Your Chance to Win U$20,000
August 11, 2008
ASEAN-Filipinos! Now’s YOUR chance to win U$20,000 and to show the world the great and excellent Filipino talent in Lyrics and Music Composition!! The ASEAN just launch (finally, been telling them that) the ASEAN Anthem Competition wherein the Best Composition will become the Official ASEAN Anthem which will be first played and sung at the ASEAN Flag Raising Ceremony on the 14th ASEAN Summit in Thailand this 2008-December.
This is an Open Competition to all Nationals of the 10-Member Country of ASEAN. For more details of the competition, visit Asia’s Perfect 10 and/or Asean Citizens.
GO ASEAN-Pinoys!!!
Some thoughts about the Eheads reunion concert
August 11, 2008
For one, you can’t blame the Eraserheads for accepting a sweet offer to the tune of a few million pesos. Well, technically, a million pesos is not really “few”, or little. They’ve been gone as a group, too, for quite a while now, and doing a reunion concert is only par for the course for a band that defined a generation. Two, you can’t blame the company working the reins behind the concert either. Or not that much. Continue reading
Philippine Music Charts Weekly Update for Week Ending August 3, 2008
August 7, 2008

Here’s this week’s Philippine music chart update for the week ending August 3, 2008 — Myx International Top 20, Myx Hit Chart, Pinoy Myx Countdown, 103.5 Max FM Final countdown, RX 93.1 Top 7 countdown, and Magic 89.9’s Magic 30, and 99.5 Campus FM.
Check out Philippine music charts HERE…
Backdoor Ventures’ 4th Arts and Music Festival in SM Megatrade Hall 3
August 7, 2008
okay, feelingera talaga ako. here i go again with teh artsy fartsy stuff. hindi ganun kalalim ang background ko sa arts and music. kumbaga grade 1 lang ang level ko dito pero i believe that art doesn’t know age and it is timeless. i thank you. gusto ko lang i-plug ang event na ito, dahil alam ko malakas sa publicity ang pagbloblog at sana makatulong tong entry ko pagpapalaganap ng mga events na kagaya nito. Spread teh lurve. Para din ito sa aking napakahusay na tatay-tatayan na si Jay Virina. (rock on ‘tay!)
2008 Arts and Music Festival
Happening on 29-31st of August at the SM Megatrade Hall 3
organized by BackDoor Ventures
Teatro Flamenco • Halili-Cruz Ballet • Philippine High School for the Arts • Denise Santos Huang • Miko Pepito • Carnival • Four Leaf Clover • The Dorques • Timog • Johnny Alegre Affinity • Freestyle • DJ Marula • Faultline • Insinara • Syalam • Check • Mayonnaise • Queso • Bembol Rockers • The Long Johns • Brigada • 18th Issue • FMD • Quadro • Drip • The Dawn • Romancing Venus • Urbandub • 524 • The Slave Drum • Ducklings • Eternal Now • Decay Transit • Pack of Wolvz • Sidewinder • Project Fusion • Anwind • Reklamo • Scarlet Tears • Matilda • The Chongkeys • Yosha • Joey Pepe Smith • Wally Gonzalez • RJ Jimenez • Tutti • Sing India • Nityalila • The Late Isabel • Alakpa • Olivia • Lala • Kenyo • Kjwan • Sinosikat • Bahag Hari • Skabeche • The Spaceflower Show • Cosmic Love • Project Ganymede • Kadangyan • DJ Crockan and many more.
DMC World DJ Championships! Philippine Search!
August 5, 2008
Friends, The 2008 DMC World DJ Championship: Philippine Search
is on! Elims are set on August 8, 2008, with the
much-awaited finals scheduled on August 20, 2008!
The champion will compete in the 2008 World Championships
in London, England, on September 25-27!
Much thanks for looking, everyone!
Link is here, friends!

“Miley Cyrus Breaks Out to No. 1″
August 4, 2008

“Breakout“, Miley Cyrus’ latest album is no Hannah Montana. But, this Disney star continues the hype and sensation with “Breakout” as it peaks to the top spot of Billboard 200, selling more than 371, 352 units on its first week.
“David Cook Live in Manila”
July 29, 2008

David Cook’s rendition of many hits most especially Mariah Carey’s “Always Be My Baby” made him be loved by many Filipinos. In fact, few days after performing that particular song over the seventh season of American Idol, it made it’s way to the top spots of Philippine music charts. With his great popularity in the Philippines, if he’s gonna do a concert here, for sure it will be another event that everybody shouldn’t miss.
read more about “David Cook Live in Manila” HERE….
Lifehouse Concert in Manila (Photos, Videos)
July 28, 2008

Lifehouse’s concert held at the Araneta Coliseum last night, July 26, was a huge success as Filipino fans gathered and jammed with the band.
More about Lifehouse’s Concert at Music Picks blog!
Lifehouse Live in Manila Press Conference Photos
July 28, 2008

I’ve been so busy for the past few days but luckily I had the chance to be part of the press conference yesterday prior to Lifehouse’s upcoming concert to be held at the Araneta Coliseum this coming Saturday, July 26.
More photos at Music Picks blog!
LIFEHOUSE LIVE IN MANILA
July 19, 2008
LIFEHOUSE THE PHILIPPINES TOUR
The band members of LIFEHOUSE are Jason Wade, Rick Woolstenhulme Jr. and Bryce Soderbergthe. They’ll be coming to Manila on July 26, 2008 at Araneta Coliseum.
LIFEHOUSE LIVE IN MANILA. We shouldn’t miss this one and I can’t wait to see them perform live.
Tickets are available at ticketnet.com.ph. The prices are the following:
Patron VIP (Reserved Seating) - P 4,890
Patron (Reserved Seating) - P3,890
Lowerbox (Reserved Seating) - P3,890
Upper Box A (Reserved Seating) P1,890
Upper Box B (Free Seating) - P990
Hangin’ by a Moment, Sick Cycle Carousel, Spin, Breathing, You Belong to Me, Whatever it Takes, and many more. What more can you ask for? See you fellow fans at Araneta Coliseum.
LIFEHOUSE MANILA TOUR, the moment I’ve been waiting for.
Rick Astley Live! Ticket Prices!
July 18, 2008
Ticket prices for the Rick Astley Live in Manila concert are now up, friends!
Rick Astley will perform live at the Araneta Coliseum on August 1, 2008!
And I kid you not!
Much thanks for looking, everyone!
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American Idol Season 8
July 17, 2008
The search for the next American Idol has commenced.
Because the first of the series of auditions was held at the Cow Palace in Daly City, “the Philippine City” in San Francisco, many Filipino-Americans made it with their entry wristbands, and hoping to pass the first round.
Philippine Music Charts Weekly Update for Week Ending July 13, 2008
July 17, 2008

Here’s this week’s Philippine music chart update for the week ending Julu 13, 2008 — Myx International Top 20, Myx Hit Chart, Pinoy Myx Countdown, 103.5 Max FM Final countdown, RX 93.1 Top 7 countdown, and Magic 89.9’s Magic 30, and 99.5 Campus FM.
Check out the charts at music picks blog!
“Eraserheads Reunion Concert” Happening this August 2008
July 13, 2008

After all the rumors about Eraserheads’ reunion concert which were scattered over the web and almost everywhere for the past few weeks, this much-awaited event will definitely happen as confirmed by the recent article of Ricky Lo published via Philippine Star.
Eraserheads reunion concert details at Music Picks blog!
Eraserheads’ “Reunion Concert” This August 2008?
July 11, 2008

I was busy for few days until I got a very interesting e-mail from a fellow blogger (Azrael) who is asking me to “connect the dots” and analyze his recent post about the rumors on the upcoming reunion concert of a band which could be the very popular but now defunct pinoy band “Eraserheads”.
More about Eraserhead’s rumored upcoming reunion concert at this LINK!
“Mamma Mia!” Movie Soundtrack (OST) Set for July 10 Release from MCA Music
July 8, 2008

For ABBA fans and fans of the film alike, MAMMA MIA! is a Soundtrack must-have!
Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast in the feature-film adaptation of the beloved musical that has been seen by more than 30 million people in 170 cities and eight languages around the world. Bringing the timeless lyrics and melodies of iconic super group ABBA to movie audiences, summer 2008 is the season for Mamma Mia! The star-studded soundtrack is the ultimate souvenir to the movie, set for a release on MCA Music.
More about Mamma Mia! The Movie and its Soundtrack at Music Picks blog!
Anak, Koon-Oey, Anak
July 6, 2008
We’re not exactly the Philippine Madrigals, but hey, this is not my real job after all and my singers are not Conservatory graduates nor professional singers. Instead, they’re teachers, accountants, sales and marketing managers, and IT experts who took time out from their jobs and their families here in Cambodia so I can bully them to practice… all for a bit of rellenong talong and afritada for dinner. So ladies and gentlemen, let me present, the Koro Filipino in their final performance (at least with me) singing Freddie Aguilar’s Anak in Filipino, Khmer, and Bahasa during the diplomatic reception in celebration of the 110th Anniversary of Philippine Independence held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Cambodia:
Read more here.
Pedicab Album Launch: “Shinji Ilabas Mo Na Ang Helicopter”
July 6, 2008

“Ang Pusa Mo” by Pedicab is one of the hottest OPM songs of today. In fact, it has been dominating our local music charts for the past weeks already. So, if there’s any album you shouldn’t miss, it should be their album “Shinji Ilabas Mo Na Ang Helicopter“. And now, everybody’s invited to the launch of Pedicab’s 12-track album.
More info about this FREE event at this LINK!
Philippine Music Charts Weekly Update for Week Ending June 29, 2008
July 3, 2008

Here’s this week’s Philippine music chart update for the week ending June 29, 2008 — Myx International Top 20, Myx Hit Chart, Pinoy Myx Countdown, 103.5 Max FM Final countdown, RX 93.1 Top 7 countdown, and Magic 89.9’s Magic 30, and 99.5 Campus FM.
Check out the charts at Music Picks blog!
96.3 WRock and MCA Music presents 20 years of Lite Rock
July 1, 2008

In celebration of 20 years of Lite Rock, 96.3 WRocK draws inspiration from one of its warmly-received segments in Lite Rock history, which takes up love stories and love songs of real people, The Lite Rock Favorites Of The Week. Together with MCA Music, WRocK brings you 20 Lite Rock songs that interpret the unanswered, unresolved grey areas of falling in love: Why find someone only to lose him? Why does it feel so right yet so wrong? How can someone make you happy yet sad? Thus, Love That Could Have Been. But Could Never Be. The album comes in a specially designed scrapbook-type digipack.
Learn more about the album at this LINK !
“Avril Lavigne” Concert Live in Manila 2008: The Best Damn Tour
June 30, 2008

Avril Lavigne comes back to Manila for another concert, titled “Avril Lavigne…The Best Damn Tour” happening at the Araneta Coliseum this coming September.
More details about “Avril Lavigne” Concert in Manila this 2008 at Music Picks Blog!
“American Idol Season 8″ - The Search For New Idol Begins
June 29, 2008

The search for the newest singing sensation by the biggest and most watched reality talent search begins this coming July. “American Idol Season 8″ starts in January next year but auditions are already set.
Check more about “American Idol Season 8″ and the audition dates at Music Picks blog!












