SWITCH: Callalily & 6 Cyclemind Live in concert

Two great local bands on their first ever back to back major concert which will be held at the Music Museum on June 2013.

Soupstar Entertainment and Made2Dream Productions presents
SWITCH: Callalily and 6 Cyclemind LIVE
June 7, 2013 - 8:00pm
Music Museum, Greenhills, San Juan

Ticket Prices:
VIP - P2,200
Patron - P1,650
Balcony - P1,100

Tickets are available at Ticketworld and SM Tickets outlets.
Call 891-9999(for Ticketworld) or 470-2222(for SM Tickets).
Visit www.ticketworld.com.ph or www.smtickets.com to buy tickets online.

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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: Sandwich Fat, Salt and Flame Album Launch contest

Get a chance to be part of Sandwich's upcoming album launch, "Fat, Salt & Flame" which will be held on April 12, 2013 - 7:00pm at the Centris Walk in Eton Centris, Quezon City. See more details below on how to get VIP passes for the event:

Mechanics:

Follow our Twitter account: @Manilaconcerts and @PolyEastRecords

- Tweet this statement on your Twitter account.

“Sandwich album launch on 04/12 at the Centris Walk. Join the #MCSContest by @manilaconcerts and @PolyEastRecords ”

- Don't forget to include the concert poster on your tweet. You may upload the photo and include that to your tweet entry.

PRIZES:

- Two (2) winners will received Two (2) passes for Sandwich album launch, Two(2) Fat, Salt & Flame CD albums & Two(2) Limited Sandwich shirts . Winner will be selected by a random selection.

REMINDERS:

- Contest duration: April 4, 2013 to April 11, 2013(12:00am; Philippine time).

- Announcement of winner: April 11, 2013 – 8:00pm (Philippine time).

- Only Philippine residents can join the contest.

- Winner will be announced on our Twitter account: @manilaconcerts

- The winner will be notified on his/her Twitter account and via text/call from a representative from Manila Concert Scene.

- The claiming of prizes will be on the day of the show at the venue.

This contest is brought to you by Manila Concert Scene and Polyeast Records.

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4 DA VOTE: Four times two na saya at tawanan sa 2013!

4 DA VOTE:  Four times two na saya at tawanan sa 2013!

 

Nagbabalik ang dynamic team ng apat sa mahuhusay na comedy performers na sina Pokwang, Pooh, Chokoleit at K Brosas sa pinaka-riot na show ngayong 2013 na 4 DA VOTE!  

Mula sa hit comedy show nila na 4 DA BEST, muling magsasanib-pwersa ang apat na komedyante sa 4 DA VOTE na itatanghal sa Music Museum sa 

April 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 8 pm.

Ang subok na sa de-kalibreng comedy shows na si Andrew de Real ang director at writer ng 4 DA VOTE. Siya rin ang namahala at nagsulat para sa 4 DA BEST.

Garantiyado na four times two ang hatid na saya at katatawanan ang maasahan sa 4 DA VOTE na swak na swak sa panahon ng eleksyon ngayon sa Pinas.

I-spoof ulit ni Pokwang ang controversial mom ni Ruffa Gutierrez na si Anabelle Rama na ngayo’y susubukang sumabak sa politika sa unang pagkakataon. Habang si Pooh ay i-spoof for the first time ang Senatoriable candidate na si Cynthia Villar at ang dahilan ng ikinairita sa kanya ng mga nurse sa bansa.  

Just imagine kapag ini-spoof naman ni Chokoleit si re-electionist Sen. Koko Pimentel na nagpapaliwanag na hindi niya binugbog ang asawa niya o ‘di kaya naman bilang si Sen. Mirriam Santiago na gumagawa ng line-up ng type niyang manalo at makasama sa Senado, Matindi ‘di ba?

Last but not the least, ang kaabang-abang na pag-spoof ni K Brosas sa isa pa ring re-electionist na si Sen. Loren Legarda.

At alamin sa 4 DA VOTE concert  ang nakakatuwang interpretasyon nila sa mga salitang Trapo, Bimpo, Pasador at Basahan.

Ilan pa lang ‘yan sa mga matutunghayan sa riot na pagsasama-sama  muli nina Pokwang,  Pooh, Chokoleit at K.

Ang 4 DA VOTE ay hatid ng M2D Events at Viva Live. Mabibili ang tiket sa halagang P2,750, P2,200 at P1,650 sa  SM Tickets at Ticketworld. 

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Closeup Philippines brings you the hottest summer party of 2013, The Summer Solstice

Surging to the forefront of mainstream tastes, Electronic Dance Music, better known as EDM, has amassed an infectious movement that has rapidly infiltrated the Philippines.

Last year David Guetta and Alesso rocked the MOA Arena, earlier this year Swedish House Mafia made a stop in the Philippines for their One Last Tour tour, and next month Avicii will make his second visit to the metro. Other DJs that have stopped over include Porter Robinson, R3hab, Dirty South, Dash Berlin, Ferry Corsten, and Alesso among others.

This April 27^th, however, will see the largest EDM dance party that has ever rocked the country—because what’s better than partying with one international DJ? Seven.

AfroJack, Apster, Alex Gaudino, Cedric Gervais, Cobra Starship, Dev, the JumpSmokers, Sandwich, SpongeCola and UrbanDub will be summoning all music lovers, partygoers, adventure seekers, to the CloseUp Summer Solstice Music Festival for twelve hours of music, dance and fun.

From sunset to sunrise, the CloseUp Summer Solstice is 12-hours of non-stop music (4PM to 4AM) featuring the perfect mix of local flavor, mainstream hits, party-rocking beats, and remixes that will blow your mind—making it the must-go dance party of the summer.

Afrojack

Who better to headline an electronic dance music party than the man who can “Rock The House” himself—AfroJack. In less than two years, Afrojack has become one of electronic dance music’s major icons. From humble DJ beginnings in his native country of Holland, he has grown to become a multi-award winning, platinum-selling producer. With two Grammy Awards under his belt, Afrojack has collaborated with the likes of David Guetta (co-writing and producing the world-wide smash “Titanium”). In 2011 he co-wrote and produced “Give Me Everything” for Pitbull and Ne-Yo. Not to mention his work for Beyonce’s “Run the World (Girls)” & his Grammy nominated remix for Leona Lewis’ “Collide”.

His DJ sets have fast become both iconic and unparalleled, providing an explosive take on the current state of dance music across the board. In 2012 alone he began his North American “Jacked” tour with multiple sold out shows featuring his growing posse of Wall artists. On top of his own shows he headlined both EDC NY & Las Vegas to over 300.000 people, as well as the Ultra Music Festival in Miami, Tomorrowland and many other major festivals throughout Europe. The CloseUp Summer Solstice will be another milestone for Afrojack, as he headlines the first dance music festival in the Philippines.

Alex Gaudino

No music festival is complete without a DJ who knows how to make trademark summer tracks. If anyone can transform a Joan Jett classic, it’s Alex Gaudino. After propelling “I Love Rock and Roll” into the club anthem, the Doctor has been unstoppable creating hits such as “Destination Calabria” and “What a Feeling” featuring Kelly Roland. Even Pete Tong, couldn’t ignore him, dubbing him as “one of the most prolific producers in Italy”, and prolific he was, dropping beat after beat, collaborating with awesome artists Taio Cruz, Taboo of Black Eyed Peas, Jordin Sparks, Mario, and Jay Sean.

Apster

The brightest star rising from the prolific Dutch House Scene, Apster has already turned the heads of big players Steve Aoki and Afrojack. Sheer talent has gotten Apster multiple collaboration with industry greats, propelling him into thriving international dance scenes including Italy, Spain, Turkey, Bulgaria, Aruba and now Manila.

Jump Smokers --“Kings of the Dance floor”

Club rockers, chart toppers, floor fillers, remix masters, beat blasters and radio rulers—the Jump Smokers will definitely know how to work up a crowd. This three-man crew consisting of Flipside, Reydon, Roman and Johnny Digital, have been nicknamed as “Kings of the Dance floor” because of their dance club anthems. From Pitbull (“Don’t Stop the Party), to Usher, to RiRi and even Mariah, these guys can make any beat, and anyone dance. With more than 100 chart topping remixes to their name, they have brought energy and non-stop heat to dance music fans all over the world—their next mission: the Philippines.

Cobra Starship (DJ Set)

Promising to come out with an album a year, Cobra Starship has certainly earned the attention of fans and the support of the entertainment industry. From collaborations with Kara Dioguardi and Ryan Tedder to featuring Leighton Meester on “Good girls go bad”, Cobra Starship owns the dance anthems of this generation, with their sights set on owning the next wave of dance hits.

Cedric Gervais

As the youngest DJ to ever get a residency at Paris’ Queen club, Cedric Gervais has been a mainstay in high profile clubs Liv in Miami and Marquee in Las Vegas. The French DJ elevated the Miami and Vegas clubbing scene into out-of-this-world experiences, earning nods from Madonna along the way. Currently, his two hit songs “Molly” and his rendition of Lana Del Rey’s “Summertime Sadness” have topped various dance music charts.

DEV “Bass Down Low”

A small town girl with a big city attitude might confuse people, but there’s no mistaking the voice of DEV as she is the voice behind “Like a G6,” “Bass Down Low,” “In the Dark” and you may recognize her voice from several of the Cataracs songs.  As the only female act in the lineup, her talent is such that one is visually drawn to her performances, as they are audibly enchanted. This perfect mix puts DEV at an enigmatic distance while inviting people to dance with her, and she expects no less from you.

SANDWICH

After being the first Filipino rock band to play international festivals Hollywood Bowl and the Clockenflap Festival sandwich plays for a music festival at home. Let a decade and five of pure talent and artistry ignite your Pinoy Pride as you reminisce love, loss and the NU years. More than a musical number sandwich is an experience.

Spongecola

With hit after hit dominating the MYX countdown and the MYX Music Awards, these boys from Ateneo have gone a long way form their earliest gigs along Katipunan covering Madonna’s “Crazy For You” to filling big-name stadiums and venues today. Passion and talent has Sponge Cola spreading the OPEM vibe to international performances including the Globe Concert in Taiwan, Du World Music Fest in Dubai, and even sharing the stage with Al Green and Lupe Fiasco.

UrbanDub

Sharing the stage with awesome acts like Lost Prophets, New Found Glory, Simple Plan and Deftones, Urbandub has been working the international circuit touring Singapore, Malaysia, and Dubai. Though armed with a multitude of number of singles, Urbandub has stayed true to their indie roots.

Summer Solstice will take place on April 27^th at the Mall of Asia Open Grounds. Tickets will be sold in all Ticketnet, Ticketworld and SM ticket outlets starting March 18^th. GenAd tickets will be sold at PHP 2,000 and VIP tickets will be PHP 5,000. For additional information visit the CloseUp Summer Solstice official website www.closeupsummersolstice.com.ph.

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ABBAMANIA Live! The Philippine Tour

RELIVE THE MAGIC OF ABBA! Don't miss ABBAMANIA LIVE! Europe's premiere ABBA tribute band will be here this April! ABBAMANIA’s show is a wonderful tribute to ABBA’s LIVE Concert that fans throughout the World were enthralled with back in the 70′s. They have taken the wonderful music of ABBA to places such as: Denmark; England; Portugal; Scotland; Belgium; France; Ireland; Germany, and Holland.

Viva Live and Red Stone Productions presents
ABBAMANIA LIVE! The Philippine Tour 
April 25, 2013 - 7:30pm
Newport PErforming Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila

Ticket Prices:

SVIP - P5,280.00

PREMIERE CENTER - P4,752.00

PREMIERE LEFT - P4,224.00

DELUXE - P3,696.00

BALCONY - P2,640.00

Tickets are available at Ticketworld outlets.
Call 470-2222 or buy your tickets online at www.ticketworld.com.ph

LINKS:
https://www.ticketworld.com.ph
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Redstone-Media-Productions/418706541556579
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Concert Roundup: Top 10 things I learned from Foursome: The Repeat

Concert Roundup: Top 10 things I learned from Foursome: The Repeat

Written by Jamie Ortega || Photos by Kris Rocha

1.    Last Saturday, March 16, 2013, I learned a couple of things from the Foursome: The Repeat concert held at the Mall Of Asia Arena, and here is the first: that not every concert deserves a second run, but in this case I will gladly give an exception. It is not every day that you get four of the best artists in the country, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Pops Fernandez, and Martin Nivera for one spectacular show that lit up the Mall Of Asia Arena  and I was very happy to be a part of it.
2.    Concerts that begin on a high note set the mood for the entire night. For the opening number Regine, Ogie, Martin and Pops  energized the entire arena with an energetic rendition of The Wanted’s I Found You. Regine wore a black tube and shorts with a gold shawl covering her entire body while Pops flaunted her sexy figure in a red dress. Both Martin and Ogie looked dapper in gray suits. Their voices blended naturally 
3.   The best OPM tunes never go out of style. When Martin and Ogie sang the of one another nearly everyone in the audience was singing, clapping, cheering and wishing that they had someone to hold hands with (guilty as charged!) Martin sang Ogie including Sa Piling Mo, Kailangan Kita, and Ikaw Ang Aking Pangarap, while Ogie sang Martin’s songs including How Can I and You Are My Song. As a fan of Martin ever since I was 9 years old  (I remember dancing in our  living room to his older hits like Say That You Love Me and Be My Lady), this was really a treat.  It brought me back to my younger years. In my heart he will forever be the Concert King.
4.   Every performer needs their moment in the spotlight. The beauty of this concert was that everyone had their solo set and no one out sang or out staged one another. Out of all the four acts, Regine Velasquez aka Asia’s Songbird, seemed to have the most fans.  They wouldn’t stop cheering during her set! The Songbird began her repertoire with What Kind Of A Fool Am I, You’ll Never Walk Alone, and And I Am Telling You. I liked her choice of songs because they fit the crowd composed mostly of yuppies and older men and women. It also showcased her amazing “birit” prowess.
5.    Comedy is always good. I liked the novelty number between Regine and Ogie where Ogie would translate into Tagalog songs that Regine sang like Yesterday by The Beatles and George Canseco’s Ngayon At Kailanman. It showed how cute they are as a couple, how they can make fun of each other, and still be madly in love with one another. Aww!
6.    It’s always good to go into the audience to spice things up. Ogie went into the audience during his set as he sang the songs Sa Kanya and Kung Mawawala Ka. He even joked when an elderly woman ran up to kiss him that she is his main market.
   
7.    Regine and Pops are friends- because Pops was gone from the limelight for quite a while and Regine  never really talked about it I never knew that they are good friends. Their kulitan moment was so sweet as Pops, in a pink and silver gown, and Regine, in a white embroidered frock, exchanged jokes with another. They playfully mentioned that the people in the patron section were more demure than the ones in the lower section because they screamed the less. They also made fun of their out of town bonding moments as Regine playfully told Pops how “kuripot” she is. For them to be able to say these things onstage only goes to show how fond they are of one other. The two divas capped off their “kulitan moments” with ‘80s songs including Cyndi Lauper’s True Colours and Madonna’s Crazy For You.
8.    Martin and Pops still have chemistry. The Concert King and Queen lit up the stage with their kilig-inducing duets that made me miss my highschool and gradeschool years. I must say it was one of the best moments of the concert!  Even if they’ve happily gone their separate ways, that set, together with their old photos flashed onscreen, reminded me of how powerful their love team was. I adored their choice of songs because it was like they were sharing their love story through music. They sang Don’t Say Goodbye, Times Of Your Life, Pagdating ng Panahon and Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
9.    Gary V is Gary V. And I mean that in the best possible way. Having a special guest like Gary V brought so much power to an already amazing concert. I loved that he sang his older songs like Di Bale Na Lang and Eto Na Naman. A priceless moment was when Ogie and Martin were trying to copy Gary’s moves. Where does Gary get all his energy at his age? And why does it seem like he doesn’t know how to grow old?
   
10.    Crazy unexpected antics are welcome- as long as they don’t disrupt the flow of the show. Martin singing Be My Lady to the camera man, serenading BB Gandanghari, singing to comedian Michael V, all five artists (including Gary V) bringing Zsa Zsa Padilla onstage for a couple of jokes, it spiced up the concert and kept it from being too predictable and boring. After Regine hinted about the possibility of a Sixome concert (the Foursome cast including Regine and Zsa Zsa) I just can’t wait for it to happen! Whoever said OPM and local acts are dead probably didn’t see this show- there are so many amazing musicians in the country and I hope we have more shows of this caliber in the future. 

See more photos from the concert here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151816763773032

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