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.

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