siakol will sing their most prolific songs to bring in the nostalgia tide after tide. 

Myra Ruaro of Put3ska shares that the 90s music scene was a time when ingenuity was abundant, “The Pinoy 90s music scene was the time of great musical opportunities for artists and bands with truly creative and unique original compositions. There was so much talent coming from the rock scene and the musicians’ diverse musical personas made the vibe truly exciting and progressive.” The diversity in sound, interpretation and style created a culture where each is a mentor to the other, “Everyone knew everyone and supported each other’s music. Though we had our own unique sound and identity, we were all part of one community, one family, one barkada,” says Prettier than Pink’s Lei Bautista. 

The era’s richness in musical material that spoke to one in a personal level made it difficult for most to pick which they would consider as their 90s anthem. But for some, there are songs that are more long-lasting than others. Cooky Chua of Color It Red cites “Nanaman” from their band’s first album, “Ito yung pinaka unang kantang nasulat ng banda namin for Ateneo Fair”, while for Rizal Underground’s Stephen Lu, “It would be “Alapaap”. The lyrics brings us to a different level of high. The music has its rock feel but with pop sensibilities”. 

Asked what they’re looking forward to in their upcoming concert, the four artists gave the same answers. “We want to bring back the audience to the 90s and recreate the same energy and atmosphere while we get to hang out with old and new artist friends, says Lei. Cooky adds, “Sabi ko nga kay Wency (Cornejo), I do this for the friendship and bonding. It feels good to hang out with the artists na kasama dito, hindi trabaho.” 

Concert goers will definitely witness a big jamming session of their favorites 90s anthems that will make them unconsciously bob their heads, sing along, and jump up from their seats. 

For tickets to “90s Overload”, you can call TicketWorld at 891-9999. 

The Moffatts are back!

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Manila Philippines (January 8, 2018) – It has been 18 years since, Canada’s Much Music’s Fan Favourite Band of the Year, and hosts of the 2000 Juno Awards, released any new music. But that’s all about to change!

On January 10th, 2018 The Moffatts, will release the first single from their new 6 song EP of the same name “Secrets”. On January 10th, 2018 The Moffatts, will release the first single from their On January 9, the single will have a world premiere on EasyFM -- 6:15 pm Manila. People can stream it - http://eazyfm.becteroradio.com. 

The EP will follow in the footsteps of past Moffatt records, featuring powerful harmonies, infectious rhythmic melodies, and great guitar licks. The EP was recorded and produced by The Moffatts, and the brothers were writers on all songs. The EP will be distributed by BEC TERO MUSIC; a SONY MUSIC affiliate out of Bangkok Thailand. 

The Moffatts consist of four brothers: Bob Moffatt – Drums, Programming, and Vocals; Clint Moffatt – Bass, Acoustic Guitar, and Vocals; Dave Moffatt – Keyboards, and Vocals; and Scott Moffatt – Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Programming, and Vocals. 

Back in the late 90’s The Moffatts were EMI Music’s #1 International Priority, and toured the world extensively, where they sold in excess of 7 million albums, and were presented with Gold and Platinum records in 32 countries – which included going 10X’s platinum in The Philippines. Their last album, Submodalities featured the #1 hit - Bang Bang Boom, which at the time was the fastest #1 single in Canadian music history. 

The Moffatts signed their first record deal in 1994, and at the time they became the youngest band to ever sign a major label, recording contract. Label mates were none other than Shania Twain, and Toby Keith. In 1997 The Moffatts changed genre and signed a new deal with EMI Electrola out of Cologne, Germany.

Although The Moffatts were not performing as a band from 2000 to 2018, it doesn’t mean that they had hung up their instruments. Scott was the producer that broke Slot Machine, Thailand’s most successful international Pop/Rock band, and won producer of the year. Currently Scott produce’s country music Super-Star Luke Combs. Bob and Clint released a number of projects under various names. Same Same featured the biggest selling international album of the year throughout S.E. Asia in 2006 with the #1 hit ‘Love Isn’t’. Like Strangers had a top 20 hit with ‘Goodbye Baby’ in 2014, and Endless Summer’s hit ‘Amen for Women’ reached #1 on Spotify Canada charts in 2016. When The Moffatts disbanded Dave choose a completely new direction, pursuing the spiritual path of Yoga, until mid 2017 when he chose to return to the world of music, and joined his brother’s to record this new record, and write songs within Nashville's prestigious A circle. 

The Moffatts will begin touring in late April of 2018.

Male singing goup 26HUNDREDB.C stages launching concert at the City of Pines

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ASIAN ARTISTS AGENCY, INC. (AAAI) has discovered five golden voices in Baguio City. 

The all-male quintet which calls itself 26HUNDREDB.C is now part of the growing roster of talents of the artist management company. 

26HUNDREDB.C will be launched in a concert at the Forest Lodge, Camp John Hay in Baguio City on August 11, Friday and at the SM City Baguio Event Center on August 12, Saturday. Both concerts will have as guest another Asian Artists Agency talent, the duo Miko and Gabriel. Also featured in the launch is singer/comedienne Jenny Gabriel, a Tawag ng Tanghalan finalist. 

26HUNDREDB.C members were discovered during auditions conducted by Boy Abunda, president and CEO of AAAI. 

The group is composed of Karl Russel Rillorta, Arian Anglo, Robert Co, John Carlo Opulencia and Janriel Abance. They all come from Baguio City and were schoolmates at the University of Baguio. 

The group revealed they were clueless and unaware that a new world was opening right before their eyes when they passed the auditions. They were hand-picked by Boy Abunda from the number of hopeful young men and women who braved the rain and skipped school to join the auditions. 

“The presence of Tito Boy was too much to handle, nakakalula,” quipped John Carlo who sings OPM. "We were scared to death. Halos di kami makapagsalita. Tito Boy is an overwhelming presence," said Janriel.

When asked what’s behind the name 26HundredB.C., Janriel explained, "Naming the group was a big challenge. Everyone offered a suggestion. But only one name really stuck in everyone’s mind. 26Hundred is the zip code of Baguio City and we are proud of our place." 

B.C was added because everybody comes from Baguio City. 

Janriel, an indie music lover also added “our name is very clever, it’s easy to remember and it is our identity.”

As a young vocal group, the hardest struggle was the differences in their personalities. “We didn’t know each other,” said Robert, a jazz and theater music lover. 

Arian, who is fond of pop-rock music, alternative and OPM admitted that they have diverse musical influences. 

Karl Russel who likes jazz and R&B, pointed out that despite their personality differences and music genre variances, they gel and connect with each other perfectly. 

Their contrasting and diverse musical backgrounds serve as the group's musical base. 

For inquiries call email info@asianartistsagency.com or call tel: (02) 405 4423 or (02) 855 4765. Visit and follow 26HUNDREDB.C on FB.

Tourism Promotions Board Philippines with partner MTV to bring back MTV Music Evolution Manila for its second year

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ICONIC HITMAKER ONEREPUBLIC TO PERFORM ON 24 JUNE 2016

MTV Music Evolution Manila is back for more fun again in the Philippines! 

Tourism Promotions Board Philippines (TPB) reprises its collaboration with MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc.  MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016 on Friday, 24 June 2016. 

This will be the second year, the award-winning* show will be held in the Philippines this year 2016 on a the one-night only live music event and will celebrate pop music like never before – enabling fans to experience and discover the evolution of pop music and its dance influence that keeps fans moving. MTV Asia reveals its first act, the iconic international pop band and prolific hitmaker, OneRepublic, who returns to the Philippines for its second performance since 2013.

MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016 will showcase iconic and contemporary international music artists and the hottest new acts in both the regional and local music scenes on a single stage, while featuring the best of Philippine music and culture to international youth audiences. Further details of MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016, including venue and additions to the artist line-up, will be announced in the run up to the event. The free-entry** event is recorded live for global telecast under the MTV World Stage global series, to an international audience of more than three-quarters of a billion households in over 160 countries.

“We’re thrilled to return with MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016. Manila is an iconic city renowned for its rich music and dance culture. With robust music fans, Manila is naturally one of the top cities for us to return with our music events in Asia,” said Mark Whitehead, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks Asia. “The 2015 history-making show was a huge success. And, it could not have been possible without the strong collaboration with Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines. We’re looking forward to delivering an even bigger and better experience with a celebration of pop and its dance influence at MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016, bringing thousands of people from around the Philippines and across Asia.”

“The Philippines is delighted to host MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016 and to make it a mainstay event on Visit the Philippines calendar. Last year’s inaugural MTV Music Evolution Manila helped put the Philippines on the map of international music and served as a global stage for the world to be introduced to Filipino acts too. We look forward to welcoming international and regional fans and artists to Manila. And we invite young people to come experience our music culture in the Philippines,” said Domingo Ramon ‘Chicoy’ Enerio III, Chief Operating Officer, Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines.

The integrated collaboration will see Visit the Philippines Again 2016 branding appear across MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016 content in the run-up to, during and after the event. MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016 will be supported by a wide range of integrated marketing initiatives driving awareness and engagement for the event. Marketing activities with media campaigns across key targeted markets will include consumer promotions, a dedicated microsite and supporting social media and press campaigns.

MTV Music Evolution Manila is a live music event that brings to life the evolution of a music genre and enables young people to experience and discover how music styles and sounds have evolved over the years. MTV Music Evolution Manila marked its inauguration 2015 edition with a feature on hip hop, which showcased a stellar line-up of international and local acts who took to the stage in celebration of iconic and contemporary hip-hop music. Through explosive performances by HYPERLINK "http://naughtybynature.com/" Naughty by Nature, YG,  Apl.de.ap, DJ Cash Money, and the Philippines’,  Gloc-9 and Abra, MTV Music Evolution 2015 showcased the way that hip hop has shaken up the music scene throughout the years – taking the music genre to whole new levels for a live audience of more than 22,000 fans who gathered at the historic Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park in Manila.

The concert was one of the many exciting events under the Visit the Philippines Year (VPY) 2015 campaign by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) and the Philippine Department of Tourism. Globally, MTV has a successful history of partnering with Tourism Boards to create compelling and engaging youth experiences. 

MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016 passes are not for sale and may be won by fans through game contests that will open on 26 April 2016. Details will be announced in the coming weeks. Sponsors and partners will be giving out passes through their own promotions.

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Kean Cipriano battle with the devil in “Echorsis: Sabunutan Between Good and Evil”

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Callalily vocalist and actor Kean Cipriano is in hair pulling battle with devil in in the much-awaited horror-comedy film, “Echorsis: Sabunutan Between Good and Evil.”

The 28-year-old actor, who has tried playing different characters in the past years, now in his most challenging role yet, Kean is excited because we are seeing a different side of him. What made the task exceptionally challenging, is his role which happens to be a gay priest!

“For me, that’s the thing naman with acting—you get to be someone you can’t be in real life. Like I can’t be a priest pero nagawa ko siya because it was my character in the movie,” Kean said.

Kean takes on the role of Father Nick, an exorcist-priest who is secretly gay. Kean’s character is called upon to cast out a gay demon that has possessed the body of a gigolo named Carlo (Alex Medina) after the untimely death of the latter’s gay lover, Kristoff (John Lapus).

Being someone who believes in the forces of good and evil, Kean was extraordinarily interested in the role.

“It was also one of the most challenging things I’ve done in my career and it certainly fulfilled a dream.”

“Everything is possible in love”

Since “Echorsis” tackles the sensitive topic of same-sex relationships and identity crises, Kean has been asked for his views on the LGBT community. 

“I love them, especially in this industry. In anything they do, gay people are really intense, they are bright. I have tremendous respect for them. Hindi naman sa gender nagbi-base ang mga bagay sa mundo. Nasa puso ng tao, sa good intentions,” he declares.

Kean even believes that a straight guy can fall for a gay person because everything is possible in love.

“Of course! In love, anything goes. When you’re in love, you go crazy; you don’t know what you are doing. You’ll drown and float at the same time, so you swim,” Kean muses.

Not quite a comedian

Kean has been doing a lot of comedies lately—on TV or the movies. Still, he doesn’t consider himself a comedian. He stresses that the people behind him and the materials he is given are what makes him effective in such roles.

Kean said:

“Hindi naman talaga ako nagpapatawa, ang nagpapatawa ‘yung script, ang nagpapatawa ‘yung mismong material, yung director.” 

 “I’m just grateful and blessed to be part of a comedy production that has good materials.”

The musician-turned-actor confesses that he has simply fallen in love with acting and just wants to share the beauty of film making with everyone. He loves being an instrument in telling one’s story.

“I’m an actor! Gusto ko lang gumawa ng mga pelikula, whether indie or mainstream. It’s all about storytelling. Kumbaga, it’s a matter of portraying a character and being an instrument of the director to tell the story that he/she wants to relate to the world,” he says.

Kean, who says that he worked with the best people in “Echorsis,” recognizes the box-office potential of the movie and believes that there is a strong chance that the movie will have a cult following.

“Laugh trip ‘pag napanood nila ‘yung pelikula! Sasabihin nila sa mga kaibigan nila, ‘Uy panoorin mo tong pelikulang Echorsis dahil natuwa ako’,” Kean gushes about the movie that was produced by Chris Cahilig of Insight 360, directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker Lemuel Lorca, and written by Jerry Gracio. “I’m excited for everyone to see it!”

Completing the ensemble cast of “Echorsis” are Alessandra de Rossi, Chokoleit, Kiray Celis, Mich Liggayu, Ruby Ruiz, Negi Negra, Bekimon, Nico Antonio, Francine Garcia, Odette Khan, and 1:43’s Yuki Sakamoto, Anjo Resurreccion, Gold Aquino, and Yheen Valero.

“Echorsis” is supported by BellaVita Land Corp. and McJim Classic Leather.

OPPO F1’s Selfie Expertise Stands Out at Phone x Music Festival with Sarah G

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OPPO held the Philippines’ biggest Phone x Music Festival at the Globe Circuit Event Grounds in Makati City for the O-Fans.

Spotlight onOPPO F1’s Selfie Expertise

The OPPO Music Fest, headlined by OPPO endorser Sarah Geronimo, Up Dharma Down, Marc Marasigan, Victor Pring, Marga on the Mic, Kat DJ, and Deuce Manila’s Patty Tiu,brought to the fore the selfie expertise of the F1. 

Dubbed the OPPO Music Fest, the event celebrates the official local availability of the rose-gold variant of the OPPO F1. 

The first in the global technology company’s new camera-focused F series, the F1boasts an 8-megapixel front shooter with a large, 1/4-inch sensor that produces clearer images than an ordinary, 5-megapixel camera, and a wide, f/2.0 aperture that allows for 44 percent more light to enter the cam than what you would normally get from a standard f/2.4 aperture lens. 

Its Beautify 3.0 camera feature enhances a user’s natural glow, removes blemishes, and includes three beautification levels and eight filters. 

The mix of its software and hardware components makes the OPPO F1 the ideal selfie phone, hence its “Selfie Expert" tag.

Priced at P11,990, the F1was rolled out to OPPO concept stores and authorized dealers in February, but only the gold version was initially available. 

One major attraction for the crowd, for example, was a replica of the camera phone, which was attached to a giant selfie stick – the biggest one used in a festival in the Philippines. They got to take photos of themselves with what’s happening during the event as their background.

Activities like the OPPO Amazing Race, Caught on Cam, and Photo Scavenger Hunt revolved around the OPPO F1’s sophisticated front-camera experience as well.

“Majority of our users comprise the youth,” said OPPO Philippines’ brand marketing manager Stephen Cheng. “Technology and music are an integral part of their culture and digital lives. And what better way to celebrate both than by organizing a phone-slash-music festival. We hope that through this activity, we get to support the local music scene as well.“

OPPO F1 specifications:

Operating System: ColorOS2.1, based on Android 5.1 

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 616, Octa-core

GPU: Adreno 405

RAM: 3 GB

Storage: 16 GB (Expandable up to 128GB)

Battery Capacity: 2,500mAh

Screen Size: 5 inches

Display Type: IPS TFT

Resolution: HD (1280 x 720 pixels)

Rear Camera: 13-megapixel

Front Camera: 8-megapixel

SIM Card Type: Dual-SIM (micro-SIM card and nano-SIM card)

Straight No Chaser - “The New Old Fashioned”

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The A Cappella Sensation is back with their latest studio album “The New Old Fashioned”. Today Straight No Chaser released their new album, which features their interpretations of hits from Meghan Trainor, Walk The Moon, Radiohead, Hozier, The Weeknd and labelmate Charlie Puth.

“It’s still unreal to hear other people covering my music. I’m so honored to have my label mates in Straight No Chaser put their unique a cappella spin on Marvin Gaye. Great job guys!” - Charlie Puth

The New Old Fashioned - Available Now

Track List

1 - Marvin Gaye 

2 - Dock Of The Bay / Proud Mary

3 - Creep 

4 - Beggin’ / Counting Stars

5 - Take Me To Church

6 - Can’t Feel My Face

7 - Make You Feel My Love

8 - All About That Bass (No Tenors)

9 - On The Road Again / I Play The Road

10 - Red

11 - Shut Up & Dance

12 - Lost

13 - Movie Medley

Listen To The Album Today!

         
                  

#TeamCahilig strengthens talent pool

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#TeamCahilig, the emerging talent pool of music and film producer and public relations entrepreneur Chris Cahilig, is fast becoming the hottest artists for corporate events, festivals, and mall and campus shows today.

Each performer or group offers the total package and brings something unique to the table, so to speak. Swoon-worthy all, the incredibly talented young men aren't only certified crowd-drawers; they likewise enjoy a formidable following on social media.

OPM pop heartthrobs 1:43. The most popular and successful Filipino boy band today, multi-awarded 1:43 (pronounced as “one forty-three”). The hunky heartthrobs of 1:43—Anjo Resurreccion, Gold Aquino, Yheen Valero and Yuki Sakamoto—are the voices behind the iconic song "Sa Isang Sulyap Mo,” which was popularized by “PBB Teens” and “Juan dela Cruz” in ABS-CBN.

OPM pop heartthrobs 1:43

The most popular and successful Filipino boy band today, multi-awarded 1:43 (pronounced as “one forty-three”) has seamlessly morphed from teenyboppers to serious musical idols.

The hunky heartthrobs of 1:43—Anjo Resurreccion, Gold Aquino, Yheen Valero and Yuki Sakamoto—are the voices behind the iconic song "Sa Isang Sulyap Mo,” which was popularized by “PBB Teens” and “Juan dela Cruz” in ABS-CBN. The Youtube videos of the song have collectively garnered over 70 million views so far and the song is continuously being used as soundtrack for various TV shows, including “Eat Bulaga” and “Showtime.” 

Likewise, 1:43’s family-oriented song “Ang Saya-Saya” became the official song of “Ismol Family” in GMA 7, while "Hayop sa Ganda" has a cult following among the LGBT audience.

Fresh from performing in a series of shows in Singapore for BellaVita Land Corp., 1:43 is scheduled to fly to the United Arab Emirates, Italy, and Spain for more shows. The boy band also continues to be a staple in corporate events of biggie clients like Coca-Cola, Great Taste, Talk 'N Text, Levi's, and BellaVita in various parts of the archipelago.

Finally, the members of 1:43 have jump-started their acting careers—they’ll all be launched in the horror-comedy flick “Echorsis” with John Lapus, Kean Cipriano, and Alex Medina. Meanwhile, Gold is starring in the independent film “Water Lemon,” an entry to the upcoming Quezon City International Film Festival by director Lem Lorca.

JBK: music with style. Exceptionally talented Filipino boy band JBK composed of Joshua Bulot, Bryan del Rosario, and Kim Lawrenz Ordonio became popular on Facebook for their a cappella cover videos of OPM, Indonesian, and Malaysian songs.

JBK: music with style

Exceptionally talented Filipino boy band JBK composed of Joshua Bulot, Bryan del Rosario, and Kim Lawrenz Ordonio became popular on Facebook for their a cappella cover videos of OPM, Indonesian, and Malaysian songs.

Usually done in a condominium’s fire exit—and constantly getting into trouble with the security guards for it—JBK gained the moniker #FireExitBoys.

JBK was discovered after the group won the McJim Classic Leather’s “Dreams Get Real” Season 1 talent search. It has since launched a string of successful singles including the radio hits “Anong Meron Ka” and the viral song “Damang-Dama,” which has so far gained over 1.2 million views on Facebook. “Damang-Dama” later on became the official single of Camella Homes. 

This October, the boy band will release their self-titled album “JBK” featuring five original songs.

The talented Neo Domingo. Singer Neo Domingo is an actor, musician, dancer and songwriter; Neo was a member of the erstwhile boy band Take Off—a finalist in X-Factor Philippines and one of the grand champions of Dreams Get Real.

The talented Neo Domingo

Singer Neo Domingo is the voice behind the hit “Pagbigyan Mo Na.” Together with Fifth Dynamics, he started the dance craze “Kaching-Kaching” for Lumina Homes.

Neo, who will soon release his debut album "Ano Tayo?," wields strong influence on social media. With his wonderful voice, Neo is easily a crowd favorite during corporate shows, bar gigs, and other special events.

An actor, musician, dancer and songwriter, Neo was a member of the erstwhile boy band Take Off—a finalist in X-Factor Philippines and one of the grand champions of Dreams Get Real.

Fifth Dynamics: the Happy Band. Fifth Dynamics is bound to leave a mark in Filipino pop culture with their playful type of music and certified hits in "Anyare" and “Pogi Kame.” Composed of Mark Cordovales (vocals), Peter Leyva (lead guitar), Kelvin Bendijo (bass guitar), Wence Escabas (rhythm guitar), and Aldrin Condat (drums), the band will soon release its debut album “Pogi Kame.”

Fifth Dynamics: the Happy Band

Fifth Dynamics is bound to leave a mark in Filipino pop culture with their playful type of music and certified hits in "Anyare" and “Pogi Kame.”

Composed of Mark Cordovales (vocals), Peter Leyva (lead guitar), Kelvin Bendijo (bass guitar), Wence Escabas (rhythm guitar), and Aldrin Condat (drums), the band will soon release its debut album “Pogi Kame.”

Totally cool, unpretentious, and relatable, Fifth Dynamics aspires to bring the fun back into Pinoy music in the tradition of Eraserheads, Kamikazee, and Parokya Ni Edgar. 

#SuperCutey Boys! Boys! Boys! Celebrity all-male dance group Boys! Boys! Boys! is a show-stopping blend of good looks and talent. The five multi-racial members—Chinoys Roppie Eusebio and Gio Hinahon, Filipino-Portuguese Jojo Casimiro, Filipino-American Jason Allen, and Filipino-German Sky Cornejo—have already ignited fire on social media.

#SuperCutey Boys! Boys! Boys!

And it's not only about singing at #TeamCahilig. 

Celebrity all-male dance group Boys! Boys! Boys! is a show-stopping blend of good looks and talent. The five multi-racial members—Chinoys Roppie Eusebio and Gio Hinahon, Filipino-Portuguese Jojo Casimiro, Filipino-American Jason Allen, and Filipino-German Sky Cornejo—have already ignited fire on social media.

Trained by celebrity choreographer Mich Garong, Boys! Boys! Boys! aims to take over the pop dance scene just like Universal Motion Dancers (UMD) and StreetBoys in the ’90s.

#TeamCahilig talents are available for local and international shows. For bookings and inquiries, please contact chriscahilig2011@gmail.com or call 0917-4180808.

“MANHID: The Pinoy Superhero Musical” wraps up Ballet Philippines’ 45th anniversary season

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YOUNG ACTORS JOIN BALLET PHILIPPINES IN 

“MANHID: The Pinoy Superhero Musical”

On February 2015, “MANHID: The Pinoy Superhero Musical” wraps up Ballet Philippines’ 45th anniversary season. Set in an alternate present day Philippines where the EDSA revolution failed, this musical features heroes and villains with superpowers, and a people sick with Kamanhiran (Apathy).

Leading the cast of superheroes as Bantugan “Tag-inip” Buenaventura is Sandino Martin, who recently won Best Actor at the Cinema One Originals Awards Night for his role in “Esprit de Corps”. Bantugan is a journalist with the power to communicate with the other superheroes through his dreams. Alternating the role is Ballet Philippines Apprentice, Mark Anthony Grantos.

Sandino Martin

Female lead Lam-Ang “Amihabagat” Panganiban, who controls the Amihan and Habagat winds, will be played by Regina de Vera and Teetin Villanueva. A resident actor of the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company, de Vera won the Gawad Buhay award for Outstanding Female Lead Performance in a Play in 2013 for “Der Kaufmann”. Villanueva is a recent Theatre Arts graduate from UP Diliman. Her thesis role performance as Hermana Augusta Beata in Floy Quintos’ COLLECTION earned her nominations for the 26th Aliw Awards and BroadwayWorld Philippines’ Awards in 2013.

 

Teetin Villanueva.

Gold Villar takes on the role of Allunsina “Mura-dugo” Albano, who has the power to draw blood through her curse words. Villar is a senior teaching artist for the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) and has been part of productions Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang, Batang Rizal, Si Juan Tamad, Ang Diablo at ang Limang Milyong Boto and most recently, Rak of Aegis. Also playing Allunsina is Kim Molina, who recently was an alternate for the lead role of Aileen in the highly celebrated musical, Rak of Aegis. 

Gold Villar

Urduja, the mysterious goddess of all insects is played by recent discovery KL Dizon. A graduate of the Philippine High School for the Arts, Dizon has performed with the Philippine Opera Company on various productions. 

KL Dizon

Dilim, a nightclub singer whose tragic songs bring on darkness, is played by Jean Judith Javier, who was last seen in the premiere of Ang Huling Lagda ni Mabini with Dulaang UP, and recently appeared in Noli Me Tangere the Opera as the madwoman, Sisa.

Jean Judith Javier,

Lagrimas, whose tears can heal anything, is played by Ronah Rostata, a graduating Theatre Arts major from the University of the Philippines Diliman.

The cast of villains is led by Mayen Estanero, essaying the role of the Demonyita Mamalahima, the Minister of Humanity. In 2013, Estanero played the role of Rosario, wife of Lorenzo Ruiz in the Filipino-language rock opera “Lorenzo” and Nyai Ontosoroh in “Pramoedya”, which was part of Virgin Labfest. 

Fred Lo and Ricardo Magno alternate as Radya Indarapatra “Mata-balani” Evangelista, an actor by day who has the power to become one’s heart’s desire. A full time performer, some of Lo’s most notable roles have been Mark Cohen in 9works Theatrical’s “RENT” and “Prince Christopher” in Resorts World’s “Cinderella”. Magno, a scholar of the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors’ Company, recently performed with Ballet Philippines in August 2014 as Emilio Aguinaldo in “La Revolucion Filipina”. 

Ballet Philippines dancers also take on the challenge of portraying the roles of comic book heroes and villains. Featured are Jean Marc Cordero, Katherine Trofeo, Richardson Yadao, Earl John Arisola, Cyril Aran Fallar, Emmanuelle Guillermo, Timothy Paul Cabrera, Rita Angela Winder, Karmela Gaile Cortez, Gillianne Therese Gequinto, Kazier Policarpio, Victor Maguad, and Erl Emmanuel Sorilla. 

Eraserheads

This original Filipino dance musical is by Kanakan Balintagos, with musical collaborators Vincent de Jesus, Carina Evangelista, and the Eraserheads. This year’s production will be directed by BP Artistic Director Paul Alexander Morales and choreographed by Alden Lugnasin. The shows will feature the Radioactive Sago Project as its live band. 

Radioactive Sago Project

“MANHID: The Pinoy Superhero Musical” will have a three-weekend run at the CCP Main Theater on February 20-22, February 27-March 1, and March 6-8.

For bulk reservations, show buys, and inquiries, visit www.ballet.ph or call Ballet Philippines at 551-1003. For tickets, call the CCP Box Office at 832-3704 or Ticketworld at 891-9999.

Connect to Ballet Philippines online through the following social media networks:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/balletphilippines

Twitter: @balletph

Instagram: @balletphilippines

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/balletph

The 45th Anniversary Sapphire Season. Rare scenes of power and grace. Love, valour and redemption. Under the artistic directorship of Paul Alexander Morales, this is a toast to 45 years of dance excellence! 

See you at the theater!

MAGIC! Coming to Manila on October 22

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MAGIC!, one of today’s hottest bands that brought us the smash hits “Rude” and “Don’t Kill The Magic” is coming to Manila on October 22 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resort’s World Manila for their first-ever concert tour. 

When something is meant to be, you just know it immediately. It's as if there was a divine plan or universal synergy fusing the right elements together at the right time for the right situation. That's the feeling Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer Nasri experienced the first time MAGIC! jammed. During a writing session in 2012, he heard collaborator and guitarist Mark Pelli strum a reggae-tinged riff, and something clicked.

"I'm a huge fan of The Police, and I always wanted to do my own project that merged reggae, rock, pop, and a little soul for quite some time," he affirms. 

"The moment Mark began playing, it felt natural. We had this vision, and it all tied together instantly. We began recording, and the sound was so locked in on every song. That's even where we derived the band name. Everything simply worked like MAGIC!"

That sound distills Caribbean flavor, arena-size bombast, and glistening melodies into an undeniably intoxicating musical potion. Soon after that initial jam, drummer Alex Tanas and bassist Ben Spivak joined the fold as the quartet entered a Los Angeles studio to record its full-length 2013 debut. There weren't any boundaries or rules. It was all about following that collective muse. "We started recording, and it was so easy," adds Nasri. 

"We're all from Toronto originally. We know the same streets, and we grew up on the same music. It's the real thing." It's also real catchy. The first single "Rude" coasts from a Jamaican guitar twang and danceable beat into a downright irresistible refrain. At the same time, the singer's cheeky storytelling pops out vividly. "I had this picture in my head of a guy asking a father for his marriage blessing and getting rejected," he says. "It's fun, soulful, easy, and you know the hook right away. That's what we want our songs to do."

Elsewhere, "No Evil" builds up into an anthemic chant, while "Let Your Hair Down" is meant to get bodies grooving. "I think that one will be a favorite for a lot of the ladies—or at least I hope," laughs Nasri. "It's about letting loose and having a great time."

That's what MAGIC! do best. As one half of the in-demand writing and production duo The Messengers, Nasri has penned music for everybody from Justin Bieber, Pitbull to Chris Brown and Christina Aguilera. He garnered a Grammy Award in the category of "Best R&B Album" for Chris Brown's F.A.M.E. in 2012. However, he's formally embarked on a new phase in his already illustrious career. "I want everybody to join us on this MAGIC! adventure," he concludes. "It's a stressful time out there, and people are struggling to find hope in balance. This music is meant to put you in a good mood. We want to bring people together to have a good time. It's not about us. It's about the music. We want you to be a part of that energy and a positive musical world."

Tickets to MAGIC! Live in Manila will be on-sale beginning Friday, September 19 via ticketworld.com.ph or call 374-9999 or 891-9999. Follow Wilbros Live for more information and updates (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @WilbrosLive)

Yahoo on the Road reaches out to over 20,000 students

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FEU crowd gathers around the Yahoo On the Road bus to see performances by Yahoo Celebrity Awards Emerging Band of the Year nominees. 

Country’s Top Bands and Emerging Bands Perform At Metro Manila Universities

Yahoo Philippines launched Yahoo on the Road, which toured various universities in Metro Manila bringing the fun and excitement to fans and students. This was extremely successful as over 20,000 students took part in the festivities at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Lyceum of the Philippines University and finally, at the Far Eastern University.

The FEU Tamaraws men’s basketball team 

This marks the final stop for Yahoo on the Road with a fascinating PEP rally that took place at the Far Eastern University Main campus in Sampaloc, Manila. After the PEP Rally, Yahoo Celebrity Awards Nominees for Emerging bands, Cheats, Brisom, Chocolate Grass and Yolanda Moon performed for over four thousand students at the campus.

Yahoo Celebrity Awards Emerging Band of the Year nominee Brisom takes a “groupfie” with thousands of FEU students.

The students danced away as the evening ended on a high note with songs by one of the country’s hottest bands, Pupil!

FEU Boosters cheering squad show their stuff during the Yahoo On the Road’s stop at FEU

The Yahoo on the Road bus, as part of this year’s Yahoo Celebrity Awards, is fully equipped with mobile phones and tablets where students experienced Yahoo’s latest products, took photos at the Flickr photobooth, and made requests for performers they want to see at the Yahoo Celebrity Awards Night to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena on July 18, 2014.

The bus served as a stage where the bands performed. Aside from the emerging bands who performed, Rocksteddy and Sponge Cola brought the house down at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and Lyceum, respectively.

Nitin Mathur, Senior Director, Marketing, Yahoo Asia Pacific, attended the event at FEU and commented, “We are overwhelmed with the energy and enthusiasm we have seen during the campus visits. Yahoo on the Road brings the Yahoo mobile experience closer to students, allowing them to try out the latest Yahoo products, while getting closer to their favorite performers.”

Kate Delos Reyes, Country Manager and Country Editor of Yahoo Philippines shares, “Yahoo on the Road is a new addition to the Yahoo Celebrity Awards and another way that we are honoring the fans who are, really, the stars of this endeavor.

From day one, we have acknowledged that the success of Yahoo Celebrity Awards is because it is ‘powered by you’, the millions of fans who vote for their favorite celebrities.” 

Monster Radio RX 93.1 DJ Karen Bordador glams it up inside the Yahoo On the Road bus.

The Yahoo Celebrity Awards is a poll-based awards event that gives fans a chance to vote for their favorite stars who have trended on the Yahoo Philippines site in the past year. It has become the most anticipated event in the Philippines to honor local celebrities, emerging stars, and dedicated fans in music, film, television and even sports. Voting for nominees is open online at yahoo.com.ph/celebrityawards until July 12, 2014. Users may follow the awards on Twitter @yahooph #YahooAwards. The Awards Ceremony is set on July 18 and tickets are available for FREE at SM Tickets.

The Yahoo Celebrity Awards is supported by leading brands in the Philippines, including McDonald’s, KakaoTalk, PLDT HOME Bro Ultera, JAG Jeans, Emperador Light, Jack & Jill Piattos and Pond’s.