Pinoy rock legends at band tilt

MANILA, Philippines - Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban has always attracted a steady stream of rock aficionados, with its Woodstock-like atmosphere and with the seemingly never-ending line-up of artists to bust one’s eardrums. Every year, Pinoy rock legends gather together to rock and usher in the newest and most promising generation of Pinoy rock artists. It is the event for the Pinoy rakista.

Now on its 13th year, Red Horse Beer promises to once again bring on the firepower with its celebrity endorsers, featuring a legendary line-up matching the epic competition and promising the extra strong kick that we have come to associate with the Red Horse Beer. It is pure in taste and perfect for the Pinoy rock lifestyle.

Returning for Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban is Slapshock. Other bands like Kjwan, Greyhoundz and Wilabaliw are also part of the rockfest.

New blood comes in the form of the world’s No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer, Manny Pacquiao, Red Horse Beer’s newest endorser, who is sure to bring both his love of music and his renowned status to the cult event.

Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban grows to epic proportions with the presence of musician Pepe Smith, whose stints with the Juan dela Cruz Band and the airwaves have made him one of the founders of Pinoy rock music in the Philippines.

His talent and presence is sure to inspire the new crop of Muziklaban finalists to keep on jamming for the sheer love of rock, and to strive for a storied music career, like that of the famed rock icons.

They will join forces with musicians, rock aficionados and hardcore OPM fans from all over the country, to catapult the finalists of this year’s Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban to instant Pinoy rock fame.

As expected, this year’s competition promises to be a rippin’ success, with more amateur local rock bands signing up to join the search that’s hailed as one of the strongest supporters of OPM/Pinoy rock music. Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban has been giving local rock bands the venue to showcase their talents, win great prizes, while providing them the support they need to build a career in the local rock music scene.

Joey ‘Pepe’ Smith and Manny Pacquiao

The Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban is now open for entries to amateur rock bands with members aged 18 to 34. To join, interested bands need to submit an entry form, along with pictures of the members, Red Horse Beer crowns, and a demo tape featuring an original composition, a cover from a local or foreign artist, and a Red Horse Beer jingle composition.

The competition’s grand champion will snag an album launch sponsorship worth P300,000, an endorsement contract worth P200,000, and a cash prize of P500,000, tax free. A special prize of P50,000 also goes to the best Red Horse Beer jingle composition. For details, call 0916-6446778, or log on to www.redhorsebeer.com.