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Guess which bands we’ll collaborate with on the next JD Set happening on December 2 at Amber Lounge, The Fort Strip!! This is your chance to see us in a different light. Support our JD campaign! We need all of you to come to this gig and vote for us! :)

Door charge is at 250 which comes with 2 Jack colas and 20 votes for your favorite Chosen 7 band: Paramita!

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If we make it to the Top 3, we’re going to be part of another JD Tour next year including the much-anticipated Sinulog Festival which would be awesome! Our FATE is in YOUR hands. Thanks so much for supporting us in this campaign. Whether we make it or not, you guys have our love. :)

BE THE FIRST TO MEET & GREET BAMBOO ON DEC. 4, SUNDAY, 5PM AT ODYSSEY SM MEGAMALL as he signs copies of his highly-anticipated NEW ALBUM, “NO WATER NO MOON” under PolyEast Records!

See you all there!

No wonder, Pinoy bands are incredibly popular nowadays. What makes them popular? Well, their main targets are the youths, and youths hold significant number of population in the Philippines. Their songs would usually reflect the kind of life that the youths have today—their songs would appeal to their interests, thus these can definitely capture a large portion of their population.

It might also be that, the characters that they exhibit are really unique and one-of-a-kind. They have styles which are exclusive only to their groups. Well, with the large number of Pinoy artists nowadays, it is still much better if you think of some techniques which are not yet done by the rest of the groups.

Of course, with the help of the media today, for instance Facebook which is one of the most popular social networking sites today, Pinoy bands became extremely popular. On FB, they can be added by their fans, and there the audience will be informed of their latest gigs, concerts, competitions, and the likes.

All Filipino families love pinoy banda.

Competition in the world of television is really tight. So, if you want to successfully penetrate showbizness, you really need to exude the best qualities to ensure the strong power in entering the limelight and staying for a significant period of time.

There are actually a lot of techniques Pinoy bands do to position themselves on the rise. What they do is to compose songs which has appealing and unique character—which can really capture the interests of the many Filipino audience.

Of course, other Pinoy bands would do strategies like creating group accounts on various social networking sites, like the Facebook. Over the years, FB has already been noted to be very effective in popularizing various groups, since it includes the necessary information, for instance, on the group’s latest gigs and concerts, album tours, competitions, et cetera.

Yet, what your band should really do is to establish the strengths of your group, the qualities which can differentiate you from the rest of aspirants.

Forming a Pinoy band today seems quite difficult. Why? Well, because of the number of aspiring bands, it is really hard to penetrate the mainstream. Your band should exude a certain character which will surely be loved by many people so you will be on the rise. It seems quite impossible, but if you really have the dream, you will do and give all your best shots to reach for it.

What your band should do is to determine your niche and your songs which can really be appealing in the Filipino market. You should also create a character for your band which can differentiate you from the roster of rising bands today. For instance, you may add local color into your songs so it will look unique and enticing to your audience. Your costumes in your every performance also matter for you to be recognized by the large audience.

Other Pinoy bands’ technique is to join in various talent competitions. This is one good technique in penetrating the world of radio and television.

It is really great if you follow an album tour blog especially if there are certain bands or singers that you really idolize. By following these blogs, you will be able to get updates about their gigs as well as the places where they are going. When you are near the place where they will do the tour, you might book a ticket right away. If there are no tickets, you might also get seat reservations from the organizers.

Fanatics will really do everything just to follow their idols. Thus, if you can relate to this, take advantage of an album tour blog. Some other fanatics might content to just seeing their favorites over the TV or net. Yet, if you do follow these blogs, you will be able to get an update about their whereabouts. Who knows? They might have their next tour in your own city or in a place near you. You will really make the other fans so envious of you. When all these times, they are just relying on TV, here you are, taking pictures with them.

With the number of Pinoy bands these days, you might say that it is more or less impossible to form one. Well, this is a big myth. The truth here is that despite the number of Pinoy bands that are already popular, it is still possible to be on the rise. There are a few bands that have just emerged a few months back. This means that if you have found your own niche and your songs will have a huge appeal in the Filipino market, it will then be easier for you and your band to penetrate. Other Pinoy bands also started from nothing. They were just invited to sing in local bars and small gigs. However, eventually, since many people loved their performances, they were invited to do bigger shows, until they have finally penetrated the television and radio.

This is how things usually start for popular Pinoy bands. They used to be ignored, but eventually, with their ability to really push through, they made it!