Live and Loud will feature a school band competition to be participated by bands from Cebu Doctor’s University, University of the Philippines Cebu College, Cebu Institute of Technology, University of Cebu, University of Southern Philippines, Southwestern University and the University of San Jose Recoletos; with performances from Tambayan – one of RCTV shows– bands and Cebu’s pride: Cuarenta, Bethany, Pandora, Missing Filemon, Juress, Uno, Lui and the Line Divides which will all be streamed live on http://www.PldtWatchpad.com.

With this unprecedented union of forces, WatchPad now brings the Cebu flavor to the rest of the Philippines with the addition of RCTV to its growing list of channels. RCTV, which airs locally on Channel 36 on Sky Cable and now nationwide through WatchPad, is Cebu’s only infotainment channel that features everything about Cebu- lifestyle, culture, music, people and places. WatchPad subscribers from all over the country can now experience Cebu’s multi-faceted charm by accessing RCTV’s shows for free on their myDSL-powered PCs. “We are very excited about myDSL WatchPad’s partnership with RCTV. There are so many great talents, hot happenings and exciting parties in Cebu and by tying up with RCTV we hope to bring the islands closer through constant innovation and convergence to further revolutionize broadband and internet television” says Myla Villanueva, Senior brand manager of PLDT myDSL.

PLDT myDSL Watchpad, the country’s pioneering internet TV, just keeps on getting bigger and better by giving myDSL subscribers added value through both local, national and international content. PLDT myDSL subscribers can now experience internet TV viewing at its best and the hottest shows from 18 free channels to choose from on their DSL-powered PCs, some of which are not available on local Cebu cable: Channel [V], CNN, National Geographic, E!, PBO, CNBC, Cartoon Network, Animax, History, The Biography Channel, Crime and Investigation, Living Asia, RCTV, Go, Splash, Smart Shopping, TBN-Word, and myView.

Not yet on watchpad? Log on to http://www.pldtwatchpad.com to get your free username and password.

Date: November 6-7, 2009 (Friday and Saturday)

Venue: Family Park, Talamban, Cebu City

Time: Gates open at 5pm Friday

Rock along with your favorite bands and celebrities with 70 bands performing live on 2 days stages. Also performing live the Visayas Hottest Bands with FREE ONSITE CAMPING.

You don’t want to miss this!

Grab your tickets now available at Ayala Center Cebu for PHP150. Pre sell ticket pass for PHP100.

Presented to you by Black Stone Production, MTV, and San Miguel Brewery Inc.

After a week of having trouble with my internet connection and having busy doing school works, here I am again. It feels great to be back and blog again! Hurray to me!

Last October 10, 2009 was the NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool 2009 Eliminations (Visayas) held in Parkmall, Mandaue City, Cebu. I had the chance to be with my CBS family again. I totally missed them like I haven’t seen them for ages.  The Cebu Bloggers Society (CBS) was given this opportunity to be the media partner of the event, so we came as the Press media. Pretty cool huh? Well as for me, I went there only to have the orientation to our new CBS members because I was still supposed to attend a birthday party but eventually the night was getting older and I felt like I can’t leave the occasion so I just better stay to where I was seated (with the crowd facing the stage with the different college bands performing).

What was the NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool was all about really? Let me give you a brief description of what NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool was all about in case you do not happen to know what it is:

NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool is an inter-collegiate competition open to young, unsigned bands in the Philippines. From its beginnings as a battle among student bands in the Greater Manila Area in 2005, the competition has become of the country’s most anticipated music events. NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool has produced some of the Philippines hottest young bands, including Hilera and Letter Day Story.

This year, NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool is widening its reach to around 400 colleges and universities nationwide. NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool sets itself apart from other music competitions because it not only makes participants experience fame — it also provides opportunities that help young artists build on their craft to become better overall performers.

NESCAFÉ strongly believes in young, talented Filipinos. NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool has committed itself to discovering the best college bands and helping them become famous. Handa ka na bang sumikat? Log on to www.nescafe3in1.com.ph/soundskool for competition guidelines, schedules and updates.

The most awaited moment which made me decide not to leave the event was the part where the 6 Cycle Mind jammed with the crowd. I did not expect to have right in front of me so closely Rhoneil “Ney” Dimaculangan-the lead vocalist of the latter band. That was just so amazing. Everybody enjoyed their music. But before their turn, the previous band which they call the Letter Day Story played also a couple of songs. At first I thought they were also part of the competition, but they turned out to be the NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool 2008 Champ! No wonder they got pretty cool songs which Dex Yu- the lead vocalist have composed primarily. We had the chance to interview them after the event and they were so friendly. They have answered all our questions.

Cebu Bloggers Society (CBS) interviews the Letter Day Story

Part 1

Part 2

Photo Courtesy of sinjin.ph

Now for the winners of the competition in the NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool ‘09 Eliminations (Visayas), here they are:

• School: Iloilo Doctors’ College
• Band Name: Sundae Special

Photo Courtesy of sinjin.ph

• School: AMA Computer College- Tacloban Campus
• Band Name: Lady Suzette

Photo Courtesy of sinjin.ph

• School: University of the Visayas
• Band Name: 3 Hours & 10

Photo Courtesy of sinjin.ph

Photo Courtesy of sinjin.ph

CONGRATULATIONS!

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• Nescafe 3in 1 Soundskool 2009 at Parkmall Cebu
• 6 Cycle Mind at N3scafe 3in1 Soundskool 2009

The Speaks- A young, talented, and charismatic five-piece band from the Washington DC Area. The Speaks are shattering stereotypes, making believers out of naysayers, and acquiring legions of new fans every single step along the way.

Last January 2005, The Speaks signed a distribution/production/publishing deal with Warner Music Group – Philippines.

The band that made you “hold your hands up HIGH“.

YES. They’ll be here. This April 3, 2009. Live at SM Cebu City, Entertainment Plaza. At 5 o’ clock in the evening.

Don’t dare miss this!

You might as well wanna visit their site: http://www.thespeaks.com/