Music’s next big thing

After a relentless search for the next big thing in the music industry, Hilera, a trio from Kalayaan College, emerged as victors at the recently concluded Nescafe Soundskool held at the PhilSports Arena (Ultra) in Pasig City.

Nescafe Soundskool is an inter-collegiate band competition with college bands competing for the glory of musical recognition. The competition toured over 100 top universities and colleges. "Our project not only helps independent student bands achieve their dreams, but also paves the way for school administrations to encourage students to be more productive in spending their free time," said Maureen Leigh Guiao of the marketing promotions and events department of Nestle Philippines, brand champion for Nescafe. "Our goals include uplifting the Filipino music industry and recognizing the wealth of young talented musicians in the county – even when they are still in college."

Hilera is composed of Ivan Garcia (bass) and Padilla brothers Chris (guitars/vocalist) and Bobby (drums). As the dusk settled and Hilera’s name was announced as the grand champions, the band members found themselves speechless.

Pretty soon, they’ll have to accept the fact that Filipino music-lovers will literally be lining up for their first record – since they’re now under the wing of music giant EMI Music Philippines.

Champ Lui Pio

How important is music to you?

It’s my mind, body and soul.

Bamboo

How do you like your Nescafe?

I like it black, para astig!

Ebe Dansel

Who is the ultimate music god to you?

The person who wrote the happy birthday song, because everybody knows that song.

Chris Padilla

If your life were a song, what would it be?

Nowhere Fast by Incubus.

Bobby Padilla

What is music to you?

It’s indescribable.

Richie Penalosa

Is punk dead?

No, it’s still alive but moderately popular. There’s been an evolution of music and style.

Sherilla Bayona

Who is the best female artist in town?

Kitchie Nadal – I admire her spirit and energy. And Nina. The way she shows the emotions behind each note blows me away.

Maureen Guiao

Who is the ultimate musician?

Bamboo! They are able to cross the barriers between age, gender and socio-economic class with their music.

Bruno Olierhoek

What is music to your ears?

Any noise that my children make is music to my ears.

Circuit Training Week’s Event Schedule

25 November — Friday

Ella May Saison at Discovery Suites’

Man of La Mancha at Onstage GB1

National Music Competitions For Young Artists at CCP

Ayuz! at Araneta Coliseum

A Musical Night with John Arcilla at CCP

Aspects Of Love at Republic of Malate Theater

St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos at Teatro Aguinaldo Theater

Cerveza Negra’s Jazz Improv Tour at II Ponticello &, Krocodile

The Music of Moise at Captain’s Bar

RJ’s Symphonic Rock at the Insular Life Theater

Lucid at Motorsports Alley

HouSessions at Mezze!

Decadance at Jill’s

MyHouse at MCafé

Real Groove at Katips Bar & Grillery

Fanatastic Fridays at Prince of Jaipur

Jive Fridays Hip Hop at Embassy

Latin Wave at Bykes Café

The Nuvo Lounge at Nuvo Bar & Restaurant

Replay at Conway’s

Fantastic Fridays at Prince of Jaipur

Arriba at Café Havana, Greenbelt

Mai Castro y La Baila at Café Havana, Malate

DJ Laveen at Bollywood

Fever at Absinth

Jive Fridays at Temple

Trapped In a Box/Choco at Boysie’s Bar

The Vibe Fridays at Wasabi

The Jerks at 70’s Bistro

26 November — Saturday

Motorola iDJ Bash at Embassy

National Music Competitions For Young Artists at CCP

Aspects Of Love at Republic of Malate Theater

Man of La Mancha at Onstage GB1

Anton Del Castillo at CCP

St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos at Teatro Aguinaldo Theater

Fat Session at Tavern on the Square

Pinikpikan at 70’s Bistro

Prime Council at Katips Bar & Grillery

Soulistic Saturdays at Prince of Jaipur

Twentysomething Saturdays House at Embassy Superclub

Batch of 69 at Bykes Café

The Real Groove at Conway’s

Soulistic Saturdays at Prince of Jaipur

Mai Castro y La Baila at Café Havana, Greenbelt

Arriba at Café Havana, Malate

Desi Nights at Bollywood

Lush at Absinth

Twentysomething Saturdays at Mezze

Distinction/Rated TJ at Boysie’s Bar

Switch Saturdays at Temple

27 November - Sunday

National Music Competitions For Young Artists at CCP

Man of La Mancha at Onstage GB1

Ntwine & Sipol at Tavern on the Square

Chemistry at Boysies Bar

Reggae Mistress at Café Havana, Greenbelt

Eastwind Jazz Trio at Paseo Uno

28 November - Monday

Raits Très Mode: French Fashion Illustration Now at Alliance Total Gallery

Freestyle at Tavern on the Square

Romy Posadas & Bernie Uy at Merk’s

DJ Ro’s I Don’t Like Mondays! at Gweilos

8Track at Strumm’s Jupiter

Acoustic Jive at Conway’s

Mai Castro y La Baila at Café Havana, Greenbelt

Sitar Nights with Joey at Bollywood

Soul Seduction at Absinth

29 November - Tuesday

KMU at CCP Little Theater

Wiseguys at Tavern on the Square

Romy Posadas at Merk’s

Tuesday Rock at Embassy

Willy Wanka’s Music Factory at Gweilo’s Makati

Sabor Latino at Bykes Café

XOP at Conway’s

Acoustic Jive at Merk’s

Guarana at Café Havana, Greenbelt

Sitar Nights w/Joey at Bollywood

Velvet at Absinth

Acoustic Rock at Temple

Shoot to Kill at Boysie’s Bar

30 November - Wednesday

KMU at CCP Little Theater

Capitaine Conan at Alliance Française de Manille

Rockstar Carwash at Motorsports Alley

Wency Cornejo & Michael Angelo at Tavern on the Square

Romy Posadas at Merk’s

MOBB at Captain’s Bar

Lucid at Aposento

Faces Nights at Mezze!

Wednesday Bash at Prince of Jaipur

Wednesday Hip Hop/House at Embassy Superclub

Vixen Wednesday at Embassy Cuisine

Family Cruz at Conway’s

Merk & Friends at Merk’s

Arriba at Café Havana, Greenbelt

Sing India at Bollywood

Flirt at Absinth

Superklasse Wednesdays at Embassy

Ledge Dancers at Boysie’s Bar

RJ at Discovery Suites

1 December - Thursday

Retro Disco at Dish ABS-CBN

Sipol at Katips Bar & Grillery

8Track at Tavern on the Square

Spirikitik at Bykes Café

Spirit of ‘67 at Conway’s

Onda Latina at Café Havana, Greenbelt

Reggae Mistress at Café Havana, Malate

Geets, Gazals & Qualies at Bollywood

Riddim at Absinth

D’ Town at Boysie’s Bar

Shake It Off at Temple

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To be included in the week’s schedule of events and parties email me the Monday before today’s Friday issue at jrisaac2000@yahoo.com and btx16@yahoo.com. Circuit Training is looking forward to hearing from you.