Sights & Sound 2013: Merging Music, Art, Tourism and Pop Culture

Photos by Hampang Productions

Sights & Sound 2013 merges Ilonggo pop culture, music, multimedia arts and tourism in one inspiring event at Robinsons Place Iloilo on May 16, 2013 from 10am to 6pm. Conceptualized by 8finity Events, RSLPhoenix Music and Hampang Productions in cooperation with The Department of Tourism Region VI, Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc., RNP Media Productions and CPU Council of Advertising Practitioners, the event highlights the best of Ilonggo talents and pop culture. Hampang Productions, a promising film, animation and photography organization together with the CPU Council of Advertising Practitioners mounted an interactive multimedia art exhibit featuring their best projects from short films, commercial ads, fashion and tourism photography from 10am to 6pm at the mall’s fountain area. At 2:30pm, the top 3 winners of the Digital Tourism Photo Contest were declared. The third place was bagged by Christian Bermejo who featured the Jaro Belfry in his photo, second place goes to Randolf Ponsaran who captured a stunning photo of Dinagyang warriors, and finally, Alberto Andone’s photo showing the stunning beauty of Cabugao Gamay, Gigantes Island located in Carles, Iloilo, was declared first place. They received framed photo of their entries, certificate and cash prizes of P3,000, P2,000 and P1,000, respectively.

The most-awaited acoustic pop concert of today’s promising local artists started at 3pm. Highlight of the show was 2013 British Got Talent semi-finalist and London-based alternative pop songstress Jehnniel Palma who promoted her upcoming indie album soon-to-be-sold online in itunes. Iloilo’s acoustic heartthrob Daniel Zedane, Ilonggo pop diva Sheila Barrios, newcomer pop singers Jen Sanchez and Muke Gonzaga with guest artists Marty n’ Lindy and rapper Zpinx Angel entertained the crowd with their English cover songs and original hit singles. Finally, the anticipated first teaser trailer of the new Ilonggo movie, ”Pangyaw” (Friend – in Chinese) partly shot in Hong Kong which was produced, directed and written by Ilonggo filmmaker Ronny Poblacion with screenplay by Ronelo Ladiao was unveiled. The movie’s lead actor Chuck Luat together with Poblacion provided details about the movie in a mini presscon with the local media. The event is expected to have it 2014 sequel, bigger and better.

Sights & Sound 2013 was hosted by Muke Gonzaga. The event was co-presented by Sarabia Manor Hotel & Convention Center, The Peter Solis Nery Foundation, Inc., Mr. Cheaster Cabasac of DX Productions, Cilantro Flavors of Vietnam and Beauty Dynamics Facial Care Center. Minor sponsors are Shana Lacs Spa, Hong Kong Kitchen, M. Moleta Signs & Services, Fiesta BBQ & Seafood, Ong Bun Pension House and Everpure water. Special thanks to media partner News Express.

        

Sights & Sound 2013 Official PR

Merging tourism photography, multimedia arts, local music and Ilonggo movie launch, Sights & Sound 2013, a co-production of 8finity Events, RSLPhoenix Music, Robinsons Place Iloilo with Hampang Productions, Department of Tourism Region VI, Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc. and the CPU Council of Advertising Practitioners, is a whole-day special event worth visiting on May 16 from 10am to 6pm at Robinsons Place Iloilo Fountain Area.

If you want to see some innovative and artistic multimedia arts from photography, graphic designs, video adverts and short films, Hampang Productions and the CPU Council of Advertising Practitioners will exhibit their magnificent works starting 10am until 6pm. For photography enthusiasts, feel free to submit your photo entry to the Digital Tourism Photo Contest of any scenery or tourism site in Western Visayas by sending it with your name and contact details at 8finitymagazin@gmail.com and hampangproductions@gmail.com before May 14.

Get ready to be entertainment for a full acoustic pop concert at 2pm with original music and cover song performances by RSLPhoenix Music exclusive artists headed by UK-based alternative indie songstress Jehnniel Palma with upcoming an international record album, acoustic heartthrob Daniel Zedane, local pop diva Sheila Barrios, newcomer pop artists Jen Sanchez and Muke Gonzaga, plus guest rap artist Zpinx Angel.

At 5pm, Ilonggo veteran photographer and filmmaker Ronny Poblacion fresh from his phenomenal success of his Sineng Pambansa 2013 film entry “Beadworks,” will launch and unveil the teaser trailer of his new international Ilonggo movie “Pangyaw” (Friend, in Chinese) partly shot in Hong Kong. His lead actors Chuck Luat and Janna Eve Marin will join the Ilonggo filmmaker for a mini press conference.

The event is co-presented by Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center, The Peter Solis Nery Foundation for Hiligaynon Literature and The Arts, Cilantro, GMA Iloilo, Shana Lacs Spa, Everpure by Dayn Gabryll Water Enterprise (CP# 09212800481), Hong Kong Kitchen, Beauty Dynamics, Ong Bun Pension House, Fiesta BBQ and Seafood, and A. Moleta Printer.  

Sheila @ SIGHTS & SOUNDS 2013

Sheila Barrios is one of the Ilonggo pop artists who will headline a mini acoustic concert at SIGHTS & SOUNDS 2013 on May 16, 2pm at Robinsons Place Iloilo. Sheila will be performing back-to-back with UK-based alternative songstress Jehnniel Palma, acoustic heartthrob Daniel Zedane, newcomers Jen Sanchez and Muke Gonzaga. She will perform her most popular Ilonggo hit single "Ginpalangga," a cover song and her collaboration single with rapper Zpinx Angel entitled "Padayon." 

SIGHTS & SOUNDS 2013 is a tourism pop culture event merging a photography-multimedia-arts-exhibit featuring the works of Hampang Productions and CPU Adverts students, plus a Digital Tourism Photo Contest sponsored by the Department of Tourism Region VI and Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc. The final part of the event is the launching of the first teaser trailer of "Pangyaw" (Friend), a new Ilonggo movie produced and directed by Ilonggo filmmaker Ronny Poblacion set for 2013 release. 

New Photoshoot, New Music Video

Making the most of her time as Ilonggo artist, Sheila Barrios recently did a photo shoot with rising photographer/artist Lea Prodigo and shot a few scenes for her upcoming music video "Salamat Iloy," a collaboration song she recorded with Bacolod-based rapper Zaril released in late 2010. This time, the music video will be shot simultaneously in Iloilo for Sheila's solo scenes and in Bacolod for Zaril's solo.The full photoshoot will be posted soon here in her blog and the music video will be released by the end of Summer. It will be co-produced by RSLPhoenix Music and 6100 Records. 

Sheila sings at Silver Wedding Anniversary

Ilongga pop songstress Sheila Barrios together with newcomer local artists Daniel Zedane and Jen Sanchez performed timeless love songs for the 25th Silver Wedding Anniversary of Mr. Jonathan and Mrs. Pelagia Longno at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church last April 1, 2013. Sheila performed "My Valentines," a Jim Brickman classic and sang two more love songs "Your Love" and "Now and Forever" by Richard Marx at the reception party held at Emilion Function Center. This will be her last few gigs in Iloilo City before leaving the country this year to study and pursue new career in Los Angeles, California, USA. She has always enjoyed singing love songs for couples on their weddings. Sheila is noted for her soulful singing in various events aside from releasing Ilonggo hits song in local FM stations such as "Ginpalangga" and "Sa Handum Na Guid Lang." 

Sheila and Nazty Dee New Song "Kahit Malayo"

Sheila and Ilonggo rapper Nazty Dee recorded a collaboration track entitled "Kahit Malayo" in 2010. The song written by Nazty Dee was supposed to be the second single release after Sheila's first Ilonggo hit song "Ginpalangga." The song was heavily promoted by Sheila and Nazty by performing it live at itravel Philippines Magazine launching in SM City Iloilo, GMA Iloilo's morning show "Arangkada" and Camella Iloilo event at Westown Hotel way back in 2010. According to Nazty Dee, the song talks about Filipino families who were separated because the parents had to work in other countries away from their children just to ensure a better future for them. The song is basically an expression of loneliness and missing a loved one, a reflection of the lives of OFWs. This year, RSLPhoenix finally decided to post the song in Sheila's youtube channel hoping that this ballad rap song will be appreciated by music lovers. Special thanks to Nazty Dee for writing the song and performing it with Sheila.

Sheila at Music Clinic

 Before Sheila Barrios became an Ilonggo music artist in 2010, she has been dedicating her talent in church music and praising God. Her musical upbringing was mostly influenced by church choir and it is where she honed her unique vocal gift. Lately, she has been active in sharing her talent once again by taking part in their annual church youth activity called Music Clinic 2013. Together with fellow Ilongga Diva Irish D., they were part of the church youth group that share their talents in various activities--vocal trio, christian pop dance, group singing, battle of the bands, music video making and a lot more. She's always been grateful to God for giving her so much blessings in life and a chance to inspire other people through her music.