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  • Dua Lipa Studio 2054 Live

    Dua Lipa Studio 2054 Live

    Dua Lipa Studio 2054 Live on November 28, 2020, 4:30am with replays at 8am, 10am, and 5pm.

    Dua Lipa Studio 2054 Live

    DUA LIPA invites you to come with her to “Studio 2054” for a night of music, mayhem, performance, theatre, dance and much more on LIVENow. The “Studio 2054” show will be a night like no other – this is reality and fantasy exploding together to deliver a brand new multi-dimensional live experience, as part of the American Express UNSTAGED series.

    Shot live in a massive warehouse location “Studio 2054” will be a celebration of the unconventional and unique and will see Dua move through custom built sets; surreal tv shows, roller discos, ecstatic raves, trashy rocker hang outs, voguing ballrooms and diva style dressing rooms. Accompanied by a cast of musicians, dancers, skaters, aerialists and acrobats, Dua will be joined by a host of surprise superstar guests to deliver a euphoric blast of happiness and good times.

    Featuring tracks from “Future Nostalgia”, “Club Future Nostalgia” and her debut album,

    “Studio 2054” is a kaleidoscope of the past, present and future; real time and the imagination, adrenalin and excitement – all merged to create a whole new way to enjoy a performance.

    Welcome to “Studio 2054”.

    Ticket Price: P250 only

    Buy your Tickets via livenow.com, you can pay using Smart Postpaid or Smart Prepaid load. LIVENow also accepts major credit cards and debit cards and PayPal.

    More info at https://smart.com.ph/Pages/smartdualipa

  • Cebuano singer-songwriter Joe Vince releases the long-awaited new emotive single to bring comfort to broken hearts

    Cebuano singer-songwriter Joe Vince releases the long-awaited new emotive single to bring comfort to broken hearts

    Joe Vince

    Talented singer-songwriter from Cebu, Joe Vince, is back with another ‘hugot’ love song to bring comfort to broken hearts which will be released on November 27, 2020 via evosound.

    Joe Vince latest single “Sa’king Tabi” is a song about one trying to confront their partner on whether they still have an agenda with their past relationship. It is a song Joe wrote for people who were left behind and had no clue of what happened. Following his last successful track “Masaya Ka Na Ba” inspired by his break-up with his first relationship and has been covered by a lot of independent musical artists now comes “Sa’king Tabi” which again, has a touching melody with a 90’s R&B vibe and has perfectly demonstrated his modulated and soothing vocals.

    ‘Thanks for always believing in me, I still got a lot of songs planned to be released. And very excited to share them with you all,’ Joe Vince shared.

    Joe Vince started playing music when he was 14 years old back in his hometown Cebu City. He started his career as a lead singer of a worship band for Youth for Christ, a religious youth group that was a big part of his teenage years. He moved to Manila to pursue music production, and while at school he would do events and gigs during his spare time and got to experience busking in BGC.

    In 2013, he was invited to take part in Ryan Cayabyan’s Element Song Writing Camp. This was the event that opened many doors for him, including an appearance in the show “This is my story, this is my song” where he got to do an impromptu musical composition with Juris of MYMP.

    The same song was also used as a background music for Madam Kilay break up vlog. Joe’s voice has been used as one of the voices for the ABS-CBN show: YOUR FACE SOUNDS FAMILIAR. Another song “If I Could Just” is one of his most popular songs on SoundCloud and got him more followers on social media. Listen to Joe Vince’s new single Sa’king Tabi via evosound to be available on November 27, 2020 on Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, deezer.

  • Good music, awesome prizes in store with “Peel Mo, Panalo Promo sa Coke Studio”

    Good music, awesome prizes in store with “Peel Mo, Panalo Promo sa Coke Studio”

    December Avenue

    COCA-COLA PHILIPPINES is raising the stakes this season as they sought to combine good old Pinoy music and a high-stakes nationwide promo—thanks to the currently-ongoing “Peel Mo, Panalo Promo sa Coke Studio.”

    Taking centerstage this season is the ongoing nationwide campaign, turning COCA-COLA PHILIPPINES products topped with the ubiquitous yellow cap as this season must-haves in exchange for the chance to win cash prizes, as well as cool COCA-COLA Merchandise.

    10 lucky winners will win P50,000 each during the weekly raffle, while one lucky COCA-COLA aficionado will get the chance to take home one million pesos as grand prize for the last episode.

    Winners will be drawn weekly, with this year’s line-up of artists drawing the list of lucky winners, in between performances. Boasting of a line-up consists of seasoned COKE STUDIO PH regulars including KZ Tandingan, Moira dela Torre, Shanti Dope, and December Avenue, who all delivered memorable performances and collaborations from the past seasons. Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo also returns for the fourth season, while former IV of Spades front man Unique Salonga steps on the COKE STUDIO PH stage for the first time. Tasked with hosting duties this year is Sam Concepcion, also a COKE STUDIO PH regular.

    To join, buy any COCA-COLA PHILIPPINES product with a yellow cap (this includes Coke regular, Coke No Sugar, Royal Tru Lemon and Tru Orange and Sprite); COCA-COLA PHILIPPINES’ Facebook Messenger; and input the code found behind the label.

    Episodes will be posted weekly in the COKE STUDIO PH channel on YouTube, with new episodes dropping every Saturday at 4 pm until December 2020.

  • Dua Lipa’s ‘Studio 2054’ Set on November 27.

    Dua Lipa’s ‘Studio 2054’ Set on November 27.

    Dua Lipa -Studio 2054

    Dua Lipa invites you to come with her to “Studio 2054” for a night of music, mayhem, performance, theatre, dance and much more on LIVENow. The “Studio 2054” show will be a night like no other – this is reality and fantasy exploding together to deliver a brand new multi-dimensional live experience, as part of the American Express UNSTAGED series.

    Shot live in a massive warehouse location “Studio 2054” will be a celebration of the unconventional and unique and will see Dua move through custom built sets; surreal tv shows, roller discos,

    Ecstatic raves, trashy rocker hang outs, voguing ballrooms and diva style dressing rooms. Accompanied by a cast of musicians, dancers, skaters, aerialists and acrobats, Dua will be joined by a host of surprise superstar guests to deliver a euphoric blast of happiness and good times.

    Featuring tracks from “Future Nostalgia”, “Club Future Nostalgia” and her debut album,

    “Studio 2054” is a kaleidoscope of the past, present and future; real time and the imagination, adrenalin and excitement – all merged to create a whole new way to enjoy a performance

    “Studio 2054” will be streamed via LIVENow, home to the best live events, from Friday

    November 27th at different times across global territories:

    Stream #1 – UK & Europe // 20.30pm London / 21.30pm Paris / 22.30 pm Moscow

    Stream #2 – South America // 19.00pm Lima/ 20.00pm Manaus / 21.00pm Rio & Buenos Aires

    Stream #3 – Central & North America // 18.00pm LA / 20.00pm MX / 21.00pm New York

    Stream #4 – Asia Pacific // 16.00pm Bangkok & Jakarta / 17.00pm Manila / 18.00pm Seoul /

    20.00pm Sydney / 22.00pm Auckland.

    Standard tickets priced at £8.99 are available for a very limited time from Friday 30th October from 08.00am GMT onwards. Bundle tickets priced from £15.00 gets access to exclusive pre-show behind the scenes footage and an invite to the After Show Party with Dua in attendance and featuring guest DJs on the decks – both from dualipa.com/studio2054 , LIVENow and Ticketmaster.

  • Christi Fider Bubbly chanteuse charms with Teka, Teka, Teka

    Christi Fider Bubbly chanteuse charms with Teka, Teka, Teka

    To be a successful singer,” is a dream that not everyone gets to realize. Not with Christi Fider. At first glance, you may think she is just the average millennial whose main preoccupation is the latest fashion, trendy gadgets and having all her YOLO moments enumerated and shared via her vlog. There is more to the pretty young Ms. Fider that meets the proverbial eye.

    The AB History graduate from University of Sto. Thomas was exposed to different sounds and music growing up in a family whose love for anything and everything that has to do with music is deeply rooted. The early musical exposure, thanks to all the tapes and vinyl records played at home, watching concerts and listening to the radio, made Christi realize that performing is what she loves and she thanks God for the gifted of a good singing voice.

    Fider shares: “When I take my shower, usually I sing pop songs. I also like Broadway tunes as well. It depends on my mood, really. Sometimes I have the mood to like indie musicians, the type that ordinary people would not care to listen too, or something they are not familiar with. My music range is very wide. For now, I have a bit of struggle on what genre to specialize since it is dependent on my mood. If the song resonates with me, or I like the artists singing it, I’d probably sing it too.

    ”She loves the voice of Christina Aguilera which she thinks is Aguilera’s strength. She also loves Britney Spears, the way she moves and carries herself. As a kid, she was partial to Sarah Geronimo. Now, she listens to Marion Aunor and Moira dela Torre.

    What made her say yes to sing TEKA, TEKA, TEKA? “I really love the songs written by direk Joven Tan. I know that am quite biased if he’s the composer of a song. It has a good meaning, and has good lyrics as well. What I noticed about today’s songs, the music is different. It is not lyrics-focused. Sometimes they give more emphasis to the sound. With the song Teka, Teka, I felt that many people can relate to it. Since it’s my debut single, I want something that pleasant to listen too because many people today are lonely. If they listen to Teka, Teka, it will give hope and bring joy to other people.

    ”Her feelings now that people are using the song as their TikTok anthem of choice: “Happy. No, ecstatic, I must say. Even if the song has yet to be released but some people already used it for TikTok. Zeus Collins was the first one who made a TikTok for it. Of course, I was surprised when he used it because he is known for dancing. I didn’t imagine that Teka Teka is can be used to dance too. I was surprised when Zeus even choreographed a dance for Teka Teka and the people followed it.

    He sets the standard and people followed it.”She carries on: “I was likewise surprised with the people’s response to the song. They found the song danceable, uplifting and gives a happy vibe and energy. The bubbly pop version suits my personality. In Spotify, my song has an electronic kind of mix to it. But many listeners were able to relate to the pop version”.

    As a new artist, she hopes her fellow millennials see her as: “I want them to see me as someone vibrant and bubbly. I want to bring back the danceable tunes. I want to give the beat and groove back to the people. That is something that everyone needs right. Times are hard and I hope that thru my uh song, I can help relieve the stress of others. Let us bring back the good times.

    ”Teka, Teka, Teka, is written by Joven Tan, interpreted by Christi Fider and released by Star Music. It is now available in Spotify, Apple Music, itunes, Youtube and Deezer.

  • Ava Max Releases Highly-Anticipated Debut Album Heaven & Hell

    Ava Max Releases Highly-Anticipated Debut Album Heaven & Hell

    Ava Max - Heaven and Hell Album

    Global pop sensation Ava Max—who has already accumulated more than 4 billion career streams—has today released her highly-anticipated debut album Heaven & Hell. The record features eight new tracks alongside her previously released hit singles “Sweet But Psycho,” “Who’s Laughing Now,” “So Am I,” “Salt” and “Kings & Queens,” the latter of which spent five weeks at #1 on European airplay and is currently #21 on Top 40 radio.

    Click HERE to buy/stream the album.

    Heaven & Hell represents light and dark, good and evil, and the devil and angel on your shoulder,” said Ava on the meaning behind the album. “I’m discussing the dualities of the challenges we face each day. Some songs have darkness; other songs are more positive. Heaven & Hell is the middle ground.”

    Ava has also today revealed the video for her track “Naked,” which was directed by Hannah Lux Davis (Ariana GrandeHalseyDoja Cat).

    “It’s about the real emotions we go through,” said Ava on the meaning behind the track. “If you don’t know my mind, soul, and heart, you’ll never know me by seeing me naked. We are more than our physical bodies. That’s what I wanted to show.”

    Click HERE to watch the video.

    A truly international artist, Ava sealed her pop superstar status with the blockbuster success of the RIAA 3x-platinum certified hit, “Sweet but Psycho.” Currently boasting over 2 billion global streams and counting, “Sweet But Psycho” was named among the New York Times’ “54 Best Songs of 2019,” spent three weeks in the top 10 of Billboard’s “Hot 100,” peaked at #3 at US Pop Radio and earned Ava her first-ever Teen Choice Awards nomination for “Choice Pop Song.” The song was joined by an official video that has more than 600 million views on YouTube. Produced by GRAMMY® Award-winning super-producer Cirkut (Maroon 5Miley CyrusThe Weeknd) and co-written with Madison Love (Camila Cabello), “Sweet But Psycho” hit #1 on both Spotify’s United States Viral 50” and Billboard’s “Dance Club Songs” while becoming one of “The Top Most-Shazamed Songs of 2019.” The song’s stateside success followed the track’s remarkable popularity abroad, including four consecutive weeks atop the UK Singles Chart and #1 rankings on charts in nearly 20 countries.

    Dubbed an “Artist You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone, Ava has been feted with a wide range of media attention including high profile features in Vanity FairBillboardFORBESPAPER, and more. The pop star first took over TV with performances of “Sweet but Psycho” on CBS’s The Late Late Show with James CordenNBC’s TODAY, and the Ellen DeGeneres Show, as well as a summer performance of her RIAA-certified gold single “So Am I,” on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live. Ava became one of 2019’s most honored performers, including “Best New Artist” nominations at both the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards. The latter was highlighted by both Ava’s first-ever win for “Best Push Artist” and show-stopping live performances of both “Torn” and “Sweet But Psycho,” streaming now HERE.

    ALBUM TRACKLISTING:

    Side A – Heaven:
    1. H.E.A.V.E.N
    2. Kings & Queens
    3. Naked
    4. Tattoo
    5. OMG What’s Happening
    6. Call Me Tonight
    7. Born to the Night

    Purgatory:
    8. Torn

    Side B – Hell:
    9. Take You To Hell
    10. Who’s Laughing Now
    11. Belladonna
    12. Rumors
    13. So Am I
    14. Salt
    15. Sweet But Psycho

  • Smart Gigafest Virtual Concert

    Smart Gigafest Virtual Concert

    Smart Gigafest Virtual Concert

    Smart Gigafest Virtual Concert on September 26, 2020, 6:30pm featuring James Reid, Nadine Lustre, KZ Tandingan, Curtismith and many more.

    Free Concert presented by Smart Communications!

    More details at https://www.facebook.com/events/373750050459412/

  • Tap In – Saweetie x Post Malone x Dababy x Jack Harlow

    Tap In – Saweetie x Post Malone x Dababy x Jack Harlow

    SAWEETIE UNLEASHES MONUMENTAL RENDITION OF “TAP IN” FEATURING GLOBAL SUPERSTAR AND  MULTI-GRAMMY NOMINATED ARTIST POST MALONE, CHART-TOPPING RAPPER DABABY AND BREAKOUT ARTIST JACK HARLOW

    On a definitive hot streak, multi-platinum selling ICY/Artistry Records/Warner Records rapper/actress/entrepreneur and #1 Top Triller Global Artist with over 45.8M streams, Saweetie will drop an event level rendition for “Tap In” with award-winning hitmakers Post Malone and Da Baby, along with breakout rapper and 2020 XXL Freshman Jack Harlow. The all-star ensemble adds fuel to the fire set ablaze by Saweetie’s flawless flows.

    When “Tap In” was initially released, it quickly went viral and inspired over 4.1 million #TapInChallenge dance videos on TikTok. Saweetie fans across the globe are showing out and putting their own spin on the choreography from the original music video, in which Saweetie flaunts her Pretty B*tch style and delivers high energy moves on an iced-out basketball court. Inspired by fellow Bay Area artist Too Short’s smash “Blow The Whistle,” Saweetie‘s “Tap In” marks her second single to reach Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and has earned her a 2020 MTV VMA nomination for “Song of the Summer.” The undeniable summertime anthem is skyrocketing up the charts, currently at #3 at Urban Radio, Top 10 at Rhythm Radio, and #1 for two weeks on the U.S. and Global Thriller charts. “Tap In” has amassed 58 million streams with placements on numerous playlists, including Spotify’s coveted RapCaviar, Apple Music’s Future Hits, and more.  

    Saweetie also tapped in with SHOWTIME’s Desus & Mero for an exclusive interview. Watch it HERE.  

    The Maxim summer cover star is preparing to release her Pretty B*tch Music project this fall, featuring production by Timbaland and Danja. Pretty B*tch Music is Saweetie‘s self-titled movement, which encourages all women to define their own Pretty. Her empowered meaning of B*tch = Boss. Independent. Tough. CEO. Hyphy. Saweetie also continues to expand her fashion and beauty empire, recently teaming up with PrettyLittleThing for a second “At Home With” collection; all proceeds are being donated to Black Lives Matter. 


    ABOUT SAWEETIE: 
    Flaunting nineties rhyme reverence, fashion-forward fire, and endless charisma, Saweetie—born Diamonté Harper—can go bar-for-bar with the best of ‘em, and fans and critics immediately recognized and responded to that. Within six months, she cracked 100 million cumulative streams, garnered a gold plaque, and earned the praise of Billboard, The FADER, and Noisey as Los Angeles Times pegged her as “one to watch.” Drawing on a passion for poetry and numerous years of rapping in the car, she turned her love for words into vivid verses during 2018 on the High Maintenance EP with her smash hit “ICY GRL” earning RIAA platinum certification. What’s more, 2019 saw the release of Saweetie’s ICY EP, spawning double-platinum viral sensation “My Type” as well as a 2020 BET Awards nomination for Best Female Hip Hop Artist.   

    As a businesswoman, she launched her sold-out ICY jewelry line and partnered with PrettyLittleThing for a 50-piece capsule collection. Meanwhile, everyone from David Guetta to Dua Lipa to Wiz Khalifa to G-Eazy has enlisted her for guest spots. A true fashionista, she has graced the cover of Maxim and Wonderland, in addition to appearing in C.R. Fashion Book, Interview, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar.

  • G Music Fest 2020

    G Music Fest 2020

    G Music Fest 2020 with Lany

    G Music Fest on September 26, 2020, 4pm featuring LANY, Ben&Ben, SB19, The Juans, December Avenue, UDD, Kiana and Massiah presented by Globe Telecom.

    Free Concert available at the Globe Telecom Facebook page

  • iHeart Radio Music Festival 2020

    iHeart Radio Music Festival 2020

    iHeart Radio Music Festival 2020

    iHeart Radio Music Festival on September 19 and 20, 2020 at 9:19pm to 12:19am with live performances by Bon Jovi, BTS, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Kane Brown, Keith Urban, Migos, Miley Cyrus, Thomas Rhett, Usher and many more presented by Smart Communications.

    #SmartGigaFest brings you the Philippine Exclusive Stream of the biggest music festival of the year.

    More details to be posted soon at facebook.com/SmartCommunications/

  • Alanis Morissette Live in Manila 2021 Rescheduled

    Alanis Morissette Live in Manila 2021 Rescheduled

    Alanis Morissette Concert Update:

    More info at Alanis Morissette Live in Manila 2022

    Alanis Morissette Live in Manila on December 7 & 8, 2021 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Alanis Morissette 2021 World Tour in Manila celebrating 25 years of jagged little pill is presented by Ovation Productions.

    With Special Guest: Up Dharma Down

    Alanis Morissette Live in Manila 2021

    Ticket Prices:
    SVIP – P13,460
    VIP – P12,400
    Patron – P10,280
    Lower Box A – P9,220
    Lower Box B – P8,160
    Upper Box – P4,980
    Gen Ad – P2,870

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  • Smart brings Ellie Goulding’s The Brightest Blue Experience online concert to Filipino fans

    Smart brings Ellie Goulding’s The Brightest Blue Experience online concert to Filipino fans

    Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. makes it simpler for Filipinos to score tickets and watch Ellie Goulding’s The Brightest Blue Experience along with millions of fans around the world.

    Smart has partnered with LIVENow, a pay-per-view service, which shall broadcast the British singer-songwriter’s one-off exclusive virtual concert live on August 27  from London’s iconic Victoria & Albert Museum.

    The showcase will see Ellie perform tracks from her new album for the first time as well as some fan favorites, accompanied by a special ensemble of live musicians and a very special guest.

    Smart subscribers can buy their ticket and conveniently charge this to their postpaid bill. To do this, subscribers only need to sign up at https://www.live-now.com,  select Pay Your Phone, then choose Smart as mode of payment. Smart Prepaid customers can also conveniently buy their concert pass using their prepaid load.

    Digital concerts in the new normal

    As the world continues to deal with the pandemic situation, online concerts have become a huge source of entertainment for the quarantined public. 

    Through this, Smart continues to bring subscribers closer to their passions, in this case music, by giving them easy access to world-class talents amid the new normal.

    Ellie Goulding’s The Brightest Blue Experience adds to the string of local and international artists that Smart has brought closer to Filipino fans through exclusive experiences and elevated lifestyle perks.

    Country’s fastest mobile data network

    Smart subscribers can enjoy the concert seamlessly powered by the country’s fastest mobile data network, as recognized by third-party analytics firms, such as Ookla and Opensignal.

    Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, recently named Smart as the country’s fastest mobile data network in the first half of 2020 after it achieved a Speed Score™ of 18.33, with average speeds of 15.94 Mbps for download and 7.57 Mbps for upload, based on 2,810,963 user-initiated tests taken with Speedtest®.    

    On the other hand, Opensignal, an independent mobile analytics firm, reported in its April 2020 Mobile Network Experience Report* for the Philippines that Smart remained ahead of the competition in terms of Video Experience, Upload, and Download Speed Experience, Voice App Experience, Games Experience, and 4G Availability.  

    To know more about The Brightest Blue Experience concert, visit https://smart.com.ph/Pages/smartEllieGoulding.

  • Mark Read releases “Smile Again” and it’s a bop!

    Mark Read releases “Smile Again” and it’s a bop!

    The world may have forever changed the way we interact and the way we celebrate our every days, but 2020 has definitely shaped songwriters’ perspective and unrelenting creativity in writing music while in isolation.

    After releasing “Where Were You” in May 2020, Mark Read of UK/Norwegian boyband A1, continues dropping yet another QUARANTUNE or his latest LSS worthy song last August 7th – and this time, an empowering dance track with a tropical vibes called “Smile Again” – LISTEN HERE (Streaming sites https://orcd.co/smileagainmarkread )
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  • PARADISE RISING releases first mixtape semilucent under newly launched label

    PARADISE RISING releases first mixtape semilucent under newly launched label

    The mixtape culls five rising stars of Filipino descent for a sonically ambitious body of work

    (LOS ANGELES – July 31, 2020) —Today, 88rising’s sister label PARADISE RISING, announces the launch of its first mixtape: semilucent to be distributed by 12Tone Music. The mixtape features songs from five artists curated by the Filipino label: Fern., Jason Dhakal, Kiana V, Leila Alcasid and Massiah.
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  • No Rome Releases 1:45AM feat. Bearface

    No Rome Releases 1:45AM feat. Bearface

    ‘1:45AM’ is the new single from No Rome, featuring Bearface and the latest installment in a series of collaborative tracks from the Filipino alt-pop star, which to date has included singles with Beabadoobee & Jay Som (Hurry Home) and Dijon (Trust 3000).

    Featuring co-production from long-time collaborator George Daniel of The 1975 and legendary UK Garage producer MJ Cole, the single is another example of No Rome’s ability to seamlessly blend genres, working with an impressive variety of collaborators, whilst always retaining his own unique sound and identity.
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