Discover true and pure sound at the JBL Fest 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

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Get a chance to join the JBL Fest 2018 in Las Vegas and be part of an awesome event of epic proportions.

Just buy any JBL, Harman Kardon or AKG products at all JBL participating concept stores, kiosks, or authorized dealers in the Philippines from July 1 to August 31, 2018 and be one of five winners who will get a chance to celebrate and party at the JBL Fest 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Every qualified single receipt purchase of any JBL, Harman Kardon and AKG products entitles customers to an electronic raffle entry. Lucky winners will fly off to the US to get a chance to see up close one of the most successful American rap artists of all time, Pitbull.

Raffle entries will be given to corresponding amounts of purchases of JBL, Harman Kardon and AKG products: P4,999 and below –one electronic raffle entry; P5,000 to P9,999 – two entries; P10,000 to P14,000 –three entries; P15,000 to P19,999 – four e-raffle entries; P20,000 to P29,000 – five entries; and P30,000 and above –six e-raffle entries.

The five lucky winners—two from JBL Concept Stores and three from JBL authorized dealers—will receive a US travel package, inclusive of roundtrip airfare from Manila to Las Vegas. They will also get a five-day, four-night stay at the SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino plus tickets to the JBL Fest 2018 activities and poolside parties.

To qualify for the raffle, participants must buy JBL, Harman Kardon and AKG products and then register at www.jblfest.com.ph to secure corresponding raffle entry based on the amount of purchase.

Customers should completely fill out the raffle entry form with their complete name, address, contact number, email, store branch where they made the purchase, total purchase amount, product bought, SKU, serial number, purchase date and photo of the official receipt.

An email will be sent to the customer for proper verification upon submission of entry form. Raffle entries must be secured and received no later than 11:59 p.m. of August 31, 2018.

Winners will be chosen via electronic raffle to be held at the Harman International Singapore Philippines representative office in Quezon City on Sept. 8, 2018, in the presence and supervision of a Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) representative.

Names of winners will be announced via JBL’s official Facebook and Instagram pages one week after the draw date. They will also be notified by phone and official notification letter through registered mail on where to claim their prize. Winners should present a printed copy of the original notice letter sent via email, official receipt of product purchase, and one valid government ID upon claiming.

Promo is open to all JBL customers in the Philippines with a valid passport and US visa and winners can only win once. Winners will be the ones responsible for the processing of required travel documents. Travel date is in October 2018.

JBL Fest 2018 is being held for the second time in Las Vegas to celebrate the power and dynamics of sound that only JBL can provide. Last year, the JBL Fest featured more than 500 VIP guests from over 30 countries, and thousands of consumers were regaled by the various JBL products and the gathering of the biggest sporting and musical acts in pulsating and electrifying performances to celebrate the world of pure, unadulterated sound quality.

For more details, visit JBL Facebook page, www.facebook.com/JBLPhilippines/ or Instagram (@jblph). Per DTI – FTEB Permit No. 10373 Series of 2018.

John Ford Coley Performs in Santa Rosa

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American singer John Ford Coley will be performing at the Santa Rosa Sports Coliseum is Santa Rosa, Laguna on August 11, 2018 produced by Ovation Productions.  John is a classically trained pianist, guitarist, actor and author most known for his partnership in the musical duo England Dan & John Ford Coley.

John is not new to Filipinos as he has frequently visited the Philippines due to the massive popularity here of England Dan & John Ford Coley music.  His first visit to Manila was via a three night Valentines weekend concert at the Folk Arts Theater in 2000  where he appeared with the late Jimi Jamison of Survivor, David Pack, and Ambrosia. Rupert Holmes who was initially in the bill was a no-show. Working together in Manila enabled John and Ambrosia to do more frequent appearances and collaborations together in the U.S. on many occasions.  The Valentines concerts were produced by Ovation Productions who brought them back together after a few years to open for the band America at the Araneta Coliseum.

At 16, Coley, along with schoolmate Dan Seals formed an acoustic act simply named England Dan & John Ford Coley. The duo was signed by A&M Records. In 1971, the two moved from Dallas, Texas to Los Angeles where they opened for numerous bands^. Their first break came in 1972 with the song Simone. It became a number one hit in Japan and was popular in France. However, Simone did not fare as well in the United States, and the two were released from their contract with A&M after three albums.

Two years later, they acquired another record deal from Atlantic Records and released the song I'd Really Love to See You Tonight. Overall they had four top-ten hits and two top-twenty hits. They were nominated for a Grammy Award and received triple-platinum and gold records and released eight albums; additionally, other recordings were released abroad.

The duo disbanded in 1980. After the passing of England Dan (Danny Seals, brother of Jim Seals of 1970s soft rock duo Seals and Crofts), John’s solo performances have gotten more attention and have given John renewed purpose to continue performing the hits that the duo have been known for (John fondly referred to their act as ‘Mutt & Jeff’ due to their height difference). One  major issue for the disbanding of England Dan and John Ford Coley was change of musical direction as England Dan wanted to pursue country music.

England Dan and John Coley classic hits which John continues to perform in his solo concerts include It's Sad To Belong, Soldier In The Rain, Gone Too Far, Love Is The Answer, What's Forever For, Broken Hearted Me, I’d Really Like to See You Tonight, Nights are Forever Without You, We’ll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again, What Can I Do With this Broken Heart, Just Tell Me You Love Me. John also does great covers of The Bread’s Make It With You, Dan Fogelberg’s Longer and Leader of the Band, Dan Hill’s Sometimes When We Touch, among many others. In his Santa Rosa Laguna concert, John Ford Coley will have popular OPM singer-songwriter Noel Cabangon as front act.

(John Ford Coley concert tickets are available at SM and online through www.smtickets.com. Ticket prices are P3300, 2800, 1800, 800 plus ticketing charges. For info call 02-4702222 or 0917-1495950, 0956-0922765, 049-5113376.)

Young Generation Stars Live in SM Sangandaan June 30

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All roads lead to SM Sangandaan as SRATS (the young stars of Asian Artists Agency) and LA Santos perform on June 30.

SRATS are Aiana Juarez (online singing star and cover princess), Selena Marie (dubbed as the Ukulele Girl of YouTube and Facebook), Drei Raña (acoustic singer and PolyEast recording artist who just launched his debut single titled Ligaya), Miko and Gab (singing duo who popularized the hit song Hugot and who recently released another single, Sino Ba S’ya), and Mastermind (online dance superstars and YouTube Silver Creator Awardees).

LA Santos is a Star Music recording artist whose self-titled debut album features the hit single Tinamaan.

The show's repertoire includes solo numbers and several musical collaborations.

Expect SRATS and LA Santos to enliven the stage as they perform songs that are close to their hearts and speak about today’s millennials. One special number is the Anton Juarez's penned I Wanna Be On Top. Anton also serves as the musical director and arranger of the concerts. 

For inquiries, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, email info@asianartistsagency.com, and visit fb.com/asianartistsagency

#VivoxTVxKZ : Vivo endorsers KZ Tandingan, TJ Monterde wow fans in CDO

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Vivo local endorsers, singers, and real-life lovers KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde on Saturday, February 17, charmed their fans at a post-Valentine’s Day show at Limketkai Atrium in Cagayan de Oro City. 

The concert, which also featured The X Factor alumni Jeric Medina, Chandreena, and Shameena Moorjani as well as CDO-based Visayan pop singer Winset Jacot, was made possible through the support of global smartphone brand Vivo. 

TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan, in a rare occasion, held a concert together for their fans in CDO. 

The Limketkai Atrium was jam-packed with fans of all ages, from all walks of life to witness the talented singers perform their hits. In between the songs, fans screamed to show their love and appreciation for the pair. Unsurprisingly, Monterde and Tandingan did not disappoint. They hit the right notes and delivered a show for the books. They even performed a medley of Visayan songs, especially for their Kagay-anon fans.

Monterde sang his original compositions such as “Sa Tuwina,” “Imahinasyon,” and “Mahika.” Tandingan, meanwhile, delighted fans with her rendition of “Tadhana,” “Two Less Lonely People in the World,” and her winning performance of “Rolling in the Deep” on the Chinese television series “Singer 2018.” 

The acoustic singer-songwriter seranded Kagay-anon fans with his original hits like “Dating Tayo,” “Tulad Mo,” and “Ikaw at Ako.” 

TJ and KZ showed undeniable musicality and chemistry during their post-Valentine’s Day concert in CDO. 

Tandingan and Monterde joined Vivo’s family in September 2017 during the launch of the V7+, the brand’s flagship smartphone that boasts of a 24-megapixel front camera and 5.99-inch all-screen display.

Since then, the singers have performed at Vivo’s mall shows in and out of Metro Manila in helping spread the word about what sets Vivo smartphones apart from the pack. Tandingan and Monterde both expressed their gratitude to Vivo for helping them mount the show. 

“Vivo has always been supportive of our projects. We’re very thankful to them for helping us sing together for our fans in Cagayan de Oro,” the pair said. 

To make the event more exciting, Vivo gave away V7 smartphones to two lucky fans who posted online a photo of the concert using the hashtag #VivoxTVxKZ. 

TJ and KZ personally hand out two Vivo V7 smartphones to their audience during their concert.

Two lucky fans got a Vivo V7 smartphone from their idols themselves.

Dubbed as Soul Supreme, Tandingan hails from Digos City, Davao del Sur who won the first season of The X Factor Philippines in 2012. The acoustic balladeer, meanwhile, left his career as a radio personality and a host of ABS-CBN’s regional show MagTV in CDO to pursue his passion for music.  

In 2017, they released the official lyric video of their duet “Ikaw at Ako Pa Rin” after it went viral. It was also part of Monterde’s self-titled album. 

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at www.vivo.com/ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/), and

Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

OPPO Celebrates an OPM Weekend at the UP Fair Roots 2018

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OPPO Philippines, in partnership with UP Economics Society and UP Underground Music Community, celebrated a music-filled weekend for another installment of the much-awaited UP Fair. With numerous exciting rides, countless food stalls, and engaging games and activities, the celebration was definitely one for the books!

UP Fair Roots 2018 with more than 14,000 attendees

With more than 14,000 attendees at the final night of the highly-anticipated week-long fair, students got to experience the fun-filled festivities OPPO has prepared – from shooting like a pro at the Hoops Booth to getting instant freebies. What even made it more exciting are the brand new OPPO F5 Red smartphones that were given away to the students to help them capture real moments that are worth sharing.

To top it all off, they were able to witness live musical performances from the country’s all-time favorite bands such as Urbandub, IV of Spades, Sandwich, Imago, Autotelic, Orange and Lemons, Pedicab, Ben & Ben, and a lot more. 

“The UP Fair has always been known to bring in joy and excitement to a lot of students by giving them a chance to fully enjoy the prime of their youth and the opportunity to celebrate music with a cause. We wanted to be a part of this initiative because OPPO believes that every moment in our lives deserves to be captured and treasured especially for the youth,” said Eason De Guzman, OPPO Philippines’ PR Manager.

OPPO Philippines, a brand well-received by the youth, will be more involved in activities supporting the culture and well-being of the Filipino culture. Expect more from OPPO this 2018 with  more engaging events and life-centric innovations. 

For more information, customers may visit https://www.oppo.com/ph/. They can also follow OPPO on Facebook via https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/ for the store list and latest updates. 

Perfect songs, happy moments, feel the love at "Dionne Warwick: A Valentine Concert” at Solaire

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We know we will never love this way again, 

that is why this season of romance, 

be part of “Dionne Warwick: A Valentine Concert” 

to be held on February 13 and 14, 2018 

at the Solaire Grand Ballroom.

Even if she’s had her share of Grammy trophies and triumphs, Billboard achievements, and a great number of popular ballads, Dionne Warwick humbly declares,

"The word or label 'Diva' is an operatic term and I do not sing opera, therefore I cannot and do not accept being called as such."

She is revered as a singing legend and popular music icon, who to many of her admirers is gifted with a melodic and soulful voice. Her songs continue to touch the hearts of people who believe in romance, love, friendship, and forever.

On February 13 and 14, 2018 at the Grand Ballroom of Solaire Resort and Casino, the charismatic chanteuse headlines a two-night concert.

"I've been to Manila several times...Manila audiences are wonderful, they have always seemed to enjoy my show," says the singing legend. 

For her Valentine concert, people will get to enjoy, "Songs I am expected to sing and a few surprises…it will just be two nights of wonderful musical evenings."

Be ready to be enthralled and mesmerized when you hear her famous songs such as “Don’t Make Me Over,” “Walk On By,” “Do You Know The Way to San Jose?,” “Alfie,” and “I’ll Never Love This Way Again” and other signature songs.

“I’ll Never Love This Way Again”

She shares, "All of my songs are close to my heart as they are like my children. The success of these songs; I attribute both to the wonderful composers and lyricists."

 “ Say A Little Prayer ” and other songs

What are the ingredients for a great song? Warwick replies, "Lyrics first, as I must believe in the words I sing, and of course, a memorable melody."

The musical icon has formed a long and successful partnership with songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Warwick ranks among the 40 biggest hit makers of the entire rock era, based on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles Charts, with 56 of the legendary American singer’s singles making the Billboard Hot 100 between 1962 and 1998 and 80 singles making all Billboard charts combined. 

For Bacharach, Warwick is "A woman who has a tremendously strong side and a delicacy when singing softly--- like miniature ships in bottles.”

Warwick received her first Grammy in 1968 for “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” and her second in 1970 for “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again.”

Under Arista Records, Warwick won the Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “I’ll Never Love This Way Again” and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for “Déjà Vu” in 1980. She became the first female artist in the history of the Grammys to win in two categories on the same year.

In 1985, Warwick contributed her voice to the multi-Grammy winning song “We Are The World” which also spent four consecutive weeks at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. On the same year, she recorded the American Foundation for AIDS Research benefit song “That’s What Friends Are For” with Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Gladys Knight. 

In a career that spans five decades, Dionne Warwick’s melodic and soulful voice remains unmatched. 

To Bacharach, David and the multitude of people she had the pleasure of working with, Warwick enthuses, "I am forever grateful."

To newcomers in the industry, her advice, "Be true to yourself and what you want...if you can think it, you can do it."

"I am truly looking forward to coming again to Manila and I do hope all of you will be at the concert to enjoy," says Warwick. 

We know we will never love this way again, that is why this season of romance, be part of “Dionne Warwick: A Valentine Concert” to be held on February 13 and 14, 2018 at the Solaire Grand Ballroom.

For tickets, please visit https://www.solaireresort.com or call Ticketworld at 8919999.

Dionne Warwick, the charismatic chanteuse headlines a two-night concert.n February 13 and 14, 2018 at the Grand Ballroom of Solaire Resort and Casino.

Chaos brings the house down on December 8 with Trap & Dubstep artist Ookay

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Chaos nightclub at City of Dreams Manila presents international DJ/Producer Ookay (pronounced “Okay”) on December 8 to set the party scene in full throttle. Paving the way for the trademark bass-laden Trap and Dubstep tunes of Ookay are Chaos resident DJs MVRXX and Jet Boado together with hype man MC Ronthug who will kick start the party with riveting energy.

Ookay is the stage name of San Diego-based Abraham “Abe” Laguna, who is best known for his heart-pounding and heavy-handed tracks synthesized with dub and trap beats. His signature style is evident in his latest smash hit "Bouncer" with EDM duo Showtek, which topped the Beatport EDM music chart following its release. In 2016, Ookay’s self-released original titled "Thief," was listed in Spotify and quickly went viral in the US and global charts with over 3 million online streaming listeners. The Sirius Electric Area program by Sirius XM Radio Station which is broadcasted across the US and Canada named “Thief” as the most played song on its first month of release. Ookay's undeniable creativity and talent has garnered support from the likes of Skrillex, Diplo, Major Lazer, DJ Snake, Steve Aoki, DJ Mustard.

Cruising from city to city performing for various music festivals in the United States, Europe and Asia, Ookay’s releases including remixes of Congrorock’s “Bless Di Nation Ft. Sean Paul” and Steve Aoiki, and Chris Lake & Tujamo’s “Boneless.” He seamlessly combines EDM and Hiphop influences, while creating a musical style all his own. His collaboration with EDM superstar Diplo to remix Avicii’s “You Make Me” is also considered as one of his best works.

Armed with numerous ear-catching releases and a rapidly growing number of fans around the world, Ookay shows no signs of stopping, creating even more captivating hits including “Chasing Colors” featuring Miley Cyrus’ youngest sister Noah, “Back Again”, and “Lighthouse”.

The event is co-presented by Heineken and supported by Red Bull. For Chaos VIP table reservations, guests can contact 0917-8863678. Door charge is priced at P 1,000 inclusive of one drink.

About Chaos

Manila’s Chaos Nightclub offers an unparalleled nightlife experience. It is situated in the ‘Fortune Egg – an architecturally-unique dome-like structure, accentuated with creative exterior lighting and an iconic landmark in the Manila Bay area.

Center for Possibilities Promotes Inclusion Through The Arts

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By Samantha Kaspar 

On January 28, the Center for Possibilities Foundation (CFP) will be staging a back-to-back event at the RCBC Plaza in Makati. At 5:30 in the afternoon, the self-titled exhibit of 19-year-old Samantha Kaspar will open to the public. At 7:00 pm, the Manila Symphony Orchestra will take center stage. 

Samantha Kaspar 

Art Auction

“Samantha” will consist of around 40 artworks, some on fabric to be used as fashion accessories and others on canvas for wall hangings. 

“Samantha uses a wide variety of media for her work and we wanted to show the gamut of her abilities. She works primarily on piña silk using silk paints. She also uses acrylic paint on canvas sometimes,” explains Samantha’s mother, Mitzi. 

By Samantha Kaspar 

By Samantha Kaspar 

By Samantha Kaspar 

“She has a consistent style with a lot of edges and lines, her artworks can be very linear. She also has this certain way of giving shapes to her images which aren’t necessarily realistic but are more cartoonish,” describes Samantha’s father, Martin.

Samantha Kaspar w parents Mitzi and Martin

While half-Swiss, Samantha always tries to tap into her Filipino roots, coming up with Filipino-themed artworks. She will be promoting some of that local culture when she heads to the Philippine Center in New York for the Fashion Arts Autism Benefit (FAAB) on April 7.

Samantha Kaspar with art coach Kenn Sioson

FAAB is meant to showcase the artistic talents of children with special needs. Samantha, diagnosed with Autism when she was one and a half years old, is one of eight artists chosen to present their paintings on piña silk to be translated into clothing by featured designers for the fashion show, Patis Tesoro and Anthony Legarda. Master weaver India Legaspi is credited for teaching the artists the technique of piña silk painting. 

Samantha hopes to fund her trip with the proceeds of her auction. 

Manila Symphony Orchestra

Concert

The Manila Symphony Orchestra’s “Soundtracks and Symphonies” will be conducted by Prof. Arturo Molina and annotated by Jeffrey Solares. Included in their repertoire is a John Williams tribute as well as pieces from greats such as Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach.

The concert is for the benefit of Special Education (SPED) Centers that have been the focus of the Center for Possibilities’ recent efforts. To act as a venue for learning of indigent persons with special needs, each SPED Center is operated by a teacher trained in the SPED division of Reach International School.

Samantha w art coach Kenn, parents Martin & Mitzi and members of the CFP 

The Sagada SPED Center has been up and running and will be enhanced with a series of livelihood and vocational programs that will be teaching skills for income-generating activities. “Caring for special kids is very taxing because it’s usually just a one-income household so we also need to help the parents improve their finances,” explains CFP founder, Dolores Cheng.

In Norzagaray, what they have right now is just the building itself. A fence, a water tank, and a playground are still needed. “We are also in the process of doing our due diligence by determining the number of special children in all the barangays relevant to Norzagaray. Next will be an orientation for all the parents within the community. We are subsequently planning for the provision of testing, diagnosis, and analysis for the children with special needs,” Cheng adds. 

Enrolment in the SPED Centers is free so it helps alleviate the family’s cost of taking care of special children. If you would like to extend assistance, you may reach CFP at http://centerforpossibilities.asia/ or (02) 723-1242 / (0918) 888-1759.

“Samantha” and “Soundtracks and Symphonies” will be on January 28, 2016, 5:30pm at the Carlos P. Auditorium of the RCBC Plaza, Makati.

Jam & Dance with FBC Rebirth Show with guests Pop Icon Nonoy Zuñiga and upcoming teen singer Pauline Cueto at the RJ Bistro this July 20

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Jam, dance the night away and let the good times roll in time of RJ anniversary month with a special show 'Jam & Dance with FBC Rebirth Band' on July 20 at RJ Bistro, Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City.

The show with special guest, the Pop Icon, OPM hitmaker Nonoy Zuñiga, whose singing career spans more than three decades, well known with many timeless classic songs, like 'Never Ever Say Goodbye,' 'Doon Lang', 'Kumusta Ka' and 'Love Without Time.' Zuniga is also one of the lead singers of the Family Birth Control Band when he lost his right limb making him a collateral damage of Martial Law. 

Nonoy Zuñiga

Zuñiga will jam with FBC Rebirth (formerly the Family Birth Control) who still performs the disco music and popular tunes that made them popular in the live disco scene 40 years ago, performs in the best nightspots and hotels. FBC Rebirth is still with the original members: Jiji Sanchez, Toots Almazan, Ferdy Flores, Peachy Murillo, Jess Balmaceda, Sammy Villarin, Gee Carlos, Danny Trias, Dex Ansay, Nilo Villanueva and Edwin Valente. 

As an accomplished singer, Zuñiga's part of his advocacy, supports new and upcoming singers. At the 'Jam & Dance with FBC Rebirth' show,' introducing young and pretty Pauline 'Pau' Cueto, wlll do the front act. 

Pauline 'Pau' Cueto and Nonoy Zuñiga at the blog conference held at Live Life Vegetarian Restaurant, Chino Roces, Makati City, July 14, 2016. 

Pau, 16 years old, whose self-entitled out in the market and once a weekly contender of TV5's Born to be A Star. At the interview with her last Thursday, July 14, she shared us that she composes songs and she plays instruments such as guitar, flute, keyboard and drums.

Pauline 'Pau' Cueto

Her first album 'Pauline Cueto' contains various songs such as "All I Do", "Ingatan Mo", "Bestfriend Forever" and her first single "Dreamboy Ng Buhay Ko' is getting its share of followers across different radio stations. The album is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Deezer, RDIO, Guvera, Amazon and various digital stores.

Philippine's famous balladeer Zuñiga released his latest digital single, “Sigaw Ng Puso” by Barney Borja now available at iTunes, Spotify and Dezzeer.

Zuñiga is now a certified Skin Care Specialist and is a partner of Piel Skin Acne and Wellness Center in Makati Place located at 7232 Ayala Avenue Extension Corner Malugay Street, Makati City. 

Let's jam and dance on July 20, 2016, 8:30 p.m., at RJ Bistro in the Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City. 

For ticket inquiries, please contact 0928-280-1551, 0922-855-8144 and 957-9537.