PhilPop 2013 Finalists Announced

3,383 entries submitted by aspiring composers and songwriters nationwide and abroad, trimmed all the way to 12 finalists.

On my second year supporting the Philippine Popular Music Festival, I must say the entries are getting better. These entries went through a 4-stage of screening process from people respected and renowned in their speciality - record label executives, musicians, composers, singers, artists, radio personalities and the academe.

Last April 30th, Philpop finally revealed the 12 finalists held at Napa Restaurant in front of the media, bloggers and adjudicators.

Check out how the finalists react when they heard the good news.. ^_^

Another announcement made during the presscon, Universal Records Philippines will now act as the music festival's record distributor  which is definitely good news. To be honest, I'm pretty disappointed on the outcome of last year's promotion both the finalists and the album. Moving forward, I got a chance to ask Ito Rapadas. He mentioned that UR will be very aggressive in the album production and promotion. 
Here's a preview of the 12 finalists entries -- Finals night will be held on July 6, 2013 at Resorts World Manila. Don't forget to LIKE Philpop's Official Facebook Page and FOLLOW them on Twitter for updates..

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