Category: Festival

Globe is elevating the Pinoy festival experience with its 4th G Music Fest on September 16 at the Ayala Circuit Makati Open Grounds.

As part of the much-anticipated annual G Day celebration, this year’s event promises an unforgettable blend of music, creativity, and technology, all while championing sustainability.

With this comeback, G Music Fest transforms itself into a music and creator festival where music meets creativity, old meets new, and where digital meets real.

Attendees will be treated to performances from G Music Fest’s first-ever all-local lineup, a dynamic mix of OPM legends and rising stars in partnership with Warner Music and Sony Music. The festival boasts a stellar all-Filipino lineup of artists such as Urbandub, The Itchyworms, December Avenue, I Belong To The Zoo, Lola Amour, Dilaw, Bini, PLAYERTWO, Paul Pablo, Sugarcane, Mayonnaise, Ace Banzuelo, Nobita, Munimuni, Joem, Syd Hartha, and Drag Race PH sure to give a musical experience that will resonate with every generation.

“Our vision for this year’s G Music Fest is to create a space where music, creativity, technology, and sustainability converge. We want to celebrate the rich tapestry of Pinoy talent while also showcasing the innovations that make such celebrations possible,” said Globe Rewards Senior Manager and G Day Program Lead Peter Ramirez.

Diving deeper into the realm of creativity and community building, the Creator Hub is set to be another festival highlight. Visitors can immerse themselves in DIY experiences, including a Live Mural Show, Gudi Drip Studio, and a Busker Stage. The paint-and-sip activity through Drip Splash also promises a fusion of art and relaxation, making it a must-try for all.

The festival aims to push the boundaries of digital art, offering everyone a chance to interact with installations such as Sketch To Life, the Digital Art Tunnel, Caption Cam, and the Immersive Art Cube, celebrating the fusion of art and technology.

G Music Fest will showcase the future of technology with Globe’s 5G applications. Guests may also enjoy immersive AR/VR games via 5G Pixel Play. Partnerships with brands like BENCH and MYX Global will further elevate the experience, offering engagements like the DJ lounge.

While enjoying the music, festival-goers can also indulge in a gastronomic journey with a diverse range of food options that will be available at the event: Better Than Ice Cream (BTIC), Kurimu, Pocofino, Jamba Juice, Pancake House, Yellow Cab, Pickup Coffee, Shakeys, and Army Navy. Plus, with official alcohol partners Coca-Cola and San Miguel Brewery, the festivities are sure to be in high spirits.

G Music Fest also aims to set a new standard in implementing sustainable practices in events. Not only does it aim to limit the use of single-use plastics among vendors, but it is also promoting a BYO (Bring Your Own) initiative for festival-goers, with water refilling stations brought by Klean Kanteen scattered across the venue.

Globe also formed a collaboration with Ayala Logistics through Integrated Waste Management, Inc. (IWM), to ensure proper waste segregation, collection, and post-processing with priority for diverting wastes away from landfills through recycling and recovery, as well as deploying gender-neutral and water-efficient portalets.

Festival-goers will also have a cleaner transport choice with Globe deploying electric shuttles to and from the venue through its official shuttle partner, Global Electric Transport (GET). Pickup points will be at Alabang Town Center, One Ayala, and TriNoMa starting at 10 AM.

Join G Music Fest on September 16 in celebrating passions, creativity, and connections. It’s a day of music, art, and memories you won’t want to miss.

To learn more, visit glbe.co/GMusicFest23.

It was a blast of laughter, music, advocacy, and art at the 123 Block, Mandala Park at Mandaluyong as Linya-Linya Land (LLL) made its triumphant return after four long years. Co-presented by Gabi Na Naman Productions, the event featured a diverse line-up of stand-up comedians, artists, and musicians.

At the side of the stage, artists’ booths were set up. Pol Medina Jr. had his Pugad Baboy comic saga and some mugs for sale. As a bonus, fans could also get their merchandise signed by him and snap a photo with him as well. Edwin Tayao, known for his jeepney signage art, was also a crowd favorite as he was taking requests on the spot. Rob Cham was also frequented by guests to have their live portraits drawn.

LLL’s advocacy partners including AHA Learning Center, Angat Buhay, and The Learning Lab at Bantayog ng mga Bayani also had their booths set up at the venue. Muralist AG Saño and Linya-Linya co-founder/painter Panch Alvarez were also seen painting live art as the main stage was abuzz. Their finished artworks were later auctioned off, the proceeds to be donated to their advocacy partners.

Stand-up comedians from Comedy Manila took the stage to incite a whirlwind of laughter from the crowd. You’d probably heard them in podcasts or seen them in noontime shows and television ads, but seeing them weave their magic live was a differently wonderful experience altogether. Jeleen Cubillas, Victor Anastacio, Nonong Ballinan, James Caraan, and GB Labrador shared their candid yet insightful takes on religion, politics, and popular culture.

Of course, leave it to Linya-Linya Land to feature a spectacular group of musicians. Autotelic was the first musical act to hype the stage. They performed “Gising”, “Takipsilim” and “Laro”.

With an acoustic guitar in hand, Nica Del Rosario paid homage to her musical influences by covering Kitchie Nadal’s “Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin” and Spongecola’s “Jeepney”. She also performed “Tala” and “Rosas”.

The mood took a slight turn for the solemn and the romantic when Johnoy Danao, backed by a three-piece string orchestra, took the spotlight. Who knew “Right Time” and “Ikaw at Ako” could sound more poignant?

It was the rowdy kind of fun as Cheats rocked out during their set with songs like “Machine Jr.” and “Accidents”. Linya-Linya co-founder Ali Sangalang joined them onstage during their last song.

It was around 11 PM when Ebe Dancel took the stage, but the crowd was rejuvenated by his presence. He never fails to have the crowd singing along to “Prom”, “Bawat Daan” and “Burnout”.

In LLL 2023, we got to experience live comedy, live art, and live music all in one day. Can’t wait for what next year’s going to bring!

Special thanks to Linya-Linya and Gabi Na Naman Productions!

by Sandra Mae Laureano

Zark’s Fest made a fantastic comeback for 2023 after a three-year absence due to the pandemic, offering OPM music from today’s new music to the veteran and iconic performers we love.

The sizzling hot summer in the Metro is welcomed by one of the Philippines’ most popular burger chains, Zark’s Burger, who sizzled their famed jawbreaker patties in the Circuit Event Grounds Makati including the Philippines’ most popular performers today last May 13, 2023. Zark’s Fest is the second installment of the festival and would have been the 5th music event if it wasn’t for the pandemic that stopped the world.

All in different genres, the music line-up started at noon that day, with the music fans, or the “Zarkadas” enjoying the games and prices plus all the good food and booze around the event grounds.

The novenary Filipino pride group Ben&Ben headlined the carefully curated line-up and performed hits like “Araw-Araw,” “Kathang Isip,“ “Di Ka Sayang,” and “Pagtingin.”

Among the artists are OPM legends like Sandwich and Urbandub who schooled the crowd on what real rock and roll music are, The Itchyworms, who sang their famous karaoke/barkada tunes like “Ang Beer na To’”, and Ebe Dancel who sang his most famous solo tracks and songs from his Sugarfree days like “Hari ng Sablay”, all of these artists showing young generations of music why they are dubbed as icons.

Zack Tabudlorepresented the Gen Z crowd and their hugots who sang their hearts out and even serenaded a fan on stage with songs like “Nangagamba,” “Binibini,” “Paano”, and “Yakap” Among the line-up BINI, who is currently called the “Nation’s Girl Group” and stood for the rising P-Pop music, as well as a multitude of brilliant performers such as artists like Autotelic, Kiyo, Hey June, Eli, and Six The North Star, Lola Amour, and Any Name’s Okay also electrified the stage.

It wouldn’t be a complete burger music fest if we didn’t have Guinness World Book of Record holder, Kevin “Zarkman” Medina who easily demonstrated to the crowd how to finish, not just a jawbreaker burger but a WHOLE jawbreaker large meal in under 5 minutes. The record holder even shared how he centers and prepares himself whenever he’s up to take on the 5-minute food wipe-out challenge and shared the stage with the hungry music crowd, ready to take on the challenge with him.

It was a smooth and eventful Zark’s Fest comeback with the Filipino music fans showing that despite the West and K-Pop dominating the music scene today, we are still here as ever loyal to our own, standing and chillin’ in a dedicated OPM music line-up, enduring the hot summer noon until midnight, all the while enjoying good music, good company and some burgers on the side– a typical bayanihan/family event of the world’s dubbed best concert crowd.

Words and Photos by Arielle Elep

This year’s edition of the Manila-based food and music festival, Zark’s Fest, promises an inclusive, community-friendly vibe!

Zark’s Fest gears up for a massive comeback this week with a stellar lineup of performers, activities, merchants, and comfort food.

The Philippine-based music and food festival is set to take place on May 13, 2023, Saturday at Circuit Events Ground, from 12 noon onwards.

This year’s edition brings together some of the country’s biggest music acts, including Ben&Ben, Zack Tabudlo, Ebe Dancel, The Itchyworms, Sandwich, Urbandub, BINI, Autotelic, SOS, Kiyo, Lola Amour, Any Name’s Okay, Hey June, and Eli & The Northstar.

Elevating the format of a hybrid festival with a more inclusive, community-friendly vibe, Zark’s Fest not only offers a reprieve from the cosmopolitan bustle but also promises to deliver a curated experiential journey for everyone wanting to get hold of delightful grub, the Zark’s way. Expect attendees to check out the popular burger joint’s array of great eats, as well as partner establishments serving snacks and other light refreshments.

Zark’s Fest also powers through with its incredible mix of Instagrammable attractions and interesting activities for patrons to try and enjoy, with staple games such as Jawbreaker Eating Challenge, Spicy Wings Challenge, and Hunt Zarky joining the roster of on-stage programs.

There is also a dedicated space for lifestyle and brand merchants, allowing people to freely discover the site with the finest in the food, arts, and crafts scene with their friends and family.
To make things more exciting, Zark’s Fest continues its tradition of providing a platform for breakthrough artists to play in an intimate and nurturing setting via the Busking Stage.

Zark’s Fest 2023 is presented and produced by Zark’s Burgers, the No.1 casual dining burger joint in the Philippines with more than 60 branches nationwide, organized by GNN Entertainment Productions, and co-presented by San Miguel, Coca-Cola, Linya-Linya, and Crystal Clear, with Grabfood and Juice Factory as major sponsors, and Emperador Distillers, Inc./Smirnoff Mule, Lay Bare, Magic 89.9, and WIP CAPS as minor sponsors.

Special thanks to our booth partners Domino’s Pizza, R. Lapids, MASA Barefoot Bakers, and Coolblog, and media/radio partners, News5 Digital, MYX Global, Wave 89.1, PlayFM 99.5, Jam 88.3, Hiphop DX Asia, Lionheartv, Metroscene Mag, Manila Concert Junkies, One Music PH, Parcinq Magazine, We The Pvblic, Wonder PH, Business Mirror, Inquirer Pop, Spot PH, When In Manila, Esquire, and Philippine Concerts.

Tickets to Zark’s Fest are available via bit.ly/zarksfest2023 and the majority of the Zark’s Burgers stores nationwide!

Check out the Zark’s Fest 2023 schedule:

This year’s edition of the Manila-based food and music festival, Zark’s Fest 2023, gets bigger with a more exciting lineup of performers, activities, and programs!

After a hugely successful debut in 2019, Zark’s Fest returns this summer with their biggest offering in live music and comfort grub.

Presented and produced by Zark’s Burgers, a popular burger joint in the Philippines, and organized by GNN Entertainment Productions, the hybrid festival promises to treat its patrons with an exciting music lineup, more inclusive programming, a dedicated space for lifestyle, crafts, and arts merchants, and most especially, a hearty serving of American comfort food, the Zark’s way.

Headlining the festival are the award-winning and best-selling Filipino band Ben&Ben and 2021/2022’s most-streamed solo artist Zack Tabudlo. The Manila-based food and music festival are also set to feature some of the most prominent names in the local music industry, including Ebe Dancel, Urbandub, Sandwich, The Itchyworms, BINI, Kiyo, SOS, Autotelic, Any Name’s Okay, Lola Amour, Hey June!, and Eli & Six The Northstar.

“We’re coming out stronger this year with a more diverse lineup and activities,” says Zark’s Burgers CEO Zark Varona. “Make sure to pack your sunscreen as Zark’s Fest brings a festive experience in the best possible way. We’re scaling up our game with headline-worthy music representing various genres and demos, and we’re also holding the event in a bigger, outdoor venue that allows people to move freely around the site and celebrate food, arts, and crafts with their family and friends. What we have is something game-changing and special, and I hope more people will get to experience that.”

This year’s edition ups the ante of the festival format by doubling down on the experience with fair-themed booths and a more family-friendly vibe. “Our goal is to create a safe space where everyone is welcomed and included,” Varona explains. “Hopefully with Zark’s Fest, we’ll be able to deliver a music-filled destination for people from all walks of life.”

Tickets to Zark’s Fest will go on sale, starting Monday, March 13 at 12 noon via bit.ly/zarksfest2023.

Check out the ticket prices:

• VIP (P2,500)
  • Express lane, dedicated restroom, 1 free drink, exclusive VIP area near the stage, Zarkada kit
• Regular (P1,500)
  • General Admission
• Early Entry (P800)
  • Entrance is strictly until 2 p.m. only

Calle Con 2022 is happening!

Since its founding in 2019, Calle Con has made history in the local urban community scene by bringing together the country’s biggest local fashion brands, local artists, and the people within the local street culture. During the event’s first stint, Calle Con made history by gathering 32 live acts, and 54 local brands in a “first of its kind” event. This brought more than two thousand street culture enthusiasts under the same roof, celebrating the same culture.

This year, Calle Con completes its comeback after three years. Upping their game and taking a major step further by formally announcing a 2-Day Festival this November 11-12, 2022 at Metrotent, Metrowalk, Pasig City. Calle Con will house over 50 live performances from the country’s biggest hip-hop artists, 80 Local streetwear brands, 10 streetwear fashion shows, a Game of S.K.A.T.E. Tournament, and an all-styles dance battle.

Brought to you by the founders; Rekta Sa Kalye, Midas Music and Entertainment, and TMP Productions, Calle Con culminates the comeback year of events and live gatherings by mounting the biggest and most prominent event in Philippine Hip-Hop! This is Calle Con 2022!

Check out the lineup for the main stage and the Batang Calle stage on Day 1 at the Calle Con 2022!

Tickets to Calle Con 2022 are now on sale. Contact the nearest reseller to secure your spot!

CALLE CON 2022: BATANG CALLE

We bring back the stories from the streets to a bigger stage. We look back to how it all started. Highlighting every story of passion and talent from their diversified roots.

ABOUT REKTA SA KALYE

Rekta sa Kalye is a Philippine-urban events production and management Company founded by Vince Marasigan also known as Droppout. Known for mounting events on large scales and bringing together high-demand acts, Rekta Sa Kalye has made its mark in the culture and in the industry.

ABOUT MIDAS MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Midas Music and Entertainment is multifaceted talent management, events, and production Company founded by Nick Hernandez. Priding itself on managing some of the country’s biggest Hip-hop Artists. Midas brings you music and entertainment in its purest form.

ABOUT TMP PRODUCTIONS

TMP Productions is a Philippine-based events management, talent management, and production
Company founded by Douglas Brocklehurst in 2017. TMP Productions Inc. boasts an ecosystem that
caters to almost every area of music and entertainment. TMP Productions Inc. is the company behind
the biggest artists, events, and innovations in the local music industry for the past half a decade.

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On September 10 and 11, 2022, the Glorietta Activity Center and Palm Drive Activity Center in Makati City will host the “2022 Korea Festival,” an event hosted by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, and the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the opening of the KTO’s Manila Office. It is hoped that a massive Korea Travel Fair at the 2022 Korea Festival will pique Filipinos’ interest in visiting Korea and highlight the country’s rich cultural history. This event marks the first time the Embassy, the KTO, and the KCC have together celebrated Chuseok, the Korean national Thanksgiving holiday.

The Embassy, the Korea Tourism Organization, and the Korea Cultural Center have joined forces to host a two-day celebration of Korean culture and tourism. Wearing Hanbok, or Korean traditional clothes, playing Korean traditional games like ddakji, dalgona sweets, and jegichagi, and studying Hangeul, or Korean calligraphy, are all options for participants interested in showcasing tradition and Korea’s historically rich culture. Given that it is also Chuseok in Korea, it would be remiss of us not to mention the annual tradition of creating and eating Songpyeon, or half-moon-shaped rice cakes, which is a staple of the Korean Chuseok celebration. Meanwhile, up-to-date pursuits include busking and picnicking like you’re in Hongdae or along the Han River.

As of June 1, 2022, Filipinos will once again be able to visit Korea as tourists. By August of 2022, the number of Filipinos visiting Korea had increased by almost 60% year over year. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is teaming up with seven (7) airlines and five (5) local travel agencies to offer exclusive promo fares and installment deals for this weekend’s Korea Travel Fair, in the hopes of rekindling Filipinos’ interest in traveling abroad and encouraging them to make Korea their first international destination after the pandemic. Korean Air, Jeju Air, Asiana Airlines, Fly Gangwon, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Air Asia make up the other seven airlines. BPI credit and debit cardholders will have access to a variety of convenient payment choices and flexible financing plans at participating travel agencies such Ark Travel Express, Horizon Travel & Tours, Pan Pacific Travel Corporation, Rakso Air Travel & Tours, and Travel Specialist Ventures. During the promotional time, visitors who make purchases from the participating partners can redeem unique gifts from KTO.

The K-pop soloist and ex-member of SISTAR, SOYOU, will fly all the way from Korea to play for Filipino fans on September 11, 2022, as part of the festivities. She will perform several of her most well-known songs, such as “I Miss You” from the Korean drama Goblin, “Rain” with EXO’s Baekhyun, and the international smash hit “Some” with Junggigo. Artists of Korean origin such as Painters and Superstick will also be in attendance at the Manila show. The two-day stage program will feature live musical performances, a travel quiz and conversation show, entertaining games, and a blend of modern and traditional activities.