The Ryan Cayabyab Singers looking for its 7th member (Bass/Baritone)

The Ryan Cayabyab Singers is looking for its 7th member (Bass/Baritone). Applications are ongoing until September 30.

Email your uploaded LINK to ryancayabyabsingers@gmail.com 

with Subject line: Bass/Baritone Audition 2024

Video audition must include:

- Name

- Age

- Performance Background 

- Email and Mobile #

Links should be to a public account on Facebook, IG, or YouTube OR a shared Google Drive/Wetransfer.

Audition songs to be submitted:

“Hahanapin Ko” by Anthony Castelo

“I’ll Never Say Goodbye” by Nonoy Zuñiga

Video audition submissions will be accepted until Sept 30, 2024 (Monday). 

They will reach out to interested applicants individually for further details.

Pop music icon Debbie Gibson set to electrify Manila with an Electric Youth anniversary show

Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the mega-hit album “Electric Youth,” the record- breaking singer-songwriter-producer is set to electrify the Philippine stage in a massive 2-hour long concert full of hits and surprises on 26th April 2024 (Fri), 8pm at New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City.

Get ready for a fun and emotional night of nostalgia and “newstalgia,” as Debbie Gibson performs favorites from the Electric Youth and her greatest hits!

NCCA celebrates ingenuity and advocates inclusivity for NAM 2024

In honoring the artistic excellence and acclaiming the uniqueness and diversity of Filipino heritage and culture, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), led by its chairman Victorino Mapa Manalo, executive director Oscar G. Casaysay, and deputy executive directors Marichu Tellano and Bernan Joseph Corpuz, will spearhead the celebration of National Arts Month (NAM) 2024 this February by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 683 issued in 1991.

Bannering the theme “Ani ng Sining, Bayang Malikhain,” NAM 2024 aims to outline the notion that the bountiful harvest of a Filipino creative nation is derived from collective human imagination, not just individual aspirations. Bayang Malikhain signifies a Filipino society that places a high value on imagination, innovation, and artistic expression as integral components of our identity and progress. In Bayang Malikhain, artistic pursuits are honored as vital contributions to the nation's development and cultural richness.

2nd Philippine LEAF Awards: Call for Nominatons Extended

The recently concluded press conference held last December 2, 2023, announced the significant updates for the upcoming "LEAF Tertulia at Parangal 2024." The press conference, which took place at the Manila Clock Tower Museum in Manila, was a prelude to the much-anticipated 2nd edition of the Philippine LEAF Awards.

"The LEAF Tertulia at Parangal 2024 is not just any ordinary awards ceremony. It will celebrate the best in Philippine Culture and the Arts -- Past, Present, Future. True Filipino Artists will be an integral part of this grand event," emphasized LEAF Founder and Head Juror for Music, Frank G. Rivera. Rivera shared the stage with current LEAF President, esteemed TV and live events director, CJ Andaluz, who also serves as the Creative and Managing Director of Pixel Art Media Production Company.

Your Song of Excellence 2022 (Season 2)

LAST year, three musical hopefuls who have dreamt of making it big in the music industry in the Philippines accomplished their goal of achieving musical excellence through “Your Song of Excellence,” a virtual singing competition that took the country by storm.

For Grand Champions Edel Quibol, Renz Robosa, and music groujp Monzterjam, it was a dream come true that changed their lives forever.

And now, this year, from hordes of auditionees, a new set of individuals who value musical excellence will be crowned as music royalty in the Philippines as “Your Song of Excellence,” organized by Taiwan Excellence, is back for its second season, and promises to be bigger, fresher and more innovative.

With a total prize pool amounting to a whopping P1,000,000 worth of cash and products up for grabs, plus a recording deal with major recording company Ivory Music, one of the biggest independent record labels in the country, “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 will be the perfect platform for those who dream of becoming a real-life recording artist.

For this year, “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 will have a fresh set of judges who will once again meticulously assess the performances of each of the contestants. 

Tasked to do this are #YourSongOfExcellence2022 jurors led by pop-rock royalty and singer-songwriter Yeng Constantino, music producer and songwriter Paulo Zarate, multi-awarded vocalist of local rock band Wolfgang and singer-songwriter Basti Artadi, and award-winning singer and composer Noel Cabangon. They will be joined by acclaimed TV, film and theater actress Bituin Escalante, one of last season’s judges.

And also, a new set of musical categories will be introduced for “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2. The categories include #EpicRock for singers who love to belt out rock and pop rock music, #HeartsAtHome for those who love going ballad in their performance, and #FreshVibes for those whose singing talents cover acoustic music.

“Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 is open to all male, female, and group amateur and professional singers. They must be Filipino citizens and residing in the Philippines, must be 18 years old and above upon submitting their audition video, must present a valid government or school I.D. and must not have an existing recording contract.

Is that dream of becoming a musical star still alive? Here’s your chance to make that dream a reality. Register for “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 via https://bit.ly/YSOE2022Auditionor email your audition video at yoursongofexcellence2022@gmail.com.

Deadline for submission of audition entries is on August 10, 2022. To know more of contest mechanics, visit https://bit.ly/YSOE2CONTESTMECHANICS.

“Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 is organized by Taiwan Excellence, with premier brands Aromase PH, Asus PH, and Predator Gaming as sponsors, with Ivory Music as music partner and Far Eastern University as performing arts partner.

Major brand partners include Acer Philippines, Annie's Way 安妮絲薇果凍面膜第一品牌, FECA PH, Johnson Fitness Philippines, LUFTQI空氣淨化專家, Transcend Philippines, Zyxel.ph, Dacian, and Tatung.

EU Family gives a cultural treat to Pinoy Youth this Weekend

Pinoy children and youth are in for a special cultural treat this weekend on Friday 5 June at 10:30 a.m. and on Saturday 6 June at 8pm through the FB page of the EU Delegation to the Philippines.  

The European Union Delegation to the Philippines together with the Embassies of Czech Republic, France, Italy (through the Philippine-Italian Association)  Poland,  and the Manila Street Astronomers have developed a cultural extravaganza of  films, games, songs, stories and an astronomy event.    

24th Asian TV Awards: Full List of Winners

Best Male and Female Performance in Digital Martin Del Rosario and Chanya McClory with Machida Surthikilhanich

Asian artists and talents were given spotlight during the second day of the 24th Asian Television Awards, held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts World Manila on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

A total of 18 awards were given on Saturday, honoring the best performances, TV shows, and networks in the region, chosen by an expert panel of more than 50 judges from all over Asia.

Top stars and artists nominated at the 24th Asian TV Awards

The best and brightest TV stars and artists of the region are nominated at the 24th Asian Television Awards, which will be held at the Newport Performing Arts Theaters at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City from January 10 to 12, 2020. 

Resurgence Music Fest gathers the biggest OPM bands at Circuit Concert Grounds | December 14, 2019

Some of the best up and coming acts and established artists are coming together for the inaugural Resurgence Music Fest, a showcase of Filipino artists and music, on December 14, 6 PM at the Circuit Concert Grounds, Makati.

PTT, official fuel partner of Wish 107.5 Bus

MOA Signing. PTT and Wish 107.5 executives show off copies of the memorandum of agreement for the partnership held right inside the Wish Bus stationed at PTT Edsa Veterans. 

(L-R) PTT Director for Corporate Support Paul Senador, PTT Philippines Corporation President & CEO Thitiroj Rergsumran, Wish 107.5 VP for Marketing Jay Eusebio, and PTT Philippines Trading Corporation President & CEO Danilo Alabado.

The iconic Wish 107.5 Bus that features big names and upcoming acts has become more powerful in bringing music on the road following its partnership with Thailand’s largest oil firm PTT that will serve as its official fuel partner.

PTT Philippines and Wish 107.5 sealed an agreement on September 5, 2019 (Thursday) during the live program of “Roadshow” hosted by DJ Alice to formalize the partnership.

DepEd-endorsed, NOLI ME TANGERE, THE OPERA returns anew to the CCP for one weekend only (June 21-23)

‘Ang Sampung Pangarap ni Rizal’ online art exhibit supplements the smash-hit opera.

To celebrate the anniversary month of the Department of Education (DepEd) and to further promote cultural awareness and appreciation, DepEd, together with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), J&S Productions Inc., and Enrique Zobel Foundation Inc., brings back the smash-hit landmark production of Noli Me Tangere, The Opera to the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo of the CCP for one weekend only, from June 21 to 23, 2019.

"Noli Me Tangere, The Opera" announces cast additions for limited return engagement at CCP Main Theater | June 21-23, 2019

On its 50th anniversary, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and J&S Productions Inc. are thrilled to welcome new cast additions to the smash-hit NOLI ME TANGERE, THE OPERA's limited return engagement at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo from June 21 to 23, 2019. 

The Kundiman Party at PETA Theater Center | May 24-June 1, 2019

Acclaimed as one the most meaningful and relevant original Filipino plays in recent times, Floy Quintos’ The Kundiman Party comes to the PETA THEATER CENTER for limited run from May 24 to June 1, 2019.

The play, directed by Dexter M. Santos was first produced by the UP Playwright’s Theater in 2018. It was hailed by critics and audiences alike for the seamless weaving of our timeless Kundiman art songs into a plot that involved discontented millennials and Social Media, EJKs and other current political and social  issues.  

Celebrate Día del Libro at Ayala Triangle, Makati on April 27, 2019

On April 27 (Saturday), Instituto Cervantes, the cultural arm of the Embassy of Spain, will once again be abuzz with exciting activities to celebrate the Día del Libro (International Book Day) at the Ayala Triangle in Makati City. As in the previous years, thousands of books will be up for grabs. Top bookstores and publishing houses will be selling a wide array of books at a 20% discount. Following the tradition in Spain, everyone who buys a book will also be given a rose.

"Noli Me Tangere, The Opera" returns to CCP | March 8-10, 2019

The Philippines' first full-length opera, National Artists Guillermo Tolentino and Felipe Padilla De Leon's most beloved 1957 opera, Noli Me Tangere (Huwag Mo Salangin/ Touch Me Not) returns to the Cultural Center of the Philippines' (CCP) main theatre, Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, from March 8-10, 2019.

CHAROT! at PETA Theater Center | February 8-March 17, 2019

Filipinos have a knack for comedy. We joke about our struggles and laugh about difficult situations as a way to get by them. But when things become too absurd, where do we draw the line between what is still funny and what is no longer a laughing matter?

“Charot,” a Filipino colloquial term that means “just kidding,” underlines a pun. It is used to downplay an otherwise scathing statement to mere jest. A safe word, it turns its argument on its head, watering it down to avoid the ire of the message’s receiver.

PETA Theater Actors invite you to watch CHAROT!

As things become more and more ridiculous in our society, Filipinos do not choose to remain silent. Unfortunately, many opt for something worse: laughter. We laugh in the sidelines as someone drives the country to debt, discord, and chaos. We laugh to escape and to convince ourselves that this joke, too, shall pass. But what if you are brought to the front and center? What if you have the power to make the laughter stop? Set in 2020 Philippines, PETA’s 51st Theater Season ender is a comedy play with songs aptly entitled Charot! It engages audiences by taking into account an important choice they will make during the play, that will decide how our story unravels.

In a place where a leader showers kisses and calls first dibs on women, where God is painted stupid, and where “knock knock, who’s there” is answered by a gunshot to the head – everything is a joke. But PETA’s Charot! is all imaginary… right? And it has a hilarious punchline: Under a new charter, the Philippines will be united under the banner of federalism… Charot!

CJ Navato for CHAROT! | PETA Theater

PETA’s Charot! provides a platform for discussion regarding the fine print of the proposed Charter Change: the amendments on the freedoms of expression, ownership, and most especially, federalism. What is it and what will it borne in the given context of Filipinos? As a response to the call for unity by breaking the walls between generations and social classes, PETA’s Charot! will constantly break the fourth wall to engage audiences in a dialogue, in an aim to rid of what divides us beyond the stage, such political biases, poverty, conflicting worldviews, and more.

PETA’s 51st Theater Season ender introduces a dynamic cast of newcomers and veterans: Jack Yabut as Papsy, Teetin Villanueva and Gardo Vicente as Millennial Girl, Bene Manaois and ABS-CBN Star Magic’s CJ Navato as Millennial Boy, Meann Espinosa as Tita Mary Grace, Sister Joy, and Karen De Villa, Kitsi Pagaspas as Nanay, Jason Barcial and Gie Onida as Boss, Gio Gahol and Lemuel Silvestre as Beki Grab Driver, Gold Villar-Lim and Jimma Nariz as Grethel Tuba, Icee Po and Rhapsody Garza as Mall Saleslady, and Norbs Portales as Street Vendor.

Similarly, the artistic team includes up and coming talents as well as seasoned ones: J-mee Katanyag and Michelle Ngu (playwrights), Maribel Legarda (director), Vince Lim (musical director), Jeff Hernandez (additional songs), Ian Segarra (choreographer), Boni Juan (set designer), Julio Garcia (set supervisor), Gio Gahol (costume stylist), Denise Nayve (associate costume stylist), Gerhard Daco (technical director), Jonjon Villareal (lights designer), and Ellen Ramos (video and animation).

PETA’s Charot! will make audiences laugh. It will inform them of what the joke’s all about, and then will make them think: Is it really funny? Is this still imaginary? Who’s really laughing now? This is our rehearsal for democracy, or the lack thereof… Charot!

PETA's CHAROT! Teaser

PETA’s Charot! runs from February 8 to March 17, 2019 at The PETA Theater Center, #5 Eymard Drive, Brgy. Kristong Hari, New Manila, Quezon City, with shows on Fridays (3:00pm), Saturdays and Sundays (3:00pm & 8:00pm). 

For inquiries and ticket reservations, contact PETA Marketing and Public Relations Office at Tel. No. 0927-603-5913, TicketWorld at 891-9999, www.ticketworld.com.ph, or Ticket2Me at 721-0431 to 33 loc. 8109, www.ticket2me.net.

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Statement of Coke Studio PH re: cancellation of concert at MOA concert grounds

On December 07, 2018, the Coke Studio Concert organizers, Philippine National Police, the City of Pasay, and SM Mall of Asia decided to reschedule the Coke Studio Christmas Concert to early next year to prioritize the public’s safety.

7th A Song of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival finals night on November 11

Inspirational hymns are set to echo inside the country’s premier performing arts venue as the 7-year longstanding praise songwriting competition A Song of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival will stage its Grand Finals night on November 11 (Sunday) at 7 PM in New Frontier Theater, Araneta Center CubaoQuezon City.

PhilPop 2018 reveals Top 10 Finalists

Touted as the premier songwriting competition in the country, PhilPop continues to provide a sustainable platform for amateur and professional composers to showcase exceptional songs from various genres and styles.

7 new National Artists of the Philippines (2018) revealed and honored

The Malacañan Palace, led by President Rodrigo Duterte, fetes seven (7) new National Artists in an awarding ceremony held on October 24, 2018, at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of Malacañan Palace. In attendance was National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) chairman Virgilio S. Almario, himself also a National Artist.