Fusion 2015: the 1st Phl Music Festival

MANILA, Philippines - Music defines the Filipino culture. Our history is brimming with it. Our forefathers have carried songs that narrated the story of our lands, our riches, our battles and our heritage.

Music today has taken quite a different shape — there are now sub-genres and crossovers between music identified as rock, pop, hip-hop, or indie among other things. But today, music still performs that same function that it always has: Recall the tale of our origins, and preserve the story of our times.

That’s why we say it is important. That’s why we say Filipinos — especially the youth — should not forget the true spirit of OPM (Original Pilipino Music).

What better way to do that than through a showcase of the best musical acts in the country.

Hear them play as one in Fusion 2015: The First Philippine Music Festival.

Today, every Filipino is a product of fusion — born from a mix of cultures, ethnicities, traditions and histories.

We express ourselves best through music — whether through a guitar, a karaoke mic, or a dance beat.

For Carat Philippines, the festival is a dream project come true. “Music is at the heart and soul of every Filipino, especially the youth,” says Gladys Rondina-Basinillo, CEO of Carat. “We are not just launching an event, but initiating a movement: for the next generations to keep supporting and loving OPM.”

Our tunes reveal our beautiful diversity. We take pride in being a melting pot of global influences. But despite these differences, we are not in discord. Every Filipino shares the same love for freedom, for happiness and for the celebration of uniqueness.

We celebrate the Filipino talent, not just within the country, but also globally. The vision for Fusion is to become the music hub of Asia, battling along the lines of Coachella, Fuji Rock Festival and other music festivals around the world.

We celebrate the fusion of different genres, of the past and present, to become one in the advocacy of supporting OPM.

Fusion is a one-day festival  which will open the year 2015.

On Jan. 30, 2015, the MOA concert grounds will transform into a true festival arena. Immerse yourself in a whole day of music through pocket stages, activity booths and other attractions.

Come nightfall, different acts from different genres and eras will come together in one big stage, and perform with each other in never-before-heard collaborations. Pure music will be king as it brings out hit after hit.

The old will meet the new. Legends will battle it out with rookies. Genres will come together to make a new kind of music that will make every concertgoer proud to be Pinoy, and proud to love OPM. The musical event hopes to put the country in the world’s music tourism map.

Among the artists in the roster are Bamboo, Sarah Geronimo, Parokya ni Edgar, Yeng Constantino, Andrew E, Noel Cabangon, Kamikazee, Rico Blanco, Wolfgang, Gloc-9, The Dawn, Ebe Dancel, Joey Ayala, Tres Marias, Sandwich, 6cyclemind, Kitchie Nadal and Barbie Almalbis.

Sponsors are 711, Hapee Toothpaste, Philippine Airlines, Tanduay, CDO, Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit, Filipino Society of Composers, Artists and Publishers, Inc. (FILSCAP), Viva, MTV, PBO, Manila Broadcasting Co., Fox International Channels, Inquirer, The Philippine STAR, FHM, click the city, Philstar.com, Inquirer.net, FHM/com.ph, Yahoo and FMCC.

Tickets are available at Ticketworld, SM Tickets and Ticketnet; and priced at P1,000 (VIP) and P350 (General Admission).