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Bo Cerrudo, Classical Balladeer, in Canberra and Sydney for an action packed concert:
Sydney, Saturday 21 April and
Canberra, NEW BETTER WEEKEND DATE Saturday 28 April 2018
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Young Filipino-Australian Jasmine Henry
To Perform on Stage in Sydney (March 2018)
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Congratulations to Jasmine Henry who continues to be a star on the...
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Dynamic Dami Does it For Australia at Eurovision,
The World's Biggest Song Contest, and becomes a
Great Face and Spirit of Modern Australia. (14th May 2016)
Poster: Dami Im who sang the "Sound of Silence" at the Eurovision Song Contest, which is the biggest song contest in the world. The Australian flag makes up the love heart within the word "Eurovision" above.
When it comes to world-class singing talent, Australia is up there near the top. The Eurovision song contest is considered the biggest and best in the world with a global TV audience in the hundreds of millions. Australia's Dami Im took to the Eurovision stage and narrowly missed out on winning the first prize. RFA was privileged to previously interview Dami Im after being invited backstage at an event in the Capital Country region of Australia.
Photo below: The live venue audience in Sweden for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016.
When it comes to world-class singing talent, Australia is up there near the top. The Eurovision song contest is considered the biggest and best in the world with a global TV audience in the hundreds of millions. Australia's Dami Im took to the Eurovision stage and narrowly missed out on winning the first prize. RFA was privileged to previously interview Dami Im after being invited backstage at an event in the Capital Country region of Australia.
Photo below: The live venue audience in Sweden for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016.
Dami, originally of Korean background, came to Australia as a child with her parents and is now an Australian superstar on the global stage. Dami's Eurovision song for the grand final was outstanding and mesmerising.
The winner, Jamala, was from Ukraine. Jamala sang a highly political song about Russian oppression of the Ukrainians which struck a chord with the audience, particularly after Russia requested that the Ukrainian singer should be banned.
Dami Im sang "Sound of Silence". The whole nation of Australia was behind her. She clearly won the votes of the judges, however narrowly came second in the audience vote. Dami performs with real spirit and it is a spirit that Australians like. Australia is now a very well-adapted and mature multicultural society.
Dami Im is a great face and spirit of modern Australia.
The overwhelming majority of Australian society does not see any difference in a person's ethnic background when judging who is Australian or not. Only a small extreme minority - which every country in the world possesses - would disagree. Australians regard all people as equal, as they come from all over the world. Sharing in the title of "Australians" are Australia's proud indigenous population, and equally proud people from Asia, Africa, North and South America, and all over Europe and the Pacific.
According to historians, Australia's Aboriginal custodians of the land are said to have arrived in Australia more than 40,000 to 50,000 years ago. Those of Anglo Australian descent, arrived approximately 250 years ago under the rule of the British Empire. 150 to 170 years ago many more free settlers came from China, America and even the Philippines during the Australian gold rush period in Victoria and the pearl diving in the north of Australia. In the last 70 years - another major historical migration wave - many have come from across all countries in the world. This is also the time that many Filipino workers and families migrated to Australia.
Click on the YouTube image below to view the mesmerising performance of Dami Im as she sings "Sound of Silence" in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest on stage in Sweden. This song is now trending as a hit across Europe.
The winner, Jamala, was from Ukraine. Jamala sang a highly political song about Russian oppression of the Ukrainians which struck a chord with the audience, particularly after Russia requested that the Ukrainian singer should be banned.
Dami Im sang "Sound of Silence". The whole nation of Australia was behind her. She clearly won the votes of the judges, however narrowly came second in the audience vote. Dami performs with real spirit and it is a spirit that Australians like. Australia is now a very well-adapted and mature multicultural society.
Dami Im is a great face and spirit of modern Australia.
The overwhelming majority of Australian society does not see any difference in a person's ethnic background when judging who is Australian or not. Only a small extreme minority - which every country in the world possesses - would disagree. Australians regard all people as equal, as they come from all over the world. Sharing in the title of "Australians" are Australia's proud indigenous population, and equally proud people from Asia, Africa, North and South America, and all over Europe and the Pacific.
According to historians, Australia's Aboriginal custodians of the land are said to have arrived in Australia more than 40,000 to 50,000 years ago. Those of Anglo Australian descent, arrived approximately 250 years ago under the rule of the British Empire. 150 to 170 years ago many more free settlers came from China, America and even the Philippines during the Australian gold rush period in Victoria and the pearl diving in the north of Australia. In the last 70 years - another major historical migration wave - many have come from across all countries in the world. This is also the time that many Filipino workers and families migrated to Australia.
Click on the YouTube image below to view the mesmerising performance of Dami Im as she sings "Sound of Silence" in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest on stage in Sweden. This song is now trending as a hit across Europe.
Too many new migrants to Australia, including Filipino-Australians, still mistakenly use the term "Australian" as an exclusive term, denoting those of "Anglo Australian" descent - thus engaging in the trap of self-exclusion with their own words, habits and beliefs - because Anglo Australians, originally deriving from the British Isles, make up the majority of Australians today. This is not an educated narrative for what modern Australia represents, because the term "Australian" includes everyone of all cultures and family ethnicity. As such it should be used as an 'inclusive term', not as a 'them and us' type term.
Australia has developed a highly successful multicultural society which welcomes people of all ethnic backgrounds and celebrates all world cultures. Australia is a society based on the values of cultural equality. It is not afraid of other cultures and indeed welcomes these cultures from around the world which makes it a stronger society, whilst simultaneously creating its own unique mixed modern culture and spirit.
Australia is proud of Dami Im, as a Korean-Aussie, just as it is proud of its Aboriginal-Aussies, Anglo-Aussies and Filipino Aussies - to name a few. Australian society is based on many noble values as a free and democratic society. Important amongst these values are equality, fairness and celebration of each other's unique gifts. The face of Australia can be of an Australian Filipino, Korean, African, Arabian, British, continental European, Aboriginal, mestizo (mixed ethnicity) or many more.
It is the spirit of Australia that counts most of all and defines people more than their physical features. Dami Im's spirit on stage is particularly notable as one of Australia's great spirits. Dami is proud to be Australian, whilst also proud to be of Korean descent, just as many Filipinos are proud to be Australian, whilst also proud to be of Filipino descent.
Australia has developed a highly successful multicultural society which welcomes people of all ethnic backgrounds and celebrates all world cultures. Australia is a society based on the values of cultural equality. It is not afraid of other cultures and indeed welcomes these cultures from around the world which makes it a stronger society, whilst simultaneously creating its own unique mixed modern culture and spirit.
Australia is proud of Dami Im, as a Korean-Aussie, just as it is proud of its Aboriginal-Aussies, Anglo-Aussies and Filipino Aussies - to name a few. Australian society is based on many noble values as a free and democratic society. Important amongst these values are equality, fairness and celebration of each other's unique gifts. The face of Australia can be of an Australian Filipino, Korean, African, Arabian, British, continental European, Aboriginal, mestizo (mixed ethnicity) or many more.
It is the spirit of Australia that counts most of all and defines people more than their physical features. Dami Im's spirit on stage is particularly notable as one of Australia's great spirits. Dami is proud to be Australian, whilst also proud to be of Korean descent, just as many Filipinos are proud to be Australian, whilst also proud to be of Filipino descent.
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"The Bee And The Tree"
Immersive, interactive April holiday theatre a hit with kids, Thursday to Sunday, 14-24th April at Leichhardt Town Hall, Sydney.
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Dianne Kaye, of Philippine Heritage, is the Queen Bee Lead Performer, Recently Returned From The Big Stage at the World Famous Apollo Theatre, Manhattan, New York.
Critically acclaimed theatre company, Mongrel Mouth, takes children’s theatre to a new level this April school holidays with the premiere of fun and thrilling THE BEE AND THE TREE – an interactive, immersive theatre experience with an uplifting environmental theme. |
Queen Bee Dianne Kaye:
"Dianne is a Singer, Actor, Dancer from Sydney. She has recently returned from New York, where she was lucky to complete a Musical Theatre Conservatory Program as a Talent Based Scholar at the New York Film Academy.
"Dianne is a Singer, Actor, Dancer from Sydney. She has recently returned from New York, where she was lucky to complete a Musical Theatre Conservatory Program as a Talent Based Scholar at the New York Film Academy.
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Whilst in NYC, she made her off-Broadway musical theatre debut as Kim in the pop/rock comedy Single Room Occupancy. Some other stage credits include Triptych (DMT), Les Miserables (WTC), Hairspray (RMS/CTG), Princess Plum’s Prophecy (ATYP), Nasablanca (Seymour Centre) and Forbidden Broadway (Cleaveland Street Theatre).
She performed as a soloist at the world-famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem in 2015, and wrote and produced a comedy short titled Grasshoppers Don’t Fly in the same year (due for release). |
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In 2014, Dianne was named Star Central Magazine’s ‘Female Artist to Watch Out For’. She is a proud PPCA (Phonographic Performance Company of Australia) and Ars Musica Australis fellow."
Dianne is also a passionate teaching artist, having earned her B. Education at the University of Sydney."
[Profile above written about Dianne Kaye by Geoff Sirmai, Director, Sirmai arts marketing - publicity plus!]
The Bee and the Tree
Ages: infant to 10 years
Dates: 2 Shows Daily, Thursday to Sunday 14-24 April
Time: 11:30am & 1:30pm Duration: 1 Hr
Venue: 107 Norton St, Leichhardt
Ticket prices: All tickets $20 plus booking fee. Bookings: www.mongrelmouth.com (or buy at the door)
Media: For more information, interviews, images, artist details, review tickets and more, contact Geoff at Sirmai Arts Marketing t: (02) 9345 0360 mob: 0412 669 272 e: [email protected]
Dianne is also a passionate teaching artist, having earned her B. Education at the University of Sydney."
[Profile above written about Dianne Kaye by Geoff Sirmai, Director, Sirmai arts marketing - publicity plus!]
The Bee and the Tree
Ages: infant to 10 years
Dates: 2 Shows Daily, Thursday to Sunday 14-24 April
Time: 11:30am & 1:30pm Duration: 1 Hr
Venue: 107 Norton St, Leichhardt
Ticket prices: All tickets $20 plus booking fee. Bookings: www.mongrelmouth.com (or buy at the door)
Media: For more information, interviews, images, artist details, review tickets and more, contact Geoff at Sirmai Arts Marketing t: (02) 9345 0360 mob: 0412 669 272 e: [email protected]
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Lou Bonnevie, Pop Rock Star and Philippines' Clean Air Champion, President of Earth Day Jam Foundation,
Sydney 17 October 2015, Philippine Entertainment Network
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Staying On Page for Every Stage:
Kate Ceberano of Filipino-Australian Heritage
Sings the Australian National Anthem for Australia's Premiere Sporting Event, The 2015 AFL Grand Final in front of 100,000 People and a Live TV Audience of Millions.
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Kate Ceberano is a household celebrity name in Australia. She is considered by many to be one of Australia's great entertainers and much loved celebrities, with a successful career in singing, stage performances and TV.
As a singer she is accomplished in the soul, jazz and pop genres. She has also had forays into musicals such as "Jesus Christ Superstar", and won a "Dancing with the Stars TV series competition. She was the Director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival from 2012 to 2014. Her TV career includes hosting her own late night cabaret-style show on ABC TV, being a judge for Australia's inaugural season of "X Factor", and being a popular presenter on Nine Network's "Getaway" international travel television series. |
Kate was born in Melbourne to an American father of Filipino descent, who was a karate master, and to an Australian mother whose forebears were some of the earliest European settlers and government officials in the Australian states of South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania which before Federation in 1901 were separate British colonies.
One of the greatest honours to be bestowed upon an Australian entertainer is to be invited to sing the national anthem of Australia in front of Australia largest sporting crowd of 100,000 people in Melbourne for the iconic AFL Grand Final, which is Australia's version of the American Super Bowl. Kate Ceberano also sang at a previous AFL Grand Final in Melbourne in 2002 for the showdown between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions. The highly anticipated 2015 Grand Final showdown was also between teams from different parts of the Australian continent with the Hawthorn Hawks playing the West Coast Eagles from Perth.
One of the greatest honours to be bestowed upon an Australian entertainer is to be invited to sing the national anthem of Australia in front of Australia largest sporting crowd of 100,000 people in Melbourne for the iconic AFL Grand Final, which is Australia's version of the American Super Bowl. Kate Ceberano also sang at a previous AFL Grand Final in Melbourne in 2002 for the showdown between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions. The highly anticipated 2015 Grand Final showdown was also between teams from different parts of the Australian continent with the Hawthorn Hawks playing the West Coast Eagles from Perth.
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Kate Ceberano, with her soulful voice and big spirit, gave a seamless performance of the national anthem, "Advance Australia Fair", until she got towards the end when she 'fluffed' the lyrics by singing off page as she relied on her memory whilst on stage.
She sang: “In history’s stage let every stage advance Australia fair”. It should have been: “In history’s page let every stage advance Australia fair”. |
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The Twitterati (frequent users of the social media Twitter) were quick to notice even though no one in the crowd seemed to realise because overall the singing of the anthem was otherwise flawless and very well received. The semantics of the anthem were not adversely affected - as a page could be loosely described as a literary stage - even though the tautology was obvious. American pop icon Chrsitina Aguilera messed up the lines to America's "Star Spangled Banner" national anthem at the Super Bowl in 2011 by more than just a single word, so Kate Ceberano should not feel too bad.
Looking on the positive side, both Kate Ceberano and the Australian public would now be more familiar with the correct words to national anthem of Australia.
One thing is for sure and that is both on history's stage and history's page Kate Ceberano is a 'top of the tree' legendary performer in Australia's great cosmopolitan society. If she does come back and sing the national anthem for the 2016 AFL Grand Final, or for that matter any other event where she sings the national anthem, it would be understandable if someone was to wager that with past mistakes marked on the professional learning gauge her memory would be on page for every future great stage.
Looking on the positive side, both Kate Ceberano and the Australian public would now be more familiar with the correct words to national anthem of Australia.
One thing is for sure and that is both on history's stage and history's page Kate Ceberano is a 'top of the tree' legendary performer in Australia's great cosmopolitan society. If she does come back and sing the national anthem for the 2016 AFL Grand Final, or for that matter any other event where she sings the national anthem, it would be understandable if someone was to wager that with past mistakes marked on the professional learning gauge her memory would be on page for every future great stage.
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GO WEST YOUNG MAN: BRIAN LORENZ THE LEGEND
Dinner, Dance & Show: Singing in The Wild, Wild West,
Perth, Western Australia
Friday Evening, 22nd May 2015
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Isabel Granada, Filipina actress and singer on tour from Manila, organised by the Philippine Educational Theatre Artists of Western Australia (PETAWA), PERTH CITY. Saturday 18th April 2015
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Isabel Granada is of Filipino-Spanish descent. She is an accomplished singer and actress.
Isabel has appeared on the major TV networks, GMA (original acronym for Greater Manila Area but now acronym for Global Media Arts) Network and ABS-CBN (Alto Broadcasting System - Chronicle Broadcasting Network). |
Ms Granada will be performing in Perth, the stunning state capital city on the beautiful Swan River in in Western Australia (WA). Perth Filipino-Australians and their friends know how to organise good events and have fun.
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Cine Cilio Film Productions presents
Watawat (Flag),
The story behind the Philippine Flag
Showing in Astor Theatre, Perth (Sunday, 19th April 2015)
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The film Watawat (Flag), by the highly talented and respected Filipino director Dave Cecilio, has become a phenomenal advocacy movie of all times. Millions of Filipinos have packed cinemas to watch this patriotic movie about the birth of the Filipino flag.
The movie invokes a nationalistic pride in Filipinos who are collectively forging their own 21st century identity by embracing their noble history at a time when the Philippines has one of the fastest growing economies in the world and could soon be the fastest growing world economy in 2015. This movie has received many standing ovations. It has been endorsed by the National Historical Commission (NHC), Department of Education (DepEd), Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) , Commission on Higher Education, Office of the Ambassador of UAE, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), and many more Filipino Organizations and communities around the globe. |
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The Gonzaga Sisters - Two great shows of the Glitz and the Glamour, Sydney, 10th and 11th April 2015.
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The Philippines' hottest multi-media sensations Celestine "Toni" and Catherine "Alex" Gonzaga hit the stages in Sydney to provide great shows full of the glitz and the glam which has made this dynamic duo sister act famous. Toni and Alex have done reality TV shows, talks shows, movies and top charting recordings. The singer and actress Isabel Granada will also grace the stage as a special guest. Buy your tickets before they run out for these great shows. |
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The Reo Brothers of Tacloban (The Filipino Beatles)
Burwood RSL Club, Sydney
Sunday 22nd March 2015
From under the debris of the worst recorded storm in human history to cross land in 2013 (Typhoon Haiyan, also known as Typhoon Yolanda)
emerged the Filipino Beatles and their closely clutched musical instruments!
Now they have taken the music world by storm...
emerged the Filipino Beatles and their closely clutched musical instruments!
Now they have taken the music world by storm...
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The city of Tacloban in the Philippines was ground zero just one and a half years ago when the world's largest recorded tropical storm in history, Typhoon Haiyan (also referred to as Typhoon Yolanda outside the Philippines) crossed land. It completely flattened the city.
The Reo Brothers (Ronjoseph, Ralph, Reno and Raymart), from the Otic family, lost their family house and all their belongings except for the clothes they wore and their guitars which they protected. They moved to Manila and in this short time they have toured the world doing renditions of 1950s thru to 1970s music. They are lookalikes of the iconic British band the Beatles, and in August 2014 they were the first Filipinos to ever perform at the historic Cavern Club, in Liverpool, England which was the birthplace of the Beatles. Earlier in 2014 they also performed at the Theater in Maddison Square Garden, New York City, at a concert in Southern California titled "Here comes the Sun", and in Tokyo, Japan. |
One of the support acts includes the highly engaging international Filipino-Australian entertainer Brian Lorenz whose combined singing and showmanship talent is in hot demand around the length and breadth of Australia.
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Sydney Sonata Singers Opera Performance,
The Crescent, (Cnr of Macquarie and Pitt Streets) Parramatta
Park, 7.30pm (90 minute free concert),
Sunday, 15th March 2015
Bring your family and friends with your picnic hamper and drinks (no glass please), rug and/or
collapsible chairs to this outdoor venue.
collapsible chairs to this outdoor venue.
Message from Tessie Cayanan, Events Coordinator, Sydney Sonata Singers to RFA about the operatic choir.
"I belong to a choir called Sydney Sonata Singers. The group is a band of 26 senior Filipino residents in Western Sydney whose life’s mission is mainly to revive and promote classic Filipino music. We have also included some English songs to cater to our wider audience in New South Wales. The group’s signature 3-voice choral rendition is made possible thru the guidance of Louisa ‘Loy’ Tagudin, choirmaster/arranger. We are resident artists of Blacktown Arts Centre participating in multicultural activities of our local council in addition to various Filipino functions. Last year, we did 2 concerts mainly for Haiyan/Yolanda survivors, performed at the internationally acclaimed 19th Biennale of Sydney at Cockatoo Island, and participated in the Western Sydney Community Choirs Opera Presentation at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. We have also 2 recorded CDs."
Congratulations to Tessie Cayanan and the wonderful Sydney Sonata Singers for forming such a wonderful and inspiring singing group. Also, Ms Cayanan sent a message of support to RFA: "I always enjoy the news you send me via emails." RFA is happy that Tessie and many others around Australia, the Philippines and the world find the information service provided by RFA as useful and informative.
"I belong to a choir called Sydney Sonata Singers. The group is a band of 26 senior Filipino residents in Western Sydney whose life’s mission is mainly to revive and promote classic Filipino music. We have also included some English songs to cater to our wider audience in New South Wales. The group’s signature 3-voice choral rendition is made possible thru the guidance of Louisa ‘Loy’ Tagudin, choirmaster/arranger. We are resident artists of Blacktown Arts Centre participating in multicultural activities of our local council in addition to various Filipino functions. Last year, we did 2 concerts mainly for Haiyan/Yolanda survivors, performed at the internationally acclaimed 19th Biennale of Sydney at Cockatoo Island, and participated in the Western Sydney Community Choirs Opera Presentation at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. We have also 2 recorded CDs."
Congratulations to Tessie Cayanan and the wonderful Sydney Sonata Singers for forming such a wonderful and inspiring singing group. Also, Ms Cayanan sent a message of support to RFA: "I always enjoy the news you send me via emails." RFA is happy that Tessie and many others around Australia, the Philippines and the world find the information service provided by RFA as useful and informative.
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Mary Ann Van Der Horst, popular Filipino-Australian X Factor Australia contestant and Dami Im X Factor 2013 winner team up on Saturday 8th February 2015 to give a performance of
GOOGONIAN PROPORTIONS, in Googong.
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The Googfest 2015 is on this Saturday, 7th February at 5pm with special performances by Mary Ann Van Der Horst and Dami Im.
Mary Ann Van Der Horst gave a magnificent performance in X Factor 2014. She was one of the crowd favourites and is another example of the stellar talent of Filipino-Australians on the national Australian entertainment stage. She teams up with the famous Dami Im, who has her own cult like fan group. |
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They will perform in Googong which is on the New South Wales (NSW) side of the state and territory border with the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Googong is a growing residential area and many people who live here work in Canberra. Due to land shortage in the ACT and the higher cost of living, many people are choosing to live on the NSW side of the boarder and land prices are on the rise in these areas. If you wish to see one of Mary Ann Van Der Horst's performances then you can click the youtube video clips above or on the right.
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The Brilliant Brian Lorenz on Stage in Sydney,
Rooty Hill RSL, 26th October 2014
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Brian Lorenz is a Filipino Australian rising singing sensation. He first came to the attention of RFA when he sang at a premiere venue in Sydney City centre as a support act for the international superstar concert of Rose Fontanes from Israel and Australia's own Dami Im, 1st June 2014. He will be performing as the main act on the 26th October 2014.
As described previously by RFA for the concert of Rose and Dami (navigate to the "Entertainment" page of this site) Brian gave a outstanding performance. He has a world class singing voice, is a great dancer and overall he possesses a tremendously engaging on-stage personality. He also sang on the 20th September 2014 at the Penafrancia Festival in Penrith, on the banks of the beautiful Nepean River, Western Sydney.
RFA believes Australia, the Philippines and even the world will hear more from Brian in the future as his entertainment career continues to rise.
The photo above left was taken by RFA during the Rose Fontanes and Dami Im conference earlier this year.
As described previously by RFA for the concert of Rose and Dami (navigate to the "Entertainment" page of this site) Brian gave a outstanding performance. He has a world class singing voice, is a great dancer and overall he possesses a tremendously engaging on-stage personality. He also sang on the 20th September 2014 at the Penafrancia Festival in Penrith, on the banks of the beautiful Nepean River, Western Sydney.
RFA believes Australia, the Philippines and even the world will hear more from Brian in the future as his entertainment career continues to rise.
The photo above left was taken by RFA during the Rose Fontanes and Dami Im conference earlier this year.
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Rose Fostanes and Dami Im Performance,
Sydney Town Concert Hall, Sunday, 1st June 2014
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Manila Chamber Singers Touring Australia
Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra
Internationally Acclaimed Choir
"Ambassadors of Good Will"
Friday 25th October to Tuesday 12th November 2013
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Contact the Philippine Embassy of Australia for more schedule information.
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Internationally renowned choir singers from the Philippines are coming to Canberra as “Ambassadors of Goodwill.”
The Manila Chamber Singers (MCS) will offer their superb singing voices to the Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra Filipino communities and friends.
Since 2004, MCS has been representing the Philippines in various international choir festivals and competitions in Europe, Americas and Asia and they have consistently garnered top awards.
In 2012, MCS participated in the 15th International Choral Kathaumixw in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada.
They won First Prize in the Folk and Cultural Traditions category, First Prize in the Contemporary Choral Music category and Second Prize in the Adult Mixed Choir category.
In 2011, MCS won the Grand Prix at the 3rd Antalya International Choir Festival in Antalya, Turkey.
The Manila Chamber Singers (MCS) will offer their superb singing voices to the Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra Filipino communities and friends.
Since 2004, MCS has been representing the Philippines in various international choir festivals and competitions in Europe, Americas and Asia and they have consistently garnered top awards.
In 2012, MCS participated in the 15th International Choral Kathaumixw in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada.
They won First Prize in the Folk and Cultural Traditions category, First Prize in the Contemporary Choral Music category and Second Prize in the Adult Mixed Choir category.
In 2011, MCS won the Grand Prix at the 3rd Antalya International Choir Festival in Antalya, Turkey.
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Click the document on the right to see a more detailed profile of the MCS,
including an individual profile of each singer. |
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Outstanding Performance by Original Philippine Music (OPM)
Superstar Jim Paredes, Sydney, 4th October 2013
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Jim promised something big for his first solo performance in Australia. He delivered and exceeded expectations. Jim was at his best whilst delivering great songs composed by himself and from his Apo Hiking Society days. He interacted with the sellout crowd of thousands, which RFCA was part of. He performed like a true veteran showman and kept the audience clapping and cheering.
Ala Paredes, Jim's beautiful, sophisticated and classy daughter who has a background in arts and the media, also graced the stage with a stellar, flawlessly delivered, solo performance of the Filipino song "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan". There is another Paredes star on the rise and Jim is very proud of his daughter! "Like father like daughter", as one excited fan shouted. The legendary Louie Ocampo, a Filipino composer and arranger who has created the theme songs for many Filipino TV shows and movies also starred on the piano. |
When the concert finished with patriotic music and the waving of a large Philippine Flag the audience gave a standing ovation with loud cheering and clapping. The audience loved the entertainment and left wanting more!
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Photos:
Top: Jim addressing and captivating the audience Middle left: Ala Paredes singing "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan". Middle right: Jim Paredes giving a great solo performance. Right: Jim looking proud with his daughter Ala at his side (2nd right of picture) giving a collective bow and victory salute to the audience. |
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RFCA acknowledges Kalatas Australia, for the advertising images of Jim Paredes' concert. Congratulations to Kalatas Australia for such a great promotional effort!
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The Legendary song writer, musician and prime time TV personality Jim Paredes of the band Apo Hiking Society
Live Sydney Performance October 4, 2013
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BRIEF PROFILE
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Upcoming performance in Sydney
Jim has an upcoming solo performance at the Burwood RSL Club in Sydney, 4th October 2013. Be quick, tickets can be booked over the Internet by clicking on the Kalatas website link below:
http://kalatas.com.au/
Twitter account
If you wish to follow Jim's latest live activities, say hello, send your greetings, or respond to his tweets he is active on Twitter. Jim's twitter account, which currently has more than half a million followers, is @jimparedes.
See also the RFCA "Interview Archive" page for full profile of Jim and interview which was broadcast on 27 July 2013.
Jim has an upcoming solo performance at the Burwood RSL Club in Sydney, 4th October 2013. Be quick, tickets can be booked over the Internet by clicking on the Kalatas website link below:
http://kalatas.com.au/
Twitter account
If you wish to follow Jim's latest live activities, say hello, send your greetings, or respond to his tweets he is active on Twitter. Jim's twitter account, which currently has more than half a million followers, is @jimparedes.
See also the RFCA "Interview Archive" page for full profile of Jim and interview which was broadcast on 27 July 2013.
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Filipino Tenors and Philippine Artists Exhibition at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith, Sydney, 20 July 2013, Melbourne 27 July 2013
and meeting with Jim Paredes:
Report from Cecilia Flores, FCCACT President
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"We thoroughly enjoyed the concert. The Filipino tenors are pretty impressive as well as the lineup of Philippine artists and the showcase of their respective artwork. All other concerts including the one in Melb next weekend is sold out. It's the first Philippine Artists Festival in Australia. Erico Soliman's sister, Nectar Soliman, is one of the artists. Jim Paredes from Apo Hiking Society was there too and we had a chat. He's having his own show in Sydney in October." [Cecilia Flores - photo on left] Thanks Cecilia for the update. The performance by Jim Paredes from Apo Hiking Society, as mentioned by Cecilia, would be great to attend in Sydney. The recent performances by the tenors and artists this weekend as well as the upcoming performance of Jim Paredes demonstrates the great depth of artistic Philippine talent available to the Filipino Australian community.
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