Another hot air balloon festival is set to bring happiness to those who'll attend it.
Aurora 2020: Food and Music Festival, Hot Air Balloon Display, and Night Glow will take place on March 13 to 14 in Clark Global City, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. There will be food fests, car shows, nights of music, and a hot air ballon display!
Here is a rundown of the Aurora 2020 gigs and events you should look forward to!
MARCH 13 (Friday)
Events
2:00pm – GATES OPEN 2:00pm – 12:00mn – Food Festival and Bazaar 2:00pm – 7:00pm – CAR SHOW, 4×4 PRODUCTION RACE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES 2:00pm – 7:00pm – HOT AIR BALLOON DISPLAY
Gigs and Artists
5:00pm – Happy Three Friends
6:00pm – Malebox
6:45pm – Pot Sembrano 7:30pm – IV Of Spades 8:30pm – Balloon Night Glow 9:30pm – Ben & Ben 10:30pm – December Avenue 11:30pm- Chocolate Factory 1:30am – DJ Melvin Lapera / MC Killah
MARCH 14 (Saturday)
Events
2:00pm – GATES OPEN 2:00pm – 12:00mn – Food Festival and Bazaar 2:00pm – 7:00pm – CAR SHOW, 4×4 PRODUCTION RACE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES 2:00pm – 7:00pm – HOT AIR BALLOON DISPLAY
Gigs and Artists
5:00pm – Pot Sembrano
6:00pm – Kiyo 6:45pm – Al James 7:30pm – Allmost
8:30pm – Balloon Night Glow
9:30PM – Ronnie Alonte
10:30pm – Michael Pangilinan 11:30pm – Unique Salonga 12:30am – DJ Jhelou/ MC Dio 1:30am – DJ Sherwyn Diwa/ MC Dio
Fans of popular Filipino rock band Eraserheads will surely be delighted to watch the musical Ang Huling El Bimbo which will be held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila. Featuring at least 40 songs from the country's well-loved rock band, Ang Huling El Bimbo is written by Dingdong Novenario and directed by Dexter Santos.
Image Courtesy: Resorts World Manila
Let's sure hope that they include Magasin, Alapaap, Spoliarium, Toyang, Tindahan ni Aleng Nena, Maselang Bahaghari, Ligaya, Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka in the musical's roster of tracks.
The much-awaited rock musical Ang Huling El Bimbo is set to run from July 20 to August 26, 2018. Purchase your tickets through TicketWorld beginning on April 6!
Five-time Grammy award singer James Taylor has cancelled a scheduled concert in Manila over reports of extrajudicial killings under the current Duterte administration's war on drugs.
In a statement, the US singer said he was choosing to cancel the said event to "make a politial stand". For him, summary executions in the Philippines are "unacceptable to anyone who loves the rule of law."
The 68-year-old was scheduled to play in Manila, the capital of the country, on February, but in a Facebook post, he said, "I don't think of my music as being particularly political but sometimes one is called upon to make a political stand."
"For a sovereign nation to prosecute and punish, under the law, those responsible for the illegal trade in drugs is, of course, understandable, even commendable; but recent reports from the Philippines... are deeply concerning and unacceptable to anyone who loves the rule of law," he added.
In reaction to his withdrawal, fans expressed disappointment. A lot praised him though for his "integrity in adopting a principled stand." Supporters of the president criticized Taylor's act of "boycott."
"Only fans will benefit from James Taylor's concert but good governance will benefit our entire nation," said Rendell Bata.
About President Duterte
Image Source: Embassy of the Philippines, Washington D.C.
During the national campaigning period, then-presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte vowed to eradicate drugs. Elected in May, he has been reported to have urged citizens to kill drug dealers who resist arrest.
As most Filipinos know, the former mayor of Davao City has built a reputation for being blunt when speaking and for giving support to the extrajudicial killings of crime suspects.
Heads up everyone! As part of his 2016 World Tour, international artist Shawn Mendes will be performing here in the Philippines on October 26 at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena. This was confirmed by concert promoter Music Management International last March 18.
In 2015, 17-year-old singer-songwriter Mend debuted with his album “Handwritten” in 2015. It reached no. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts. The album included hit singles “Stitches,” “Something Big,” “Life of the Party,” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”
Shawn Mendes has been included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in 2016 and in Time magazine’s Most Influential Teens of 2014 and 2015.
Tickets to Mendes’ MOA concert may be availed on the pre-sale today (March 19) until 10 PM. Log on to www.ShawnAccess.com to get the code. Log on to smtickets.com to purchase your tickets.
You may also buy Shawn Mendes' concert tickets on May 21 starting at 4 PM. For details, follow #MMILive (on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter); log on to SM Tickets, www.smtickets.com; or call 470-2222.
So, mark your calendars guys! Shawn's music is way better than what we hear today!
The world we know today is rich in cultures that have continuously fused and brought about more individuality in us. People now have more In the Philippines, Original Pinoy Music or OPM as it is called has again found itself back in the airwaves after losing steam since the 2000s. Today, a lot of OPM pop songs have emerged --- thanks to events like Philippine POP Music Festival, Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs and other competitions, singers and songwriters out there are able to come up with really good, upbeat songs.
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Here is a list of 12 of the most feel-good OPM pop (PPop) songs that you should have in your playlist. The list also details the singer/s and the year the music video for each was released. All video credits go to the respective Youtube channels. Enjoy listening!
1. Triangulo by Thyro and Yumi (2015)
2.Kilometro by Sarah Geronimo (2014)
3.Dati by Sam Concepcion (2013)
4. Mahal Kita Pero by Janella Salvador (2014)
5. Gayuma by Abra (2012)
6. No Erase by James Reid and Nadine Lustre (2014)
7. Hanap-Hanap by James Reid and Nadine Lustre (2015)
International acoustic boyband and Youtube sensation Boyce Avenue is back in the Philippines to perform a five-day Philippine tour on February 2016! To be produced by the Ovation Productions, the trio’s concert will be joined by fellow artist Savannah Outen in Araneta Coliseum on February 16. The Manzano brothers (uhm, I don't think they are related to Luis haha), who became popular for uploading amazing covers of hit songs, will then be moving forward with the next leg of their Philippine tour outside Metro Manila, specifically in the following venues: Waterfront Hotel, Cebu on February 18, Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro on February 19, St. La Salle Coliseum in Bacolod on February 20, and University of Baguio on February 22.
While you’re still deciding whether or not you should buy Boyce Avenue tickets or treat your lover/loved ones to a great night of relaxing, soulful music, allow me to give you enough reasons why you should watch Boyce Avenue’s concert in the country.
1. It’s THE Boyce Avenue!
Come on! They are THE THREE AND ONLY Boyce Avenue! They are very much loved by fans all over the world with more than 5 millions subscribers to their Youtube channel. If you’re one big fan of BA, you'd definitely not pass this time. ;)
2. It’s a rare moment that artists are willing to come much closer to you, rather than you going to them!
Last Valentines’ Day, they came, they saw, they conquered.
Here’s the thing. They would not just come to the Philippines to serve Metro Manila residents. They’re reaching out to other fans who are located far from Manila. They value you! Don’t let this opportunity just fly by! If you're just living near the venue, mark your calendars already!
3. Boyce Avenue concert tickets are a lot less pricier than other foreign acts.
The prices of tickets for the Araneta Coliseum concert range from 792 Php to 5280 Php. It’s not that bad at all, compared to Ariana Grande’s (2,099 Php minimum, 15,999 Php max), Katy Perry’s, and Taylor Swift’s concert.
4. You’ll hear beautiful cover songs and renditions.
Well, this is already expected. And if you’d like to reminisce those A Thousand Years, Lay Me Down, or Here Without You moments, then hesitate no more. The Boyce will back you up!
5. You got three awesome brothers serenading right in front of you. What more can you expect?
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It’s not just one, but three! The brothers, Daniel, Fabian and Alejandro will let you fall head over heels in the concert and get caught by the love bug for days.
6. And there’s just No Limits!
It is definitely hoped they’d sing their originals from the No Limits EP, one of which is my favorite -
One Life!
7. They might just talk to themselves about the PH concert through their @BoyAvenue handle!
The Boyce just love to hilariously talk to themselves in Twitter, and I sure know that you know that! What will they say about Pinoy fans once their concert tour is done? Let’s see!
8. Watch out for Alejandro’s Grumpy Cat look!
You’d definitely love to get the chance to observe Alejandro make that grumpy cat look he does in social media, as you ask for a personal autograph.
9. Them Boyce might just love you back multiple times.
Who wouldn’t love to hear them say “Mahal ko kayo!” at the concert, right? Mind you, just hearing them say “Yes” to you request for a photo will make your heart melt. Prepare your hearts, girls!
10. You can’t wait to jam with them! And they can’t wait to jam with you!
If there is one thing that would really convince you, it’s this! Their comeback to the Philippines means they’ve shared great memories here. And the brothers would definitely love to make more with you guys! So, get this chance of a lifetime to relive the days of live music! And enjoy the sound trip!
