Intel Sing to Win

If you have great singing talent, you might want to join Intel's Sing to Win and get a chance to win yourself a brand new laptop (depending on the brand of choice in case you win.) Prizes are also at stake for the runner-ups.



This contest is open to Philippine residents aged 18 and up.


How to Join

1. Participants must create on their own a completely original music video using any of the 22 pre-selected Original Filipino Music (OPM music defined as music which composer and performing artist are both Filipino)] songs.

2. The participant may sing, dance, or perform accompaniment to their chosen song as well as develop their films using any execution of the film arts (e.g. flash animation, live action, stop-motion filming, etc.). Photo sequences or photo slide shows are not allowed.

3. Participants may use the original licensed minus one of the pre-selected songs, create their own minus-one or use musical instruments or acapella. Original versions of the song with original vocals are not allowed.

4. The OPM song cannot be translated, abridged, re-arranged, transformed, or altered in any way. Doing so is immediate grounds for disqualification.
Submitted music video should show the actual singers/vocalists performing in the video. Lip syncing is not allowed.

The list of songs are the following:

Luha - Aegis
Halik - Aegis
Pagdating ng Panahon - Aiza
Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin - April Boy Regino
You - Basil Valdez
Bikining Itim - Bert Dominic
Kung Ako Nalang Sana - Bituin Escalante
Muli - Bugoy
Iingatan Ka - Carol Banawa
Wala na bang Pag-Ibig - Jaya
Narda - Kamikazee
Be My Lady - Martin Nievera
Torete - Moonstar88
I'll Never Go - Nexxus
Pinoy Ako - Orange and Lemons
Harana - Parokya ni Edgar
Ikaw Lamang - Piolo Pascual
Babaero - Randy Santiago
Dadalhin - Regine Velasquez
Forever's Not Enough - Sarah Geronimo
Sanay Wala Nang Wakas - Sharon Cuneta
Catch Me I'm Falling - Toni Gonzaga

Selection of Winner(s)/ Contest Criteria:

Entries will be judged on creative merit and general appeal by Intel. Intel at its sole discretion will determine the prize winner(s) based on the following judging criteria:

(40%) Technical skill refers to the technique or manner in which the video was edited
(30%) Song rendition vocal quality, skill in performance/ rendition
(30%) Artistic impact refers to the creative/ artistic interpretation in which the video was rendered

There shall be three prize winners: a grand prize winner, first runner up and second runner up.

The judges will be members of the Intel team:
- Randy Kanapi Intel Marketing Manager
- Jerome Matti Intel Regional Marketing Director
- Peter Dingle Regional Technical Head

The deadline for the submission of entries is January 31, 2012.

Judging will be on February 10, 2012 at Intel Philippines office at INTEL Microelectronics Philippines, Inc. Unit 702, 7th Flr Net Cube Bldg, 3rd Ave cor 30th St., E-Square Crescent Park West, Bonifacio Global City Taguig City, Metro Manila
Awarding ceremonies will be on February 17, 2012, venue to be announced. It is optional for the winners to attend.



Contest prizes:

GRAND PRIZE: Home Studio Recording Showcase (EST USD Value 5,813.95) that comprises:
one Notebook PC powered by 2nd Gen Intel Core i7 Processor (depending on the brand chosen by the participant as part of his registration)
one (1) set/pair Yamaha Amplified ProfessionalStudio Monitors
one (1) 21 inch LCD monitor
one (1) Behringer Audio Mixer
one (1) pair Audio Technica Professional Headphones
one (1) set Shure Professional Microphone with Stand
one (1) unit HD video camera, Samsung, if chosen by the participant as part of his registration, or Canon, if otherwise
one (1) Champion Trophy

FIRST RUNNER UP PRIZE: (EST USD Value 2,558.14) that comprises:
one (1) Notebook PC powered by 2nd Gen Intel Core i5 Processor (depending on the brand chosen by the participant as part of his registration)
one (1) set/pair Yamaha Amplified ProfessionalStudio Monitors
one (1) set Shure Professional Microphone with Stand
one (1) trophy

SECOND RUNNER UP PRIZE: (EST USD Value 1,627.91) that comprises:
one (1) Notebook PC powered by 2nd Gen Intel Core i3 Pocessor (depending on the brand chosen by the participant as part of his registration)
one (1) set/pair Yamaha Amplified ProfessionalStudio Monitors
one (1) set Shure Professional Microphone with Stand
one (1) trophy

Notes:
- note the valid selection of songs that can be used in the contest. Songs other than the list are disqualified.
- contestant can render your song in any way possible provided he sings the song himself.
- Contest deadline is on January 31, 2012.

For more information about this contest, check out the Intel Philippines fan page on Facebook. Check out the Intel Sing To Win App for more contest guidelines.

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Tuning It Up The 2nd Time Around With Muzikademy

Muzikademy, now on its second year is encouraging more participants for this fun-filled Music Camp. Similar to last year's Muzikademy, this project aims to enhance musical talent of out-of-school and underprivileged youth, and teach them how to become total performers in their two day training camp.

Aside from learning from the training camp, candidates also get a chance to win 100,000 pesos worth of prizes and cash. Out-of-school or underprivileged youth 15 to 28 years old are encouraged to join! High School students are also welcome!

"Sa mga gusto maging sikat sa larangan ng musika, ang Muzikademy ay may Music Camp para bigyan ng mga kabataan na walang pera para makapag-training sa larangan ng musika, at mabibigyan ng pagkakataon manalo ng 100,000 pesos halaga ng pera at iba pang premyo."

Thanks to the advocacy of Janice Hung, a renowned wushu model, athlete and singer, and her Managing Director Jen Louise Viola, Muzikademy was formed to give the underprivileged youth a better chance to succeed in the music industry. This event is co-presented with Fontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks and the Jimei Group.

This 2-day music camp (November 25-26, 2011) will have activities lined up for the event so participants can learn more about developing their music skills and boost self confidence and become better performers.

Muzikademy will also teach scholars how to become marketable not only in the Philippines, but globally.



To showcase the talent of the participating scholars, Muzikademy will hold a concert on Nov.26, 2011, 7pm at Fontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks, Concert Plaza, Freeport Zone, Pampanga where they will be performing with our very own local celebrities Mcoy Fundales, Tricia Garcia, Elaver, and featuring Chinoy Republic Band.

Muzikademy has partnered with big names in the Music industry like UNIVERSAL MCA - a top international recording label who distributes songs of top artists like Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and a whole lot more! Plus more celebrity mentors and industry leaders will be there to guide the participants, such as Jonathan Manalo of Star Records and Kiko Salazar, a producer and composer as well.



How can you join the Muzikademy training camp 2011? (Paano sumali?)

1. Eligibilty: You should be 15 to 28 years old, male or female. Participants should be unsigned out-of-school youth, high school or college students. They can participate as solo, duet, trio or a band up to 5 members. (15-28 taon gulang na out-of-school youth o estudyante sa high school o kolehiyo ang pwede sumali sa Muzikademy training camp.)

2 . Requirements:
a. Download application form
b. Fill-up application form
c. Attach photo
d. Attach 1 original song and 1 cover song in an mp3 format
e. Attach the necessary documents:
- Birth Certificate
- Bgy. Clearance
- Good moral Character

3. Send a demo recording of your songs (1 original and 1 cover song) to this e-mail address: muzikademy@yahoo.com.


Criteria for judging in the Muzikademy song writing contest 2011:

Song Writing 25%
Originality 20%
Voice Quality 20%
Performance 15%
Musicality 15%
Audience Impact 5%

TOTAL 100%

Deadline for submission of your entries is on October 30, 2011! So send in your entries before the closing date.

Muzikademy is brought to us by DENTAL FIRST, ACCEL, LG JJ International, Solo, Freeway, Shimmian Manila, Living Thing Future Foundation, and SANJUN Music, Lights and Audio Center, F Salon.

For those who wish to join this cool event, submit your requirements posted above, good luck to you and happy jamming!
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This is my entry to the Muzikademy blog contest 2011. For more information about this blog contest, you may visit the Muzikademy contest blog post for 2011. This blog contest aims to promote Muzikademy Training Camp 2011 for interested applicants who want to hone their talents in the field of music.

For those who wish to join Muzikademy, you may reach them through the following numbers: 585-32-00, or text them at 0917-825-8099, or you may e-mail them at muzikademy@yahoo.com.

The Muzikademy office address is now located at:

Lot 2 Block 6 Don Mariano Avenue,.
Jordan Plains Phase 4
Novaliches, Quezon City.


You may also visit the Muzikademy Facebook fan page, the Janice Hung Facebook fan page, and the official website of Janice Hung at www.janicehung.com.


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Muzikademy - Tuning up the Musical Talent of the Youth

Have you ever dreamed of having a successful musical career someday? For those who want to walk the path to musical stardom, and feel you are underprivileged (poor or walang pera) you can improve your musical skills by applying in a music camp.

Muzikademy, is devoted to underprivileged out-of-school youth and college students by teaching them how to become total performers through their 2-day training camp. Joining this will allow you to win as much as PHP 100,000.00 in cash prizes!

"Sa mga gusto maging sikat sa larangan ng musika, ang Muzikademy ay may Music Camp para bigyan ng mga kabataan na walang pera para makapag-training sa larangan ng musika."

Becoming successful in the field of music will be difficult if you do not know how to make your songs marketable to the public. Muzikademy aims to teach its students how to become marketable both locally and globally and also aims to enhance their musical ability.

This training camp will be held on November 26 and 27, 2010 at FONTANA Hot Spring and Leisure Parks, Freeport zone, Pampanga.


How can you join the training camp? (Paano sumali?)

1. Eligibilty: You should be 16 to 28 years old, male or female. Participants should be unsigned out-of-school youth or college students. They can participate as solo, duet, trio or a band up to 5 members. (16-28 taon gulang na out-of-school youth o estudyante sa kolehiyo ang pwede sumali sa Muzikademy training camp.)

2 . Requirements:
a. Download application form
b. Fill-up application form
c. Attach photo
d. Attach 1 original song and 1 cover song in an mp3 format
e. Attach the necessary documents:
- Birth Certificate
- Bgy. Clearance
- Good moral Character

3. Send a demo recording of your songs (1 original and 1 cover song) to this e-mail address: muzikademy@yahoo.com and/or at jhmusicademy@yahoo.com

Entries may be sent via snail mail to the address below:

Lot 3 block 29 Olympus Road, 2nd Floor Summa-Hana Arts and Language Foundation, North Olympus Subdivision., Zabarte Road, Novaliches, Quezon City.

* Participants must be able to perform their music on-stage, as they will perform at the culminating event along with local music artists as special guests.



The Muzikademy 2-day music camp is sponsored by renowned model, artist and wushu athlete Janice Hung and the FONTANA Hot Spring and Leisure Parks in cooperation with the SUMMA-HANA Arts and Language Foundation Inc. and JHAS Foundation, Inc.

UPDATE: Joining the Muzikademy Music Camp will allow you to win as much as PHP 100,000.00 in cash prizes!

The overall winner will be based on the following criteria:

Song Writing 25%
Originality 20%
Voice Quality 20%
Performance 15%
Musicality 15%
Audience Impact 5%

TOTAL 100%

The deadline for submission of your entries will be on November 8, 2010!

For more information about applying for the Muzikademy training camp, you may visit the following sites: at www.janicehung.com or at http://janicehung2002.wordpress.com/

You can also contact Muzikademy via e-mail at muzikademy@yahoo.com or at the following contact numbers: 4194443 or text at 0927-5900739.
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This is my entry to the Muzikademy blog contest. This contest aims to promote Muzikademy Training Camp for interested applicants who want to hone their talents in the field of music. For more information about this blog contest, you may visit the Muzikademy contest blog post.

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Win 2 tickets to Awit Awards from SM Cinema

SM Cinema is giving away two tickets to the 23rd Awit Awards to the first 20 to upload their MTV on their Facebook fan page!

The 23rd Awit Awards will be held at the SM Centerstage, SM Mall of Asia on September 30, 2010 at 6 p.m. This promo is open to all who can claim the tickets and attend this concert event (living in or near Metro Manila).

To upload your video:

a) head over to the SM Cinema Facebook page.
b) if you're not yet a fan of this page, simply "like" this page.
c) after becoming a fan, you may now upload your video. You can upload your video through the following methods...

- on the SM Cinema wall click the camera / video icon then select the video on your PC, after that click share.
- click here... This will lead you to the videos uploaded by SM Cinema fans. Then on the top left of the page, click "add videos."

* follow the instructions on how to upload videos on Facebook then click save to complete the upload.
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I uploaded my music video and I was the 5th to successfully upload it. Therefore, as of writing, there are 15 slots left (if no entry was disqualified, hehehe). I only counted those videos uploaded starting September 23, 2010. So if you are interested in winning yourself tickets to the awards night you'd better hurry! Now is the time to upload your video.

On a personal note, I have concerns about the promo. Some of the previous entries (including mine) used copyright music content although the video portion are all original. Since SM Cinema did not mention restrictions in using copyright content, it seems it is alright to use them but I still posted this question to SM Cinema just for clarification.

For more information about this promo, visit the SM Cinema Facebook page and inquire...

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Sony and Around Town (Studio 23) Music Video-Making Contest for the ISKOLAR ng BAYAN!

To all bona fide college students! A cool MTV contest with huge cash prizes are up for grabs. Join the Sony and Around Town (Studio 23) Music Video-Making Contest for the ISKOLAR ng BAYAN!
Form a group up to five members and create your own music video. A cash prize of 75,000 pesos is at stake for first place.

This contest is open to all bona fide college and university students in the Philippines.


To JOIN, just think of the 4 EASY STEPS:


Step 1 > Remember: For STUDENTS Only

The contest is open to bonafide students who have NO PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE in music or video production. (Broad Comm and Film majors, you CAN still join!)

Step 2 > Register

As prerequisite in joining the contest, the following registration levels are required:

* All student members of each group should be a registered www.aroundtown.ph user
* Only those registered shall be allowed to form his/her group to compete
* Only those registered students can join registered groups
* Only 5-10 members per group

How to Register

1. Go to www.aroundtown.ph
2. Click SIGN-UP
3. Fill-in required basic information
4. Upon fill-out, you are required to either:

* FORM YOUR GROUP which automatically assigns you as the Group Leader
* JOIN AN EXISTING GROUP upon invitation of an existing Group Leader from UP

5. After reading and agreeing to Terms of Use & Private Policy, click SUBMIT

6. To VERIFY registration, please check your e-mail as you will be notified that your Around Town account and Group Name has been created

7. CLICK on the LINK to complete your registration

8. For details on how to form your group or join an existing group from UP, please click on the SONY MUSIC VIDEO MAKING COMPETITION icon. (or here)


Step 3 > Create your MUSIC VIDEO

1. You can join the following categories:

* OUT-OF-TOWN. Collect your photos and videos while having fun outside the town!

* AROUND TOWN. Captured EK moments or simply just any of your city escapade may qualify for this video

* Special BLOGGIE category. Visit our booth in UP (venue TBA) on September 7-9, use the cool & hippie bloggies then shoot an insant video of your clique.

2. Total music video length should not exceed 2 minutes. Please include the following in the video:

* Your name & names of your groupmates

* Your year level

* Your school name (of course, UP Diliman!)

3. The music video must be viewable by all audiences at "G" rating. (We know what you're thinking, honey! Sorry! :p)

Step 4 > 'UP'load

1. After your registration, your group may now upload your music video!

2. Only one submission per student group is required. Group Music Video entry should be uploaded to www.aroundtown.ph.

3. Should you upload more than one entry, please go to myAccounts and set only one submission or entry as PRIMARY.

Criteria for Judging

A. Content: Is the "message" engaging and appropriate to the theme of the contest? The content should be appropriate for all audiences .e. a "G" rating.

B. Creativity: Is the idea shared innovative and creative?

C.Execution: Is the use of technology effective and used appropriately to get the "message" across to the audience?

D. Effect: Was the overall effect achieved in communicating to the audience?

MAJOR, MAJOR PRIZES!

First Prize: P 75,000
Second Prize: P 50,000
Third Prize: 30,000

View this page for complete mechanics and guidelines.


Personal Notes: When joining music or video contests, remember not to place any commercial content in your entry. Meaning, be mindful of your video and make sure you do not feature brand names (e.g. on shirts, food, etc.) . You must also seek permission if you want to use copyright content for your music/video. Better yet, avoid using copyright content altogether for better chances of winning.

Deadline of this contest is on November 8, 2010.

For more questions about this MTV contest, you may e-mail / contact the following:

Accesspoint Integrated Marketing Inc.
Unit 306 Evekal Building
855 Arnaiz Avenue Legaspi Village, Makati City,
Philippines
Phone: 8181474 Aroundtown Email: getmein[at]aroundtown.ph

Head over to the Around Town Philippines contest page.

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Introducing: Rendezvous

Can't find something new to replace your all-too-familiar song list? Then have no fear, Rendezvous is here!

Rendezvous is an electronica / jazz band that is starting to make waves in the mainstream music scene. 5 Years ago, the band members Hagai Izenberg and Itai Simon, were only able to come up with only three tracks for public listening. However, these three tracks became very popular when they uploaded them on the internet. As of today, they were already able to acquire 600,000 hits on Youtube, and the number still rising!

Hagai Izenberg on piano

Itai Simon on guitar

Their music genre can be classified as both electronica and jazz. When one talks about "jazz", what first comes into mind is that of piano music, "the blues" and classy saxophone music, while "electronica", we instantly think of lively synthetic sound effects, electronic keyboards, (probably new wave?), etc. If music were food, maybe we could compare it like say... blending peanut butter on pizza?

Still, Rendezvous is able to combine two totally different genres and blend them together seamlessly, which will definitely appeal to today's generation. I took the liberty of listening to their tracks, and overall, I was impressed. Making two genres meet and make them blend isn't an easy feat. Their music is a totally different experience - spontaneous yet intelligent. Their three tracks namely: Incognito, No Man's Land and So What have given Rendezvous lots of praise from fellow musicians and fans alike in the music scene.


Rendezvous - improvising on Blues In Space during recording session break...

Rendezvous experimenting on their music for their upcoming 1st album

If you're familiar with Pink Floyd's psychedelic style of music, you might want to give this band's music a listen. Rendezvous has a lot to offer when it comes to re-inventing jazz and electronica.

Since Rendezvous is coming out to the mainstream music world, watch out for their first album to be released this year (2010) in the Philippines .

To sum it up, Rendezvous, a band that combines the class of jazz and the euphoria of electronica have created a genre of its own.

To know more about Rendezvous, you may visit them on the Facebook fan page, or on the official Rendezvous website.

Happy listening!

:-)

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Join The EU Music Video Contest

CONTEST ALERT! We are invited to join a music video contest entitled "Ang Aking Europa" (My Europe) sponsored by the delegation of the European Union (EU) to the Philippines. This is in partnership with the UE cultural group, De La Salle College of St. Benilde and The Phil. Blog Awards.

This contest is open to all Filipinos except for the officers implementing this contest, and the EU member embassies' staff.

Winners will receive a trophy plus the following...

1st prize - 1000 euros
2nd prize - 800 euros
3rd prize - 600 euros
* A special prize for original music scoring - 800 euros

Requirements:
- The video must have a maximum time of 2 and 1/2 minutes, including the opening and closing credits.
- any video format / equipment / editing software / camera provided it is suitable for viewing via the internet.
- maximum of 5 entries per contestant.
- To submit: upload video on Youtube. Add a tag comprising the title, plus Aking Europa, plus the initial of your 1st name and surname.

e.g. My EU. Aking Europa. J.dela Cruz.

- details should be submitted separately though e-mail to DELEGATION-PHILIPPINES@ec.europa.eu

- you may also submit your entry through mail to the following address:

The Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines,
30th Floor, Tower II, RCBC Plaza,
6819 Ayala Avenue
Makati City.

Note:Your entry must have this info if submitted by mail: participant's name/s, title of video, address, phone numbers, and school or employer.

Criteria for judging:

1) clarity in depicting EU's role in the Phil. - 20 percent
2) originality of interpretation - 25 percent
3) relevance to the theme "Ang Aking Europa" - 15 percent
4) choice of imagery, subjects, scenery - 15 percent
5) technical quality - 25 percent

Deadline is October 15, 2010 at 12:00 noon.

For more information about this contest, please visit the EU website or the EU delegation website.

...or you may contact contact Thelma Gecolea, public affairs officer, Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines, with landline 859-5124 or mobile 09209441371.

Good luck to all who want to join this cool contest!

:-)

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