2017 In Philippine Music
The following is a list of notable events that are related to Philippine music in 2017. Events January * After 13 years, Up Dharma Down officially renamed themselves as UDD. March * March 11 – Noven Belleza, a farmer from Visayas, was crowned as champion in Tawag ng Tanghalan. April * April 9 – Awra Briguela was declared the first winner of ''Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids''. June * June 10 – Jhon Clyd Talili emerged as the grand champion of '' Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids'' that spanned for three months. * June 12 – ''Billboard Philippines'' started compiling three official music charts: Philippine Hot 100, Philippine Top 20 and Catalog Chart. * June 30 – Magic 89.9, 99.5 Play FM, Wave 89.1, 103.5 K-Lite and Jam 88.3 joined forces for a unified OPM concert series entitled ''One Sound'', with its first event were held at the Eastwood Central Plaza. July * July 30 – Jona Soquite of Davao City won as the first '' The Voice Teens'' grand champion. August * Augus ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tawag Ng Tanghalan
''Tawag ng Tanghalan'' (, abbreviated TNT) is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Originally hosted by Jaime dela Rosa, Patsy and Lopito, it aired as a reality competition from 1954 to September 1972 and from March 8, 1987 to November 26, 1989, and was replaced by '' Sa Linggo nAPO Sila''. The show returned as a segment of '' It's Showtime'' on January 2, 2016. Vhong Navarro, Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Amy Perez, Karylle, Ogie Alcasid, Kim Chiu and Darren Espanto currently serve as the hosts. The show then moved to Kapamilya Channel on June 13, 2020 and is also simulcasted on A2Z (since 2020), Jeepney TV (2018–2024), TV5 (2022–2023), All TV (since 2024), GMA Network (since 2024) and its sister channel, GTV (2023–2024) as well as on online streaming platforms such as Facebook and YouTube via ''Showtime Online Ü'', ''Kapamilya Online Live'' and '' Kapuso Stream'' every Monday to Saturday. Dubbed as "Your All-Time Favorite Searc ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Coke Studio Philippines
''Coke Studio Philippines'' is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by TV5, ABS-CBN and Coke Studio PH Youtube Channel. The show basked of Pakistani variety show of the same title. It aired from July 29, 2017 to November 7, 2023. History Created by The Coca-Cola Company, the show has earlier editions in other countries in Asia like Pakistan and India. The first season of the Coke Studio Philippines was aired on TV5 and was produced by former Eraserheads band members, Raymund Marasigan and Buddy Zabala. The second season was named ''Coke Studio Homecoming'', it was aired on ABS-CBN and was produced by Saab Magalona, the daughter of Filipino hip-hop icon Francis Magalona and the co-leading vocalist of indie band Cheats. For the 3rd season, it was hosted by former ''Pinoy Big Brother'' alumnus and singer/actress Ylona Garcia. Seasons overview Below is a list of artists who debuted in Coke Studio Philippines, and have performed at least once since its inception in 20 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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ASAP (variety Show)
''ASAP'' (an abbreviation of its full name, ''All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party'') is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine television variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Originally hosted by Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Ariel Rivera and Dayanara Torres, it premiered on February 5, 1995, on the network's Sunday noontime line up replacing ''Sa Linggo nAPO Sila''. Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano, Sarah Geronimo, Erik Santos, Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, and Janine Gutierrez currently serve as the hosts. It is the List of longest-running Philippine television series, longest-running Sunday noontime variety show on Philippine television. History ''ASAP'' first decade (1995–2003) When ''Sa Linggo nAPO Sila'' became '''Sang Linggo nAPO Sila'' to replace ''Eat Bulaga!'' (which left ABS-CBN to transfer to GMA Network, GMA after TAPE Inc. (show now produced by TVJ Productions on TV5 (Philippine TV network), TV5) denied A ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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BP Valenzuela
B.P. Valenzuela is a Filipino singer-songwriter, producer and independent electronic pop artist from the Philippines. She is best known for her debut EP, ''be/ep'' (2014), and her debut studio album ''The Neon Hour'' (2015) with popular singles like "Pretty Car", and "Steady". Aside from her main focus as an electropop musician, she also performs as half-lit. Life and career Valenzuela started her music career at the age of 18 while a freshman at Ateneo de Manila University, taking up Sociology and Anthropology studies. In 2014, she released her debut EP entitled ''be/ep'' and later transferred to De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde to pursue music studies. She worked as a part-time barista at Satchmi, a retail vinyl record store. Later that year, she worked on her debut album, with Nicholas Lazaro (of Twin Lobster and MOONWLK) co-producing "Pretty Car", "Building Too" and "The Fury and Sound". Her debut album, entitled ''The Neon Hour'', was released on March 30, 2015. Her ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sandwich (band)
Sandwich (stylized as <S>andwich in earlier releases) is a Filipino alternative rock band from the Philippines formed by Raymund Marasigan and Diego Castillo. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Raymund Marasigan, guitarists and backing vocalists Diego Castillo and Mong Alcaraz, bassist Myrene Academia and drummer Mike Dizon. History Formation and ''Grip Stand Throw'' (1998–2000) The band was formed in 1998 by Raymund Marasigan (drummer of Eraserheads) and Diego Castillo (The Aga Muhlach Experience) for the purpose of fulfilling their mutual desire to work together. When Raymund Marasigan saw The Aga Muhlach Experience in a gig, he told Diego that he wanted to form a band that sounds like Weezer and Whales. He then recruited Diego Castillo and his bandmates from The Aga Muhlach Experience - Mike Dizon (also from Teeth) to play drums, as well as bassist Myrene Academia (Imago). Sandwich was searching for a vocalist when music video director Marie Jamora recom ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Reese Lansangan
Maria Therese "Reese" Lansangan (born October 16, 1990) is a Filipino musician, singer-songwriter, visual artist, graphic designer, fashion designer, and published author. She is best known for her 2015 debut album ''Arigato, Internet!'', and for being half of the indie duo Reese and Vica. 2013 Elements National Music Camp In 2013, she was accepted into the Philippines' highly esteemed Elements National Music Camp, where she was mentored by the likes of Ryan Cayabyab, Joey Ayala and Noel Cabangon, among others. "Arigato, Internet!", 2015 & 2016 On December 6, 2015, Lansangan launched her debut album called "Arigato, Internet!" at Green Sun, Makati. The album, being her way of thanking the Internet, consists of 11 songs, which were written and produced by herself, with help from some friends. A year after, Lansangan announced that the album would have a limited edition reissue, having 7 bonus songs in collaboration with other local artists. The repackaged album was launched ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Franco (band)
FRANCO is a Filipino rock band from the Philippines with front man Franco Reyes, Paul Cañada on guitar, Dave Delfin on bass and Victor Guison on drums. History Formed in 2008, FRANCO had its beginnings as a supergroup with members from iconic Filipino bands, consisting of Franco Reyes (InYo and Frank!) on vocals, Gabby Alipe ( Urbandub) on guitar, 8 Toleran ( Queso) on guitar, Buwi Meneses ( Parokya ni Edgar) on bass guitar, and JanJan Mendoza ( Urbandub) on drums. The band started as a collaboration project between Alipe, Toleran, Meneses and Mendoza, who are prominent musicians in the Pinoy rock scene. In late 2008, deciding to have a front man for their project band, Alipe, Mendoza, Toleran and Meneses collaborated with Reyes, who had returned to the Philippines from a stay in the U.S., thus completing the band, ''Franco''. In 2009, they recorded songs that comprised Franco's first album. Upon the release of the first album in 2010, their songs quickly became hits and toppe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jensen And The Flips
Jensen may refer to: People and fictional characters * Jensen (surname), a list of people and fictional characters * Jensen (given name), a list of people * Jensen (gamer), Danish professional ''League of Legends'' player Places * Jensen, Queensland, Australia, a suburb of Townsville * Jensen, Utah, United States, a census-designated place Business * Jensen Electronics, an electronics brand owned by Audiovox Corporation ** Jensen Loudspeakers * Jensen-Group NV, an international company that manufactures machines for the heavy-duty laundry industry * Jensen Group, an investment company dealing with Russian real estate * Jensen Motors, a defunct British manufacturer of sports cars and commercial vehicles * Jensen Steam Engines, a maker of model/toy steam engines Other uses * Jensen Prize, for the best papers in the ''Journal of Financial Economics'' * ''Jensen!'', a late-night Dutch television show * Jensen Oval, Sydney, Australia, a soccer park * Jensen MotorSport, an auto rac ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Moonstar88
Moonstar88 is a Filipino rock band formed in Manila, Philippines in 1999. History Moonstar88 was formed in February 1999. They were signed to Sony BMG by 2006, and later to Ivory Records in 2012. Previously under Backbeat Management, they are now with Soupstar Management under Darwin Hernandez which also handles other bands including Sandwich, 6cyclemind, Imago, Gracenote, Banda ni Kleggy and more. As of April 2008, they had released four albums, ''Popcorn'', ''Press to Play'' and ''Todo Combo''. Later, “This Year” and a collaboration on "Pag-Ibig Ko Sa Iyo", found on ''RoK On! Music'' inspired by Ragnarok Online were released in 2012 and 2009 respectively. They performed a rendition of the APO song "Panalangin." It was later added to the tribute album for the band Apo Hiking Society on the album, '' Kami nAPO Muna''. The band has also recorded a cover of Yano's famous song, "Senti". They released the album ''This Year'' under Ivory music. It contained eight songs, includ ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Abra (rapper)
Raymond Mikael Camino Abracosa (born 2 December 1990), better known as Abra, is a Filipino rapper, hip hop recording artist and occasional actor. He gained mainstream popularity with his song " Gayuma" which became a major hit. When the music video surpassed 26 million views on YouTube, it was recognized as the highest number of views generated by any local artist at the time. As of 2025, the music video has reached 100 million views. Prior to his rise in the music scene, he was already well-known as a battle emcee in the FlipTop Battle League. Early life and education Raymond Mikael Camino Abracosa was born on 2 December 1990 in Pasig, Philippines. He grew up in a family where his father was a professor and his mother did not play any musical instruments. By the age of 23, he had established his own recording label, Artifice Records. He completed his high school education at Colegio San Agustin – Makati. He then pursued higher education at the University of Asia and the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gracenote (band)
Gracenote is a Filipino pop rock band currently composed of Eunice Jorge (vocals, keyboards, guitars, violin), EJ Pichay (drums), Jazz Jorge (bass), and Tatsi Jamnague (guitars). They are known for their cover of Stevie B's "When I Dream About You". The single "Minsan Lang Naman" brought them success in the mainstream. They participated in ''Coke Studio'' Season 1 with Raymond "Abra" Abracosa, making the song "Stargazer" and covering Abracosa's "Ilusyon". History Members of Gracenote met at St. Scholastica's College, Manila. As with many bands, they started with small gigs. They entered a number of band competitions, and were named first runner-up at the Sing for Cancer Battle of the Bands 2008, finalist in Nescafe Soundskool 2008, and Grand Champion in DZUP: College Collision 2009. In 2009, the band's original bass player Rico Cristobal left and was replaced by lead vocalist Eunice Jorge's brother Jazz Jorge. In 2010, they performed at ABS-CBN's Music Uplate Live, and later ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Curtismith
Mito Sibal Fabie (born 1993), known professionally as Curtismith, is a Filipino indie singer, rapper and songwriter. He is best known for his debut mixtape ''Ideal'' in 2015, and his EPs ''Failing Forward'' (released in 2016) and ''Soully Yours'' (released in 2017). He released his debut album ''Museo'' in 2021. He was featured on various music festivals and other events, including Wanderland Music and Arts Festival in 2016. He was also featured on Kiana Valenciano's hit single "Does She Know". In 2017, he was included in a collaboration project by Coca-Cola called Coke Studio PH with Noel Cabangon. Early life Mito Fabie is the son of cinematographer Miguel Fabie III and former '' Mega'' editor-in-chief Carla Sibal. He grew up an only child. He started making music when he was 14 years old, as a way of expressing himself. His father died when he was 15 and his mother left for the US when he was 17 years old. Career Curtismith took inspiration for his alias "Curtismith" ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |