K-Pop enthusiasts in Negros raised roughly P20,000 to combat food waste.
K-Pop Stans 4 Good Governance – Negros (KS4GG) hosted K-Pop Night 2: The Hottest Issue and collected a total of P19,535.20 to support Sagup Negros: Food Waste Mitigation Initiative, a local non-profit organization.
“The donated amount will be utilized in the organization’s food-sharing program where we support local market vendors and small farmers by rescuing their surplus products and turning them into meals. This program also aims to address nutrition problems in children in selected communities in Bacolod,” says Coleen Awit, Chief Operating Officer of Sagup Negros.
Kicking off the year with a fundraiser has become a yearly event for KS4GG – Negros. This year’s celebration featured a nostalgic playlist highlighting K-Pop tracks from the late 2000s to early 2010s. Niko Chua, an administrator of KS4GG – Negros, shared “ Starting the year with a K-Pop night has become a tradition enjoyed not just by our team but but by the entire Negros K-Pop community.”
KS4GG – Negros’ K-Pop Night has become an eagerly anticipated annual gathering for local fans. Charm, who attended K-Pop Night for two consecutive years, remarked “Supporting the community and a charitable cause is a win-win for me. And who can resist a K-Pop party?”
Last year, the organization also raised over 20,000 for the Angat Buhay Foundation through their inaugural K-Pop Night event, Drunk Dazed.
The transparency report for this event can be accessed online at tinyurl.com/KS4GGNHIL.
The highly anticipated collaboration between Asia’s megastar Lay Zhang and American pop sensation Lauv is set to make waves globally with their forthcoming single, “Run Back to You”, scheduled for release on February 23rdat 13:00 Hong Kong Time.
“Run Back to You” presents a captivating blend of contemporary pop melodies and nostalgic retro vibes, promising to resonate with audiences worldwide. Playing on romantic themes including the complications of relationships, Lay croons “All I do is run back to you / Why do we keep making the same mistakes?” over top Lauv’s sweet and heartfelt harmonies, intertwined with catchy building pop synths.
Lay Zhang shared his enthusiasm for the project remarking, “‘Run Back To You’ is a new song that I made with my friend Lauv – It’s about learning from your past and growing from it all. We had so much fun making this together, and hope everyone can dance along.” And from Lauv’s own words: “I met Lay on my first trip to Mainland China, he was the absolute best, and we made a song together. I can’t believe it’s finally coming out, let’s hope the world is ready for us! ”
As a testament to its magnitude, the accompanying music video features a special appearance by Twitch streamer and digital sensation, Valkyrae, who brings joy and spirit to the video creative. This collaboration between Lay Zhang, Lauv, and Valkyrae marks a convergence of talent from disparate realms within the entertainment industry, promising an unparalleled synergy that will undoubtedly captivate audiences.
The release of “Run Back to You” on February 23rd signifies a significant milestone in Lay Zhang’s global music journey, as it sets the stage for his highly anticipated album.
Aurora Music Festival Clark 2024 proudly announces FWD Life Insurance (FWD Insurance) as its official insurance partner. Following its massive success last year, the OPM music festival is set to happen again on April 6-7 at the Clark Global City in Pampanga.
“FWD Insurance is excited to be part of this year’s Aurora Music Festival Clark, marking our 10th year with passion and enthusiasm. This collaboration mirrors our commitment to enabling Filipinos to celebrate living and offering them a memorable experience,” said Roche Vandenberghe, FWD Insurance Chief Marketing & Digital Business Officer.
Aurora Music Festival Clark and FWD Insurance offer festival goers this year with an unparalleled 1Oxperience, where every moment is amplified and every beat resonates with energy.
“We’re excited to partner with FWD Insurance for this year’s Aurora Music Festival in Clark! Life is defined by moments and our goal is to give our concertgoers an EPIC moment to remember.” – Mr. Louie Alcantara, Owner of EPIC EVENTS ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTIONS.
The two-day music festival provides a visual feast with a breathtaking display of more than 20 hot air balloons, and incredible live performances from some of the biggest and legendary OPM artists of today.
Moreover, attendees can anticipate more surprises during the vibrant Orange Segment presented by FWD Insurance. Exclusive FWD Orange Tickets will also be available for purchase beginning February 29. FWD Orange Ticket holders can revel in freebies and early festival access, to name a few – providing them with the ultimate music festival experience.
Get ready to amplify the beat and live the 1Oxperience at the Aurora Music Festival Clark 2024.
“SIKcret Time” in Manila organized by MQLIVE in partnership with P&STUDIO and TONZ chose the international child rights organization as its official beneficiary.
It was one for the books as fans of Korean star Park Hyungsik trooped to the Smart Araneta Coliseum last February 17, 2024, to watch his “SIKcret Time” in Manila Asia Tour Fan Meet organized by MQLIVE in partnership with P&STUDIO and TONZ.
As a post-Valentine’s treat, Park Hyungsik and the promoters not only delivered one of the best and most organized fan meets in recent history; in order to show their immense love for the actor, his legions of fans made the event more meaningful and impactful by choosing to donate to an organization known for its support of children’s rights as their official “fan project.”
“Save the Children Philippines expresses its sincerest gratitude to Park Hyungsik, along with his fans, the organizers, promoters, and sponsors of “SIKcret Time” in Manila for choosing our organization as the official beneficiary of the event,” said George De La Rama, Director of Advocacy, Campaigns, Communications and Media of Save the Children Philippines.
“This is the first fan project to ever actively support Filipino children in need and for that we are forever thankful.”
De La Rama recalls that in his long history of watching Korean concerts, fan meets, and events since 2006, this is the first time he encountered a famous Hallyu actor who willingly offered his support to help Filipino children most impacted by inequality and discrimination.
A DREAM COME TRUE Born with a vision impairment, Eshell Rose Duyan was one of the thousands of attendees of “SIKcret Time” in Manila. She is a member of Future Vision Home in the City of Taguig – one of the 12 organizations of persons with disabilities that Save the Children supports through rights-based development and child participation.
“For me, the highlight was meeting Park Hyungsik in person. He inspired me when he told his story that he wanted to be a police officer when he was young, but fate eventually led him to become a famous actor instead. I dream of becoming a model or flight attendant, but I know that with mycondition, it may be impossible. However, like Hyungsik oppa, I want to believe that God will provide what’s best for me,” said Eshell, 20.
The donation from “SIKcret Time” in Manila will help support Save the Children’s initiatives in securing Filipino children’s rights and ensuring their continued learning, survival, and protection. “To Park Hyungsik, please continue your good work. I wish for you to come back to Manila and for all of us to meet again. Thank you also to Save the Children and the event organizers MQLIVE, P&STUDIO and TONZ as well as the fan project lead PUBLICITYASIA for giving me an opportunity to meet Hyungsik oppa and for being an instrument for people to know our organization, Future Vision,” said Eshell.
PURPOSE DRIVEN Meanwhile, for MQuest Ventures Inc. President and CEO, Jane Basas, the maiden event of MQLIVE was yet another opportunity to serve the Filipino audience with passion and purpose. “We are grateful to Park Hyungsik, P&STUDIO and TONZ for giving us the opportunity to make the Filipino SIKcrets happy,” said Basas. “I would also like to thank Save the Children Philippines for giving us the opportunity to support their cause. I hope this is the first of many more advocacy-led partnerships between Save the Children and MQUEST.”
Park Hyungsik takes a group photo with persons with disabilities during “SIKret Time” in Manila. Last two seated on the right are Save the Children Philippines beneficiaries from Future Vision’s Eshell and Teacher Lorena Acula.
Park Hyungsik receives the Certificate of Appreciation from Save the Children Philippines. From Left: Rosario Garcia (Corporate Partnerships Coordinator), George Oliver De La Rama (Director for Advocacy, Campaigns, Communications and Media), and actor Park Hyungsik.
Park Hyungsik receives his fulfilment band from Save the Children Philippines Director for Advocacy, Campaigns, Communications and Media, Mr. George Oliver De La Rama, as a symbol of his commitment to creating a safer, fairer, and better future for children.
joem’s “Nakaraan” official music video might just be the push you need if you’re still thinking if whether to watch Enrique Gil’s “I Am Not Big Bird” comeback movie.
While “Nakaraan” is your perfect soundtrack while riding on a bus and dramatically staring out the window— the official music video teases fans of the antics of Enrique’s comedic quartet (Nikko Natividad, Red Ollero, Pepe Herera, plus the King of the Gil himself) and their colorfully complicated “iyak-tawa” experiences in Bangkok. Enrique is also seen in tear-jerker scenes in the music video, because you know, moving on is not linear.
The song has been making waves since its release on February 9, captivating fans who attended the movie’s promotional mall tour where joem gets to perform “Nakaraan” in front of thousands of viewers. This was followed by massive airplay from Manila’s largest radio stations, full-blown media pick-ups, TV, and physical guestings. On February 13, joem also had an appearance at the “I Am Not Big Bird” premiere night. These are definitely the most exciting times for a young artist. The future does shine bright for joem.
Watch joem’s Nakaraan (From “I Am Not Big Bird”) official music video here:
Due to the incredible response from the Filipino audience, GMG Productions is delighted to announce the final extension dates of Cameron Mackintosh’s globally acclaimed new production of Boublil & Schönberg’s MISS SAIGON in Manila. The production will now run until May 12, 2024 at The Theatre at Solaire.
GMG Productions’ CEO Carlos Candal commented, “We’re beyond thrilled with the excitement and enthusiasm that the Filipino audience has for Miss Saigon, that we’ve now made the decision to extend the production for one more final week. We’re eager to welcome more people to be able to experience the classic production.”
The Miss Saigon Asian Tour is led by Abigail Adriano as Kim, Seann Miley Moore as the Engineer, Nigel Huckle as Chris, Laurence Mossman as Thuy, Kiara Dario as Gigi, Sarah Morrison as Ellen, and Lewis Francis as John.
More Filipinos also join the cast as Manila auditions were held for the role of Tam last January. Local children Anderson Bonita, Keone Buenaluz, Dylan De Ocampo, Enzo Isaac, and Cassidy Lorenzana were chosen to portray the character of Kim’s son on stage.
Miss Saigon has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg with lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. and Alain Boublil, adapted from original French lyrics by Alain Boublil, with additional lyrics b Michael Mahler. The new production is directed by Laurence Connor with musical staging by Bob Avian and additional choreography by Geoffrey Garratt. The production design is by Totie Driver and Matt Kinley based on an original concept by Adrian Vaux; costume design by Andreane Neofitou; lighting design by Bruno Poet; projections by Luke Halls; sound design by Mick Potter; and orchestrations by William David Brohn. Music supervision is by Alfonso Casado Trigo and Guy Simpson.
New and final MISS SAIGON show dates have been released and are now available exclusively through TicketWorld. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness MISS SAIGON, landing at The Theatre at Solaire on March 23, and must close on May 12.
The Asian Tour of MISS SAIGON is produced by GWB Entertainment. The Manila season is produced by GMG Productions, co-presented by Union Bank of the Philippines, with Philippine Airlines as the Official Airline Partner. For updates and exclusive announcements, visit www.gmg-productions.com or follow us @gmg.productions.
As part of its thrust to bring the most immersive live experiences to Filipino fans nationwide, mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is powering up this year’s most anticipated fan meet, the Park Hyungsik 2024 Asia Tour FM “SIKcret Time in Manila” on Feb. 17, Saturday, 7 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
As a special treat, exclusive discounts and free tickets await Smart subscribers in three easy ways:
Top-up at any participating SM Malls. Smart subscribers can also secure a silver ticket by topping up with Magic Data 399 and 499 offers at SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, and SM Araneta City from February 2 to 10. A specific number of top-ups is required to qualify for the silver ticket at the fan meet.
Redeem tickets using points on the Smart App. Smart Prepaid and Smart Postpaid subscribers may also use their points to redeem tickets on the Smart App. Prepaid subscribers must have an active subscription to Magic Data+
Park Hyungsik is one of South Korea’s biggest superstars. He is currently playing the lead role in “Doctor Slump” opposite Park Shinhye.
In the top-rating drama, he plays the role of star plastic surgeon Yeo Jeongwoo who falls into the worst slump of his life.
The show currently holds the No. 1 spot for the Top 10 TV shows on Netflix across 11 countries including the Philippines.
“It has been such a long time since I last visited,” the actor said through an exclusive interview with Philippines media held January 9. “I have prepared a lot for this fan meet. I will make sure to give a memorable “SIKcret Time” for the Filipino fans to remember.”
The actor started his acting career back in 2011 and has appeared in multiple K drama series including The Heirs (2013), High Society (2015), Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016), Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017), Suits (2018), Happiness (2021), and Our Blooming Youth (2023).
In 2022, he appeared in the HYBE reality show In The Soop: Friendcation which also featured Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik, Peakboy and V of BTS, as the fivesome known as the “Wooga Squad” embark on a four-day vacation trip together.
In 2023, Park Hyungsik delighted fans in a cameo: reprising his role as An Min-Hyuk with co-star Park Bo-young who plays Do Bong-soo in Strong Girl Nam-soon (2023).
Park Hyungsik: 2024 Asia Tour Fan Meeting “SIKcret Time in Manila” is presented by Smart and organized in the Philippines by MQLIVE in partnership with P&STUDIO and TONZ Entertainment (Korea).
Money Heist spin-off Berlin has consistently claimed its spot in Netflix’s top series category since its launch on December 29, 2023 and for good reason: it stars none other than fan-favorite Berlin (Pedro Alonso) and introduces his “old” thrilling crew consisting of code virtuoso Keila (Michelle Jenner), engineering and physics academic Damián (Tristan Ulloa), locksmith Roi (Julio Peña Fernández), gadget and weapon expert Bruce (Joel Sánchez), and enigma Cameron (Begoña Vargas).
While set years before the daring heist at The Royal Mint of Spain, Berlin has orchestrated a captivating reunion of sorts for fans by bringing back some iconic characters from the original series including Raquel Murillo (Itziar Ituńo) and Alicia Sierra (Najwa Nimri).
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Showrunners Álex Pina and Esther Martinez unveil a fresh perspective regarding this prequel and share that while Berlin’s a “lighter” take on the beloved series, its emphasis on “love” is what makes it unique from the original material: “We always look for elements that really connect with the viewer, and love is one of those elements. And there are so many facets to love. In fact, the story shows a range of types of love in which the characters vie to show different moments of love, to show different situations.”
Echoing the showrunners’ sentiments, Berlin titular character actor Pedro Alonso has this to say about the project and his character in this prequel: “I’ve often heard that Berlin is a cynic. Not at all. He’s sarcastic, he has a diabolically dark sense of humor, and he can be fascinating, a real prick, whatever you want, but not a cynic. He’s a man who’s committed to rediscovering a great life, falling in love in the face of common sense and logic. A man who’s made to love, in spite of everything.”
In addition to the fresh and gripping narrative, Berlin captivates audiences with its breathtaking scenic spots, with the series being shot in 146 locations within numerous provinces of Spain like Madrid, Almeria, and León and in the romantic city of Paris. The show dazzled with scenes filmed in iconic Parisian landmarks such as the Church of Saint Julien Le Pauvre, Château d’ Ormesson-sur-Marne, Sacré Coeur, and other streets of Montmartre.
Aside from these beautiful locations, the show charms with its curated music, including tracks originally recorded for the series like its opening theme “Bullets and Flowers” by Francis White and Nikki García, “No me mires” by POL 3,14., and “Tout Ou Rien” by Pipo Romero.
Once again proving their unstoppable rise as a global rookie sensation, HORI7ON brings home another recognition for 2023!
HORI7ON embraced their third trophy for 2023 as Vinci, Kim, Kyler, Racer, Winston, Jeromy, and Marcus shone at the 11th Korean Wave Awards, held on the 20th at the Baekbeom Kim Goo Memorial Hall.
Being honored as the winner of the Foreign Rising Star category at the popular culture awards, the boy group expressed through MLD Entertainment, “It is truly an honor to receive this award. Our efforts feel even more worth it,” and added, “We will grow as a group with music and refreshing charm that anyone can relate to.”
Following this, HORI7ON showcased their musical prowess on stage with “SIX7EEN“, displaying a powerful performance that captivated the audience. Their unwavering live performance and cheerful energy brought excitement to the scene.
HORI7ON had previously received the Global Artist of the Year award at the esteemed PPOP AWARDS 2023 in the Philippines and was also designated as the recipient of the AAA Focus Award at the 2023 Asia Artist Awards in the Philippines, solidifying their hot global popularity.
Debuting with their first full-length album Friend-SHIP, HORI7ON announced a successful leap as a global pop group in Korea. Showcasing unique skills honed through a survival program, they achieved remarkable success within five months of their debut, raising expectations for their future activities. With three trophies in hand this year, HORI7ON, demonstrating a distinct presence, has confirmed a comeback in January next year and is busy with preparations.
The initiative is part of a campaign to engage the country in a fight to alleviate food insecurity and malnutrition.
Sony Music Entertainment Philippines (SMEP) and Filipino singer-songwriter Benj Pangilinan have recently linked up with Rise Against Hunger Philippines (RAHP), an international hunger relief organization that distributes food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable, to support communities in Manila that are impacted by food insecurity and malnutrition.
This initiative is part of Sony Music Group’s global ‘Season of Giving’ campaign, where the company upholds its commitment to collaborating with partner organizations through a series of in-person events and charitable activities.
For this particular project, the international record label has collaborated with Rise Against Hunger Philippines in enacting programs that are designed to uplift the lives of many people through food aid and entertainment. In a collective statement, RAHP was all praises to Sony Music Philippines and Benj for spreading the holiday joy with the children this season of giving. “Their dedication to give back not only makes this holiday season merrier for the kids but also makes our mission to achieve food security all the more possible.”
The fast-rising recording star has recently joined the SMEP team through a day of volunteering and performances at the Better World Tondo community center, which functions as a food bank and feeding center. This is where RAHP holds food drives, and the AHA Learning Center manages an after-class studying program for disadvantaged kids.
Aside from providing relief and assistance to the beneficiaries, Benj performed two songs, including his current single, “Dance Like You.”
“Giving back has always been something I’ve loved doing,” the Sony Music talent said. “This opportunity was a wonderful experience for me. Sometimes, when you bless others, you realize later how much you’ve gained and learned from the experience. I’m also grateful to Sony and my management team from Genesis for sharing my vision when it comes to giving back to the community.”
Donning a hairnet, gloves, and a Rise Against Hunger PH apron, the young and promising artist engaged with the kids through fun games and activities and helped in the distribution of food.
In a random act of kindness, the multi-talented newcomer also talked to one of the ice cream cart vendors outside and bought his whole stock for the day. He distributed ice cream to the kids and moms who were present during the feeding program activity.
Benj shares, “We were about to leave, and I just saw the guy selling, so I just thought to help out. I didn’t expect that a small act like that would have such a major impact on them. I’m always happy to help.”
Season of Giving, a global initiative of Sony Music Group, runs throughout the holiday season in collaboration with charity partners across Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Continental Europe, Latin America, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
In addition to Benj Pangilinan, other notable artists who have volunteered with partner organizations and Sony Music Entertainment in the past two years include Shoti, NOBITA, and Hazel Faith.
This campaign also represents the company’s ongoing philanthropic commitment to forge partnerships and support communities that need it most, which are anchored in its culture of making a difference and contributing to social development through music.
“At Sony Music Philippines, we believe in using our platform to not only entertain but also to uplift and empower communities,” Roslyn Pineda, General Manager, Philippines, Sony Music Entertainment, explains in a press statement. We are committed to continuing our Season of Giving initiatives and partnering with organizations like Rise Against Hunger Philippines to create a positive impact in our society.”
Pineda adds, “Together with artists like Benj Pangilinan, we look forward to more opportunities to give back and make a difference in the lives of those who need it the most. We are immensely proud of their dedication and grateful to have such compassionate individuals as part of our Sony Music family.”
The second leg of the world tour will include performances at Lollapalooza India and 20 cities across Asia and Europe
The Rose is having their biggest year yet. After playing previously announced 2023 dates on their US DAWN TO DUSK headline tour, Korean Alt Pop band The Rose is kicking off 2024 with a multi-city world tour. The Asia leg of the tour will feature shows in Jakarta, Manila, Mumbai, and Seoul before the band heads to Europe for dates in Berlin, Oslo, Stockholm, Amsterdam, London, Paris and more.
The announcement comes after a successful year of their US Headline tour and festival concerts such as Lollapalooza in Chicago, Brazil, Stockholm, Argentina and Chile, British Summer Time in the UK, Mad Cool Festival in Madrid among other cities. Kirby Lee, Co-CEO of Transparent Arts says, “We’ve gotten great feedback from everyone about the new production for the Dawn to Dusk Tour. We are happy that we finally have a stage set up that matches the awesome performance energy from The Rose. We can’t wait for the rest of the world to see it.”
The artist pre-sale will be available on their fan-driven app, The Rosarium, beginning on Friday, December 7th at 11am local time ahead of the general on-sale kicking off at 11am local time on Tuesday, December 11th via Ticketnet.
ASIA DATES
1/18/24
Jakarta, Indonesia
The Kasablanka Hall*
1/26/24
Manila, Philippines
Araneta Coliseum *
1/28/24
Mumbai, India
Lollapalooza India [Mahalaxmi Race Course]
2/4/24
Seoul, S. Korea
Yes24 Live Hall *
* Headlining
ABOUT THE ROSE: The Korean Alt Pop band is composed of four members: vocalist and guitarist Woosung, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Dojoon, bassist Jaehyeong, and drummer Hajoon. Renowned since their inception for electrifying performances, The Rose quickly became one of Korea’s most sought-after groups delivering a series of critically acclaimed albums that resonated with fans worldwide. In 2019, three of the band members temporarily went on hiatus to fulfill their mandatory military service obligations, during which Woosung pursued a successful solo career, releasing captivating albums and embarking on sold-out world tours. In a moment of sheer joy for their devoted fans, The Rose reunited during one of Woosung’s performances in South Korea in 2022. This reunion paved the way for their first full-length album HEAL, which was inspired by the transformative power of music and the stories shared by both their fans and themselves. HEAL soared to #4 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart, while their accompanying HEAL Together World Tour drew an overwhelming crowd of over 90,000 attendees. Now, with their sophomore full-length album DUAL which made the Mediabase 200 chart in its first week of sales, The Rose takes their music to new heights with Rolling Stone UK calling it “an album that takes you on a layered, emotional journey, full of elation, heartache and twists and turns – just like life itself.” Building upon the emotional honesty and vulnerability showcased in HEAL, this latest offering explores the profound concept of ‘balance.’ Seamlessly merging light and dark elements, The Rose masterfully weaves emotions and sounds, capturing the dualistic essence that defines their music.
Let’s celebrate three decades of Warner Music PH with these wonderfully reimagined hits!
Warner Music Philippines, one of the country’s biggest record labels is celebrating their 30th year in the industry with an extravagant compilation, featuring a star-studded lineup of their own signed and managed talented artists, showcasing the diverse and vibrant music scene of today.
Before this project came to life and earlier this year, the label kicked off ‘We Play Here’, which is a series of live performances and events to bring fans as well as local and international artists even closer together. Its success was evident because the kick-off ‘We Play Here’ event held at Samsung Hall at SM Aura last April 27 headlined by Felip, Dilaw, Lola Amour, Leanne & Naara and more was joined and well-loved by lots of OPM fans.
Now in their 30th year, Warner Music PH’s dedication to supporting local talent has been stronger than ever. The renowned record label has curated an extraordinary musical experience by reviving some of the strongest hits on their catalog and making it a monumental compilation album, aptly titled ‘Warner 30th’
To celebrate the release of these reimagined popular songs from the past decades, an upcoming milestone event is happening this December to guarantee to bring a one-of-a-kind, high-energy live music experience that’s truly unforgettable for everyone.
The ‘Warner 30th’ Compilation launch is to take place on December 8, 2023 at Balcony Music House in Makati. Audiences can look forward to electrifying performances by the label’s commendable artist roster: Lola Amour, Dilaw, Jason Dhakal, Rangel, and Jireh Lim.
Below is the list of the most sought-after artists signed under Warner Music Philippines who joined the powerful compilation album:
Arthur Miguel, has been part of the Top 10 Spotify daily charts this year with his smash hit “LIhim”. His soothing vocals earned a surge of streams and numerous Spotify playlists such as Hot Hits Philippines, Tatak Pinoy, Viral Hits Philippines, and many more. For this compilation album, he made a rendition of “Your Universe” by Rico Blanco.
A rising singer-songwriter, Noah Alejandre’s music speaks of the struggles and experiences of youngsters. His music is heartfelt, honest, and raw, evident in his singles “Nahuhulog Na Sa’yo”, “Entablado”, and “Di Man Tinadhana”. For the record label’s anniversary, he mesmerized everyone with his own version of Rico Blanco’s “Antukin”
Also, part of this big event are Cliff and Reanne Borella for their own refreshing rendition of Nina’s hit song “Jealous”. Cliff is the most streamed artist in Eastern Visayas and a highly sought-after artist from Ormoc City, Leyte. He peaked at 950,000+ Monthly Listeners on Spotify for “Sunsets With You” which placed in several Spotify editorials and became hit trend in Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia and with over 31 million streams to date. Reanne, also a singer-songwriter from Leyte, gained recognition after winning Philpop 2020 with their bilingual single “Suyo” as one half of the indie pop duo, reon. Now she’s pursuing her career as a solo artist under Warner Music Philippines.
A true artist and performer since childhood, Rangel joined local talent competitions, learned to play the guitar and uploaded her first original song to Soundcloud in 2016. Her popularity rose further after being part of noontime show Eat Bulaga. She was part of Music Hero, a now disbanded pop-rock group that popularized a song she wrote — “KLWKN”. Since going solo and joining Warner Music Philippines, she has released “Hanggang Saan”, “DIKA”, “Babalik”, plus her own version of Kitchie Nadal’s hit, “Same Ground”.
Born into a family closely tied to music, jikamarie first made headlines for her track “lutang” which reached #22 on the Spotify Daily Chart. More releases followed with “Kailangan ko ng…” “KISLAP”, “the sun is you”, “HALIMAW”, and even collaborated with JRLDM and Jireh Lim. She brings good vibes with her own take on “Bulong” by Kitchie Nadal. To date, she is gearing up for her first debut album.
The talented contemporary queer R&B singer-songwriter Jason Dhakal is also part of the mix. His spectacular and refreshing revival of Sitti’s “Para Sa Akin” has taken the track to the top 50 on Spotify’s Daily Chart. Jason marked his breakthrough with his critically-acclaimed debut EP ‘Night In’ in 2018 which saw collaboration tracks with Jess Connelly and dot.jaime. In 2020 he released ‘lovesound’ co-produced by celebrated local composer LUSTBASS. Jason also did a collaboration with Arthur Nery on “Happy w u” and was part of various local festivals Fête de la Musique, All Of The Noise, and Double Happiness by 88rising.
JRLDM who dropped notable singles “Patiwakal”, followed by “PARASITIKO” just teamed up with Party Pace, ASTRO, and Slimm in his refreshing R&B-Hip-hop version of “Laklak” popularized by rock band Teeth. His artist name is a stylized iteration of “Jerald-Damn”.
P-Pop Group 1st.One is also part of the celebration, crafting a poppy and danceable version of the hit song “Your Love” by Alamid.
“Chinelas”, one of Kamikazee’s earlier hits, was also given a total makeover from one of the most sought-after bands this year, Baguio’s pride Dilaw. The band teamed up with AsianCutie to create the track. The band went viral this year for their breakout song, “Uhaw (Tayong Lahat) with now over 124 million Spotify streams and millions of engagements on TikTok. The track won Best Alternative Recording, Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year at the 36th Awit Awards in November 2023.
Born and raised in Davao, Paul Pablo rose to popularity with songs like “Bangin”, “Kalawakan” and “Kaya”. He did a remarkable spin on Rico Blanco’s 2008 comeback single “Yugto.” His fresh take on OPM and the impressive LGBTQ representation is proves to be changing the game in the Philippines Music Industry.
FELIP surprised everyone with an acoustic guitar-driven version of “Moving Closer” which was originally performed by Never The Strangers off their 2012 self-titled album. The P-Pop soloist dropped his debut EP COM•PLEX this year and it was loaded with hip-hop, R&B, and trap music. His single “ROCKSTA” now has almost 3 million streams on Spotify.
Up-and-coming artist Nicole Anjela collaborated with Josh Dutch and did a soothing version of “So Blue” originally performed by Sinosikat?
Rising six-piece folk-pop band Sugarcane is also part of the compilation record, doing a captivating revival of “Set You Free,” one of the most popular songs from Side A. The band, who has over 2.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify has eight original songs in the millions of streams on the said platform. Their most popular song “Leonora” now has over 40.6 million streams. Their song “Paruparo” has been nominated for Song of the Year, Best Alternative Recording, and Best Collaboration in Awit Awards 2023.
Lastly, “Raining in Manila” hitmaker Lola Amour is part of the mix. The band, now with over 4.7 million Spotify monthly listeners is 2023’s breakthrough artist. For the record label’s 30th year anniversary, they did a refreshing take on Kitchie Nadal’s “Huwag Na Huwag Mong Sasabihin” which exploded during the early 2000s.
Fans can expect a blend of nostalgia and fresh vibes as Warner Music Philippines revisits iconic tracks from its illustrious catalog while introducing new and exciting sounds that continue to define the label’s future. Avail limited tickets for the ‘Warner 30th’ Compilation launch via warner30th.helixpay.ph.
Ovation Productions presents music legend James Taylor live in Manila on April 8, 2024, together with his All-Star Band at the Mall of Asia Arena in a concert entitled “An Evening with James Taylor”.
James has sold over 100 million albums throughout his career and has earned 40 gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards, multiple Grammy Awards and has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame.
His songs have had a profound influence on music lovers from all walks of life: “Fire and Rain,” “Country Road,” “Something in the Way She Moves,”, “Shower the People,” “Your Smiling Face,” “Carolina In My Mind,” “Sweet Baby James,” “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight,” “You Can Close Your Eyes,” “Places in My Past”, “Shower the People”, “How Sweet It Is”, “Long Ago and Far Away”, Handy Man”, “Mudslide Slim and the Blue Horizon” and many more.
In 2015, Taylor released Before This World, which earned him his first-ever #1 album on the Billboard Charts and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album. In early 2020 Taylor released his audio-only Audible Original titled Break Shot, a deeply personal and authentic memoir detailing his first 21 years. He also released his most recent album, American Standard, his 19th studio album, which earned Taylor the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and gave him the honor of being the first artist to have a Billboard Top 10 album in each of the past six decades.
“An Evening with James Taylor live in Manila” is promoted by Ovation Productions with Blast TV as the official media partner. Presale will be on December 6 at 10am and general on sale starting December 8 at 12nn through smtickets.com. Ticket prices at P12,500 / 11,500 / 10,500 / 8,500 / 7,500 / 5,500 / 2,500 plus ticketing charges.
American rock band Incubus is coming to Manila for the first time in six years for their Asia Tour 2024 on April 25 at the Araneta Coliseum. Presented by Wilbros Live.
Since first coming together in 1991, the Grammy nominated band Incubus have consistently elevated themselves and alternative music to new creative heights. The California band’s sales have eclipse 23 million albums worldwide to date with multi-platinum and platinum certifications from around the globe. Consistently topping the Billboard charts, the band has had five consecutive Top 5 debuts, and they maintain their status as a streaming phenomenon, averaging 4.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify and clocking over 1 billion-plus streams across all platforms.
The band is best known for their chart-topping hits “Drive”, Wish You Were Here”, “Megalomaniac”, “Nice To Know You”and many more.
Tickets will go on-sale on December 16, 12NN via TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets nationwide. For more information, follow Wilbros Live on social media
Incubus Live in Manila 2024 Ticket Prices: VIP Standing – P7,250 VIP Seated – P9,450 Patron Box – P8,950 Lower Box A – P5,750 Lower Box B – P4,750 Upper Box – P2,650 Gen Ad – P1,250
The initiative is part of a campaign to engage the country in a fight to alleviate food insecurity and malnutrition.
Sony Music Entertainment Philippines (SMEP) continues to give back to disadvantaged communities through food aid and relief.
This comes as part of Sony Music Group’s global ‘Season of Giving’ campaign, where the company and its artists are paying it forward to the countries in which the international music label operates. Across the world, SMG is supporting global organizations dedicated to providing aid for those facing food insecurity, homelessness and refugee support, as well as music industry relief and educational programs for communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year, the international music label has partnered with Reach Out and Feed Philippines for a feeding program that provides assistance and relief to households in highly urbanized areas such as Barangay Damayang Lagi in Quezon City. Sony Music has been partners with them since last year, where they provided food aid, along with pop-rock band, NOBITA, to local communities impacted by the pandemic.
As reported by Reach Out and Feed Philippines, the community-wide initiative has supported more than 100,000 individuals to date.
Reach Out and Feed Philippines extended their deepest gratitude to Sony Music for providing valuable support to the feeding outreach. “Their support is not just a contribution; it’s a lifeline to those in need. Together, we’re making a tangible difference, one meal at a time,” Dawn Cabigon, Founder and Chairperson of Reach Out and Feed Philippines said.
The team, which was headed by Sony Music, distributed healthy meals to indigent families. Shoti, one of the label’s recording stars, volunteered and serenaded the beneficiaries with his music, which includes a performance of the viral smash “LDR,” the new single “waiting 4 u (delulu),” and a rendition of the holiday classic “Jingle Bell Rock.”
“I’ve received a lot of blessings this year,” said the teen pop singer-songwriter. “And the least thing that I can do is to pay it forward in my own little way. I’m grateful to my Sony Music family and Brgy. Damayang Lagi for the opportunity to bring joy and inspiration to these families. I’m honored to have used my platform in enacting impactful changes within the community, and I hope to be of service to more people in the future.”
Shoti also encouraged the children and parents to join him on the LDR TikTok dance trend, which drew cheers and laughter among the participants.
He’s one of the artists that supports Sony Music Entertainment’s countless philanthropic activities every year, with the utmost goal of creating valuable and positive social impact for a better future.
Roslyn Pineda, General Manager, Philippines, Sony Music Entertainment, expressed her gratitude to Shoti for his time and generosity to the cause. “I am incredibly proud of our young artist Shoti, who, at just 16 years old, displayed immense dedication and commitment by flying all the way from Cebu to Manila to participate in the feeding program organized by Reach Out and Feed Philippines. Shoti’s willingness to go the extra mile to make a difference is truly inspiring.”
Season of Giving, a global initiative of Sony Music Group, runs throughout the holiday season in collaboration with charity partners across Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Continental Europe, Latin America, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Facilitating volunteer events in each region where they have an office presence, Sony Music Group through Sony Music Entertainment Philippines, showed an unwavering commitment to help secure the resources needed to serve the most vulnerable individuals and families in different parts of the world.
Pineda adds, “Sony Music Philippines is committed to continuing our Season of Giving initiatives and partnering with organizations like Reach Out and Feed Philippines to create a lasting change. Together with our artists, we will continue to use our platform to uplift and empower communities.”
This campaign also represents the company’s ongoing commitment to forge humanitarian partnerships and support communities that need it most, inside and outside the music industry.
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