Month: November 2023

Luca Brugnoli, BBC’s Best Young Male Chorister of the Year 2022, will perform at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium – RCBC Plaza on November 22, 2023.

“Luca in Concert: A Special RP – UK Friendship Presentation” is set to be a heartfelt musical journey that will also feature the Steinway & Sons Artist and Global Ambassador, Dominic Ferris, young British dancer Darcey Redman and young Philippine Soprano, Regina Saban.

Born in Sussex, Luca Brugnoli started his musical journey with the world-renowned Libera Boys Choir under the directorship of the late Robert Prizeman. In 2022, he started his solo career alongside the choir while honing his songwriting, guitar, and piano skills with professional coaches in the industry.

His pure angelic voice captured the hearts of music lovers when he became a finalist in the 2022 BBC Young Chorister of the Year competition. The annual search organized by BBC, is open to young vocalists from 10-13 years old for the junior category and 14- 17 years old for the Senior category. Participants are required to render a Christmas song and a sacred song in any musical style.

During the competition, Luca shared that he started singing at the age of 6. “I just love to put a smile on people’s faces. I love to sing it’s just really good and gets all the emotions out at once.”

He added that his singing lessons were initially meant to strengthen his lungs. “I was 13 weeks premature and it was either swimming or singing that I had to do and we chose singing,” he happily shared.

The 13-year-old performer released his first album “Rise Up” early this year. With a line-up of Classical and Crossover songs, apart from the title track and classic tunes like “Ave Maria” and “Pie Jesu” it also includes timeless hits like “The Rose,” “Fields of Gold,” “Vincent,” “Both Sides Now” and many more. The album is available on iTunes, Spotify, and Apple Music.

For his first concert in Manila, Luca will be joined by Steinway & Sons Artist and Global Ambassador, Dominic Ferris, and NAMCYA champion Soprano, Regina Saban with a special ballet performance by British dancer Darcey Redman.

Proceeds will support the underprivileged children and scholars of the National Music Competitions for Young Artists Foundation, Inc. (NAMCYA).

Luca in Concert is brought to you by the British Alumni Association (BAA). In cooperation with the British Embassy, British Council, and British Chamber of Commerce. Presented by Philippine Veterans Bank and Golden Topper. Special Thanks to Stradcom, EEI Corporation, Steel Asia, KPMG R.G. Manabat & Company, RCBC, Reyes, Tacandong & Co., Oishi by Liwayway Marketing Corporation, Unionbank Elite, RCBC Credit Card, Megawide Construction Corporation, Beneficial Life, SM Investments Corporation, Sycip, Gorres, Velayo & Company (SGV), Alphaland Corporation and The Alpha Suites Makati (Official Residence), Marc Ventures, Club Car The Turf Company and Steinway Boutique Manila. Medial Partners are 91.5 WIN Radio Manila and Manila Standard. A production of GKS Events Management Services.

Don’t miss out on this night of passion and purpose and get your tickets at www.ticketworld.com.ph.

British-American award-winning guitarist Saul Hudson, professionally known as Slash, brings “THE RIVER IS RISING – REST OF THE WORLD TOUR ‘24” to Manila!

There’s not much to say when you’re voted the second-best electric guitar player of all time, second only to Jimi Hendrix, or one of the one hundred greatest guitarists OF ALL TIME; when your work has defined an entire generation of hard rock/metal and continues to move and inspire a generation of musicians and songwriters; when – through the decades – you are sought-after by the biggest names across numerous genres who want to collaborate and share the stage with you.

Yep – there is only one Slash. His chops and ability to create some of the most memorable guitar moments of the 20th and 21st centuries are as easily recognizable as his image: signature top hat and Gibson Les Paul included. Serious rock fans – especially Filipino rock fans – who have admired and worshipped his work will lose their minds with the news that Slash and Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators will be returning to Manila via Peace Integrated Marketing, Sin Ye Long, and Jasper Production. The show will be produced by PULP LIVE WORLD (in partnership with Dragon Art Entertainment, The Rock Promotions, and Peace Integrated Marketing) who notably was the first to bring in Slash way back in May 2013.

The show – which is part of The River Is Rising Tour 2024 – will take place on March 12, 2024, at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City. Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 1, 2023, and will be made available through TicketNet Outlets nationwide and online through ticketnet.ph.

Check out the seat plan and ticket prices below:

• VIP A – Php 8,250
• VIP B – Php 6,250
• VIP C – Php 4,850
• LOGE – Php 6,250
• BALCONY – Php 3,500

An original member of the phenomenal late 80s hard rock group Guns N’ Roses, Slash (born Saul Hudson) has played, collaborated, and toured with the likes of Michael Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, Rihanna, Carole King, Bob Dylan and Paul Rodgers to name a very distinct few. After the worldwide success of Guns N’ Roses, Slash formed a side project Slash’s Snakepit which also found critical success, but by 2002, made waves with his new group Velvet Revolver, which featured former bandmates Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum and the last, great Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots.

By 2009, Slash finally released his self-titled solo debut which featured a veritable who’s-who of popular music: Ozzy Osbourne, Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Dave Grohl, Chris Cornell, Iggy Pop and Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead. Though it was his music, he wasn’t alone and was actually in good company, as it morphed years later into an excellent working relationship with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators which he has released a total of four critically acclaimed full-length albums, namely 2012’s Apocalyptic Love, 2014’s World on Fire, 2018’s Living The Dream and last year’s straightforwardly monikered 4.

Of course, when the news was first announced via social media that Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators was returning to Manila, an almost immediate frenzy among Filipino music fans broke out online. Having since rejoined Guns N’ Roses and playing venues worldwide for the past few years, Slash has since reclaimed his throne as the greatest, and most important guitarist of all time. So fans can definitely expect another explosive, high-voltage true-to-the-bone hard rock show next year, so save the date and buy your tickets now!

For more information on ticket prices, seating, and updates, log on to PULP.PH and follow PULP Live World on FB via: https://www.facebook.com/pulpliveworldprod.

The experimental band Elephant Gym will be performing their second show in Manila, produced by The Rest Is Noise PH and GNN!

Elephant Gym are making their way back to Manila! The Taiwanese experimental trio will be performing for one night only on December 16, 2023, at Balcony Music House in Makati with a special guest, Filipino indie rock outfit Musical O.

The Manila headline show will be part of their tour promoting the release of their forthcoming album, World, which marks their tenth anniversary as a band. The world tour will kick off in Hanoi early next month and will have several stops in key cities around the globe, including Ho Chi Minh, Manila, Taipei, Osaka, Tokyo, Houston, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Vancouver, Seoul, and Lisbon—to name a few.

In 2018, the prominent math rock outfit visited Manila as one of the headlining acts of All Of The Noise, a mini-music festival organized by The Rest Is Noise PH. Their performance earned rave reviews from various music critics in the country, most notably for their incredible approach to technique, musicality, and stage presence.

Limited pre-sale tickets go on sale today at 2 p.m., via bit.ly/elephantgymmanila for PHP 1,200. Regular tickets will be available for PHP 1,500 once pre-sale tickets are sold out.

This special year-end event is brought to you by The Rest is Noise PH and GNN.

Joey G., short for Joey Generoso, held his solo concert titled Side Ko Lang… at the New Frontier Theater on November 5.

Best known as the frontman of the premiere OPM band Side A during the 90s up to his departure in 2015, Joey G. took the Filipino crowd on an exceptional trip to the 80s and 90s with an exceptional live concert presented by Random Minds.

Indie pop band Project: Romeo from Cavite was the opening act for the evening. They performed covers of “Panalangin” by Apo Hiking Society, “Burnout” by Sugarfree, and their original song “Tugon”.

Wearing a stylish set of all-black jackets and jeans, matched with a pair of shades, Joey G. made his appearance to the crowd. Backed by a magnificent live band, composed of Tat Suzara, Rickson Ruiz, Mark Decena, Donna Moreno, Roji Soriano, and Music Director Bobby Velasco, the concert was an enjoyable treat for fans.

They played medleys of the top hits from the 80s straight up to the 90s including “I Feel For You” by Chaka Khan, “The Search Is Over” by Survivor”, “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith, “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins.

Side Ko Lang… might have sounded a tad bit controversial as a title, given the circumstances, but the concert was anything but. As Joey G said, as if alluding to his departure from the band, “Wala akong side. If anything, I’m on everyone’s side”. The concert was meant to show his different strengths. More than anything, it was a celebration of his enduring career in music, and he made sure the crowd enjoyed every bit of it.

Juris, who admitted she is a big fan of Joey G., graced the stage for a moving duet of “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough”. She also performed “Di Lang Ikaw” and “I’ll Never Get Over You Getting Over Me”.

The energy was at an all-time high when he played the classic Side A songs like “Tuloy Pa Rin”, “Hold On”, “Tell Me” and for the grand finale (which everyone was screaming for), “Forevermore”.

Special thanks to Random Minds!

By Sandra Mae Laureano

The walls of the SM Skydome echoed with thunderous applause as the American rock band, Saosin, unleashed a sonic storm, igniting the stage with an unforgettable performance last November 3.

Kicking off the electrifying, full-house evening—the first of the two-day concert of Saosin in Manila—was the Thai alternative metal band Defying Decay. They roused the crowd, setting the adrenaline to fever pitch and laying the groundwork for an explosive night of rock euphoria.

Amidst an atmosphere crackling with anticipation, Saosin exploded onto the stage, delivering a powerhouse opening with hits like “It’s Far Better to Learn,” “Sleepers,” “Lost Symphonies,” and “Bury Your Head.” Lead vocalist Cove Reber took a moment to express profound gratitude to the Filipino fans, acknowledging their unwavering loyalty over the years. Memories of their last show in Manila in 2010 intertwined with the present, the fans’ voices echoing the passion that bound them together.

Reber’s words resonated through the venue as he delved into the band’s journey, recognizing the evolution shared with their fans over the years, despite the ebb and flow of life.

The night roared on with Saosin’s explosive rendition of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Zero” and their own hits like “I Can Tell,” “7 Years,” and “Voices.” Yet, it was their song “You’re Not Alone” that shook the very foundations of the arena, ending the evening in a triumphant crescendo.

SAOSIN LIVE IN MANILA was presented by PULP Live World. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation to the show.