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.
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