The heat is on as the top 10 finalists of the inaugural Visayan Music Awards (VizMa) perform a live rendition of their songs alongside the Cebu Philharmonic Orchestra at the VizMa Finals Night on July 27, 7 p.m. at the Oakridge Pavilion in Mandaue City.
The event is organized by the Sacred Heart for Boys batch 1985 Foundation Inc. and endorsed by the Office of the President Assistant for the Visayas.
VizMa aims to recognize men and women who have played an important role in the promotion of the Visayan language, culture, and music.
Artists Karencitta and Max Surban are also set to grace the event with host Giselle Sanchez.
“We originally planned to select seven winners but eventually decided to increase the pool to 10 to recognize all the excellent composers who placed so much and effort into the competition and best represent Visayas culture and music,” said VizMa Project Chairperson Barney Borja.
“We had the best music arrangers and musicians in the country review each of the songs over several weeks. We also flew artists across the country to arrange and produce their songs. This year’s song finalists genuinely show the beauty, breadth, and variety of Visayan music. We are all very happy with the outcome,” he added.
Last July 18 VizMa hosted a Bloggers and Media listening night at the Asmara Urban Resort and Lifestyle Village wherein the top 10 finalists performed live, giving the audience a glimpse of what to expect this Saturday.
Over 500 songs were submitted in Vizma’s pioneering year including entries from a Catholic priest, a court stenographer and a practicing lawyer.
The Grand Prize winner will receive P100,000; P75,000 and P50,000 for the second and third placers, respectively. P10,000 each for the fourth to tenth placers.
VIZMA FINALISTS TO GET THAMES INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
To further build their skillset, knowledge, and competency in the industry even after the competition, all ten songwriting finalists will receive a scholarship worth over P150,000 each for a postgraduate or bachelor’s degree diploma from Thames International’s Innovation and Creative Enterprise Program (ICE).
Designed for working individuals, the postgraduate diploma includes a seven-month part-time program that combines business, innovation, and creative thinking skills; while the bachelor’s degree diploma is a three-year program where scholars will be trained to maximize the synergy of business, technology, and art in order to be effective in the creative entrepreneurship industry.
“Thames International believes in the potential of Filipino creatives especially if they are equipped with business and technical know-how. The ICE program of Thames aims to develop the future “Spotify” of the Philippines by teaching a combination of Music + Business + Tech,” explains Thames founder Joel Santos.
Based in Quezon City, Manila, Thames International started in 1999 as the country’s first international college offering UK-based programs in business administration, communication arts, and information technology.
Thames International is also the pioneer in entrepreneurship education through the Entrepreneur’s School of Asia. They specialize in non-traditional approaches in teaching and experiential learning with professors and lecturers like Apl de Ap who are actual practitioners in their respective industries.
“We are very excited about this partnership with Thames international. This diploma will enable artists and musicians to develop new ideas and create businesses to further develop their craft. It is in line with our mission to bring our music to the world,” said VizMa Project Chairman and Batch 85 member Barney Borja.
Make sure you secure your seats to see the newest Visayan hits live this July 27, 2019, 7pm at the Oakridge Pavilion! Tickets are selling fast so get yours now!
Tickets available:
Gold Php1000
Silver Php500
General Admission Php200
Payment methods:
Gcash 0905-433-9070
Paymaya 0998-557-4584
Upon pickup: Binibining Cebu Office, The Greenery
Other ticket outlets:
Draft Punk (Mango)
General admission ticket outlets:
Byron’s Back Ribs Grille (2/F Robinsons Galleria and 2/F Robinsons Cybergate)
Top Gadgets (3/F New Wing, Ayala)
Top Gadgets (Robinson’s Fuente)
The Pet Store Company (G/F Parkmall)
Contact 0905-4339070 for ticket reservations
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