Martin Nievera Birthday Concert stages in Cebu

Get up close & personal with the Concert King Martin Nievera on his birthday concert on February 5 and 6 at Grand Convention Centre of Cebu!

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Visayan Pop Music Festival 2013

Last May 18, the 1st Visayan Pop Music Festival (VisPop) had its Finals Night held at Benedicto College Artists Hall.

Pistahang Cebuana 2012

Last September 14, 2012, Cebuana Lhuillier gave back to its loyal Cebuano customers through a mini concert coined as Pistahang Cebuana: Libreng Pasasalamat Concert.

The event was a celebration of the 25 years of quality service by Cebuana Lhullier in the country. Music icons from Manila namely Sarah Geronimo, Mark Bautista and Erik Santos and popular dance group, G-Force showcased stunning performances to the audience. Games, raffles and other performances by locals were presented. It was one night Cebuana Lhullier customers will definitely not forget.

Globe and Blackberry Brings Nicki Minaj To Manila

Mark your calendars and be part of the biggest concert party this year as Globe Telecom, the leader in postpaid, and Research In Motion (RIM), the company behind BlackBerry®, mount another first by bringing international rapper and songwriter Nicki Minaj to Manila for a ‘one night-only’ concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on July 11, 2012, the only Southeast Asian leg of her Pink Friday Tour.

Get up close and live with the global music icon that is Nicki Minaj who has captivated millions of fans across the globe with her hit song ‘Super Bass' for free when you purchase a new BlackBerry® Curve™ 9220 or BlackBerry® Curve™ 9320 smartphone from Globe with a Globe My Super Plan, a portfolio of the most flexible and customizable postpaid plans that allow customers to design their postpaid service plan based on their choice of consumable monthly amounts, freebies, and add-ons.

Joe Jonas Visits Ayala Center Cebu: Pictures and Videos

Alright JoBro fans, I know you couldn't get enough with Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas so here's a little something for you. As many of you may know, Joe Jonas visited the Ayala Malls here in the country for Style Origin.

I made a video clip during his show at the Ayala Center Cebu last May 27, 2012. It's complete! All three songs, whole interview & the meet and greet portion. Enjoy!

Joe Jonas For Ayala Malls Style Origin

Fall in love with the captivating charm of one of the Jonas Brothers who makes it happen as Ayala Malls not just bring in talents from beauty and fashion but also in music.

Ayala Malls Style Origin, together with Tiger 22 and The Philippine Star, bring you Joe Jonas at the Ayala Center Cebu on May 27, 3pm at the Activity Center. Hang out with the pop star for a candid, MTV-style interview as Joe Jonas talks about music and being a style icon. Get synced with the fast life and listen to the soundtrack of Joe Jonas as he performs his famous guitar riffs and solo hits such as “See No More, "FastLife," and, ”Just In Time”. His new album, and the videos for its first two singles, are a clear stab at breaking Joe from the teen-idol mold and out into the mainstream. 

STC Concert For A Cause

The College Student Council of Saint Theresa's College - Cebu invites you to "Building Champions", a concert for a cause.

On the night of November 26, 2011, dreams will born, challenges will rise, there will be a call to action, and Excellence will be obtained in a 2-hour concert you'll never forget. Watch it from 7:00-9:00pm at the STC Audtitorium to help raise funds for STC Foundation and STC Community Involvement Program.

Bridging the Gap Series: A Night of Classical Music 2011

Omnilogy Incorporated invites you to watch "Bridging the Gap Series: A Night of Classical Music 2011" on August 27, 7:00PM at Marcelo Fernan Press Center, Sudlon, Lahug Cebu.

The proceeds of this concert will help purchase musical instruments for sustaining "Sounds for Change Music Development", a program created for the benefit of street children and out-of-school-youth.

Taylor Swift's world tour starts February; Manila on the list

Fans of country pop, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift have something to anticipate now that her world tour 2011 is good to go.

Taylor Swift is touring the world in 2011 in support of her blockbuster Speak Now album. She will bring her electrifying live Speak Now World Tour 2011 in the Philippines by February next year. No confirmed date is announced for the meantime.

After initial reports on various concerts dates, Renen de Guia of  Ovation Productions confirmed that "Taylor Swift - Speak Now World Tour 2011," which kicks off in Japan on February 13, is set for the same month in Manila.

Guia added that a special announcement about the concert in synchronization with all Southeast Asian countries included in the tour will be made on November 1. *heads up!* (Be updated! Follow this blog to know more about this much-awaited concert. Connect now.)

Swift's third album called "Speak Now" will be released in Asia on October 26, 2010.

Miss not an album in your Taylor Swift Collection. If you haven't grabbed a copy of any of her albums, start purchasing these now:

Ogie Alcasid Serenades Cebuanos

A night of thanksgiving, celebrating one man's masterpiece: Music. Ogie Alcasid pays tribute to one of the country's greatest composers- George Canseco.

Quite a number of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) fans rushed to The Terraces on the night of September 25, 2010 as Ogie Alcasid rendered a set of inspiring songs to the costumers of Ayala Center Cebu at The Terraces. 

Ogie Alcasid promoted Ayala Center Cebu's Greenology Campaign and the release of his album that night. See pre-post of this event here.

Ayala Center Cebu invites everyone to contribute for the betterment of our environment. Watch out for updates and event announcements here soon.

Ayala Center Cebu Intensifies Think Pink Campaign

October is the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In line with the occasion, Ayala Center Cebu continues to promote a holistic lifestyle through "Pink of Health" campaign. The mall intensifies its cancer-awareness program by packing the whole month of October with health and wellness events and partnering organizations, corporations and major companies.

Ayala Center Cebu continues to award its loyal costumers with affordable, healthy and environment-friendly activities. For this month, a variety of events are set to encourage shoppers to make a mark.

The Philippine Society of Medical Oncology (PSMO), I Can Serve Foundation, RC Cebu Fuente and RC Gloria Maris launched Think Pink 2010 with Pink Chat; an informative discussion on health, wellness and cancer prevention last October 1, 2010 in Ayala's Paseo Marina.

Ayala Center Cebu's Think Pink Events 

Think Pink Press Conference

•  October 1 - 4pm - Paseo Marina - A kick off of the Think Pink events and the Look Good Feel Good Campaign by Rustan's.

Pink Run

• October 3 - 5am - around CBP - A fun run for health and well-being with three distance categories: 3km, 5km, and 10km and will culminate at the Terraces.
  

Pink Hair Share

• October 9 - 4pm - Activity Center - For a minimum purchase amount from any ACC outlet plus a Php 50.00 donation to I Can Serve Foundation, shoppers get a stylish hair cut from some of the country's top hair sylists and from ACC's participating salons and parlors.

1st Celebrity Pink Auction

• October 8-18 - Paseo Marina - A Cary Santiago Gown, Joanna Lhuillier Bag, Eric Pe Benito Item, signed jersey and basketball of Dondon Hontiveros and other precious items are on the line for the interested bidders.

Everything Pink! Exhibit

• October 15 – 24 – the Rotunda Area – Accessories, dresses, furniture, cars, cakes, gadgets, and sports apparels in all shades of pink will flood the area in a showcase of the best pink products and wellness services.

Pink Glamour for Kids 

• October 17 – 10am – 7pm – Activity Center – Kids get free nail art, hair braid, and do exciting crafts by presenting a minimum receipt and one hundred peso donation to get a pass. A Kids Fashion Show culminates this activity.

Pink Cocktails & Concert by Nina

• October 22 – 7pm – The Terraces – Sumptuous food and entertainment by the country's soul siren to raise funds for cancer foundations.

Moon Walk

• October 23 – 5pm – The Terraces –The Pink trail will start at the Terraces and will end at The Walk in Asia Town I.T. Park.

Think Pink 2010 ends with a bang as Think Pink Rocks marks the culmination of the month-long celebration at the Open Parking across The Walk at 7:00 pm with Cebu's top bands and musical acts that will surely rock the night away.

Be in the Pink Health and make a mark! Live healthy and feel as good as you look. Join the millions of people who shift into the Pink Lifestyle.

Participate in any of the events prepared by Ayala Center Cebu for all the members of your family. Event proceeds will help raise awareness and subsidize medical care for women with breast cancer.

Yeng Constatino Interview

Fans dominated the premises of Ayala Center Cebu's  The Terraces the night of September 18, 2010, Saturday. It was a bold proof of how Cebuanos strongly love the first 'Grand Star Dreamer' of Pinoy Dream Academy, Yeng Constantino.

A set of smashing performances by the young singing sensation, stirred up the audience from left to right in screaming and applauding. She was accompanied by her band, Morning Glory.

Who would not know her for the hit songs "Hawak Kamay", "Salamat", "Time In", "Sabihin Mo Na", "Galing ng Pinoy", and many others? It made Filipinos sing for real. Hawak Kamay ♫ ♪..  

Yeng greets her fans who are watching her from the balconies

Her concert at the Terraces was  for free. Everyone in the mall could sit front row or even jump and run onstage. Even though there were a couple of guards near the stage, the some avid fans didn't wasted their chance. They went up the stage while Yeng was performaning and took a picture at her side. *Whew* Yeng laughed and the guards were on patrol then and there. It happened again, actually. It was really funny.

People strolling around mall stopped and stood still to their nearest balcony to have a glimpse of the star. Yeng was so energetic and true. After every song performance, she'd talk to the audience about herself, her experiences and some details of her songs.

About two media groups were allowed to meet and interview Yeng after her show: some bloggers from the Cebu Bloggers Society (CBS) and some writers from Sunstar Philippines.

Yeng, her bandmates and the media inside her dressing room

It was easy talking with her. She is very earnest, open and is kind. Talking with her is like chattering with my funny and a bit-boyish bestfriend. Haha. Don't get me wrong but she's really nice and pretty too.

Weeeee! Haha! Yeng and Muah =D

To open up, Yeng Constantino is personally, one of my favorite Filipino artists for I love her style in delievering songs. Every artists has his/her distinctive style, hers is raggae but mostly RnB.

Yeng plugged her latest album which is so unique compared to other albums of today  It is because the line-up of the album songs are all written and performed by Yeng, herself.  "Gusto ko kasi magiging known ako as singer-song writer. Ayoko 'yong singer lang." Yeng explained.

In our interview she elaborated that her songs are true- "Ang mga songs ko'y basically parang diary kaya lang may tune." Yeng said. True indeed. With the lyrics of her songs, it's obvious that it's from a certain diary because it usually tells simple Pinoy teen stories.

Interview Highlights with Yeng

Ang layo na ng narating mo. Any tip for talent hopefuls out there?

"Simple lang- just keep on striving hard to reach your dreams in life. Maabot natin lahat ng paragarap sa mundo mag sikap ka lang talaga. Do the best you can tsaka most importantly, don't ever forget to do it all for the glory of God."

Lakas ng energy mo on stage. Napapasayaw- at may sumayaw talaga sa song performances mo. Sinong inspiration natin ngayon? Haha.
"Well, meron passage sa Bible, ewan ko- nakalimutan ko- basta ang sabi 'Impossible para sa mga tao pero possible para kay God.' Sobrang inspired ako sa line na 'yan. Ako kasi Happy-go-lucky lang ako. Wala akong iniisip masyado. Pero pag may ginagawa ako, most importantly pag nag porperform na ako, si God ang lagi kong tinatawag. God is no. 1! Normal na tao ka lang tapos binibigyan ka niya ng kakaibang talento. Ibang klase siya. Gagawin nya lahat para sa'yo."

Dumagsa talaga fans mo sa stage.(kasi free admision at walang rails) Kumusta 'yong audience?

"Kahit kailan, ang taas talaga ng standard ng Cebuano audience. Super smart and Cebuano audience. Papalakpakan ka lang pag sobrang maganda ang show." *chuckles* "Sobrang saya ko dahil talagang nakita ko na na entertain ko sila. Isa to sa di ko kailanman malilimutan na performance."

Meron ka bang gustong sabihin sa mga fans mo dito sa Cebu? Message.

"Sobra ang lakas ng angas ng mga taga Cebu. My sarili tayong connection. Thank you so much po for watching me perform dito sa The Terraces. Talagang malaking tulong po ang pag tangkilik ninyo sa akin. Sana magkita pa tayo uli at sana di mawala o masisira ang portal na nag coconnect sa atin. Salamat talaga sa pagsubaybay."

Cebu Bloggers Society with Yeng Constantino. Yey!

Yeng is very happy to come back here in Cebu. Before we hugged goodbye, she opened up of how it is being in Cebu. "Nag e-enjoy talaga ako pag nandito ako sa Cebu. Tuwing tumatawid na 'yong bus sa napakataas na bridge, -'yong parang kambal na bridge, sumasaya talaga ako." She said and chuckled.

A very good friend of mine who is a blogger too was able to take full videos of each of Yeng's song performances that night. She uploaded it on Facebook so I can't share it to you. I searched in youtube to have you guys see the concert in motion (not just by pictures) and I found this short clip. Enjoy!

Yeng wants you to be a part of her fad!
Be a yengster now! Visit yengconstantinorocks.com

photo credits: Vernon Go
video credits: hntp13

Grab a copy of Yeng Constantino's latest album: 'Lapit'

Ogie Alcasid Live at The Terraces

All eyes here Ogie Alcasid Fans! Mark your calendars because you have a date to make with your favorite singer, for free here in Cebu!

Pull back all of your plans for this coming Saturday, that's September 25, 2010, for your favorite Original Pilipino Music (OPM) artist- Mr. Ogie Alcasid.

Watch the multi-talented icon as he serenades the Cebuanos with his hit singles, live at 7:00 pm at The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu.

He'll melt your heart away for he'll perform some of his new songs from his latest album which he'll be introducing in the event.

OGIE'S NEW ALBUM

Universal Records is proud to present the release of "Ogie Alcasid's newest album, "Ngayon at Kailanman : A Tribute to George Canseco".


George Canseco is famous composer, lyricist and songwriter. His music career spanned almost four decades and his compositions were interpreted by the country's top recording artists like Basil Valdez, Kuh Ledesma, Sharon Cuneta, Regine Velasquez, Pilita Corrales, Dulce, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Leah Navarro, Martin Nievera among other top singers.

Ogie Alcasid pays tribute to one of the greatest icons in the music industry. The album is produced by Platinum producer Ito Rapadas. Here is the tracklisting of the album "Ngayon at Kailanman : A Tribute to George Canseco".

1. Yakap (originally popularized by Junior)
2. Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)
3. Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan (originally popularized by Kuh Ledesma)
4. Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)
5. Kaibigan (originally popularized by Anthony Castelo)
6. Siya Na Ba (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)
7. Kapantay Ay Langit (originally popularized by Pilita Corrales)
8. Kastilyong Buhangin (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)
9. Dito Ba (originally popularized by Kuh Ledesma)
10. Langis At Tubig (originally popularized by Sharon Cuneta)
11. Kahapon Lamang (originally popularized by Sharon Cuneta)
12. Ikaw (originally popularized by Sharon Cuneta)
13. Ngayon At Kainlanman (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)
14. Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)

STAY IN TOUCH WITH OGIE

• Facebook Fanpage

• Twitter Profile

• Official Website
  

Everyone is welcome to watch the affair but only outside the guarded rails. If you're a die-hard fan of the Ogie Alcasid you would do the following to have a seat inside the premises, where he'll be walking and performing around:

VMA Awards 2010 Complete List of Winners

The recently concluded MTV Video Music Awards was a bang! Tons of highlights and lowlights could be named but to make the long story short, here are some witty recaps of the event.

WINNERS
Lady Gaga was the ultimate winner for the evening with eight awards including the biggest award of the night- Video of the Year for her 'Bad Romance'. Justin Bieber bagged home the Best New Artist trophy and Eminem took home the Best Male Video award.

FASHION FINDS
What else is could be more interesting and exciting to wait for in awards night like the VMAs? Of course, the attires of the attendees.

Lady Gaga has made another eye-popping entrance in a Alexander McQueen look upon arriving at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. After changing her look from the 'highness-ish' atmosphere, Gaga wore a weighty, black, spiky, architectural crown by Giorgio Armani.

Half way to the end of the event, Gaga turned heads (and I suppose, also turned noses) in her final outfit, a Franc Fernandez dress (plus boots, hat, and purse) cut together from slabs of raw meat. True meat! How heavy is that?

Gaga showed everyone that telling people you're not a vegetarian doesn't always make use of the mouth. And speaking of mouth, no one mouth-watered in the place but in the contrary, felt disgust with the rare type of attire.

PERFORMERS
The following are the list of artists who performed in the star-studded night.
Nicki Minaj and Will.i.am. - 'Your Love' and 'Check It Out'
Eminem and Rihanna - 'Not Afraid' and 'Love the Way You Lie'
Justin Bieber - 'Baby' and 'Somebody to Love'
Usher - 'DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love' and 'OMG'
Florence and the Machine - 'Dog Days Are Over'
Taylor Swift - 'You're Still an Innocent'
Drake, Mary J. Blige and Swizz Beatz - 'Fancy'
B.O.B. Feat.. Hayley Williams of Paramore - 'Airplanes'
Hayley Williams (Paramore) - 'The Only Exception'
Linkin Park - 'The Catalyst'
Kanye West - 'Runaway'

Taylor Swift made a debut of her new song 'You're Still an Innocent' . This song's lyrics talk about her feelings of embarrassment over the famous hijacking and forgiveness for the man who did it to her. Who would forget the incident of last year's VMAs where, pffft! - Kanye West interrupted the famous pop star's acceptance speech?

If you're looking for a copy of  the recently concluded 2010 VMAs, look no further. Here's an all out complete list of Winners from last night's live blogging.

Video of the Year- Lady Gaga – Bad Romance
Best Male Video- Eminem – Not Afraid
Best Female Video- Lady Gaga – Bad Romance
Best New Artist- Justin Bieber -f/Ludacris Baby
Best Hip Hop Video- Eminem – Not Afraid
Best Pop Video- Lady Gaga – Bad Romance
Best Dance Video- Lady Gaga – Bad Romance
Best Rock Video- 30 Seconds To Mars- Kings and Queens
Best Collaboration- Lady Gaga feat. Beyoncé – Telephone
Best Choreography - Lady Gaga – Bad Romance
Best Editing- Lady Gaga -Bad Romance
Best Art Direction- Florence + the Machine -Dog Days Are Over
Best Direction- Lady Gaga -Bad Romance
Best Cinematography- Jay-Z and Alicia Keyes- Empire State of Mind
Best Special Effects- Muse -Uprising
Breakthrough Video - The Black Keys – Tighten Up


See pre-post of MTV VMAs 2010 HERE.

What do you think about the results of the Awards Night?

2010 MTV Video Music Awards

On September 12, 2010 at Nokia Theatre in Los Angles, California, the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards will take place. It will be hosted by famous actress, best-selling author and American stand-up comedian Chelsea Handler.

There is no explanation needed on why to come. Buy your tickets and watch history as it unfolds. Be in a building filled with the brightest stars of today! One of the reasons, of course on why MTV Fans come to the event is the line-up of artists who are set to perform live and they are as follows: B.o.B, deadmau5, Drake, Eminem, Florence and The Machine and Kanye West. So, are you going? And oh yea, did I mentioned that youngest boy sesnation will be performing too?

Yes! Nothing less but Justin Bieber! Who would't go to the event to see the award presenters giving out their punch lines, wearing their best attires and mingle with other celebrities? These stars are namely Penn Badgley, Selena Gomez, Ashley Greene, Kesha, Nicki Minaj, Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, and Emma Stone. Below is the complete list of nominations.

Video of the Year

• 30 Seconds to Mars — "Kings and Queens"
• B.o.B (featuring Hayley Williams) — "Airplanes"
• Eminem — "Not Afraid"
• Florence and the Machine — "Dog Days Are Over"
• Lady Gaga — "Bad Romance"
• Lady Gaga (featuring Beyoncé) — "Telephone"

Best Male Video

• B.o.B (featuring Hayley Williams) — "Airplanes"
• Jason Derülo — "In My Head"
• Drake — "Find Your Love"
• Eminem — "Not Afraid"
• Usher (featuring will.i.am) — "OMG"

Best Female Video

• Beyoncé (featuring Lady Gaga) — "Video Phone (Extended Remix)"
• Kesha — "Tik Tok"
• Lady Gaga — "Bad Romance"
• Katy Perry (featuring Snoop Dogg) — "California Gurls"
• Taylor Swift — "Fifteen"

Best New Artist

• Justin Bieber (featuring Ludacris) — "Baby"
• Broken Bells — "The Ghost Inside"
• Jason Derülo — "In My Head"
• Kesha — "Tik Tok"
• Nicki Minaj (featuring Sean Garrett) — "Massive Attack"

Best Pop Video

• Beyoncé (featuring Lady Gaga) — "Video Phone (Extended Remix)"
• B.o.B (featuring Bruno Mars) — "Nothin' on You"
• Kesha — "Tik Tok"
• Lady Gaga — "Bad Romance"
• Katy Perry (featuring Snoop Dogg) — "California Gurls"

Best Rock Video

• 30 Seconds to Mars — "Kings and Queens"
• Florence and the Machine — "Dog Days Are Over"
• MGMT — "Flash Delirium"
• Muse — "Uprising"
• Paramore — "Ignorance"

Best Hip-Hop Video

• B.o.B (featuring Hayley Williams) — "Airplanes"
• Drake (featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem) — "Forever"
• Eminem — "Not Afraid"
• Jay-Z (featuring Swizz Beatz) — "On to the Next One"
• Kid Cudi (featuring MGMT and Ratatat) — "Pursuit of Happiness"

Best Dance Video

• Cascada — "Evacuate the Dancefloor"
• David Guetta (featuring Akon) — "Sexy Chick"
• Enrique Iglesias (featuring Pitbull) — "I Like It" (Jersey Shore Version)
• Lady Gaga — "Bad Romance"
• Usher (featuring will.i.am) — "OMG"

Best Collaboration

• 3OH!3 (featuring Ke$ha) — "My First Kiss"
• Beyoncé (featuring Lady Gaga) — "Video Phone (Extended Remix)"
• B.o.B (featuring Hayley Williams) — "Airplanes"
• Jay-Z and Alicia Keys — "Empire State of Mind"
• Lady Gaga (featuring Beyoncé) — "Telephone"

Breakthrough Video

• Dan Black — "Symphonies"
• The Black Keys — "Tighten Up"
• Coldplay — "Strawberry Swing"
• Gorillaz (featuring Bobby Womack and Mos Def) — "Stylo"

Best Direction in a Video

• 30 Seconds to Mars — "Kings and Queens" (Director: Bartholomew Cubbins)
• Eminem — "Not Afraid" (Director: Rich Lee)
• Jay-Z and Alicia Keys — "Empire State of Mind" (Director: Hype Williams)
• Lady Gaga — "Bad Romance" (Director: Francis Lawrence)
• Pink — "Funhouse" (Director: Dave Meyers)

Best Choreography in a Video

• Beyoncé (featuring Lady Gaga) — "Video Phone (Extended Remix)" (Choreographers: Frank Gatson Jr., Phlex and Bryan Tanaka)
• Lady Gaga — "Bad Romance" (Choreographer: Laurie Ann Gibson)
• Lady Gaga (featuring Beyoncé) — "Telephone" (Choreographer: Laurie Ann Gibson)
• Janelle Monáe (featuring Big Boi) — "Tightrope" (Choreographers: Janelle Monáe and the Memphis Jookin Community)
• Usher (featuring will.i.am) — "OMG" (Choreographer: Aakomon “AJ” Jones)

Best Special Effects in a Video

• Dan Black — "Symphonies" (Special Effects: Corinne Bance and Axel D’Harcourt)
• Eminem — "Not Afraid" (Special Effects: Animaholics-VFX)
• Green Day — "21st Century Breakdown" (Special Effects: Laundry)
• Lady Gaga — "Bad Romance" (Special Effects: Skulley Effects VFX)
• Muse — "Uprising" (Special Effects: Sam Stevens)

Best Art Direction in a Video

• 30 Seconds to Mars — "Kings and Queens" (Art Director: Marc Benacerraf)
• Beyoncé (featuring Lady Gaga) — "Video Phone (Extended Remix)" (Art Director: Lenny Tso)
• Eminem — "Not Afraid" (Art Director: Ethan Tobman)
• Florence and the Machine — "Dog Days Are Over" (Art Directors: Louise Corcoran and Aldene Johnson)
• Lady Gaga — "Bad Romance" (Art Director: Charles Infante)

Best Editing in a Video

• Eminem — "Not Afraid" (Editor: Ken Mowe)
• Lady Gaga — "Bad Romance" (Editor: Jarrett Fijal)
• Miike Snow — "Animal" (Editor: Frank Macias)
• Pink — "Funhouse" (Editor: Chris Davis)
• Rihanna — "Rude Boy" (Editor: Clark Eddy)

Best Cinematography in a Video

• Eminem — "Not Afraid" (Director of Photography: Chris Probst)
• Florence and the Machine — "Dog Days Are Over" (Director of Photography: Adam Frisch)
• Jay-Z and Alicia Keys — "Empire State of Mind" (Director of Photography: John Perez)
• Lady Gaga — "Bad Romance" (Director of Photography: Thomas Kloss)
• Mumford & Sons — "Little Lion Man" (Director of Photography: Ben Magahy)

Tr3́s Latino Artist of the Year

• Aventura
• Camila
• Daddy Yankee
• Pitbull
• Shakira
• Wisin & Yandel

Check out the MTV Website for a chance to win first row tickets.

Cebu Observes Fête de la Musique (World Music Day)

Alliance Française de Cebu, the Foundry Publishing, and The Terraces Ayala Center Cebu, brings you a night of thanksgiving; celebrating the existence of music in our lives for the third time here in Cebu.

Fête de la Musique or World Music Day will be stage at the Ayala Center Cebu this coming June 19, 2010. Be serenaded with the songs of Cebu beginning 1:00 until 6:00 in the afternoon resounding in the interiors of the mall. Then listen to the lively music from 6:00 pm onwards at the Terraces all in one day.

The drums are set, the guitars are tuned up, the microphones are wind up tight and the performers are ready rise! Enjoy the music in all its forms from Classical Cebuano, Original Pilipino Music, Disco, Pop, Jazz, Blues Hip-hop, Reggae, Rock and others all in one day in Fête de la Musique.

You'll be blown away by these artists and bands who'll perform for you:

BROWNMAN REVIVAL

Drawing heavily on contemporary reggae acts such as Big Mountain, Aswad and UB40, “Brownman Revival” creatively mixes the traditional roots sound of reggae with OPM pop sensibilities, producing a festive but sensuous strain of Lover’s Rock reggae, with such vibrant energy that never fails to leave crowds winding and grinding their sweaty bodies to the band’s euphoric reggae party.

THE SPRINGMINE DISASTER

French DJ, The Springmine Disaster started out as Jean-Gabriel BECKER, who moved to London in 1999 to pursue his life-long love affair with music in English. To promote the artists and releases of the record label he founded, he took on the moniker The Springmine Disaster and established residencies in and around London. He mixes his indie roots with electro, disco, and early techno influences to entertain eclectic crowds, educated purists, and party-loving hedonists.

CATTSKI

With 5 studio albums under her belt and consistent presence in the Cebuano music scene, Cattski Espina’s eponymous band churns out a guitar-driven cocktail of sounds that could be pop one moment, folk in another, and modern rock in between. Whatever the sound and source of inspiration may be, expect lyrics that are real in their simplicity and striking in their clarity, running the gamut of human emotions, and packed into raw and powerful vocals that “leave the listener to keep thinking even long after the music has stopped playing.”

SUGBUWANON

There are many bands in Cebu, but there are very few neo tribal rock bands. Fewer still are neo tribal rock bands which have the tenacity to improve their sound and broaden their audience. One such band is Sugbuwanon. From their early gigs at the now defunct Hideout, some band member changes, and a debut album, Sugbuwanon continues to hone their craft and attract new followers. Their lyrics are socially relevant, with the added plus that they can make you get up on your feet to feel the beat even better.

UV CHORALE

Composed of high school and college students from the University of the Visayas, the multi-awarded UV Chorale has been the pride of Cebu in the arena of chorale competitions. They have performed in Australia thrice and have reaped awards on a national level, as well as in Busan South Korea and Sulawesi, Indonesia. They continue to bring Cebuano-stamped music to the international stage by releasing a debut album containing classic Visayan recordings such as “Usahay,” “Bulan” and many more.

JURESS

Juress the band was formed in 2005 with its first gig at the old Handuraw on MJ Cuenco. Their music is a blend of alternative, pop, jazz, blues, and rock, and is influenced by acts such as Heather Nova, Liza Phair, Jewel, Sade, and Frank! Their sound is familiar yet uncommon, and it’s hard to find another band in Cebu to compare them with. Their solid musical skills are fronted by a voice as unique as the name the band carries.

HARDWOOD

The band Hardwood is quite a little-known secret, but a very good one at that. They play Spanish guitar-based tunes reminiscent of Carlos Santana, and the Gypsy Kings, with some originals thrown in for good measure. Junx Muana, one of the guitarists in the band, is also a maker of specialty guitars, a definite plus for Hardwood’s Latin & flamenco-inspired music.

Powerspoonz

The band Powerspoonz is making their stamp on Philippine rock music history, with a couple of their songs hitting the national airwaves, and with new material waiting to be unleashed. Indeed, they do rock with their fusion of rap, hip-hop, and metal. Easily one of the most sought after bands from the Queen City of the South, their live performances are truly spectacles of power and raw energy.

Bethany

In the summer of 2008, three brothers decided that instead of giving out Christmas gifts to their friends that year, they’d pool time, talent and treasure to come up with a full-length album. By December 23, their first “digital” album “At Last! Our First” was made available at their official multiply site. It was being given out for free. They have since added a friend to their line up and proceeded to make a name for themselves in the Metro Cebu scene, playing at album launches, music festivals, and were even featured in RCTV’s Tambayan sa Outpost programme. The name of their band is Bethany.

Rescue A Hero

The guys from Rescue A Hero knew each other in high school, lost touch, and got back together and formed the band as it is known now. Inspired by the music of Jeff Buckley, Dashiboard Confessional, Damien Rice, and Death Cab for Cutie (amongst others), they play music for the love, not for fame or money and are a favourite of the Cebuano skater crowd. Rescue A Hero is best experienced live, with the audience jumping and singing their songs back at them.

Turn your Saturday a music and bond day. Be with your family and friends and enjoy live music at its best all for free. 

Kids Rock: A Concert For a Cause

The Business Communication Class of the Ateneo Graduate School of Business in partnership with the Immaculate Mary Queen of Heaven Missionaries (IMQOHM) are raising funds to send 700 less fortunate children to school in Oslob, Cebu.

To help raise more funds comes the “Kids Rock: A Concert For a Cause” which will he held this coming June 25, 2010 at The Outpost, Lahug, Cebu. 

The IMQOHM is a Catholic religious order established in August 2000 by His Eminence Ricardo Cardinal Vidal. They provide livelihood programs for destitute women and education projects for Filipino children from the mountains of Oslob, Cebu. 

Who to expect performing?
Big thank yous goes to our generous friends Cattski, Bethany, Shuffled, Rescue a Hero and the Undercover Grasshoppers.

Want some free beer?

Join our "KIDS ROCK RAFFLE FOR A CAUSE for only P100 and get a chance to win exciting prizes! and of course a free beer for every ticket you buy.

J-Pop Anime Singing Contest

In celebration of the Philippines - Japan Friendship Month, SM City Cebu and AMbox in coorperation with the Embassy of Japan invite you to join the J-POP Anime Singing Contest 2010 Regional Semi Final.

Witness the thrill and feel the nerve-wrecking excitement of the competition live at the SM Event Center, SM City Cebu this coming July 4, 2010 (Sunday) beginning 1:00 to 8:00 pm.

Cosplayers are welcome. Registration isn't needed and there is no entrance fee.

The J-Pop Anime Singing Contest is presented by the embassy of Japan in cooperation with the Japan Foundation Manila and in partnership with SM City Cebu.

This event is organized to foster friendship between the Philippines and Japan through their love of anime and music. This is also in conjunction with the Philippine-Japan Friendship Month celebration.

The mechanics, list of activities and sponsorship details can be read in here.

It's time to strum those guitars and straddle the drums and see music fill the atmosphere with our favorite songs. See ya there! Let the singing begin!