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  Born On A Rainy Night: Celebrating 10 Years of  Human Eyes  and  Riverchild  is a two-night concert happening on  October 3 and 4, 2025 , at the  Manila Metropolitan Theater . Presented by  minsan studio , the special show reimagines Clara’s early work with a 30-piece orchestra, under the musical direction and arrangement of  Ria Villena-Osorio . Drawing from her 2015 debut album  Human Eyes  and EP  Riverchild , the performance offers a fresh, cinematic take on the music that helped define Clara’s voice in the Philippine indie music scene. “Human Eyes and Riverchild both came out in 2015, which was ten years ago now, and that honestly feels surreal to say out loud,” Clara shares. “To celebrate, I’m working on a special concert with minsan studio where I’ll be performing songs from those records, but reimagined with an orchestra. It’s something I’ve always dreamed of doing, and getting to do it for this show makes it even mor...

  Asia’s Romantic Balladeer, Christian Bautista , has dropped his long-awaited single, “ Rainbow ,” out today via his new record label, Sony Music Entertainment . The heartfelt duet, featuring Indonesian singer-songwriter Raisa , reimagines the South Border classic as a soulful pop-R&B ballad blending Christian Bautista’s smooth baritone with Raisa’s velvety vocals in a lush, emotionally charged arrangement that captures the kind of longing and connection that lingers long after the last note.    “‘Rainbow’ is one of those songs that’s always stayed with me,” says Bautista. “It resonates deeply, not just in the Philippines, but also in Indonesia. Working on it with Raisa gave it new energy and meaning, and it felt right to share it in this way now.” “ Simply because I love this song—I grew up with this song—and I didn't even know at first that it was a Filipino artist who sang it! ” shares Raisa. “ When I found out, I was surprised. It has such a special meaning—not j...

  Rising OPM artist brei recently unveiled her latest single, “Kislap,” under Universal Records. Just weeks later, she brought its message to life with a one-of-a-kind launch party that truly lived up to its name, held at 225 Bar, Quezon City. Titled “Find Your Kislap,” the event wasn’t just a celebration of a new release — it was an experience rooted in the song’s core message: finding and choosing that one special person among a thousand faces in the crowd. Guests were encouraged to mingle through fun and cheeky games like a “love experience” bingo, with prompts such as  “Who has ghosted or been ghosted?” , and a daring Bring Me challenge that included requests like  “Bring me a photo of your ex”  or  “Bring me your crush.” The night also featured soulful performances from fellow Universal Records artists, It All Started In May (IASIM), and XYVRL, along with a performance from Krey of Diorama — all delivering heartfelt sets centered on love in all its forms: t...

  Food content creator Abi Marquez has been named one of this year’s Mansmith Young Market Masters Awardees (YMMA), joining a prestigious roster of young leaders recognized for their excellence in marketing, sales, and entrepreneurship.  The awarding ceremony will be held on July 23, 2025, at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza in Makati. Now celebrating its 20th year, the Mansmith YMMA honors outstanding Filipinos aged 35 and below who are driving meaningful impact in their industries through innovative, strategic, and purpose-driven work. As a young food content creator championing Filipino cuisine on the global stage, Abi’s inclusion in this year’s awardees represents the growing power of the next generation to reshape industries in bold and creative ways. At just 25 years old, Abi has already made significant contributions to the Philippine food and content landscape– from viral recipe videos that rack up millions of views, to earning back-to-back local and interna...

  Filipino rock band, Lola Amour, teams up with KOKORO KOHATSU of the Japanese boy group PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE for an exciting new single titled “The Moment (with KOKORO of PSYCHIC FEVER),” out today Friday, July 18 on all major streaming platforms. Following the massive success of their breakout hit “Raining in Manila” which has now surpassed 220 million streams in the Philippines alone, Lola Amour returns with a fresh cross-border collaboration. Blending their signature alt-pop rock sound with KOKORO’s smooth, soulful vocals, “The Moment” delivers a heartfelt take on the rush of falling in love and the sweet anticipation of knowing those feelings might be returned. Born from a genuine social media exchange, the collaboration took off when Lola Amour shared an Instagram Story reacting to PSYCHIC FEVER’s “Gelato” music video. The two groups began interacting online, covering each other’s songs and drawing an overwhelming response from fans. Their mutual admiration, combine...

 For the first time in Philippine performing arts history, three of the country’s most respected cultural institutions— Ballet Philippines (BP) , Repertory Philippines (REP) , and the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) —join forces to present a groundbreaking production: Peter and the Wolf & Little Red Riding Hood , happening on August 1 to 3 at The Theatre at Solaire . Students are in for a treat with an exclusive 50% discount on tickets for the August 3 (Sunday), 7 PM show . This special offer makes it easier for young audiences to experience a one-of-a-kind collaboration that brings together music, theater, and dance in one spectacular event. The production features Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” , a musical masterpiece where each character is represented by an instrument—the bird by a flute, the duck by an oboe, the cat by a clarinet, the grandfather by a bassoon, the wolf by horns, and Peter by the strings. Accompanying this is Little Red Riding Hood , a delightf...

The Manila Symphony Orchestra Foundation, Inc. and Standard Insurance , in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil through the Guimarães Rosa Institute (IGR) and the Embassy of Brazil in Manila , proudly present Brazilian Guitar and Cello on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Bayanihan Hall, Creative Arts Centre, British School Manila, BGC Taguig City . The evening will feature world-renowned artists: Fabio Zanon (guitar) Fabio Presgrave (cello) Stephanie Quintin (soprano) Marlon Chen (conductor) A Celebration of Brazilian and Global Sounds The repertoire will highlight the fusion of classical traditions and Latin-American rhythms through two engaging parts: Part 1 Bachianas Brasileiras No. 7: I. Prelúdio (Ponteio) by Heitor Villa-Lobos Composed in 1942, this piece merges Baroque elegance with Brazilian folk nuances, turning the traditional ponteio into a sweeping orchestral prelude. Concierto de Cámara for Guitar, Cello, S...

Multi-purpose artist Raco Ruiz returns with his fourth solo exhibit, NO WORRYS , running from July 27 to August 8 at Secret Fresh Gallery. Known for his signature blend of pop culture and personal storytelling, Raco introduces a new series anchored by his original character Razzl the Clown– now joined by a dopamine-dependent dalmatian named Dopa. Following the success of 2024’s CLOWNRRY , where Razzl first appeared, NO WORRYS puts the soft-spoken clown front and center. This time, Razzl confronts real-world worries: fear of failure, burnout, comparison, and the quiet loneliness that creeps in even when surrounded by noise. But there’s no dramatic unraveling here. Razzl walks through each piece with a quiet sort of resilience– a space to sit with discomfort and the calm that follows. “Razzl is pretty much a caricature of the anxious side of myself,” Raco shares. “He’s introverted, secretly anxious most times, tries his best to be hopeful, and always aims to please.” That’s what makes N...

  This August, Kaliwaan , a Filipino translation of Harold Pinter’s modern classic Betrayal , comes to life on the Philippine stage in a gripping new production by Stages Production Specialists, Inc. and co-presented by MusicArtes, Inc. Translated by Guelan Varela-Luarca and directed by internationally acclaimed director Loy Arcenas, Kaliwaan explores the quiet devastation of relationships fractured by longing, silence, and memory. Kaliwaan traces the emotional fallout of a seven-year affair between a woman and her husband’s best friend. As the story rewinds, audiences are pulled deeper into a world where trust fades, love is negotiated, and desire comes at a cost. The play asks: what truths do we hide to keep the love we think we deserve? Starring three of Philippine theater’s finest actors—Missy Maramara as Emma, Ron Capinding as Robert, and Nor Domingo as Jerry—Kaliwaan presents a portrait of intimacy and betrayal that is as quiet as it is brutal. Under the direction of Loy Arce...

  Generational British band Wolf Alice share new single, ‘ The Sofa ’ - another dimension to their highly anticipated fourth studio album The Clearing confirmed for release on August 22nd. Following a triumphant return to the stage with headlining festival performances at Primavera - where they unveiled ‘The Sofa’ for one of the first times, had thousands singing along - and a history-defining Glastonbury set on home soil, this new era announces Wolf Alice as a band who are in a league entirely of their own.  The Sofa’ Artwork ‘The Sofa’ is the album’s psychological portrait which is a microcosm of the wider themes it reckons with: falling in love with your life for exactly what it is and finally letting go of unrealised dreams without shame, guilt or disappointment as you grow older. Unspooling like a daydream on an idle afternoon, ‘The Sofa’ is a piano ballad fortified by the best songwriting of Ellie Rowsell’s career - radical in its unflinching honesty. “ Didn’t make it...