Newsletter: PhilPop Himig Handog Songwriting Festival announces top 12 finalists for main competition

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

PhilPop Himig Handog Songwriting Festival continues its commitment to empowering the future generation of music industry professionals and hitmakers through its sustainable, world-class mentorship program.

AmiananPop showcases the champions of the North by launching its first songwriting festival

10/16/2021 02:05:49 AM

Northern Luzon has now its own premier songwriting festival in AmiananPop.

Newsletter: PhilPop 2021 DigiCamp integrates workshop-based approach to this year’s virtual edition

10/12/2021 11:47:07 PM

Author's Note: PhilPop continues to go digital this 2021.

Even with the challenges surrounding the new norm of conducting events, the songwriting foundation continues to integrate its workshop based approach for a more inclusive learning environment for its participants. More about this story in the press release below:

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PhilPop goes online with digital songwriting bootcamp 2021

05/09/2021 08:08:54 AM

PhilPop songwriting competition still lives on... though we mean in virtual fashion for this time around.

Zack Tabudlo bares 'Elizabeth,' a song inspired by Liza Soberano

02/28/2021 02:13:20 AM

Zack Tabudlo released a new song recently, and it was inspired by a known female personality in showbiz.

Bilingual pop track Suyo wins PhilPop 2020

12/22/2020 01:20:37 AM

PhilPop 2020 Songwriting Festival concluded by the weekend before Christmas, and new songs has ruled the competition, with the bilingual pop anthem “Suyo” leading the way.

South Luzon caps the Top 15 finalists of PhilPop 2020

11/30/2020 01:32:55 AM

After releasing the entries from Visayas, Mindanao, Metro Manila, and North Luzon, PhilPop Foundation caps the list of finalists by releasing the competing entries from the Southern Luzon region.

PhilPop releases finalist songs from Metro Manila

11/24/2020 02:07:28 AM

PhilPop just recently its batch of music entries from the National Capital Region, and it consists of a diverse, catchy, and radio-friendly showcase spanning  R&B, contemporary pop, and folk-influenced genres, depicting various tales of romance, forgiveness, and regret with precision and sensitivity.

PhilPop drops three new songs from the North Luzon finalists

11/07/2020 07:22:35 PM

PhilPop has officially released three new songs from its North Luzon finalists earlier this month (6 November 2020).

PhilPop 2020 releases songs from Visayas-based finalists

11/03/2020 02:16:26 AM

PhilPop Foundation has released the second set of songs – the finalist entries coming from the Visayas cluster. 

The sophomore batch takes regional pride to unprecedented heights with its sterling showcase of contemporary pop songs representing authentic Visayan expressions through language, culture, and experience. 

PhilPop releases three finalist songs from Mindanao cluster

10/23/2020 10:44:31 PM

PhilPop has introduced the first batch of this year's finalists by releasing three songs from the finalists of the  finalists of the Mindanao cluster on Spotify and other digital platforms worldwide this past Friday 23 October 2020, thru Warner Music Philippines.

The maiden batch is said to reflect the diversity and appeal of the region’s music heritage, and champions authentic representation of the contemporary ‘Mindanaoan’ experience. Some of the tracks available for streaming and download include “Akong Bilihon,” composed by John Cadeliña and interpreted by The Marshland; “Kasadya,” composed by Christian Chiu and interpreted by Jay-ar Vaño and XT on Sax; and “Pahuway,” composed by Sherwin Fugoso and interpreted by Ferdinand Aragon. 

The press release below states how the songs are described in the words of its songwriters and interpreters.

 

PhilPop completes its Top 15 finalists with six participants from Luzon!

09/24/2020 10:58:35 PM

Weeks after initially announcing its first cluster of songwriting finalists, the 15 contenders for the 2020 PhilPop Festival is now complete.

PhilPop names the 6 finalists from Vis-Min provinces

08/26/2020 02:29:01 PM

PhilPop has officially listed its six finals from the Visayas and Mindanao regions.

PhilPop teams up with Warner Music Philippines for its Songwriting Festival 2020

07/12/2020 01:55:50 AM

In a couple of shocking announcements, PhilPop Foundation moves forward by teaming up with Warner Music Philippines; making the latter as the recording label partner for this edition of the PhilPop Song Writing Festival 2020 as they go beyond the boundaries of the country when it comes to promoting quality Filipino music. 

Philpop announces Top 10 Finalists

10/22/2018 01:06:12 AM

From the pool of 30, the number of contending entries was now down to 10 as the 2018 PhilPop Music Festival announced its Top 10 Finalists for the songwriting competition.

PhilPop Reveals 30 Semifinalist Interpreters

09/18/2018 05:46:45 PM

Barely two months from the initial reveal, PhilPop has announced its roster of interpreters for the 2018 edition of the Philippine Pop Music Festival. And with the theme “Music. Powered by Pinoys,” the foundation keeps on growing to defy expectations by championing homegrown talents from various music genres and diverse backgrounds.

PhilPop announces 30 semifinalists; Top 10 to be revealed soon

07/31/2018 11:01:24 AM

(Erratum: it is Top 30 OSR and Interpreter's Reveal, not Top 10. Apologies for the initial post.)

After missing 2017, PhilPop Music Festival is back this year with a bang.