The APO Hiking Society will conquer the concert stage once again as they made a music comeback entitled, “APO Kayang-Kaya Pa” to be held at the SM North Edsa Skydome this coming September 25 & 26. The three-male group continues to bring us timeless classics and hits that most of the artist of today chose to add to their list of repertoire. Compose of Buboy Garovillo, Jim Paredes and Danny Javier, music lovers will surely love their latest offering. See them as they perform live this September,produced by Viva Concerts & Events. For tickets, you may call SM Ticketnet outlets at 911-5555 or Viva Concerts at 687-6181 loc. 627/620.

Philippine Idol 2nd runner up and SOP Mainstay Jan Nieto is set to have his concert this coming October 16 at Teatrino Greenhills. He will be joined by Chris Cayzer and Lovi Poe. His all male group in SOp, Yo’uve Got Male got a Guillermo Mendoza Award as the most promising male group. He is also nominated for the upcoming Star Awards for Music as Male Pop Artist of the Year. His self-titled album is now on its second single ” Sana Naman” under IndiMusic, distributed by Universal Records.

Katy Perry will grace the philippine centerstage as she will be having a one night concert here this coming October 3. Katy popularized the song ” I Kissed the Girl ” that is now no.1 in Billboard Charts. Her concert will also feature performances from international recording artist Boys Like Girls. Katy Perry Live in Manila is made possible through the help of Youth Channels, Inc. and MTV Philippines. For tickets, just call Ticketworld at (632) 891-9999 or log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph. Tickets prices are at P3,500 for VIP, P 2,200 for Gold, P1,200 for Silver and P 400 for Bronze.

Two of the most successful bands today will entertain one of the leading call center company in the Philippines this coming Saturday, September 5. Dubbed as OutJAM: The Convergys Concert will be hosted by Convergys Corp. as part of their Employee Appreciation Day and Family Day that the company hold annually for their employees’ enjoyment. It will also feature feature a job fair for interested applicants in attendance. They also expect thousands of employees, their families and friends to enjoy the tandem concert.

While we are waiting for their “As One ” Concert this September 19, MYX Channel will have Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano as their MYX Celebrity VJ for this month. Catch them in Pop Myx, Myx Backtrax, Pinoy Myx, Mellow Myx and Myx, all theses and more this September. MYX Channel is available in Studio 23 and Skycable Gold and Silver nationwide.

Another Foreign artist is about to take the concert stage as Patti Page came here in Manila for a series of shows here. Dubbed as ” The Singing Rage “, she was indeed the rage back in the late ’40s and early ’50s when she made her mark. Page came in in-between Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. She will be having shows at the Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City on Friday, Sept. 4 and at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 6. Patti Page popularized the hits ” Tennessee Waltz “, ” How Much Is That Doggie In The Window ” and ” Cape Cod “. Relive the music and be mesmerized with her voice once again.

Retro Artist will join once again as they were slated for a concert this coming Sept. 11 at the NBC Tent in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Dubbed as ” Bongga Ka ‘Day…Yeba 2 ” the concert features Ramon ‘RJ’ Jacinto, Area One, Hotdog, Boyfriends and Hagibis (together with VST ) as they come together in a one night of music, fun, and reminiscing the old school days. ” Bongga Ka ‘Day…Yeba 2 ” Concert is a production of Fil-Am Frank Rivera’s Hotdog Productions in cooperation with radio partner RJ 100 and Club Zed, San Miguel Beer, Fern C and Fern Slim, and Baluarte Restaurant Grill. Proceeds of the concert will be given to the Hannibal Multi-Leven School Foundation. For tickets, you may contact them at 393-7085 or 897-3047. Don’t miss this one of a kind event!

Local rock band Bamboo will be having a concert this coming September 12 at the SKydome of SM North Edsa at 8pm. Dubbed as “Bamboo Live @ The Skydome,” the concert is their ways of thanking the fans who propelled them to heights as one of the successful Pinoy bands of today. Their 4th album “Tomorrow Becomes Yesterday” is now on a platinum level with it’s carrier single, ” Muli “. “Bamboo Live at Skydome,” SM North Edsa is presented by Tanduay, PCSO, MYX, The Manila Bulletin, NU 107, RJ UR 105.9, Max 103.5 FM,89.9 Magic, Jam 88.3, PBO, Viva Prime and Viva Cinema. Ticket price is P1,000.

One of the Jukebox Queens Imelda Pain will be having a concert together with International Singer Melissa Manchester at the PICC Plenary Hall this coming September 18 and at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of Waterfront Hotel & Casino in Cebu City at September 20. Imelda popularized the hits ” Isang Linggong Pag-ibig ” and ” Hindi Ako Laruan “. Melissa Manchester, was the one who sang ” Don’t Cry Out Loud “. The concert was produced by Vic del Rosario of Viva. Imelda was a regular performer at the New Orleans Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas where she stayed for almost three years.

Legendary band Chicago will conquer the music scene once again as they perform live in Manila this coming September Sept. 14 at the Araneta Coliseum. Chicago will showcase before local fans the awesome products of its amazing staying power when it returns to Manila after nearly two decades on their upcoming concert here. The group will be singing their hit ballads from the 80’s. It is also a tribute to the incredible longevity of the band considered as one of the longest-running and most successful US pop/rock ‘n roll groups that was described as “really remarkable ” by trombonist James Pankow. Chicago Live In Manila at the Araneta Coliseum, for tickets, call Ticketnet at 911-5555 or Ovation Productions at 532-8883.

America’s Best Dance Crew on MTV, Jabbawockeez will perform live in Manila this coming September at the Ayala Malls. The ten-man all male californian dance group was the first winners of that reality dance competition. The event will be hosted by Billy Crawford and DJ Rashina. Admission is Free! Catch them live with this venues;

September 4, 2009 – Trinoma Activity Center – 7pm
September 5 – Alabang Town Center Activity Center – 6:30pm
September 6 – Glorietta Glorietta 5 Atrium – 6pm
Don’t miss the chance to see Jabbawockeez Live in Manila!

Singing Icons of the 90’s Rachelle Alejandro, Roselle Nava, Jessa Zaragoza will be joining together in a concert. Dubbed as ” Ladies of the ’90s “, the concert will be held at the Sky Dome of SM North EDSA this coming Aug. 28 and 29. Directed by Roxanne Lapus and Marc Lopez as musical director for Viva Concerts and Events. Ticket prices were; Silver – P1,500 and Gold – P1,750 . For tickets, you may call SM Ticketnet at 911-5555 or Viva Concerts and Events at 687-5853 locals 620 and 627.

In connectin with her album promotion,Toni Gonzaga will be having a series of shows nationwide. Here are the schedules;

August 21 – Limketkai Atrium, Cagayan de Oro
September 18 – La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod City
October 2 – Manila
October 16 – Holy Cross Gym, Davao City
October 30 – Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City

Toni Gonzaga’s ” Level Up ” tour will guest, Erik Santos, Jericho Rosales and Rayver Cruz.

Lea Salonga will be having another concert this coming December 11 and 12. This time, she will be singing your request to be held at the PICC Plenary Hall. Ai-Ai de las Alas and Crooner Richard Poon will be her guests for the said concert event. The Philippine All Star group will also be there. Plus, you can also send in your song request to Ms. Lea Salonga by just visiting her website, www.LEAyoursongs.com. Her concert was produced by Ambientmedia, directed by Bobby Garcia with Musical Director Gerard Salonga and his 47-piece FILHarmoniKA Orchestra.

Musical play about Corazon “Cory” Aquino titled “Cory, The Musical” will be restaged once again this coming August 30, 2009 at the AFP Theater. The musical drew a huge crowd on its first and second night last year at the Meralco Theatre starring Former Miss Saigon Isay Alvarez. Other cast includes Sherwin Sozon as Ninoy, Pinky Marquez as Imelda, Robert Sena as Ferdinand Marcos, Sheila Asunsion, Andy Bais and Lou Veloso.

Showing Dates and Rates :

August 30, 2009 – 3PM (Matinee)
Orchestra – 515 pesos
Balcony – 309 pesos

August 30, 2009 – 8PM ( Gala Show)
Orchestra – 721 pesos
Balcony – 515 pesos