Here’s a recap of music news and other happenings in the music scene for week-ended May 3, 2009.
April 30 – U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released its Special 301 Report on the adequacy and effectiveness of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection by U.S. trading partners. The Philippines is still included in its low level priority watch list, while Canada is elevated the top of the priority watch list for the continuining need for copyright reform. (More of USTR Report )
May 1 – Coldplay announces a free download / giveaway of album containing live versions of their tracks (More details here: Download Coldplay Album for Free)
May 2 – TV 5’s 2nd Live Caravan a success. Present at the event are celebrities and personalities from TV 5. The event was attended by many of fans who chose to spent the long-weekend with their favorite stars. Parokya ni Edgar and Moonstar 88 also graced the event.
- David Cook’s brother, Adam, dies of cancer last Saturday, May 2. The death was announced by David Cook last Sunday morning, May 3. (More details here: David Cook’s Brother Dies of Cancer)
May 3 – Martin Nievera’s way of singing Philippine National anthem “Lupang Hinirang” being criticized. Obviously, there were modifications on the version of the anthem done by the renowned singer on the opening of Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton fight. National Historical Institute Chairman Ambeth Ocampo expresses dissatisfaction through an article published at Inquirer.net.
- Mariah Carey left amazed which made her comment on Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton’s fight through her twitter acount. (More details here: Mariah Carey Says Pacquiao is ‘Unbelievable’)
- Ad campaign and website for Akomismo.org was recently launched and released. People are wondering who’s responsible or what’s the real score behind the campaign which is being endorsed by popular figures in showbiz and music industry such as Charice Pempengco, Arnel Pineda, Ely Buendia, among others. Fellow bloggers share their two cents about the campaign: Victor Villanueva’s “On Ako Mismo“, Juned Sonido’s “Ako Mismo: Steak Served on a Black Plate“, Karla Redor’s “Ako Mismo“, and Ka Edong’s “Making My Commitments…“
Upcoming events:
May 7 - U2: The NU Declaration – U2, NU Rock 107, and Pinoy rock icons come together in one event to commemorate Filipino Rock Industry. (Details of the event here: U2: The NU Declaration)
May 16 – In The Company of Mom: A Mothers’ Day Concert in Cebu featuring The Company and Aiza Seguerra. ( Details of the event here: In The Company of Mom: A Mothers’ Day Concert)
May 16 – David Cook vs David Archuleta Live in Manila – Two Davids from American Idol season 7 continues the showdown in Manila. (More details here: David Cook and David Archuleta Live in Manila) And also, Skechers brings everyone a chance to meet and greet David Cook while he’s here. (More details: David Cook in Manila Meet and Greet)
May 15 – Freebies! Freebies! Free Coldplay Album Download
May 23 – Akon and Billy Crawford Concert – Akon is coming back to Manila and is set to do a concert with Billy Crawford. (More details here: Akon Live in Manila 2009)
June 11 – Pussycat Dolls Live in Manila – All-girl group led by half-Filipino Nicole Scherzinger coming back for a concert at Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. (More details here: Pussycat Dolls Live in Manila)
August 5 – Nine Inch Nails Live in Manila: American industrial rock music group is set to do a concert in Manila this August. (More details here: Nine Inch Nails Live in Manila)
