[PRESSCON] BY REQUEST: BAMBOO & YENG THE CONCERT

It all started with a production number in ASAP when Bamboo & Yeng Constatino were paired to do a cover of Eurythmics’s Here Comes The Rain Again...

[Photo by Kris Rocha]

Both Bamboo and Yeng are at the top of of their careers and this idea of them having a concert together is probably the most anticipated team up in the local concert scene this year. Bamboo being a certified platinum rock superstar and now a coach at The Voice Of The Philippines, and Yeng being the country’s pop rock princess who‘s making waves as a singer and songwriter and now an ambassadress of Academy Of Rock in Singapore. With all those achievements on their belts, the two humbly exchanged praises with each other during the press conference held recently at Plaza Ibarra in QC.

Yeng Constantino [Photo by Kris Rocha]

“I see she is someone with a plan… I see it in her eyes. When you do a particular song, you want to conquer that song, you want to attack that song. And that’s what I like and what I see. You put yourself full heartedly into the music… and when I see her do that, I admire that.” – Bamboo

Bamboo [Photo by Kris Rocha]

“Yung nakikita mo sa kanya, onstage and off stage… pag rehearsal pa lang pag-kinanta nya yung isang kanta… feeling mo yun na yung wakas nung song. Pero ‘pag dinala na niya sa stage, lalo pa niya inaangat. Nakaka-challenge yun para sa isang artist na katulad ko… gusto ko maging ganun! Inspirational yung dating, gusto mo rin itaasa yung sarili mo as a singer, as an artist, kasi nakakita ka ng isang ganung klaseng performance.” – Yeng


When Manila Concert Scene asked them if they are planning to do collaboration for a song or an album after their concert, both said right away that they want to do it. Bamboo explained that it should come out natural, “If may mangyari, if may masulat siya or may masulat akong song, if bagay… why not. It has to come natural.”

Bamboo answers questions from the press. [Photo by Kris Rocha]

Yeng added, “…right timing, right song, alam mo lang eh. ‘Pag nilabas mo, alam mo lang. So, agree ako sa kanya na hindi sya something na dapat ipilit. Kung ako tatanungin gusto ko yun.”

Yeng cheerfully answers question from the press. [Photo by Kris Rocha]

Rehearsals for the show haven’t started yet and both are still getting to know each other as musicians. Yeng shared that each time she gets to talk to Bamboo, it is like opening a gift full of surprises. Like during their recent radio tour, they first got a chance to talk about Bamboo’s influences and how he became what he is today. Yeng, lost for words, expressed how stunned she was, “Wow… parang something na bago. nakaka-ano ng puso, hindi ko alam yun pakiramdam na yun. Pero something na may nakukuha kang bago.”

Bamboo shares his thoughts about music. [Photo by Kris Rocha]

Despite having though competitions in the local music scene, Bamboo doesn’t sees it that way. He said that attacking should only happen while performing the song, “Iba yung pag nagperform ka, you have an eye of a tiger. It’s the song that you’re attacking. It’s with the performance, what you want to bring out for yourself. Pero hindi yung kasama mo, or yung ibang musikero, banda, singer na kasama mo.”

This is going to be their first major concert in the Big Dome that’s why it’s very challenging and special for both artists.  They assured everyone that it’s going to be exciting, as they are preparing new stuff that will surely surprise their fans.  The set list for the show is determined by fans’ requests on Twitter, so expect that they’ll be singing only the songs you like!

To get a taste of what's in store on August 17, check out this video of Bamboo & Yeng singing their version of This Love in front of the press.



BY REQUEST: BAMBOO & YENG THE CONCERT is presented by Cornerstone Concerts. Tickets are available in all Ticketnet outlets nationwide and online via www.ticketnet.com.ph. For more info, call 911-55555.

[Photo by Kris Rocha for Manila Concert Scene]

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE 101

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE 101

Written by CARLA ADLAWANA

Face-melting, ear-splitting, mind-numbing, brutal...

This is the closest you can get to an explosive experience without actual loss of limbs. 

This is Killswitch Engage. 

Considered by MTV as ‘one of the founders of metalcore’,  Killswitch Engage mixes apocalyptic guitar riffs in dual harmony and double-bass drum beats with melodic and screaming vocals.

The end result? A  head-banging soundtrip that is the audio equivalent of being hit in the face by Manny Pacquiao. 

Formed in 1999, Killswitch Engage is an American extreme metal and hardcore band from Westfield, Massachusetts. With the return of former frontman Jesse Leach, the rest of band’s current lineup includes bassist Mike D’ Antonio, guitarists Joel Stroetzel and Adam Dutkiewicz and drummer Justin Foley. 

The band got mainstream attention in 2004 with the release of ‘The End of Heartache’, which made its debut at number 21 on the Billboard 200. The album’s title track, similarly called ‘The End of Heartache’’, was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 47th Grammy Awards in 2005. This epic metal ballad also became the main single for the movie Resident Evil: Apocalypse. 

With 6 studio albums under their belt, Killswitch Engage has cemented their place in the annals of rock history with hit singles: “My Last Serenade”, “In Due Time”, “Holy Diver”, “The Arms of Sorrow”, “Rose of Sharyn”, “Fixation in the Darkness” and a whole lot more. If you have found yourself time and again playing air-guitar in the privacy of your own room with the volume up to these songs, then we have got good news for you. 

With the release of their latest album ‘ Disarm the Descent’ comes the tour to end all tours. Finally, metalcore royalty is coming to Manila! 

It’s going to be one massive moshpit this July 31, 2013 when Killswitch Engage blows the roof off the Sky Dome at SM City North Edsa. 

Metalheads from all over the Philippines will expect nothing less. 

Killswitch Engage Live in Manila is brought to us by Pulp Live World

For more info, visit: http://pulpliveworld.com/shows/2013/killswitch-engage

Tickets are available at all SM Tickets outlets nationwide. Call 470-2222. Purchase online via www.smtickets.com. 

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Concert Roundup: Down the Rabbit Hole to Wanderland 2013

Title: Down the Rabbit Hole to Wanderland 2013

Written by: Bianchi Mendoza

Photos by: Karen De La Fuente

It has been said that: “Not all who wander are lost.” Some wander to get lost or search of something special. And that’s exactly what hundreds of music-lovers found at the first-ever Wanderland Music and Arts Festival held last Saturday (May 18).  It was the first major concert to be held at the Globe Circuit Event Grounds in Makati. The full day of sonic bliss became what felt like the venue’s unofficial inauguration.

                The gates were opened at 11am and Taken by Cars revved the crowd up and heated up the afternoon with fan favorites including the anthemic, “This is our City”. Rock band Pulso bled out infectious melodies and Triphop duo Yolanda Moon infused some soul into the chill atmosphere of the afternoon. She’s Only Sixteen amped the energy up with some indie pop goodness. As festival goer Francesca Albano said, “The vibe started to escalate when She’s Only Sixteen took the stage.”

                Later in the afternoon, Australian duo Colour Coding (also of the band, Operator Please) burst into their set with “Hold Tight” and “Leave, It’s Over”— also delighting fans with their rendition of The Killers’ “When You Were Young”. Indie pop quintet Tully on Tully then took the stage, with frontwoman Natalie Foster in fiery orange they started the set with “No Problems”, “Eyes of Glass” and played the rest of their set against a blush-tinged sky. They finished it off with their debut single, “Naked”. New Zealandnatives Avalanche City played an awesome set. The folk band was originally a solo project by David Baxter. They played “Love, Love, Love” and other fan favourites.

                As the sun went down, Up Dharma Down turned up the heat and began their set with the haunting track off of their latest album Capacities, “Feelings”— a collaboration with Paul Buchanan (of Scottish band Blue Nile) their set also included hits like “Indak” and “Tadhana”. Festival goer Shay Takeuchi said that the highlgihts of the festival for her were: Up Dharma Down, Neon Trees and The Temper Trap’s set.

                With 30 minutes in between sets, revellers were free to roam and frolic around the grounds to experience live art performances by Anjo Bolarda x Martojaks, Secret Fresh and Thursday Room. Festival goers were treated to free drinks and other cool stuff from various product sponsors. Inflatable slides, bull rides, jousts and a Velcro wall peppered the lush, green open field.

                At around half past eight, Nada Surf was up next. After more than two decades in the music scene, they finally found their way onto our shores. True icons of alt-rock, they delighted fans with well-loved tracks like: “Inside of Love”, “Always Love” and  “Concrete Bed”. Lead singer Matthew Caws sported a salt and pepper ‘do but their music has not aged. And as one of their many beloved songs goes, “It’s never too late for teenage dreams.” (It was a teenage dream of mine to hear them play live).

                Half an hour after Nada Surf’s memorable performance, Neon Trees’ electrifying performance began. Midway through the set, frontman Tyler Glenn ditched his orange jacket and flung it backstage like a burst of sunlight and exploded into the rest of their super charged set that included hits like “Animal” and “1983”. Neon Trees’ performance was a delicious mixture of alt-rock and new wave—even covering the 80s anthem, “Don’t You Want Me” (originally by Human League) towards the end of their set. Tylertook time to give us some sage advice: “Don’t let any a**hole tell you you’re not good enough. Just grab them by the face and whisper: everybody talks…” The screams were deafening. We knew what song was coming next.

                Tyler was a firecracker on stage: twisting the microphone wire around his neck; kneeling and arching his back until it touched the ground. Sweating bullets, it seemed like the only way to cool down was to go for a swim, so he crowdsurfed in the sea of screaming fans. Drummer Elaine Bradley, tweeted the next day: “Playing here in the Philippinesdefinitely needs to happen again. Such a great crowd @wanderlandfest. What a fantastic night!”

At around midnight, headliners The Temper Trap finally took the stage opening with the monster hit “Love Lost”.  Then came “Fader” and a breathtaking performance of “Drum Song”. After a powerful set, they ended with the indie-turned-mainstream anthem, “Sweet Disposition”. It was an ethereal and magical moment when the day-long festivities came to a close under a rain of confetti as Dougy’s tender vocals faded into the night. 

See more photos from the show here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151940352343032

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#MCSContest: Circuit Fest 2013 Ticket Contest

Wanna be part of the biggest music and skate festival of the summer? Well here's your chance! Join our #MCSContest: Circuit Fest Ticket Contest! 2 tickets up for grabs for Circuit Fest which will be held on May 25, 2013 at the Globe Circuit Event Grounds in Makati City. See contest mechanics below.

Mechanics:

•   Follow our Instagram account: @manilaconcerts
• Take a screenshot of our MCS Instagram and Circuitfest website

Format for MCS (Instagram):

Format for Circuit Website page:

·         Send the two photos (screenshot of MCS & Circuitfest website) to manilaconcertscene@gmail.com. Don’t forget to include your name and contact number (mobile number)

·         Subject for the email should be: “#MCSContest: Circuit Fest 2013”

PRIZES: One lucky concert fan will win Two (2) concert tickets for the CircuitFest 2013 which will be held on May 25, 2013 at the Globe Circuit Event Grounds, Makati City. Winner will be selected through random selection.

REMINDERS:

- Contest duration: May 13, 2013 to May 22, 2013(5:00pm; Philippine time).

- Announcement of winner: May 22, 2013 – 8:00pm (Philippine time).

- Only Philippine residents can join the contest.

- Only one entry per person policy. Participants who flood will be automatically disqualified. So be sure to complete all the requirements before submitting your entry. Multiple emails are not allowed, your entry will be not counted.

- The winner will be announced on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/manilaconcerts and will be notified through email and via an sms message or phone call call. Keep your phone lines open and check your email often because a representative from Manila Concert Scene might be calling you soon!

This contest is brought to you by Manila Concert Scene and Music Management International

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Concert Roundup: New Wave In The Summertime with Modern English and The Alarm

New Wave In The Summertime with Modern English and The Alarm

Written by Forsythe Jones

Last Friday(May 3, 2013), the SM Mall of Asia Arena was turned into a virtual time capsule as Modern English and The Alarm, two of the most popular British bands of their time headlined Back To The 80s, revival concert party.

DMC Philippines, one of the concert’s promoters headed by Jessie Cambosa a.k.a. Jessie Gonzales, former station manager of the now defunct WXB 102, the most popular new wave radio station during the 80s was also responsible for staging lost 80s, a similar new wave concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum back in 2008 headlined by A Flock of Seagulls, Real Life and When In Rome.

For many local music fans, the 80s remain a popular decade as other sensations of that popular decade such as the Lotus Eaters, Simple Minds, China Crisis, Cyndi Lauper and Belinda Carlisle have all had successful gigs.

Robbie Grey and Mike Peters, the driving forces behind Modern English and The Alarm respectively, may now well be into their 50s. But they still managed to draw a respectable crowd, with a good number of youngsters singing and dancing along to their mostly 30-year old music.

Some actually came in 80s inspired haircuts and the colorful wear that also defined the era. There was even one who wore a WXB 102 t-shirt. We can’t tell if there were any who actually wore shoulder pads to complete the 80s look.

But it also didn’t hurt that the headliners got able local support from DJ Jon Tupaz of Jill’s and Juan Miguel Salvador and his latest band, The Authority—both known to be associated with the 80s themselves.

Playing before the start of the concert and in between sets, Tupaz regaled the crowd with mixes of hits that included seldom-heard gems like Propaganda’s “Duet”, the Eurogliders’ “Heaven Must Be There” and the Europeans’ “The Animal Song”.

Salvador, best known for his time with 80s showband, Rage, sustained the party atmosphere that recalled clubhouse parties at Forbes and Corinthian Gardens as well as clubs like Rumors and Faces with a spirited set that include classics like The Adventures’ “Two Rivers” as well as The Cure’s “Friday, I’m In Love” and “Boys Don’t Cry”.

Finally, after quite a long wait, The Alarm finally took the stage. Formed in Wales in 1981, the band is known for its big booming rock sound that was largely compared to such contemporaries as U2 and Big Country although they are more likely to remind younger fans of bands like Keane and Snow Patrol.

The Alarm’s current line-up is composed of James Stevenson on guitars, Craig Adams on bass, Mark Taylor on keyboards, Smiley on drums and remaining founding member Mike Peters.

Performance-wise, this present incarnation of The Alarm is a razor sharp unit as they dug deeper into the band’s back catalogue in a mesmerizing set that include favorites like “Marching On”, “The Stand”, “Where Were You Hiding When The Storm Broke”, “Spirit of ‘76”, “Sold Me Down The River”, “68 Guns” and of course their biggest hits, “Rain In The Summertime” and “Absolute Reality” which drew the loudest cheers.

With his patented gruffy, hoarse vocals that recalls both Bruce Springsteen and Joe Strummer of The Clash, founding member Mike Peters hardly skipped a beat and looked majestic in his customized overcoat-style jacket which he never took off until the end of their set.

Repeatedly stating how happy the band was to be given a chance to perform in Manila, Peters and the rest of The Alarm performed a first rate set that will be remembered for a long time.

We were actually a little worried when Modern English followed suit as The Alarm proved to be a tough act to follow. Formed in Essex, England back in 1979, their sound is lighter and more mainstream by comparison.

Fortunately, they have their deep back catalogue to dip their fingers including some new material that sounds just as good as their classics. As soon as ABS-CBN’s Gretchen Fullido surprisingly took to the stage and introduced them, the band launched into the propulsive intro of “Someone’s Calling”, a tune from their sensational debut album, After The Snow.

They then proceeded to a mixed set of brand new originals (yes, they still record new material) as well as other recognizable tunes like “Life In The Gladhouse”, “After The Snow” and “Tables Turning”.

Frontman Robbie Grey surprised everyone in the venue when he revealed that “Ink and Paper”, one of their most popular tunes in these parts, is a song they never actually perform live—at least until their Manila concert. He actually held a piece of paper that presumably contained its lyrics while singing the song. Even with some rough edges here and there brought mostly by Grey’s limited vocal range, the number was a still big hit with the crowd.

So were the two biggest hits of the band’s career—“Hands Across The Sea” and the song Grey acknowledges as the one everybody knows, “I Melt With You”.

“What about you in the cheap seats up there?”, Grey asked the lower box crowd as he eggs everyone to stand up and dance.

Largely predictable but ultimately a crowd-pleasing affair, the Back To The 80s new wave concert party of Modern English and The Alarm did a fine job of taking its audience back in time with well-loved songs that brought plenty of fond memories.  We hope to see more of our 80s favorites soon, like maybe The Church, Midnight Oil or even the now Mike Peters-fronted Big Country?

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Concert Roundup: Demi's 1st Headline Concert in Manila

Concert Roundup: Demi's 1st headline concert in Manila

Written by Jhoanne Mariano

Edited by Jamie Ortega

The Big Dome was filled with teen hearts last March 20 for the first concert of Demi Lovato in Manila. Our very own Khalil Ramos performed for the opening act, his fans made sure that their presence and support for Khalil would be noticeable with all their clapping and howling. A few minutes after his performance, the venue went dim while the crowd went crazy filling the coliseum with screaming fans and glow sticks everywhere already pumped for the concert they’ve been waiting for since their first experience of Demi in Disney’s Camp Rock. As soon as the band started performing and demi began waltzing on the stage, fans of all ages went ballistic at the sight of the singer.

Demi Lovato started off with Unbroken, from her third studio album released last 2011. It was then followed by Get Back from her début studio album, which topped the music charts in different countries including the Philippines. She continued with Here We Go Again, La La Land, and Don’t Forget – another hit from her début album. It was followed by My Love Is Like A Star and a cover of a Miranda Lambert song, The House That Built Me.

Demi’s lyrics were filled with different emotions up by her enthralling voice and her heartfelt delivery, proving what an amazing artist she is. Fix A Heart, Catch Me, and Lightweight were the next set of songs she performed. She then sang the song that touched hearts all over the world, Skyscraper. Seeing her singing it, as she felt each word with tears in her eyes, it was like watching a scene out of a movie. Being able to move so many hearts at the age of 20 is so amazing, having that talent in writing and singing, sharing it with the world, proving what a wonderful person she is and how she used her talent for the greater good to stop the waterworks, she then performed a Chris Brown cover, Turn Up The Music. It’s pretty amazing to see Demi possess so much energy to do an excelt delivery of a dance tune after all the songs she’s been performing, but that’s simply her way to keep her fans as entertained as possible. During one of her songs, she even stopped the bouncers which were keeping her fans from standing up and enjoying the night, it only goes to show how sweet she is artists rarely do that in the Philippines but she did.

Heart Attack which is her new single off her upcoming self-titled album, and Remember December were her last two songs on her set list. All 14 songs were not quite enough for her fans because after they left the stage and bid farewell, people started chanting her name and begging for more from her. After several minutes of roaring “Demi!” and “We want more!” over and over, Demi fulfilled their wishes and went back for one last song which was Give Your Heart A Break. Fans dancing and singing along all night made sure that her last song would not be a waste; everybody was up on their seats rocking along as if it was the start of the night. She left the stage with such a worthwhile message that NO ONE should ever make you feel that you’re not special and if you do, you can always rise above them like a skyscraper; wise words  from such a wise and talented girl.

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Concert Roundup: What we loved about The Script concert

Concert Roundup: What we loved about The Script concert

Written by Jamie Ortega

Photos by Kevin Pableo

The Irish alternative rock band The Script returned to Manila last March 31, 2013 for a concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The  group, composed of Danny O’Donoghue in vocals, Mark Sheeran in guitars and Glen Power on the drums,  performed to a sold-out crowd once again. They entertained the crowd for one and a half hours with songs from their self-titled debut album The Script, second offering, Science & Faith, and third studio album #3. It was an unforgettable show indeed, from the selection of songs that the band performed, to their connection with the audience, to the fun and crazy antics that ensued onstage. Here is our selection of the top 10 best moments that night. What are yours?

1)    Danny mingling with the audience. It’s hard to count the exact number of times Danny went down into the crowd; the first time was We Cry and then the writer just kind of lost track after that. What she does remember is that he appeared in the lower box section near the end of the show which was totally unexpected.  There was also a time when he sat on the side of the stage to be closer to the crowd

 

2)    The audience interaction. The crowd present was a lively mix of yuppies, students, girls and guys. They sang along to the 13 songs and three encore songs. As the band was performing the song We Cry, Danny gave the mike to the fans in the crowd so they could sing along- which they did! It made this writer remember what he said during the roundtable interview, that Asian audiences are more in pitch than their European counterparts.

3)    The stories The Script shared before performing each song. It made the fans feel closer to the band. Before they performed If You Could See Me Now, Danny shared how difficult it was for them to write and record it because it talked about the death of Danny’s father and Mark Sheeran’s parents. I’m sure that performance made a people who’ve lost someone special in their life think about that person.

4)    Danny bringing the message of Nothing to life by talking to someone’s ex on the phone. Before they began the song, the vocalist asked someone in the audience to drunk dial an ex girlfriend or boyfriend. He then snatched someone’s phone and sang Nothing to the person on the line. It would have been cooler if he actually spoke to the person instead of singing to them, but then again it could have turned into a therapy session which would have been pretty inappropriate

5)     A drink-off onstage. The band has been quite open about how much they love liquor. In fact, liquor is often mentioned in their songs.  During the concert, Mark and Glen brought their love of booze to the next level by actually having a drink-off onstage! “You don’t give a free beer to Irish people and I hear it’s the same with Filipinos,” Danny joked. He even spilled the liquor on his head and threw the bottle he drank from into the audience!

6)  Manny Pacquiao + bunnies = A PRETTY AWESOME COMBINATION. The band got into the Easter spirit by having people in bunny outfits prance about onstage. Even if their presence was totally unannounced, the appearance of a couple of Easter Bunnies onstage was pretty hilarious. The band wished everyone a Happy Easter then put on boxing gloves and pretended to box the furry mascots. Danny then turned his back to the audience to show off the Team Pacquiao jacket he was wearing. It’s always nice when foreign acts pay tribute to the heroes of the land they perform in.

7)    The band’s versatility and musical range. Danny showed his musical prowess by playing the guitar then the keyboards. Glen played both the drums and the guitar.He even jammed with Danny while performing the song I’m Yours

8)    They know when to take it up a notch and when to bring it down. During the roundtable interview a few hours before, Glen said that the audience willbe on an emotional rollercoaster and it did feel that way. The concert began with the gritty Good Ol’ Days, slowed down with the heartbreak anthem Six Degrees Of Separation, then the band took the energy back up with the Hall Of Fame encore.

Photo from The Script's official Twitter page

9)    The band took a photo of the audience. They showed how special the night was to them by taking a picture of Smart Araneta Coliseum which they uploaded to their Twitter account. They also tweeted about how much they enjoyed performing in the Philippines by posting this message on their Twitter account alongside a photo of Mark and a skeleton wearing a hat: “Manila it’s time to say goodbye! We loved our stay! Peace and love” We’re not sure what the skeleton meant, but the message was sweet enough.

10)          The incredible encore. Judging by their setlist, the last song of the night was supposed to be You Wont Feel and Hall Of Fame. But because they loved the vibe they were getting from the crowd they performed the first song Good Ol  Days again! According to a tweet from Glen posted on their account it was the first time they did it. That was how much they loved the show and clearly, the feeling was mutual! 

#3WorldTourManila: The Script Live in Manila 2013 - Breakeven

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#MCSContest: Demi Lovato Soundcheck Party

Manila, here’s your chance to be a part of Demi Lovato’s Soundcheck party to be held before her concert on March 20, 2013! All you have to do is join our #MCSContest: Demi Lovato in Manila Soundcheck Party contest.

Mechanics: Please follow our instructions carefully

-This contest is open only to all Demi Lovato Live in Manila concert ticket-holders

-LIKE our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/manilaconcerts and Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Manilaconcerts 

-Print-screen our Facebook page and Twitter page

FORMAT

FACEBOOK

 TWITTER

- Take a photo of yourself holding your Demi Lovato Live in Manila concert ticket.
- Send the three photos (MCS page, Twitter page and a photo of you with Demi Lovato in Manila ticket) to manilaconcertscene@gmail.com. Don’t forget to include your name, contact number (mobile number), ticket section for Demi’s concert, Facebook link & Twitter link(for verification).

- Subject for the email should be: “#MCSContest: Demi Lovato Soundcheck Party”

PRIZES: One lucky concert fan will win One (1) Soundcheck Party pass for Demi Lovato in Manila concert which will be held an hour before the main show on March 20, 2013 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Winner will be selected by a random selection.

REMINDERS:
- Contest duration: March 17, 2013 to March 18, 2013(5:00pm; Philippine time).
- Announcement of winner: March 18, 2013 – 8:00pm (Philippine time).
- Only Philippine residents can join the contest.
- Only one entry per person policy. Participants who flood will be automatically disqualified. So be sure to complete all the requirements before submitting your entry. Multiple emails are not allowed, your entry will be not counted.
- The winner will be notified through email, Facebook message or text/call. Keep your phone lines open and check your email often because a representative from Manila Concert Scene might be calling you soon

This contest is brought to you by Manila Concert Scene and Randomminds Productions.Randomminds Productions

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#MCSContest: Bloc Party Live in Manila Ticket Contest

Manila, here’s your chance to see Bloc Party Live in Manila on March 22, 2013 at the WorldTrade Center, Manila. Follow our simple mechanics here:

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/manilaconcerts & https://www.facebook.com/warnermusicphilippines

-Upload the Bloc Party Live in Manila concert poster on our Facebook page(MCS page).

Concert Poster

-For the caption, just answer this easy question:

 “In less than 8 sentences, why do you want to see Bloc Party LIVE?”

- Tag our Facebook pages (MCS page and Warner page) on your entry.

- You’re post should appear on our Facebook page so be sure that your post can be viewed in public

- One entry per person only.

- Best answer wins the contest.

Prizes:

-One (1) lucky concert-goer will win TWO (2) GOLD tickets for Bloc Party’s upcoming concert in Manila happening on March 22, 2013 at the World Trade Center Manila.

Reminders:

-Only Philippine residents can join the contest

-Contest duration: March 15, 2013 to March 21, 2013

-Deadline of submission of entries: March 21, 2013 (12:00am; Philippine Time)

-Announcement of winners will be on March 21, 2013 (08:00pm) on our Facebook LIKE page (facebook.com/manilaconcerts)

-The winner will be notified on his/her via email, Facebook message and via text/call from the representative of Manila Concert Scene.

-Claiming of tickets will be on the day of the concert.

Bloc Party LIVE in Manila concert will be on March 22, 2013 at the World Trade Center. This contest is brought to you by Manila Concert Scene and Warner Music Philippines

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Concert Review: Hands Up with 2PM

Title: Hands Up with 2PM
Written by AlexaVillano || Edited by Jamie Ortega || Photos by Kevin Pableo

If March is an indicator that summer is approaching, the temperature at the Mall of Asia Arena last March 2 was definitely sizzling when Korean boyband 2PM performed before a huge crowd of Filipino K-Pop fans as part of their What Time Is It Tour.



The group’s fans known as Hottest, finally saw Chansung, Jun K., Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Junho and Wooyoung before their very eyes, belting one song after the other starting with I’ll Be Back. Wearing black and silver leather outfits, the guys danced and sang as pyrotechnics went off to the delight of fans who took videos and pictures with their cameras and cell phones.

Despite the technical glitches experienced in the first set of songs, the boys went on entertaining the crowd as if nothing happened. They then introduced themselves one by one starting with Chansung who flew in the morning of the concert due to a previous commitment. All six members told the crowd that they were happy to be finally in Manila, with each member injecting Tagalog words they have learned upon their arrival such as "guwapo" and "gutom na ako".

The group also made sure to include the audience in their performance by teaching them dance moves to their songs. They got everyone pumping with Heartbeat, performing Again and Again, mellowing with Only You, telling their fans they can’t survive "Without You", not to give and screaming "Don’t Stop, Can’t Stop" and scoring "10 out of 10". They also got the crowd going by telling them to raise their Hands Up.

Each member also had individual solo numbers. Chansung, who is currently part of the drama 7th Grade Civil Servant got female fans squealing as he showed his sexy charisma viaLove You Down. The screams just got even louder when he ripped off his shirt showcasing his abs that earned him a spot as one of the top K-Pop male entertainers with the best bodies.

Junho got everyone singing and dancing with "Just A Feeling" and even showed the crowd another one of his talents; playing the drums. Wooyoung showcased his sharp dancing skills through Sexy LadywhileTaecyeon got everyone feeling like they were in the club by demonstrating some DJ-ing before rapping to "It’s Time".

Nichkhun, who recently joined the Bench family as one of its new endorsers, serenaded the crowd with Let It Rainwhile Jun K, known to have the best vocals in the group sang, Just One Night. Both members later asked the audience to sing a line from each of their songs.
In between sets, the group showed their appreciation for the fans. They even prepared a surprise for the audience- singing the Filipino nursery song "Tong-tong-Pakitong-Kitong" led by Wooyoung with the audience singing along drawing laughter and amusement.

A video entitled “2PM Proposal” was also shown on screen where the boys were shown preparing a proposal for their fans. Flowers, balloons and cake aside, the audience got touched when a letter written in Tagalog was focused on the video, showing the group’s love and appreciation for their fans.
The guys also made sure to interact with the audience, approaching all sides of the stage and throwing the giveaways (with every girl trying to grab it from one another).  They even took time after their final number to shake hands with those in the VIP section. They even had their photos taken with fans by grabbing cameras and cellphones from lucky supporters.

Other fans grabbed the opportunity to give gifts to their idols like Jun K who received a necklace made of mini panda stuff toys plus two large ones which he later posted on his Twitter account.“THANK YOU ALL PHILIPPINES :) WE NEVER FORGET BOUT YOUR GREAT LOVE !” he wrote.

As the concert came to an end, the members said that they will never forget the warm welcome they’ve received from the Filipino fans. All six members said that they will continue to work hard with preparations for a Korean comeback this year. Taecyeon even said that while the group has been to other countries, the Philippines by far is one of the best places they’ve visited and they will definitely comeback again to perform.

Nichkhun also thanked the Filipino fans. In his Twitter post, he said that it was one of the best shows he’s done.

“Couldn't get enough of you guys tonight!! PH HOTTEST you made tonight one of the most memorable shows ever! MaramingSalamat Po!” he tweeted.

As a fan of the group, it was surreal to finally watch them live after waiting for two years. The boys have definitely matured alot since debuting back in 2009 with 10 out of 10. They have also gone through individual projects with Chansung, Taecyeon and Wooyoung branching into acting, Junho and Jun K into solo albums and songwriting, while Nichkhun is active in his native Thailand. They recently released their Japanese album Legend of 2PM and after a few weeks hit the Oricon Charts. Now talk about an explosive start for the guys!

All in all it was worth watching the concert. As hot as it was watching 2PM on stage, the night definitely belonged to the fans that left the arena with smiles on their faces. A show that deserved a huge “hands up!”

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Concert Review: Cliff Richard fills the Big Dome with well-loved hits

Cliff Richard fills the Araneta Coliseum with well-loved hits

Written By Jamie Ortega || Photos by Kevin Pableo

 72 year-old British pop singer Cliff Richard rocked the night away last February 28, 2013 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum for his one night show entitled “Cliff Richard: Still Reelin’ and A-Rockin’ – Live in Manila.”Looking and acting a lot younger than his 72 years of age, Cliff entertained the audience with a lively mix of pop ballads, classic rock and roll tunes, and heart-wrenching love songs from the ‘60s all the way to the ‘80s.

Cliff immediately got the audience in a lively mood, clapping and cheering to his first medley,including songsPoetry In Motion and Sealed with a Kiss. With the energy that he showed onstage it was hard not to get carried away, especially when the British pop star would displayhis talent in dancing, his moves ranging from foxtrot to cha-cha and everything in between! In similar fashion, whenever he would take it down a notch and perform slower songs, he would bring the audience with him, never losing his connection to the crowd.

Unlike other artists who would keep their adlibs to a minimum, Britain’s all-time greatest hit maker, with a record 123 single hits to his name, displayed a charmingly humble demeanor as he regaled the audience with funny anecdotes. Some of them were about dealing with fame, like when he was approached by a woman in a restaurant in Paris. When she asked him who he was, Cliff refused to reveal his identity. When the British pop singer finally gave his name, the woman exclaimed, “You can’t be, you’re dead!” On the other hand, some of Cliff’s other jokes were of a more personal matter, like his age. After announcing that he was reuniting with his band, The Shadows, he quipped, “Please support us, it’s our 100^th anniversary.”

As expected, the British singer sang a couple of his smash hits as well, like We Don’t Talk Anymore, I Could Easily Fall In Love With You, Summer Holiday and The Next Time, his dance moves sweet and effortless, his voice cool and soothing as ever. However, out of all the popular songs that he sang, it was Ocean Deep that got the most feedback from the audience- and with good reason!  The song is still being played to this day in karaoke joints and radio stations all over the Philippines-just like Cliff;Ocean Deepnever fails to captivate the people who listen to it. 

Aside from the jokes that were shared, Cliff also revealed bits and pieces of trivia about the songs that he sang. One such tune was Suddenly, the theme song from the 1980 Olivia Newton-John film,Xanadu. Cliff revealed that Olivia started out as one of his concert back-up singers. When she hit it big in Hollywood,she approached Cliff and asked him if he could sing Suddenlywith her because her Xanaduleading man couldn’t carry a tune. Cliff said yes, and the rest, as they say, is history. After more than two hours of captivating performances, Cliff ended the concert with a bang, performing the songs Forty Days and Do You Wanna Dance before saying goodbye.

Cliff Richard performing We Don't Talk Anymore 

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