ICE SEGUERRA Set to Do Musicals on ICE SINGS!

Missing Ice Seguerra and his music?! Don't blink as she comes back to the stage for a two night concert at the Music Museum slated November 6 and 7 in Greenhills. It's entitled "ICE SINGS! An Intimate Convert Series: Musical Hits". 

He will be doing this together with US based producer Troy Laureta who's worked with the likes of Arianna Grande, Nicole Scherzinger, Justin Bieber among others. As his musical director, Troy will find several theater and film hits that would fit Ice's intimate way of singing songs, so it would feel closer than usual. 

Ms. Liza says "This all started over a casual conversation between me and Ice. Defining who he is now is something we could expand. A guitar and huge concerts, it has brought him places and this will bring him to that person who is a storyteller, and one that brings his message across. He wanted to do musicals, standards, and I was lucky to hear him song those who you will never even think he will do on stage, and this is Ice Sings!"

Ice laments "I've always performed with a guitar in tow but I've always had an inkling with musicals ever since. I'd be able to return to that phase and showcase what it means to me now."

Ice adds "In the past, I surrounded myself with singer songwriters and felt inadequate when I didn't sing my own songs on stage. It took a while to have the courage to come out with my own songs, it takes a lot for me to write songs, and I had to be sad. I also know when I put out something it'll be scrutinized. At that time I wasn't prepared for the reaction, but I was able to sing it in public and realized there wasn't any difference, I always give my all to the songs I sing, I was just overthinking. The "Kamusta Ka" single is out, but did it my way, without arrangements at first, I supplied my own story there. When I'm singing, there's this conscious effort to make it mine. Range was also a factor with choosing the songs, so if in doubt, make the guest sing it." 

Here's the press conference on video!

Fire and Ice Music is also planning to release songs that are Ice-ified probably next year so stay tuned for that.

These theater pieces will be done with Ice Seguerra's way of doing things. The arrangements will be done with the help of Troy who promises several instrumental moments which means you'll hear it different than usual. This is under Fire and Ice Live Productions of Ms. Liza Diño who's also doing creative direction for it. 

Tickets are available via TicketWorld, so go get them before they run out fast!

GARY VALENCIANO "Back at the Museum" This October

I distinctly remember the first time I got to watch Gary Valenciano LIVE. I turned quiet, jaw dropped, and didn't make sense when he started dancing. People lost it, I lost it, because the man just showed how God given his talent is. 

The Music Museum was full to the brim, and this October, he's going back there to do "Back At The Museum" which is a 10 night concert where he could bring the same quality of music, high energy dance and his story of triumph in the industry. This will all happen on October 1,3,8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31st. That's every Thursday and Saturday of October, part of the celebration of Manila Genesis Entertainment and Management Incorporated's 40th year in the business. The location is significant for Mr. Pure Energy as he's officially done over 103 shows here. It's very intimate as the audience sits very near, you can feel him talk, feel the wind when he moves and dances, which is why it's so apt to do it in this venue.

Pure Energy One Last Time 

They plan to have this as a documentary and show on streaming platforms, possibly next year and have it be included in festivals. This will have his story embedded in it, his music, and the love he poured into his career over the years. 

Gary adds "My dream was to have a one-day showing in a theater or a limited run but wherein I will personally invite people to come and see it. And in one showing, one day, a time slot where I want people from the entertainment industry, the media to come and see it. And it will only be you guys. So it will be a full theater of people who know me enough because you've known me for years. I'm really hoping that can happen!"

That's 10 shows this coming month, and he adores how the new generation still appreciates his music. He hopes they too get fueled with the same fire and passion to help OPM flourish, reach audiences beyond our shores and be felt by audiences today. He also plans to do a tour of this sort in other parts of the Philippines, visit educational institutions too. Here's hoping folks could experience what we've seen in his concerts and not do mobile phone recording all the time. In the concert, you will get to experience looking all over the venue, which he promises to try new things (a huge hint!).

 

The concert will be directed by his son Paolo Valenciano, and will be musically directed by Mon Faustino. His special guest include Frankie Pangilinan who's recently been doing good in music. This is for the benefit of Shining Light Foundation. You may get tickets via premier.TICKETWORLD.com. Email tickets@ticketek.com.ph or tickets@manilagenesis.com.ph or their number 0999 954 5922/0917 550 6997 all up to you!

TikTok Holds #ForYourPride Find Your Voice Event

At the fabulous Music Museum in Greenhills San Juan, TikTok just held their #ForYourPride Find Your Voice Event, where creators showcased their talent, music, self expression and how it is to be empowered. Performances by some of the PH's best TikTokers were done on stage, particularly the ones that are part of the LGBTQIA+ community since this is part of their pride month celebrations. 

They also did a pride month runway challenge hosted by drag performer Salmo Nella. Guests came in with their Pridechella inspired outfits and got called in front for games and surprises, it was a pretty fun event despite the horrible traffic caused by some cult in EDSA. The event is also presented by DERMO REPUBLIQ and the folks from TikTok LIVE!

Here are some scenes on video, we have this posted on our TikTok account!

@kumagcow Scenes from the TIKTOK #ForYourPride Event at the Music Museum #tiktoktainmentph #tiktokshowbizreporter #tiktoktainment @TikTok Philippines ♬ original sound - John Bueno

Bea Bautista the Communications Lead at TikTok emphasized that this also gives LGBTQIA+ creators the platform to showcase their talent from singing, dancing, performing and even drag. Aside from that, they also have other things in the pipeline like training teachers about the app and how they can use it for the greater good. To date, they have trained over 200 educators on using social media safely and responsibly, and plan to do more in the coming months. 

They are also working with the Department of Tourism soon with their Wanderlust initiative via a creator led series to showcase the beauty of the Philippines. They are doing this to support creators, their interests and advocacy. 

Thank you so much to the people from TikTok Live for letting us experience so much fun despite the strong rain. Thank you for giving the community a chance to do it in this grand stage, some of them were so good I'd mistake them for pro recording artists!

Check their tags #ForYourPride on TikTok if you want to see more of the event on the app!