Who: Diether Ocampo, Alessandra de Rossi, Ronnie Lazaro and Ping Medina, Nelson, Rovilson Fernandez , Reema Chanco, Dante Nico Garcia, Jim Libiran, RA Rivera,guide Carlos Celdran,Raffy Lerma,Veejay Villafranca, Bianca Gonzales, Rafael Rosell and Toni Gonzaga, Tuesday Vargas, designer Kate Torralba, comic artist Manix Abrera, and comedy dance group Cardio Boys, Rico Blanco, Noel Cabangon, Bayang Barrios, Cookie Chua, Buhawi Meneses of Parokya ni Edgar, Ebe Dancel of Sugarfree, Aia de Leon of Imago, Yan Yuzon of Sponge Cola, Gloc 9, Vin Dancel of Peryodiko, Marc Abaya of Kjwan, Kat Agarrado of SinoSikat, Pochoy Labog and Lourd De Veyra, Francis De Veyra, Arwin Nava and Junji Lerma of Radioactive Sago Project.

What: Tik Tok Tik Tok: Time for Climate Action

When: December 12, 2009

Where: Marikina Riverbanks Amphiteathre, Barangka Marikina, Metro Manila

Climate change is real. The events we have witnessed this past month with the damage brought about by typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng have proven that climate change is a serious matter which ultimately affects us all.. Even as we are now in the process of rebuilding the country in the aftermath of the typhoons, climate change is still very apparent with erratic weather changes and disturbances we are still experiencing such as unusually hot days in what should have been otherwise cold and rainy months and vice-versa.

In December this year, world leaders will attend a climate conference in Copenhagen with the goal of having a global resolution to the climate change issue and help countries that are most affected by this phenomenon. Globally, an alliance of different organizations have launched the tck tck tck: Climate Action Now campaign to pressure world leaders to reach a resolution to address the climate change issue. In the Philippines, international humanitarian–development NGO Oxfam, together with artist organization Dakila: Philippine Collective for Modern Heroism have partnered together to help raise awareness for the issue of climate change and what can be done about it.

A few days before Ondoy hit Manila, Oxfam and Dakila launched the local tik tok tik tok: Time for Climate Action campaign and the artist advocates who are supporting the cause. International advocates for Oxfam include Scarlett Johansson, Monica Bellucci, U2, Gael Garcia Bernal, Coldplay and Annie Lennox. Locally, celebrity endorsers for Oxfam?s climate change campaign are beauty-queen Miriam Quiambao and surfer Paolo Soler. An Artist Gathering was held last September 22 at the PETA Theater in Quezon City where artists from different fields came together to learn more about climate change and what they as artist advocates can do to contribute.

Artist advocates who have committed their involvement to the cause include: actors Diether Ocampo, Alessandra de Rossi, Ronnie Lazaro and Ping Medina; hosts and sports-enthusiasts Marc Nelson, Rovilson Fernandez and Reema Chanco; directors Dante Nico Garcia, Jim Libiran and RA Rivera; walking-tour guide Carlos Celdran; photojournalist Raffy Lerma and Veejay Villafranca; celebrities like Bianca Gonzales;, Rafael Rosell and Toni Gonzaga; comedian Tuesday Vargas, designer Kate Torralba, comic artist Manix Abrera, and comedy dance group Cardio Boys. Several of today’s top musicians are also artist advocates for the tik tok tik tok campaign which include: Rico Blanco, Noel Cabangon, Bayang Barrios, Cookie Chua, Buhawi Meneses of Parokya ni Edgar, Ebe Dancel of Sugarfree, Aia de Leon of Imago, Yan Yuzon of Sponge Cola, Gloc 9, Vin Dancel of Peryodiko, Marc Abaya of Kjwan, Kat Agarrado of SinoSikat, Pochoy Labog and Lourd De Veyra, Francis De Veyra, Arwin Nava and Junji Lerma of Radioactive Sago Project. Activities for the campaign include school tours around different universities and colleges to educate the youth about the climate change issue. A major concert is also going to be held in different locations all over the world on December 12 to coincide with the Copenhagen conference.

For inquiries, please call (63 2) 435-4309 or visit: DAKILA – Philippine Collective for Modern Heroism

Who: Taskforce Bayanihan

What: All For the Love of Countrymen

When:  November 24, 2009

Where: Amoranto Theater, Gate 4, Sct. Chuatoco, QC.

Taskforce Bayanihan presents A Benefit and Tribute Concert for typhoon victims and volunteers featuring some of today’s hottest bands.  Onstage this Tuesday, November 24, 5PM at the Amoranto Theater, Gate 4, Sct. Chuatoco, QC.

For ticket inquiries, please contact 433-6933 or 0917-5381816 and email taskforcebayanihan@yahoo.com.

Who:  NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool

What: Superb Sounds

When: November 14, 2009

Where:  Ninoy Aquino Sports Stadium in Manila

NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool will be capping off its 5th year with a concert featuring 13 of the country’s best college bands, as well as some of the Philippines’ finest music acts today. The Grand Finals Night will be held on Saturday, November 14, 7PM at the Ninoy Aquino Sports Stadium in Manila. Doors open to the public as early as 5PM.

The following bands will be performing alongside the lucky 13 finalists: Hilera, 6Cyclemind, Itchyworms, Pedicab, Sugarfree, Imago, Urbandub, Taken by Cars, Paraluman, Sponge Cola, Sandwich, Callalily and Moonstar 88. Get ready for a star-studded night celebrating the Pinoy youth’s love for good music!

At stake for the winning college band is PhP250,000 in cash, PhP100,000 worth of music equipment for the school they represent and an exclusive music contract with Sony Music Entertainment Philippines.

NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool is an inter-collegiate competition open to young, unsigned bands in the Philippines. From its beginnings as a battle among student bands in the Greater Manila Area in 2005, the competition has become of the country’s most anticipated music events. NESCAFÉ…

Who: Armin Van Buuren

What: Universal Religion Tour

When: December 10, 2009

Where: World Trade Center

Anyone who’s a real dance music aficionado vividly remembers the zenith of the trance music phenomenon which ruled the Metro Manila club scene in the late 90s to 2000. Since that time, the fickle dance landscape has given way to newer forms of electronic experimentation, with subgenres like house, techno, hard house, progressive, tribal, and electro eventually gaining dominance on the metro’s pulsating dance floors. However, far from being pushed out of the limelight completely, trance music has continued to grow and evolve internationally, thanks to the sheer genius of advocates of trance who keep the music alive and pumping. Armin van Buuren is one such advocate, his work continuously pushing the boundaries of trance, molding it into a sound that remains contemporary, exciting, and intoxicating through the years.

For tickets and VIP tables please contact:
6327762-6348238

Who: Soulstring, Island Joe, Urball, Line Divides, Powerspoonz and more

What: Hinabang

When: November 5, 2009

Where: Vudu, Crossroads Banilad, Cebu City.

A benefit concert for the victims of calamities. Your donation will be your entrance admission. Music from Soulstring, Island Joe, Urball, Line Divides, Powerspoonz and more. On Thursday, November 5, 8PM at Vudu, Crossroads Banilad, Cebu City.

Who: UpDharmaDown, Sarah of Taken By Cars, Techy Romantics, Duster, Turbo Goth, and Kate Torralba

What: Girls Go Tik Tok Rockin’

When: November 4, 2009

Where: Cafe Saguijo

A fundraiser for the typhoon victims featuring UpDharmaDown, Sarah of Taken By Cars, Techy Romantics, Duster, Turbo Goth, and Kate Torralba. On Wednesday, November 4, 9PM at Cafe Saguijo.

Pass-the-hat and in-kind donations welcome! Proceeds go to typhoon victims via Rock Ed Relief.

Who: Topjunk, Discoball and Prank Sinatra

What: Balcony Nights @ Capone’s

When: November 26, 2009

Where: Capone’s V.I.P, A.Venue Mall Makati Ave

Moonstar 88,  Ram Chavez  and Capo Band on November 5.

Miguel Escueta, Surgery and Deninman on November 12.

Mayonnaise, Danita and The Charmes on November 19.

And Topjunk, Discoball and Prank Sinatra on November 26.

All at Capone’s V.I.P, A.Venue Mall Makati Ave.

Shows start at 10PM.

Who: Mayonnaise, Danita and The Charmes

What: Balcony Nights @ Capone’s

When: November 19, 2009

Where: Capone’s V.I.P, A.Venue Mall Makati Ave

Moonstar 88,  Ram Chavez  and Capo Band on November 5.

Miguel Escueta, Surgery and Deninman on November 12.

Mayonnaise, Danita and The Charmes on November 19.

And Topjunk, Discoball and Prank Sinatra on November 26.

All at Capone’s V.I.P, A.Venue Mall Makati Ave.

Shows start at 10PM.

Who: Miguel Escueta, Surgery and Deninman

What: Balcony Nights @ Capone’s

When: November 12, 2009

Where: Capone’s V.I.P, A.Venue Mall Makati Ave

Moonstar 88,  Ram Chavez  and Capo Band on November 5.

Miguel Escueta, Surgery and Deninman on November 12.

Mayonnaise, Danita and The Charmes on November 19.

And Topjunk, Discoball and Prank Sinatra on November 26.

All at Capone’s V.I.P, A.Venue Mall Makati Ave.

Shows start at 10PM.

Who: Moonstar 88,  Ram Chavez  and Capo Band

What: Balcony Nights @ Capone’s

When: November 5, 2009

Where: Capone’s V.I.P, A.Venue Mall Makati Ave

Moonstar 88,  Ram Chavez  and Capo Band on November 5.

Miguel Escueta, Surgery and Deninman on November 12.

Mayonnaise, Danita and The Charmes on November 19.

And Topjunk, Discoball and Prank Sinatra on November 26.

All at Capone’s V.I.P, A.Venue Mall Makati Ave.

Shows start at 10PM.