Bigkis Bandang Pinoy Concert and Global Pinoy Singing Idol Kuwait

Official event poster. Image credit to SaintGregorieProductions

Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name - Psalm 18:49

The past 2 weeks has been a crazy roller coaster ride. Who would've thought that I would be part of two amazing music events to be held on the same week? I'm not an amateur nor a pro at handling events but I've personally handled a wedding, debut, seminars/workshops/conferences, drama play, school contest and fair and even a Bingo event in our local community back then. But this is somewhat different since both affairs were done for a cause. The rock concert aims to contribute in building a catholic church in Bahrain while the singing contest is to promote Filipino talents in the Middle East as well as support the scholarship projects of ANCOP in the Philippines.

The Bigkis Bandang Pinoy Concert for a Cause which was held last Thursday, September 5 at Don Bosco School in Salmiya was organized by the Pearl of the Orient (PYMSK and TFC) led by Fr. Ben Barrameda in cooperation with Pinoy Q8 Talents. Different Filipino organizations also helped sponsor the event (FAST, Pindot, PinoyHubs etc) and the night was a success with 7 Pinoy local bands (Middle String, 8th Note, Beats &Pieces, Blue Chords, Lillium, Impulse and Abandoned) who graced the stage with awesome live music showcasing Filipino musical talents.

Image credit to Among Ben

Moreover, the ANCOP Global Pinoy Singing Idol Kuwait Finals was held at the Ballroom Hall of Carlton Hotel in Kuwait City last September 6, Friday. The contest is a project of ANCOP in cooperation with ABS-CBN DZMM and was sponsored locally by ICSA and some generous individuals. This singing contest does not only aim at showcasing Filipino prowess in singing but as well as in promoting ANCOP Global Walk 2013 in support for ANCOP's scholarship projects in the Philippines.

Official video teaser for ANCOP Global Pinoy Singing Idol Kuwait Finals 2013

Official ANCOP GPSI Kuwait Finals poster

Eight (8) amazing talents graced the stage rendering their own version of Louis Armstrongs "Wonderful World" and singing their heart out with their chosen Finale pieces.

Image credit to ANCOP's Jon Parian

At the end, the Jazzy Popster contender from Hawally, Ms Lyza Pajo won the event bagging the all expense paid round-trip airfare to the ANCOP Global Pinoy Singing Idol Middle East Finals on September 27. From there, two (2) winners will represent the Middle East in the ANCOP Global Pinoy Singing Idol Championships to be held in Manila on December 2013/January 2014. The champion will take home $1000 USD cash prize, the title of ANCOP GPSI Champion for 2014 and possibly a recording contract* from ABS-CBN.

As of this writing, ANCOP GPSI Kuwait winner is already preparing for the Middle East finals so I'm crossing my fingers now that she'll hopefully win the said competition. Go Lyza! Go Kuwait! :)


Note: (*) - still in talks