18 October 2011

Last July, The Music Source asked me to take portraits of endorsers of STAGG. It was also to prepare for this year’s STAGG AWARDS. I kind of miss music award shows, given that in about 11 days it would have been a year since the last NU107 Rock Awards. 

I love events that give accolade to the Filipino musician. We are a country full of brilliant artists and we need to be constantly reminded of that fact and no matter what everyone else says. Appreciation of one’s craft is one of the best things that could ever happen to an artist. 

The Music Source started the first ever STAGG Awards to promote Filipino musicians. Last year, it got more than 40,000 votes through facebook from both musician and fans alike. 

2010 winners were Buwi Meneses (Franco / Parokya Ni Edgar), Niño Avenido (Greyhoundz), Caren Mangahan (General Luna), Ocho Toleran (Franco), Karmi Santiago (Novus Luna / Chicosci), Franco Reyes and General Luna. 

That’s Bel Sayson of The Bel & Joey show on the right, he’s the Head of Business Development at The Music Source. 

You can find some of the official photos at THE MUSIC SOURCE’s Facebook page and on ‘STIG Magazine’s 3rd issue which you can download HERE

STIG Magazine: Music Gear E-zine

Buwi checking out his new STAGG Bass

Nathan Azarcon with a STAGG Bass reminiscent of Paul McCartney’s iconic Höfner.

The 2011 Stagg Awards voting is ongoing and will end on October 30, 2011 at THE MUSIC SOURCE WEBSITE. Awards night will be held on November 10, 2011 at the Music Museum. 

Some of these are just outtakes which I find funny especially Nathan, Otep and Robert’s shots.

Nicole Asensio and Alex Montemayor  of General Luna

Bea LLLLAAAOOOOOOO

The ever so polite Junji Lerma of HIJO / Radioactive Sago Project

This year, there will be 4 Categories with each category divided into the Mainstream and Independent. Winners will be chosen by selecting the Top 10 from the mass voting and they will be judged by selected active industry members. 

This Year’s Awards include:

• Most Liked Guitarist - Mainstream & Independent
• Most Liked Bassist - Mainstream & Independent
• Most Liked Drummer - Mainstream & Independent
• Most Liked Vocalist - Mainstream & Independent
• Icon Award

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Robert did this because I told him he had to look guapo. LOL

Otep Concepcion

Caren

Audry

To know more about Stagg musical instruments worldwide, visit www.staggmusic.com . The Music source is the official distributor of STAGG Instruments and sells great choices in Pro-Audio, musical gear & accessories. 

Branches:

The Music Source (TMS)/ Ali Mall, Cubao
Tel: 4377798
Mobile: 0920-2656395
Address: 2nd Floor, Ali Mall, 
Cubao, Quezon City
Email: themusicsource.ph@gmail.com


The Music Source (TMS)/ Marquee Mall, Angeles
Mobile: +63 927 2719606
Address: 3rd Floor, Marquee Mall 
Angeles, Pampanga
Email: themusicsource.angeles@gmail.com


The Music Source (TMS)/ Festival Mall, Alabang
Tel: 842-8133
Mobile: 0917 8447207
Address: 4/F Festival Supermall, 
Filinvest Corporate City, Muntinlupa
Email: themusicsource.alabang@gmail.com


The Music Source (TMS)/ Manila
(formerly SPL Marketing)
Tel: 735-5440
Mobile: 0916 5840186
Address: 641 G. Puyat Street, Raon
Email: themusicsource.manila@gmail.com


The Music Source (TMS)/ SM Fairview, Greater Lagro
Tel: 921-8113
Mobile: 
Address: Ground Floor, Main Bldg., SM Fairview
Email: 


One Stop Music/ Yamaha School of Music
Tel: 9317570/ 3912141
Mobile: 0928-5247248
Address: Royale Place, Don Antonio Drive
Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City
(opposite EVER Gotesco)