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  • Another One for the Books – Bazooka Rocks II

    Another One for the Books – Bazooka Rocks II

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    As typhoons hit the Metro, one after the other, there is no mistaking the hurricane that swept us all away – Bazooka Rocks 2013. On its second wave, the music festival was a surefire hit that left its attendees with the aching nostalgic experience dubbed as post concert depression. Twelve bands in fourteen hours; who wouldn’t want to keep replaying those memories in their heads?

    The vibe throughout the festival was palpable: thousands of bodies swarming around the venue,their voices thrumming against the background music, waiting for their favorite acts to come on stage. And when they did, the energy that pulsated in the crowd was undeniable.

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    The halls of the SMX convention center had come to life. Numerous tents bordered the venue – food kiosks, a photo booth station, phone charging areas, San Miguel stalls giving out free flavored beer, and carnival-like booths — pop the balloon, neon face paint, rent a plush animal ride, and the giant inflatable slide. Lee Jeans Philippines even had their own nook at the venue, hosting a lounge area for fans and a balcony section for VIP guests. The booth that held the most attention was, of course, the merchandise booth, where fans could meet and greet their favorite band during intermission.

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  • Bazooka Rocks the Metro

    Bazooka Rocks the Metro

    Guest Post by Isabel R. Matias

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    We live for the moments that truly make us feel alive. September 30, 2012 proved to be one of those extraordinary feats.

    That last Sunday of September marked the first annual indoor music festival in the country. Bazooka Rocks Festival, as it is called, showcased three local and eight international acts in a span of over twelve hours. True to its name, the festival was an explosion of energy, sound and color.

    As the preparations were made, attendees counted down the days. With each second the clock ticked, they were closer to the festival date. They were so eager that by the time the hour of the show arrived, the crowd was like a time bomb ready to explode.

    The SMX Convention Center was the right venue, as it provided ample space for the concept of the festival. The stage was situated at the heart of the two connected halls – it was “one massive pit” – as the official poster advertised. Arcade booths, kiosks selling food, drinks, and booze, merchandise stalls, an eating area with school chairs, cellphone charging stations, and even a giant inflatable slide decorated the halls.

    Before each band would dominate the stage, a countdown would take place, only reminding the crowd that they were minutes away from seeing their favorite band perform. Every time the musicians stepped or ran on stage, the crowd erupted in a frenzy.

    At the outset were homegrown talents such as Penguin, Robin Nievera and Salamin. The audience was given a taste of local skill before foreign-cultivated artistry hit the stage.

    At noon, Avastera took the stage. The Australian-based musicians have gone a long way since they released their EP, “The Clocks Have Ticked Too Long” early this year. For a band to have only released an EP and tour in international shores speaks volumes; they’ve achieved so much in just a span of a few months and are sure to take the world by stage one continent at a time.
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