Philippine Popular Music Festival
The Philippine Popular Music Festival (also known as Philpop) is an annual songwriting competition organized by the Philpop MusicFest Foundation and was launched in 2012.[1] The creation of the festival was inspired by the defunct Metro Manila Popular Music Festival.[2] The foundation itself is headed by the chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, executive director Ryan Cayabyab and administator and communications director Patricia Bermudez-Hizon.[3] The competition is only open to original and previously unreleased songs in English, Filipino and other Philippine languages.[4] Since its inception, it's been airing annually in TV5.
There are three prizes given: Grand Prize (₱1,000,000), 2nd Prize (₱500,000) and 3rd Prize (₱250,000). An additional award is given named Smart People's Choice Award (₱200,000), which is the most popular song based on the text votes sent by the people. People who win these prizes also receive trophies while the defeated finalists each receive ₱50,000 and a plaque.
In its first year, the festival has received many controversies regarding to its finalists and its rules.[5][6] On its second year, all the interpreters were able to film music videos for their respective song entries.[7][8][9]
Viva Records released the compilation albums of the PhilPop Music Festival finalists.[10]
1st Philippine Popular Music Festival
- Date: July 14, 2012[11]
- Venue: Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay
- Hosts: Ogie Alcasid and Nikki Gil
Finalists
| Award | Song | Composer/s [12] | Interpreter/s [13] |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | "3 AM" | Keiko Necesario | Marié Digby |
| Grand Prize | "Bawat Hakbang" | Karl Villuga | Mark Bautista & Akafellas |
| — | "Bigtime" | Trina Belamide | Baihana |
| People's Choice | "Brown" | James Leyte | Brownman Revival & James Leyte |
| — | "Dulo ng Dila" | Noah Zuñiga | Jay R & Deejay Poblete |
| — | "Himig ng Panahon" | Thyro Alfaro | Duncan Ramos, Luke Mejares, Loonie, Thyro & Yumi |
| — | "Kesa" | Edwin Marollano | Daniel Grospe |
| 3rd Prize | "Kontrabida" | Soc Villanueva | Sam Concepcion |
| — | "Minsa'y Isang Bansa" | Gary Granada | Gary Granada |
| — | "Negastar" | Mike Villegas | Cathy Go |
| — | "Piso" | Kristofferson Melecio | Joey Ayala |
| — | "Slowdancing" | Kennard Faraon | Nyoy Volante |
| — | "Takusa" | Byron Ricamara | Rocksteddy |
| 2nd Prize | "Tayo-tayo Lang" | Toto Sorioso | Ebe Dancel |
2nd Philippine Popular Music Festival
- Date: July 20, 2013[14]
- Venue: Meralco Theater, Pasig
- Hosts: Ogie Alcasid and Jasmine Curtis
Finalists
| Award [15] | Song | Composer/s [16] | Interpreter/s [17] |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | "Araw, Ulap, Langit" | Marlon Barnuevo | Christian Bautista |
| — | "Askal" | Ganny Brown | Jose Manalo & Wally Bayola |
| Grand Prize | "Dati" | Thyro Alfaro & Yumi Lacsamana | Sam Concepcion & Tippy Dos Santos feat. Quest |
| 2nd Prize | "Kung 'Di Man" 2 | Johnoy Danao | Ney Dimaculangan |
| 3rd Prize | "Pansamantagal" | Jungee Marcelo | Sitti & Julianne Tarroja |
| — | "Papel" | Joey Ayala | Joey Ayala & Gloc-9 feat. Denise Barbacena |
| — | "Sana Pinatay Mo Na Lang Ako" | Myrus Apacible | Kimpoy Feliciano |
| — | "Sa'yo Na Lang Ako" | Lara Maigue | Karylle |
| Meralco Special | "Segundo" | Paul Armesin | Yael Yuzon |
| — | "Sometimes That Happens" | Adrienne Buenaventura & Niño Regalado | Ace Libre |
| — | "Space" | Raffy Calicdan | Kean Cipriano & Banda ni Kleggy |
| — | "Time Machine" 1 | Kennard Faraon | Six Part Invention |
Note:
^1 This song replaced Marion Aunor's entry, "Do, Do, Do", after Aunor backed out due to personal reasons and her talent management decision.[18]
^2 This song also won the Smart People's Choice Award of the year.[19][20]
3rd Philippine Popular Music Festival
- Date: July 26, 2014
- Venue: Meralco Theater, Pasig
- Hosts: Ogie Alcasid, Christian Bautista, Iya Villania, Jasmine Curtis and Tim Yap
- Judges: Abra, Aiza Seguerra, Julie Anne San Jose, Megan Young, Sam Concepcion, Wilma Galvante and Noel Cabangon
Finalists
| Award | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s [21] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Prize | "Awit Mo'y Nandito Pa" | Toto Sorioso | Aldrich Talonding & James Bucong |
| — | "Babalikan Mo Rin Ako" | Soc Villanueva | Nikki Gil |
| — | "Dear Heart" | Mike Villegas | Kiana Valenciano |
| — | "Hangout Lang" | Allan Feliciano & Isaac Garcia | Duncan Ramos & Young JV |
| Spinnr People's Choice | "Kung Akin Lang Ang Langit" | Cecilia Bocobo & Isaac Garcia | Mcoy Fundales & Clara Benin |
| — | "Langit Umaawit" | Toto Sorioso | Tom Rodriguez |
| — | "NGSB (No Girlfriend Since Break)" | Davey Langit | Luigi D' Avola |
| — | "Qrush On You" | Flava Matikz & Knowa Lazarus | Jay R, Elmo Magalona & Q-York |
| Grand Prize | "Salbabida" | Jungee Marcelo | Kyla |
| — | "Song On A Broken String" | Jude Gitamondoc & Therese Villarante | Nicole Laurel Asensio |
| — | "The Only One" | Venelyn San Pedro | Thor Dulay |
| 3rd Prize | "Torpe Song" | Daryl Ong | Kris Lawrence |
4th Philippine Popular Music Festival
- Date: 25 July 2015[22]
- Venue: Meralco Theater
- Hosts: Mark Bautista, Sam Pinto and Bela Padilla
- Judges: Randy Estrellado, Paolo Valenciano, Quest, Karylle, Kris Lawrence, Louie Ocampo and Jett Pangan
Finalists
| Award | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | "Walang Hanggan" | Ramiru Mataro | Ramiru Mataro & Donnalyn Bartolome |
| — | "Musikaw" | Melchor Magno | James Reid feat. Pio |
| — | "I Owe You My Heart" | MJ Morallos | Anja Aguilar |
| Grand Prize | "Triangulo" | Thyro Alfaro & Yumi Lacsamana | Thyro Alfaro, Yumi Lacsamana & Jeric Medina |
| — | "For The Rest Of My Life" | Ned Esguerra | Side A |
| 3rd Prize | "Sa Ibang Mundo" 3 | Mark Villar | Kean Cipriano & Nadine Lustre |
| — | "Kilig" | Soc Villanueva | Jinky Vidal |
| - | "Apat Na Buwang Pasko" | Gino Cruz & Jeff Arcilla | Jon Santos |
| 2nd Prize | "Paratingin Mo Na Siya" | Davey Langit | Davey Langit |
| — | "Nasaan" | Lara Maigue | Lara Maigue |
| — | "Tanging Pag-asa Ko" | Paul Armesin | The Company |
| Best Music Video | "Edge Of The World" | Johannes Garcia | Josh Padilla & Yassi Pressman |
Note:
5th Philippine Popular Music Festival
- Date: July 23, 2016
- Venue: Kia Theatre, Araneta Center, Quezon City
- Judges: Adam Hurstfield, Christian Walden, Marcus Davis, Jr.[3]
Finalists
Out of more than 2,000 entries, The Philpop, together with the adjudicators — singers Basti Artadi, Bullet Dumas, Ebe Dancel, Lara Maigue and Davey Langit, academe members and college students — selects 12 entries for the competition.[3] Five of the composers are returning to the competition, while 11 of those are rookies.[10]
| Award | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | "Baliw sa Ex-Boyfriend Ko" | Joan Da | |
| — | "Binibini sa MRT" | Johann Garcia | |
| — | "Di Na Muli" | Jazz Nicolas and Wally Acoloca | |
| — | "Dumadagundong" | Brian Cua and Mike Villegas | |
| — | "Friday Night" | Karl Guarano | |
| — | "Kahon" | Ramiro Mataru | |
| — | "Lahat" | Soc Villanueva | |
| — | "Nobody But You" | Keiko Necesario | |
| — | "Pabili Po" | Aikee Aplacador | |
| — | "Stars are Aligned" | JC Jose | |
| — | "Sintunado" | Jeroel Maranan | |
| — | "Tinatangi" | Miguel Guico and Paolo Guico |
References
- ↑ "Philpop: About Us". Philpop MusicFest Foundation. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Philpop finals July 14". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 9, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- 1 2 3 Abando, Paulyn (March 3, 2016). "PhilPop 2016 unveils 12 finalists". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Philpop: Mechanics". Philpop MusicFest Foundation. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Philpop rejects 'suggested' disqualification of two finalists". Manila Bulletin. June 2, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Ryan Cayabyab Clears Air On Philpop Controversies". Manila Bulletin. June 5, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ↑ "PhilpopMusic's Tweet". Twitter. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
- ↑ "PhilpopMusic's Tweet". Twitter. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
- ↑ "Karylle, Yael Yuzon, Kean Cipriano and Kimpoy Feliciano interpret songs at the Philpop 2013". Philippine Entertainment Portal. July 13, 2013. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
- 1 2 Sallan, Edwin P. (March 1, 2016). "PhilPop parades new, familiar songwriters with Top 12 finalists". InterAksyon. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Departing Akafellas member tops Philpop songwriting tilt". Interaksyon. July 16, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ↑ "1st Philpop revels 14 finalists; finals set on July 14". The Ultimate Fan. June 12, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ↑ "The Philippine Popular Music Festival Experience (Philpop) Part 4". The Ultimate Fan. July 24, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Philpop records 2013 finalists album". Philippine Star. June 10, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Congratulations to the Philpop 2013 winners". Facebook. July 20, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Philpop MusicFest Finalists Announced!". myx. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Christian Bautista, Karylle and other singers to interpret Philpop 2013 entries". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 5, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ↑ "Marion Aunor drops out of Philpop 2013 Final 12 race". Tempo. May 7, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ↑ ""Dati" Brings Home The PhilPop 2013 Grand Prize!". myx. July 20, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Philpop 2013 Winners". Philpop MusicFest Foundation. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
- ↑ Ishihara, Julie. "PHILPOP 2014 Interpreters Announced!". 29 May 2014. MYX Philippines. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ↑ Policarpio, Allan (24 April 2015). "Familiar faces land PhilPop finals". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
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