Avida Land presents “Tunog Natin” concert series in support of OPM

Celebrate the beautiful and great music of OPM (Original Pilipino Music) on June 15 at the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City as Avida Land Corp., "Tunog Natin! An OPM Concert Series". The said event aims to promote OPM to gather more support among the yuppies, youth and residents of Makati who will be joining the concert. Tunog Natin is part of the Colors of Freedom celebration at Makati and is also tied in with the Freedom Concert on June 10 (featuring Bituin Escalante, Gerard Salonga and FilharmoniKa orchestra). The free show will start at exactly 7pm.

Kris Aquino releases My Heart’s Journey album

The Queen of Multimedia Kris Aquino officially launches her 5th full length album entitled My Heart’s Journey under Universal Record. This follows the success of the first four albums of Kris that was awarded with platinum such as Songs of Love and Healing, Love and Inspiration, The Greatest Love and Blessings of Love. The Kris Aquino’s My Heart’s Journey album is a collector’s edition CD that contains 6 inspiring phrases from the Queen of Multimedia herself and 15 tracks that’s chronologically listed to reflect the colorful journey of Kris in her life, love, faith and family.

Sony Music and Philippine Opera Company brings the Opera Belles

Sony Music officially launches Allison Tanner, Lara Maigue and Jam Valdes or also known as the group Opera Belles. The all girl group that was classically trained singers was formed by Philippine Opera Company. Allison, Lara and Jam auditioned for the slot in the group and underwent rigid training to develop and improve their voices.

Aiza and Nyoy Live on February 19 at Poro Point Thunderbird Resorts

Rizal Thunderbird Resorts brings Aiza Seguerra and Nyoy Volante on a one night acoustic engagement at the Poro Point Thunderbird Resorts in La Union on February 19, Saturday, 9PM. This is part of  Thunderbird Resorts’ Experience Unplugged show where they invite local musicians to perform and serenade their guests and it is free admission.

Aiza Seguerra will sing her hit songs “Pagdating ng Panahon” to serenade couples who are still celebrating their Valentine’s Day while Nyoy Volante will perform some of his hit songs including “Nasaan Ka?” and “Ito ang Pangako ko”.

Admission is free, only 21 years old and above will be accommodated in the venue. For more details visit www.thunderbird-asia.com or call (02) 886.5555.

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MYX, Star Records and Nokia launches Nokia’s Music Connection Competition

Here’s great news for aspiring musicians and singers! Now, you can move one step closer to your dream of becoming a recording artist with Nokia’s Music Connection.

Nokia, the world’s number #1 mobile phone brand, together with Myx and Star Records introduces Nokia Music Connection, a music competition that connects unsigned music artists to their dreams by giving them the chance of winning a recording contract and having their very own music video.


Nokia Music Connection is open to unsigned Filipino artists aged 18 to 45, performing as a band with minimum of 2 and a maximum 5 members or as a solo artist of any genre (including those who sing cover songs).

Interested parties must submit a demo reel of their performance by uploading it to www.nokia.com.ph/musicconnection. Length of entry must be maximum 3 minutes, must be in a popularly supported video format (.mpg, .avi, .wmv, .mov), and does not exceed 20MB in size. The performance must be original, not yet used as entry in any other contest, and does not contain any inappropriate content.

Participants may also send a CD of their performance enclosed in an envelope with complete requirements to: ABS-CBN INTERACTIVE Office at 9/F ELJCC Building, Mother Ignacia Avenue corner Eugenio Lopez Drive, Diliman, Quezon City 1103. Deadline of submission is on January 19, 2011.

A total of forty-five (45) participants will be chosen and notified to perform within the months of January to March for evaluation. By batch, they will be assigned to specific areas/bars in the metro where they will perform live, two (2) songs of their choice and will be judged by Star Records, Myx, and Nokia representatives. Also, a part of the participants’ scores will be taken from the audience’s vote via online or mobile.

To vote online, simply log in to www.nokia.com.ph/musicconnection, register and click on the ‘Vote’ button. For mobile voting, key in VOTE (space) NOKIA (space) the designated keyword of the artist your choice and send to 2331 for Globe, TM and Sun Cellular subscribers; and 231 for Smart and Talk N Text subscribers.

Users can vote only one artist per day within the voting period: January 20 – March 19, 2011. And those who voted at least once in the Finals phase (March 3–9, 2011) will be entitled to watch the Grand Finals.

From the area elimination, six (6) finalists will be selected to compete in the Grand Finals. They will battle it out in a grand concert on March 19, 2011, performing one (1) original ‘Nokia’ song composed by Star Records and one (1) performance piece.

The grand prize winner will receive P200,000 in cash, a record deal with Star Records, including production of their own music video.

On the other hand, the 5 runner-ups will each receive P10, 000 in cash and will have their own music video to be produced by Myx. They will also win a Nokia X3 Touch and Type phone.

Don’t miss this chance to be discovered and make your dreams come true. For more information on Nokia Music Connection, visit www.nokia.com.ph/musicconnection.


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A celebration of OPM music in Nestor Torre and Gines Tan’s Magsimula Ka

 

From November 18 to December 4, Spotlight Artists Centre brings Nestor Torre and Gines Tan’s Magsimula Ka at the Music Museum, bringing back the golden years of OPM music. The musical play features new and veteran performers like Ciara Sotto, Myke Salomon, Poppert Bernadas, Fred Lo and Kyla Rivera, ably supported by theater luminaries Ana Feleo, Tricia Amper-Jimenez, Sherwin Sozon, Sheng Belmonte, Gerald Napoles, Sophiea Reyes, Cheeno Macaraig, Rafael Sudayan, Ava Santos, Kakki Teodoro, Heidi Arima, Carlos Canlas, Pamela Imperial and Migs Ramirez.

Magsimula Ka was originally staged at the CCP Little Theater in the 80’s. The musical play follows the lives of three individuals who wanted to fulfill their dreams to be a singer and music composer. That dream came in after graduation and they tried their luck in the Philipop, a local singing and composing competition who awards new OPM performers.

 

It was great to see the masterpiece of Nestor Torre and Gines Tan on stage, and reaching out to the younger audience. I was hoping that the younger crowd will appreciate Magsimula Ka and give way as an inspiration on bringing back the Philippine music industry back on its high years. As for the characters, Ciara Sotto, Myke Salomon, Poppert Bernadas, Fred Lo and Sheng Belmonte they did great on stage.

Nestor Torre and Gines Tan’s Magsimula Ka will run on November 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, and December 2, 3 and 4, 8:00 p.m., with matinees on November 20, 27 and December 4 at the Music Museum. It is directed by Robert Seña. The musical play was produced by Isay Alvarez-Seña, Tricia Amper-Jimenez and Carl Balita, with Boni Juan, set designer; Georcelle Dapat, choreographer; JonJon Villareal, lighting design and Krina Cayabyab, vocal coach. For more details, visit www.spotlightartistscentre.com or call 899-8089. Tickets are available at http://www.ticketworld.com.ph.

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Hennessy Artistry in Manila: A night of music and global mixing

 

Last November 19, Hennessy hosted it first Hennessy Artistry in Manila at the NBC Tent in Fort Bonifacio, Global City. It is a night of music, fun and friendship mixed with Hennessy Cognac. The event was hosted by Channel V VJs Alvey and Solenn.

Hennessy Artistry in Manila featured band performers like Pupil, Kwjan and True Faith. For those who enjoys chilling out and dancing the night away Swedish DJ Rasmus Faber and UK’s DJ Lauren Pope savors the night with the funky music.

Here is a video of the performance of Philippine All Star as they open the event with a bang.



It was great seeing True Faith’s Medwin Marfil, Marc Abaya of Kwjan and Ely Buendia of Pupil jamming together on stage. Here is the video of Pupil’s performance of Disconnection Notice that wows the crowd.

Hennessy Artistry in Manila is one of the 40 events happening around the world courtesy of Hennessy. During the event Hennessy offers a mix of their product of soda, ginger ale, apple juice and cranberries. The event was great, looking forward on next year’s event with a bigger crowd like in other countries.


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2NE1 releases It Hurts Music Video

I am sure that all the fans of the Korean all-girls 2NE1 is celebrating the release of the To Anyone album last September, and now celebrating again in the release of It Hurts Music Video. The Music Video that stars the 2NE1 members; CL, Bom, Dara and Minzy was released last October 31, 2010. The music video was also uploaded in the YouTube.com and now reaches already more than 2 Million views in less that a week.

Here is the music video of 2NE1 entitled It Hurts:

It Hurts is part of the To Anyone Album that is available in iTunes Store. Other songs included in the To Anyone album includes; Can't Nobody, Go Away. Clap Your Hands, I’m Busy, Love is Ouch, You and I, Please Don’t Go, Kiss, Try to Follow Me, I Don’t Care (Reggae Remix) and Can’t Nobody.

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Walang Hanggan - Imortal theme song by Yeng Constantino and Nel Dimaculangan

Last October 11, during the press conference of John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin’s Imortal, Yeng Constantino and Nel Dimaculangan performs the theme song of the hit primetime show of ABS-CBN entitled Walang Hanggan. Unlike the previous theme song of Lobo, the prequel of Imortal it was more dramatic as it was performed by Martin Nievera, it is more upbeat and more for the youth. Aside from Walang Hanggan there will be a second song that Rico Blanco will be singing soon for Imortal.

The press conference happened at the Dolphy Theater in ABS-CBN.

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Elements announces 60 songwriters to join the Music Camp in November

After series of screening done by 7101 Music Nation for the 1st ELEMENTS National Song Writing Camp on November 14 – 18 in Dumaguete City in Negros Occidental, the team officially announced the name of the 60 songwriters who will be joining the said workshop. The 60 Elements participants follows:

Emmanuel Aguila, Jana Alano, Abby Asistio, Juan Gabriel Ayala, Marco Lorenzo Baccay, Zen Joshua Bahan, Marc Peter Baluyan, Jowel Basister, Cedric Bonjoc, Alexander Briones, Jeriko Buenafe, Jessica Sarah Bulahan, Len Calvo, Marie Anathea Chua, Migi de Belen, Enrique de Dios, Hans Dimayuga, Lino Belli Dumas, Andrei Elizaga, Alfonso Agustin Enriquez, Cattski Espina, Danilo Estioco, Ann Margaret Figueroa, Jude Gitamondoc, Don Kishin Javier, Angel Josol, Rey Emmanuel Lapingcao, Joselito Lema, Kevin Louie Lim, Katrina Marie Lopez, Michel Korina Magsaysay, Noel Mahinay, Mark Vincent Manansala, Tyrone Jester Mateos, Miguel Mendoza III, Jessan May Mirador, Nasrudin Mokamad, Ireneo Orio III, James Palma, Pio Labra Pataganao, Jethro Patalinghug, Josemari Quiblat, Rene Karl Ramirez, Maria Carmina Ramos, Shann Bryle Rubido, Denise Sagun, Charmi Rose Santos, Roque Santos, Jeremy Sarmiento, Rivah-Anne Singson, Pocholo Suavillo, Jem Talaroc, Kim Tiangco, Carlo Luis Tiangson, Jazper Tiongson, Katrina Torralba, Carlos Nikolai Velarde, Lorenzo Gabriel Vergara, Danielle Elise Zamar, and Renna Mae Zetha.

The 60 participants will be joining the 24 biggest names in the Philippine music industry, including Ryan Cayabyab, Rico Blanco, Jim Paredes, Joey Ayala, Gary Valenciano, Jonathan Manalo, Jungee Marcelo, and Yael Yuzon. The Elements was a project of 7101 Music Nation spearheaded by artistic director Ryan Cayabyab. The said screening of the aspiring participants for the songwriting camp begins last September of this year.

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Cats in Manila: Memories of the moonlight

Last night, I finally saw Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats: Now and Forever in Manila at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in Pasay City for a huge fan of stage plays especially musicals it is a dream come true and of course seeing Lea Salonga doing the Grizabella role. It was the second time I saw her performed in the stage, the first one is during the presentation of Ms. Saigon in Manila in 2000 and yes I did skipped my lunch and snack breaks to avail a ticket to see the performance and my mother didn’t know that until now.

(Jellicle Songs For Jellicle Cats - The Company)

Going back to the Cats, the musical play is based from the 1939 children novel of T.S. Eliot entitled Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and it was first performed at the West End Theater, London in 1981 and Broadway, New York in 1982 and now it is here in Manila until August 22. Lea Salonga will be joining Shaun Rennie (Munkustrap), John Ellis (Old Deuteronomy) and John O' Hara (Rum Tum Tugger). The story follows the lives of the members of Jellicle Tribe where Grizabella abandoned during her younger years as the most glamorous cat in her generation, and after facing the sufferings and pains caused by the world to her she returns to the tribe facing the disapproval of its members. The musical play features and made the song Memory popular where Salonga will be singing and the translated version (in Filipino) was performed by an Aussie cast member named Alyse Davies who plays Sillabub, the translation was done by Pete Lacaba a multi-awarded Filipino poet.

(John O' Hara as the feisty feline named Rum Tum Tugger)

The performance was beautiful and it was the second performance I know that it interacts with the audience next to Master Class of Terrence McNally. In that way it creates an atmosphere between the viewers and the performers in form of attachment to the story especially when the performers are in their character.

The musical play was presented in 300 cities in over 26 countries including Vienna (Austria), Los Angeles (USA), Sydney Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, and Horbart (Australia), Mexico City (Mexico), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland), Singapore, South Korea, Hongkong, China and São Paulo (Brazil). It won Olivier Awards for Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement of the Year in Musicals in 1981 and the 1983 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Book of a Musical, Original Score, Featured Actress, Costume Design, Direction and Lightning Design.

(Lea Salonga as the old and now "glamor less" Grizabella seeking for acceptance)

Cats: Now and Forever in Manila is extended until August 22. Here are the details on the last 2 weeks performance of Cats; Matinee Performance that runs every Saturday (3:00pm) and Sunday (2:30pm) the ticket price are PhP7000, PhP5000, PhP3500, PhP2000 and PhP1000, for Evening Performance that runs on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (8:00pm) and Sunday (7:30pm) the ticket price are PhP6000, PhP4500, PhP3000, PhP1500, and PhP750 and lastly for Friday and Saturday Night Performance that starts on 8:00PM the ticket price are PhP7000, PhP5000, PhP3500, PhP2000, Php1000. Tickets are available at Ticketworld just call 8919999 for reservation and purchase. The Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece is presented by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises and Concertus in association with The Really Useful Company Asia Pacific.

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Theater Down South: Promoting theater habit in the South Metro

July 21, Makati City – Master Class Philippines director and veteran stage actor Michael Willians formally re-introduce his team Theater Down South at the California Pizza Kitchen in Glorietta to present their line ups for this year including one original musical play that they created. Williams is the president and the creative and artistic director of the company and the primary aim of having theater performance in the suburbs and south metro is to encourage the theater habit among the families and the youth in the south who sometimes experience difficulties in watching plays in Makati and Ortigas because it’s far from where they live.

 (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum starring Jacob Gayanelo as Hero)

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(The Princess and the Red Carp starring Kahna Cortez-Velasco as Yeh Hsien)

This year, Theater Down South will be doing A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim) which will be performed at the Insular Life Theater, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang on October 2, 3, 8, 9, 24, 30 (8PM). They will be also doing a William Shakespeare masterpiece entitled A Midsummer Night’s Dream which will be open for school purchase, but according to Williams they will be opening it soon to the public, where they added a touch of Asian approach on the performance to make it more appealing to the Filipino audience. Lastly, Theater Down South will be doing an original piece created by Williams and the company’s vice president and musical director Joonee Garcia entitles The Princess and the Red Carp on August 22, 29 - September 5, 12, 19 (3PM) at the Insular Life Theater, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang. The story of the original piece created by Williams and Garcia is about Cinderella like story where the red carp provides Yeh Hsien, a young girl with clothes, jewelry, and the pair of tiny golden slippers. Unfortunately, her step mother eats the red carp and the only thing that will help the handsome Your Emperor remember her is through the golden slippers.

(William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream starring Chino Viguillas as Puck)

Aside from the foreign stories that the company will be doing on their performances, Williams shares that they are now studying local based folktales and zarzuelas to encourage the youth from the south to engage themselves with the Philippine culture. Among their pass performances includes Rapunzel and Treasure Island and for those who wanted to watch their three presentations and for sponsorships Theater Down South at (02)5056380, E-mail: info@theaterdownsouth.com, or visit www.theaterdownsouth.com, tickets are also available at Ticketworld outlets just call (02)8919999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.

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7101 Music Nation brings The 1st ELEMENTS National Songwriting Camp

7101 Music Nation formed by Julio D. Sy, Ryan Cayabyab and Twinky Lagdameo will be having its 1st ELEMENTS National Song Writing Camp on November 14 – 18 in Dumaguete City in Negros Occidental where it will nurture and train aspirant song writers to enhance their talents and learn from the masters of OPM. There where 60 slots will be given to all aspiring participants; 20 from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Participant will undergo 5 day of out-of-the classroom mentor ship, all expenses paid.

Participants for the 1st ELEMENTS National Song Writing Camp must be a Filipino citizen with the age of 18-35 years old and has the talent on song writing and they should pass the screening process headed by Mr. C and his team. Application period will start from July 20 to August 22, 2010 which covers live auditions and tryouts, and the official list of 60 participants will be announced on September 22, full details is posted at the official website http://www.7101musicnation.com.ph including the online registration form.

The 5-day workshop will present modules on Musikang Pinoy: History 101, Basic Music Creation, Lyrics, Beyond Music and Words, Commercial Music Structures, The Music Producer, Publishing & New Business Trends, Music & Technology, Music Videos & Production and Music & Inspiration. Speakers, Lecturers, and Team Facilitators include such luminaries as Jim Paredes, South Border's Jay Durias, Side A's Joey Benin, Joey Ayala, Noel Cabangon, Gary Granada, Gary Valenciano, Chito Miranda of Parokya ni Edgar, Gabby Alipe of Urbandub, Sponge Cola's Yael Yuzon, Jonathan Manalo, Jungee Marcelo, Trina Belamide, and more big names on the local music industry.

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9 Works Theatrical presents The Wedding Singer the Musical Comedy

After Rent the Musical, 9 Works Theatrical will be doing a musical romance comedy at the Meralco Theater from October 23 ‘til November 17 as they present The Wedding Singer the Musical. The Wedding Singer is based from the New Line Cinema film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, written by Tim Herlihy and directed by Frank Coraci and it was shown in cinemas in 1998.

While The Wedding Singer the Musical Comedy was launched in Broadway in 2006 and it was written by written by Matthew Sklar with lyrics by Chad Beguelin. The play still follows the life of Robbie Hart a wedding singer from Ridgefield, Connecticut who was engaged Linda his longtime girlfriend and Julia Sullivan a waitress where Hart usually performs and the best friend of Linda. There are few changes in the play but still the fun and the heartwarming part remains including the popular song Grow Old with You.

As the Tony Award nominated musical touches the heart of all the audience in America and even countries like the UK and Australia, and the 80’s theme and heartwarming songs that will really capture all generations of stage play enthusiasts including the Filipinos. 9 Works Theatrical will be bringing The Wedding Singer the Musical to the Philippines like Rent and Songs from a New World.

The names of the lead performers will be announced soon but here are the production team headed by the Director Robbie Guevara, Musical Director Rodel Colmenar conducting the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, Choreographer Francis Matheu, Vocal Coach Onyl Torres, Scenographer Mio Infante, Lighting Designer Martin Esteva, Sound Designer Chuck Ledesma and Costume Stylist Rosanna Aranaz. The Production Team is composed of Executive Producer Santi Santamaria, Production Manager Sunshine Domine, Technical Director Paul Domine, PR and Publicity Consultant Toots Tolentino. PR Director Christopher de Venecia, PR Manager Jonjon Martin, Marketing Manager Shelyn Tayanes, Stage Manager Lambert de Jesus, and Company Manager Anna Santamaria. THE WEDDING SINGER is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), 421 West 54th Street, New York, New York 10019, Tel.: (212) 541-4684 For tickets and inquiries, you may call 586.7105, 557.5860, 0917.554.5560, or visit www.9workstheatrical.com

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Lea Salonga plays Grizabella in CATS - Now and Forever, Live in Manila

From West End Theater, London in 1981 and Broadway, New York in 1982, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats the Musical will be crossing the Pacific for the one (1) month staging of Cats - Now and Forever, Live in Manila on July 24 to August 22 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Pasay City. The musical play is based from the 1939 children novel of T.S. Eliot entitled Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. Cats Live in Manila will be featuring Lea Salonga as Grizabella, a former glamour cat who has lost her sparkle and hoping for acceptance in the younger generation of cats. She left their tribe (Jellicle Tribe) when she was young wanting to explore the world and the only thing she get was the cruelty of the world outside the society of the cats. Salonga will be performing with Shaun Rennie (Munkustrap), John Ellis (Old Deuteronomy) and Michael-John Hurney (Gus/ Growltiger).

(Lea Salonga as Grizabella - Photo from http://catsinmanila.tumblr.com)

Cats introduced and made the song Memory popular, where it was considered as one of the peak of the story where it will be performed by Grizabella. Cats - Now and Forever, Live in Manila will run from July 24 to August 22, 2010 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo in CCP, here are the schedules and price of the tickets of the most awaited musical play of the year; for Matinee Performance that runs every Saturday (3:00pm) and Sunday (2:30pm) the ticket price are PhP7000, PhP5000, PhP3500, PhP2000 and PhP1000, for Evening Performance that runs on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (8:00pm) and Sunday (7:30pm) the ticket price are PhP6000, PhP4500, PhP3000, PhP1500, and PhP750 and lastly for Friday and Saturday Night Performance that starts on 8:00PM the ticket price are PhP7000, PhP5000, PhP3500, PhP2000, Php1000.

Cats the Musical was presented already in 300 cities in over 26 countries including Vienna (Austria), Los Angeles (USA), Sydney Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, and Horbart (Australia), Mexico City (Mexico), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland), Singapore, South Korea, Hongkong, China and São Paulo (Brazil). The musical play won awards from Olivier Awards for Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement of the Year in Musicals in 1981 and in the 1983 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Book of a Musical, Original Score, Featured Actress, Costume Design, Direction and Lightning Design.

Originally CATS - Now and Forever, Live in Manila will be shown until August 15 where the play was given extension until August 22. For more updates about the promos, news and behind the scenes of CATS - Now and Forever, Live in Manila visit the Official Facebook Page (http://facebook.com/catsinmanila) and Tumblr account (http://catsinmanila.tumblr.com).

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Dialogues @ Starbucks: Dave Eggar and Coke Bolipata on July 19

Enjoy the night music and passion on July 19, 7pm at the Starbucks Ortigas Home Depot at Doña Julia Vargas Avenue corner Meralco Avenue as Dialogues @ Starbucks presents American cellist Dave Eggar and violin prodigy Coke Bolipata.

Eggar is a well known cellist who has collaborated with artist like Coldplay and Evanescence both contemporary musical performers, while Bolipita is a Filipino violinist who is part of Casa San Miguel and will be sharing on how classical music has inspired their brand of social change.

Join the night of music and feel free to throw questions to Eggar and Bolipita on how music continuously changing their lives and the lives of others as Starbucks will be treating the participants of the dialogue a cup of coffee so bring your Starbucks tumbler and mugs and enjoy that Sunday night.

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Star Records releases 60 years of Pinoy Soap Opera Album

Celebrating ABS-CBN’s 60 years of Pinoy soap opera fete, recording giant, Star Records, releases its theme song compilation album entitled ’60 Taon ng Musika at Soap Opera’ as it also encapsulates soap opera theme songs through the years.

Annabelle Regalado-Borja, Star Records Managing Director, expressed that this is a must-have Star Records album. She explained, “Through the featured songs in the compilation album, the history of Pinoy Soap Opera is summarized. It is always best to keep a tangible memory of the past and so I would really consider this as a must-have.”

A five-disc collector’s item, the compilation album chronicles the music of 70 of the best-loved soap operas on ABS-CBN as it also highlights the theme songs of the recent and ongoing series such as  “Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo” (From the teleserye ‘Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo’),“Malayo Pa Ang Umaga” (from the teleserye Agua Bendita), “Kung Ako Na Lang Sana” (from the teleserye ‘Impostor’), “Lupa” (From the teleserye ‘Rosalka’), “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (From the drama antology ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’) and “Nandito Lang Ako” (from the teleserye ‘Momay’.)

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Pinoy Soap Opera.  ABS-CBN, celebrates the legacy that has changed the entertainment scene for six decades as it revisits the history that has become a milestone of today’s showbiz industry through different platforms.

Rekindle the old times and savor the currently raved teleseryes on ABS-CBN via Star Records’ “60 Taon ng Musika at Soap Opera” compilation album, available in all recording bars.

For additional information, log on to http://sixtyyearsalbum.multiply.com. Tracks may be downloaded on www.starrecords.ph.

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Jovit Baldivino is Pilipinas Got Talent Grand Winner

Jovit Baldivino the 16 year old aspiring singer of Batangas is the First Grand Winner of Pilipinas Got Talent and will be taking home 2 Million Pesos. Jovit Baldivino performed Too Much Love Will Kill You by the Journey as his winning piece for the Pilipinas Got Talent Performance Night last, June 12 at the Araneta Coliseum. Along with Jovit Baldivino Baguio Metamorphosis and Velasco Brothers joins him in top 3.  Baguio Metamorphosis and Velasco Brothers will be bringing home 100, 000 Pesos, while the remaining runner ups brings home P50, 000. Here is the video of his performance of Jovit Baldivino last June 12:

Pilipinas Got Talent is hosted by Luis Manzano and Billy Crowford with Judges Kris Aquino, Ai Ai delas Alas and Freddie M Garcia (FMG). The twelve (12) finalist of Pilipinas Got Talent includes Allan “Alakim” De Paz (magician), Baguio Metamorphosis (dance group), Ezra Band (rock band), Ingrid Payaket (classical singer), Jovit Baldivino (singer), Keith Clark Delleva (electric guitar player), Luntayao Family (singing group), Maria Jeline Oliva (violinist/pianist), Markki Stroem (singer), Ruther Urquia (ventriloquist/puppet master), Sherwin Baguion (singer) and Velasco Brothers (acrobat hip hop dance group). Pilipinas Got Talent is telecast on ABS-CBN Channel 2 under the Got Talent Franchise under the Freemantle, same group who produce the Idol franchise.

Pilipinas Got Talent was launch in ABS-CBN last February 20, 2010, there’s still no announcement regarding the Season 2. And for the two day grand finals of Pilipinas Got Talent the show trended top on social media such as Twitter.

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VoizBoys launches their “Fusion” Album

June 10, Eastwood – The new all-male voice band VoizBoys officially launches their first album entitled Fusion at the Central Park Eastwood Libis. Voizboys comprises of Jay-R Siaboc, Guji Lorenzana, Nico Antonio and Tom Rodriguez, four male stars with singing talents discovered by the ABS-CBN Star Magic head and ASAP director Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan. Coming from different reality show and inclined to different musical forte Guji, Jay-R, Tom and Nico creates uniqueness in all their performances.

Jay-r is a product of the first season of Pinoy Dream Academy, while Guji is exposed on musical performances on stage like the West Side Story and produced three indie albums at the same time he do acting roles in ABS-CBN’s Precious Hearts Presents series. Tom, a product of Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (Season 3) replaces Ronnie Liang in the group while Nico who comes from a clan of scientists and lawyers. With the help of his musically inclined uncle, Nico pursued his passion in singing.

The Fusion album of VoizBoys contains 10 tracks; six group songs and four solo numbers using seven original songs and three revivals. It has two new Vehnee Saturno compositions, “Sinta” and Jay-R’s solo number, “Kakaiba Ka,” Joven Tan’s “Todo Na,” and Tom’s solo vehicle “Pwede Na,” Yugel Losorata’s “Stop The World,” Lucien Letaba’s “Anghel Ko” which serves as Guji’s solo contribution, and Jojo Panaligan’s “In Love Again.” Two songs by Mon Villanueva of The Rainmakers, “You and Me” and “Maria Clara” plus a song by Louie Ocampo and Ogie Alcasid “Sana’y Malaman Mo” which serves as Nico’s solo medium, are revivals. The album is produced by Quantum Music and distributed by Star Records.

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