Empowering Filipinos through music

MANILA, Philippines - Thousands of music enthusiasts and supporters convened for the annual MYX Mo 2009 concert in a night of music, inspiration and pure fun with over 60 artists and bands at the MOA grounds.

With an apt theme of Bangon, Republic of MYX, the concert aimed to empower the Filipino spirit to move forward and stand up after the tragedies that have passed and prepare themselves in decisions that they’ll make in the coming elections. Aside from this, Filipino musicians and bands proved that music is part of each Filipinos’ life and can serve as an avenue in influencing people about the effects of climate change and the changing environment we are now experiencing.

Parokya ni Edgar vocalist Chito Miranda shared that he is impressed with this year’s theme for MYX Mo and thinks that an event like this happened so that Filipinos will enjoy and lighten up after the consecutive calamities.

“Maganda tong ginawa ng MYX kasi kaysa magmukmok tayo, nakita natin na may lighter side na dinala yung mga tragedy kasi lumabas yung mga Filipino heroes. Maganda yung concert kasi napasaya niya ulit yung mga tao even if 2009 has been very rough to the Philippines and it reminds us na ok lang yan,” he added.

The crowd’s enthusiasm was intensified by the series of performances of local artists and bands including some of the hottest musical acts and upcoming performers.

Yael of Spongecola shared, “I’m grateful that I was lucky enough to be part of the opening number. We’ve been through a lot of hardships in different variations, and at this point, I encourage everyone to just keep on fighting the good fight, have fun, take part in social activities, know what’s going on in the country.”

Rico Blanco said that he is proud for this year’s Myx Mo wherein many artists are willing to help, share and inspire Filipinos. He believes each of us should help one another especially during times of trouble.

Yeng Constantino said, “Through music, hinihimok natin yung mga tao lalo na yung kabataan na maging united at hindi lang isipin yung sariling future pero yung sa lahat ng kapwa Pinoy. Magandang weapon ang music for this.“

They were a just a few of the many artists who contributed their time and talent that night to support Myx’s cause of continually bringing hope to the country especially the youth, through the powerful tool we call music.

For details, log on to www.myxph.com. Tune in to MYX (Sky Cable Channel 23) available on SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide.