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2018 in Philippine music
Overview of the events of 2018 in Philippine music From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The following is a list of notable events related to Philippine music in 2018.
Events
May
- Sony Music Philippines resumed its operations after 6 years following the expiration of its distribution contract with Ivory Music, with their new office still in Ortigas Center, Pasig.[citation needed]
June
- June 2 – Janine Berdin from Lapu-Lapu, Cebu was hailed as the Grand Champion of the second year of Tawag ng Tanghalan on It's Showtime.
September
- Coke Studio Philippines announced its lineup of contemporary and indie Filipino acts for its 2nd season, namely: IV of Spades, Shanti Dope, December Avenue, Ben&Ben, KZ Tandingan, Moira Dela Torre, Sam Concepcion, Quest, Juan Miguel Severo, AJ Rafael, Khalil Ramos, Kriesha Chu, and DJ Patty Tiu.
- September 30 – Golden Cañedo of Cebu City was proclaimed as the champion of the first season of The Clash.
November
- November 11 — "Tugtog", composed by John Paul Salazar and interpreted by Bradz, was hailed as the winning entry in the 2018 A Song of Praise Music Festival Grand Finals Night held at the New Frontier Theater
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Debuts/Disbanded
Soloist
- John Roa
- Janine Berdin
- Zion Aquino
- Migz Haleco
- Karencitta
- Shanti Dope
- Mhot
- TALA
- RVRD
- Fern.
- Coeli
- Angelo Acosta
- Because
- Juan Miguel Severo
- Memphiis
- AC Bonifacio
- Janine Teñoso
- Unique
- Kyline Alcantara
- Isabella Vinzon
- Jeremy Glinoga
- Kyle Juliano
- Mark Oblea
Duoist/Bands/Groups
- Better Days
- Stellar
- Where's Ramona?
- Mandaue Nights
- One Click Straight
- Farewell Fair Weather
- Bawal Clan
- Music Hero Band
- MNL48
- Kakaiboys
- This Band
- AM/FM
- Over October
- Malana
- The Metro Fantastic
- July XIV
- SB19
Disbanded
Reunion/Comeback
On Hiatus
- Run Dorothy
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Albums released
Summarize
Perspective
The following albums are to be released in 2018 locally. Note: All soundtracks are not included in this list.
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Concerts and music festivals
Local artists
International artists
Music festivals
Canceled/postponed dates
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Awarding ceremonies
- January 15 – 3rd Wish 107.5 Music Awards, organized by Wish 1075
- May 15 – Myx Music Awards 2018, organized by myx
- July 21 – MOR Pinoy Music Awards 2018, organized by MOR 101.9
- August 19 – 10th PMPC Star Awards for Music, organized by Philippine Movie Press Club
- October 15 – 31st Awit Awards, organized by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry
Deaths
- March 27 – Bert Nievera (b. 1936), singer[99]
- September 2 – Rene Garcia, (b. 1952), former member of Hotdog[100]
- October 30 – Rico J. Puno (b. 1953), Filipino singer, comedian, actor and television host[101]
Notes
- with special guests Kaye Cal, Sitti Navarro, Jay R, Yeng Constantino, Richard Poon, and Karla Estrada[14]
- with special guests Kakai Bautista, Vin Abrenica, Anna Fegi, and Joseph Marco
- with special guest Piolo Pascual[16]
- with special participation of Sarah Faye Bacal and WCOPA Team Philippines[16]
- with special participation of Rita Daniela and LA Santos[16]
- with the Ateneo Chamber Singers[16]
- with special guest Edward Barber
- with special guest Tony Labrusca
- SoulJa's concert venue was originally going to be at the Kia Theatre, but was later moved to Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila for unknown reasons
- with special guest Darren Espanto
- Ed Sheeran's ÷ Tour concert at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay on April 8 was originally scheduled for November 7, 2017, but was postponed due to Sheeran's injury from a bike accident.[51]
- with opening act Warpaint
- with opening act Véronic DiCaire
- Paramore's Tour Four concert at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on August 23 was originally scheduled for February 18, but was postponed due to the aggravation of lead vocalist Hayley Williams's throat and upper respiratory tract infection.[67]
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References
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