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IFPI, representing the recording industry worldwide,   has today announced the launch of The Official Philippines Chart , bringing official, industry-backed weekly music charts to the country for the first time.   Marilag , the hit song by Filipino R&B star Dionela, has the honour of being the first ever Official #1 track in the Philippines. The song, released in November 2024, soundtracked the remainder of the year and has continued its strong streaming performance into 2025.   The Official Philippines Chart Top 20 will be announced every Tuesday, and will showcase the most popular tracks from local and international artists based on streaming across all major platforms. The Official Philippines Charts will be available alongside Official Charts for five other ASEAN markets at the Official Southeast Asia Charts website ( www.officialseacharts.com ), and via the related social media channels on Instagram and Facebook, allowing music fans to engage with trending tracks...

  Ely Buendia is set to celebrate the release of his upcoming album, Method Adaptor with an official launch at 123 Block in Mandaluyong City on November 8, 2024, from 7 p.m. onwards. In true Ely Buendia fashion, the event will feature a full-length concert performance of the critically acclaimed hitmaker, wielding guitar in his element, on stage. In addition, he will also be sharing the stage with an impressive roster of talented artists under Offshore Music (OM), such as Ligaya Escueta , ALYSON , Carousel Casualties , and Aviators .   Presented by Gabi Na Naman Productions ( GNN ), Ely Buendia: Method Adaptor album launch will debut the songs off his new record for the first time in a live setting, with special surprises in terms of production and repertoire. Pre-sale tickets are available via bit.ly/elybuendia123block with the following tiers: SVIP (Dedicated front section, photo op with Ely Buendia, signed CD) *limited quantities only PHP 2,500 VIP (Dedicated f...

  Filipino alternative pop outfit Orange & Lemons has finally dropped the iconic music video of “ La Bulaqueña ,” featuring fellow Bulakenya and Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo . Conceptualized and directed by constant collaborators Everywhere We Shoot , the MV showcases the parallel storylines of O&L and Manalo and how they were deeply connected together by a turn-of-the-century portraiture called Una Bulaqueña in terms of geographic affinity and influence. The said masterpiece, which was helmed by Juan Luna y Novicio, carries an unassuming naturalness that depicts a Filipina from an elite countryside background, one who is assumed to be from Bulacan. “The symbolic repetition of the painting deepens the narrative and signifies the theme,” Clem Castro, the lead vocalist and guitarist of seminal alternative rock outfit, Orange & Lemons, explains.  An unexpected collaboration During her Miss Universe Philippines campaign, Chelsea Manalo’s team used ...

  Photo by Renzo Navarro  crwn’s highly anticipated debut album, “Séance,” has finally graced our ears. King Puentespina's inaugural album, "Séance," made its entrance precisely at 11 PM on May 11, 2024. The unveiling took place during its album launch in Makati, where the producer and his collaborators presented it to an audience. Séance Album Art by Clara Clayosa This dance-infused album pulsates with the beats of drum and bass, UK garage, and house, serving as its primary genres. Here's the complete tracklist of "Séance," showcasing a stellar lineup of collaborators: Gathering Rooftops In Paris (feat. Curtismith) Good Enough (feat. Jason Dhakal) Another Day (feat. Jolianne) Wish It Never Ends (feat. Olympia) Ouroboros (feat. Six The Northstar) Past Due (feat. Jess Connelly) Honey (feat. August Wahh) Feel Something (feat. Nadine Lustre) Waiting For You (feat. Loner) Dreaming Of You (feat. Tala) Séance In addition to the featured artists, the producer colla...

Due to the success of their recent concert Akalain Mo Yun, which was held last June 29, at the Music Museum - Mayonnaise will held its second concert to give chance to their fans who missed the performance and to those who wanted to watch it again. During the presscon, Monty Macalino shared that their vision was just to bring joy and express gratitude to their fans. They expected that the tickets would be sold out on the day of the concert and there was large number of fans who wasn’t able to see the performance due to the capacity of ten venue.

Docdef Productions and Gabi Na Naman Productions to host Fete dela Musique's 25th Anniversary Closing Party With its consistent partnership on Fete Indie stages that attracted more than six thousand attendees on average, Docdef Productions and Gabi Na Naman Productions are teaming up once again for Fete de la Musique's 25th Anniversary Closing Party.

A world premiere and choral works transcribed for strings will highlight the first concert in celebration of the NAMCYA 45th Anniversary.The National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA), in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Cultural Center of the Philippinesbrings the strings on center stage as they kick-off the celebration with “Minsan Lang Kami Maging Musiko” at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The concert featuring NAMCYA winners, the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra, and Kuwerdas Filipinas (Philippine Rondalla Ensemble) will be staged on August 15, 2018 at 8:00 pm.

Beverly, a Filipina J-Pop star and award-winning vocalist at various music festivals across America and Asia, will be the special guest for the ASEAN SUMMIT 2017.

I REMEMBER A BOY AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL REVUE FEATURING CLASSIC OPM HITS SET ON NOV. 11-12 When the going gets tough, where do you get your strength? Artist Playground’s Playlist TRACK 2 proudly presents I REMEMBER A BOY - an original musical revue featuring OPM’s most classic hits on Nov. 11 – 12 at Arts Above located at West Venue Bldg., 112 West Avenue, QC.

Still in the cast of ABS-CBN’s “A Love to Last”, in which he plays aspiring musician Lucas Noble, MCA Music Artist Juan Karlos Labajo releases his second single “Demonyo” from his sophomore album “JKL”.

The perfect Valentine treat to all music aficionado and wine and art connoisseurs kicked off last February 13 at the Novellino Winery in Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna. Pour Out What’s Special is a scene not only for the experts of music and the arts, but also for all fans of the OPM, especially the independent music, fine arts and fine wine. This “classy” kind of gig was made possible by Novellino Wines and Doc-Def Productions in cooperation with Fringe MNL. According to Chris Quimbo, the COO and President of Novellino Wines, he personally believes that local products are at par with imported ones. Unfortunately, Filipinos have long believed otherwise. This connotation brought by colonial mentality sets aside local products over imported ones and this does not solely affect the local wine industry. The same goes with local music. Thus, the birth of the best association of fine music and wine that Filipinos should taste---OPM and Novellino, because local wine and music can bring th...