Saturday, October 10, 2009 – The infamous Cebu Bloggers Society has once again made another mark in Cebu’s new media scene, this time the bloggers were given front-row seats plus an all-access pass to the Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool 2009 Regional Elimination Visayas Leg. 15 of the best college bands in the Visayas Region vied for the Top 3 spots which will advance into the Final stage of the competition.
The Press Release:
NESCAFE 3in1 Soundskool trawls country for next generation music stars
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu, 10 October 2009 — NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool, the country’s most anticipated inter-collegiate band competition, will choose three of the best Visayas-based college bands who will perform this afternoon at the Piazza Area of Parkmall. These lucky young artists will automatically advance to the Finals stage of the competition where they will experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that includes head-to-toe makeovers, one-on-one mentoring sessions with some of the country’s top bands, intensive music workshops and performances alongside their band idols on the Grand Finals Night on November 14 at the Ninoy Aquino Sports Stadium in Metro Manila.
This October, NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool is searching the entire country for the next hot, young Pinoy music stars on the road by kicking off the competition’s Regional Eliminations leg. College bands that have passed NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool’s initial screening phase will be battling each other out for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be directly mentored by some Pinoy music greats.
Last week, NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool named Mindanao’s three regional finalists in the jam-packed Atrium of Limketkai Center in Cagayan de Oro City. After today’s Visayas regional eliminations, Luzon’s finest college will battle each other out on October 17 at the SM Baguio Event Center. Last but not least, bands from the Greater Manila Area (GMA) will battle it out on October 24 at the Activity Center of Market! Market! in Taguig City.
Thirteen lucky bands will then move on to the finals and get the opportunity to participate in the NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool 2009 Workshops in Boracay where they can listen to advice and insights of some of the local music industry’s top artists and business executives about how to further improve songwriting skills, ability to connect with audience, business savvy, among others. The finalists will also get to interact with their idols during teambuilding sessions and most importantly, perform live with them in mini-concerts that will be held on the island.
NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool’s Grand Prize Winner this year will receive PhP 250,000 in cash, PhP 100,000 worth of band equipment for the school they represent, and an exclusive record contract with Sony Music Entertainment Philippines.
This year’s NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool, with the theme “Huwag Na Magtago! Magparamdam Ka Na!” is supported by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Sony Music Entertainment Philippines, Paseo de Bahamas, Rudy Project, Boracay Scuba, Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel, Ix Chel, La Carmela de Boracay Resort Hotel and Parkmall in Mandaue City, Cebu.
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Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool 2009 Visayas Qualifiers
15 college bands showed-off their talents as they contend for the 3 spots which will give them a once-in-a-lifetime shot to fame. College bands from different colleges and universities in the Visayas islands sang their composition coupled with a song of their own rendition. Below are the 15 uberly and equally talented college bands who competed for the 3 spots:
- Green Peace – STI Tacloban Campus
- SpoonPlay – Eastern Visayas State University
- Black Mantra – Cebu Institute of Technology
- Squared Box – AMA Computer College
- BRIPNY SKWR – DataMex Institute of Computer Technology, Tacloban City
- Final Warnings – Aklan State University
- Frannie – Asian Development Foundation College
- Aesthetics – Aklan State University – CIT
- Melted Eyes – Leyte Colleges
- 3 Hours and 10 – University of the Visayas
- Burning Day Light – Silliman University
- Sundae Special – Iloilo Doctors College
- Wazabee – University of Negros Occidental Recoletos
- Lady Suzette – AMA Computer College, Tacloban Campus
- Obis – Carlos Hilado Memorial State College
These college bands were amazingly artistic and not to mention talented; being part of the Visayas Leg Eliminations is already an achievement. Kudos to you guys! Rock on! Keep on believing!
Like any other competition there will always be on top of the game. The top 3 college bands who will automatically advance into the finals are the following:
- Sundae Special – Iloilo Doctors College
- Lady Suzette – AMA Computer College, Tacloban Campus
- 3 Hours and 10 – University of the Visayas
Congratulations to you guys! Well-deserved… keep on rocking!
The competition was culminated with the performances of last year’s Soundskool winner, Letter Day Story and one of the country’s top local band – 6 Cycle Mind. Letter Day Story performed their songs included in their first album, released by Sony Music Philippines, entitled Sulat, Araw, Kwento. On the other hand, 6 Cycle Mind sang their top hits and made the crowd roar to the beat!
The event was successful, I’d say. Rock on Nescafe! And ooops…we had a quick interview with the 3 winners plus an exclusive interview with Nescafe 3in1’s Marketing Executive and of course the Letter Day Story. It’ll be another story though. 
On a serious note; it was fun event which, again, made me realise how talented the people from this country is. I’m glad that somehow Nescafe is giving these bands an opportunity to develop their crafts. Rock on, Nescafe! Until next year!
About NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool
NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool is an inter-collegiate competition open to young, unsigned bands in the Philippines. From its beginnings as a battle among student bands in the Greater Manila Area in 2005, the competition has become of the country’s most anticipated music events. NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool has produced some of the Philippines hottest young bands, including Hilera and Letter Day Story.
This year, NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool is widening its reach to around 400 colleges and universities nationwide. NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool sets itself apart from other music competitions because it not only makes participants experience fame — it also provides opportunities that help young artists build on their craft to become better overall performers.
NESCAFÉ strongly believes in young, talented Filipinos. NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool has committed itself to discovering the best college bands and helping them become famous. Handa ka na bang sumikat? Log on to www.nescafe3in1.com.ph/soundskool for competition guidelines, schedules and updates.
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