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  For  One Last Time  … 6x Grammy Award Winner and Legendary Hall of Famer  Dionne Warwick  is coming to Manila for a special concert together with her Full 5-Piece Live Band on  January 24, 2025  at the  New Frontier Theater . Tickets are now on-sale at   TicketNet.com.ph   and TicketNet outlets nationwide. Presented by  Wilbros Live .   Dionne Warwick will be performing her Greatest Hits and Favorite Songs. She is well-known for her classic hits, including “Walk On By”, “Don’t Make Me Over”, “I’ll Never Love This Way Again”, “Alfie”, “That’s What Friends Are For”, “I Say A Little Prayer”, “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again”, “Do You Know The Way To San Jose”, “What The World Needs Now” and many more.   Warwick ranks among the 40 biggest US hitmakers between 1955-1999 based on her chart history in Billboard’s Hot 100 pop singles chart. She is the second most-charted female vocalist during the rock era. She is also one of the ...

  Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin has dropped the deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed album, befriending my tears , now available worldwide under Sony Music Entertainment . The expanded version, titled befriending my tears (and then some) , adds ten new tracks, including two fresh originals, five remixes, two live recordings, and a fan-favorite early demo, offering a deeper dive into Benin’s introspective musical journey. Reflecting on the process, Benin shares, “This deluxe version gave me the opportunity to explore the more nuanced aspects of music production—whether it’s about satisfying my curiosity with different sonic textures, reworking instrumental arrangements, or experimenting with vocal harmonies. I wanted to create something immersive, something that resonates both on record and in a live setting.” In addition to revisiting the themes of vulnerability and self-discovery explored in the original album, the deluxe edition features two brand-new tracks that c...

  Iconic Filipino rock band The Dawn has thrown their hat into the ring for the next big holiday classic. The Enveloped Ideas act makes a little space for love with “ Maki-Pasko ,” their debut Christmas single under Sony Music Entertainment . Known for their timeless rock anthems, the band takes a fresh and introspective approach to the season with a track that blends holiday warmth with personal reflection. According to Jett Pangan , lead vocalist of The Dawn, “Maki-Pasko” was inspired by the feeling of longing that often accompanies the holidays, particularly for those who find themselves separated from loved ones. “I’ve experienced holidays away from my family, so I drew from that personal experience when writing the lyrics,” Pangan explains. “The song speaks to those moments of solitude and the desire to be with someone during the festive season.” “ Maki-Pasko” marks the band’s foray into writing a Yuletide-themed song—a concept they discussed for years but only decided to p...

  Filipino nine-piece band Ben&Ben are treating fans to an early holiday gift with the release of The Traveller Across Dimensions , their much-anticipated third studio album, out now via Sony Music Entertainment . This concept album integrates music with stunning animated visuals, offering listeners a unique, immersive experience. The Traveller Across Dimensions follows the journey of its central character, Liwanag , as she embarks on an enchanting adventure to find inner peace. As she travels through three symbolic realms— Light , Energy , and Feel — Liwanag confronts trials that challenge her path toward self-discovery.  In addition to Liwanag , the album introduces several other key characters who play integral roles in the narrative. Gabay , a wise traveler, returns to the Light Dimension to serve as a mentor to Liwanag . Puhon , Liwanag ’s loyal pet, aids her in navigating the Energy Dimension. Meanwhile, Mahiwaga , another traveller on a parallel quest to complete the ...

James Reid has officially released his highly anticipated new EP, jgh , under Sony Music Entertainment and Careless Music .  The 6-track record gives an intimate glimpse into his past and present life, chronicling how he has matured all these years, both as an artist and as a person. Short for “just got home,” jgh also marks a significant moment in Reid’s musical evolution, symbolizing his return to a place of peace and serenity, lyrically and sonically speaking. With a blend of pop, R&B, and OPM sensibilities, the EP captures Reid at his most vulnerable, rediscovering the earnest, grounded parts of his identity that he may have lost touch with and learning to forgive himself and accept the flaws that came with it. “My home is a reflection of myself,” says James Reid. “It’s filled with things I’ve gathered along my journey and decorated with memories. It’s been another crazy year, and now that I’m home, I have a lot of stories to tell.” Written and produced by Reid alongside...

  Bound to its mission of nourishing passion for music and nurturing artistic excellence within and beyond the country, the Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival (AOVICF) is now open for applications for 2025. The AOVICF Manila 2025, slated for August 20 to 24, 2025, will feature six (6) categories: Children’s Choir, Equal Voices, Folk Song and Indigenous Music, Mixed Choir, Musica Sacra, and Popular Music. Forever an advocate of quality performances from the heart, the Festival will judge the competing choirs for their intonation, sound quality, interpretation of the score, and overall artistic impression. The grand winner of the Mixed Choir category will receive a cash prize of Php 200,000 while grand winners of other categories will be granted Php 150,000. All winners will be awarded certificates. In addition to these prizes, the title of Best Conductor and Best Performance of the Contest Piece may also be given to the competing choirs. Following National Artist And...