Sarap Magbago Ilonggo AVP by 8FINITY Events

An AVP of Sarap Magbago Ilonggo concert and fashion show at Plazuela de Iloilo, August 27, 2011, 7PM produced by 8FINITY Events, RSLPhoenix and Kuris Animation. It featured the majors sponsors and Ilonggo artists involved in the event.

Sheila Barrios and fellow Ilongga Divas are front act artists of the show.

Ilongga Divas Teaser for Sarap Magbago Ilonggo

Irish D. set to perform @ Plazuela de Iloilo event

Fashion and music will collide to create a stellar show at “Sarap Magbago Ilonggo” on August 27, 2011, 7pm onwards at Plazuela de Iloilo’s Plaza Mayor. Conceptualized by 8FINITY Events and Promotion, the non-stop fashion show, concert and nightlife party will gather the brightest Ilonggo pop artists in one special night live at the city’s newest party and entertainment hub, Plazuela de Iloilo. The fierce fashion show featuring RED Logo apparels and models will invade the runway together with the live music of Ilongga Divas. Ilongga Divas is a pop trio of local recording singers who released their Ilonggo singles in Iloilo and Bacolod FM stations such as Sheila Barrios (Ginpalangga), Irish D. (Ikaw) and Cherry Callao (Kasubo). They are also set to perform their first group single entitled “SAY.” Rap group Clique THIS with their popular song “Ilongga Gwapa” will entertain the crowd. Guest rap artists such as Paramour Sifee, Mix Ilonggo Crew, Urban Mobtaz, Ezzy and a lot more will perform original rap songs. Twilight Band will fire up the evening for a non-stop nightlife party. Event tickets also come with a free PEPSI or San Miguel Beer products plus special Ilonggo CD album can be claimed at the venue.

So be a part of this stellar show and nightlife experience that showcases the world-class talent of Ilonggo artists. The event is co-presented by PEPSI, Captain Dad’s Resto and San Miguel Beer. Media partners are PANAY NEWS, Campus Radio 93.5, Cable Star Iloilo, Tatak Ilonggo (Sky Cable Channel 41) and GMA TV-6. Special thanks to RED LOGO, Oliea Topical Oil, RSLPhoenix Music, M.I.C. Music, University of San Agustin student council and University of the Philippines student council.

Irish @ Sarap Magbago Concert this Aug. 27

Ilonggo talents are truly world-class. With the recent emergence of Ilonggo artists in the local music scene, 8FINITY Events in cooperation with PEPSI will gather the brightest and most promising Ilonggo talents today in one concert entitled “Sarap Magbago Ilonggo” on August 26, 2011, 7PM to 12PM at Plazuela de Iloilo, the newest entertainment destination.

The sensational concert will be a fusion of fashion show, live Ilonggo music and disco party in one event. It will open with a fierce fashion number of Ilonggo ramp models launching PEPSI MAX. RED LOGO will unveil their latest fashion apparels in the fashion show. Leading the promising talents to perform onstage are Ilonggo Divas composed of local female recording artists Sheila Barrios who popularize the song “Ginpalangga,” Irish D. for “Ikaw” and Cherry Callao for “Kasubo.” Twilight Band will entertain the crowd with non-stop party anthems throughout the evening of nightlife. Guest Ilonggo rap groups set to perform are Clique THIS who popularize the song “Ilongga Gwapa,” Mix Ilonggo Crew, Ezzy, Paramour Sifee and a lot more surprises. PEPSI products will overflow as freebies at the event and an album CD containing the songs of Ilonggo performers will be given away when you buy tickets on or before the concert date. There will also be a series of campus tour weeks before the event and a grand city-wide caravan.

So, get your nightlife mood on fire and join this unique event only at Plazuela de Iloilo, where unique events happen. Buy pre-sold tickets and get free Ilonggo music CD album with PEPSI freebies by texting 09155414939 or call (033) 300-7137. Panay News is the official media partners of the event. It is also brought to you by Captain Dad’s Resto and RED LOGO.

Irish D. shines with second single @ Raging Divas live

Pop artist Irish D. of Ilongga Divas shines with the live performance of her second single “Pano Na” at Raging Divas live in Bo. Obrero Plaza last August 13, 2011. The show is the first time event of Raging Divas, a top notch and popular stand comedians from The Library Bar in Manila in Iloilo City. They were invited to perform their funny, entertaining and crowd-drawing performances consist of 7 stand gay comedians which started 9PM. Irish was the guest artist of the evening who was excited to perform her second Ilonggo single “Pano Na.” The crowd once again fell in love with the sweet but powerful voice of this rising Ilongga diva.

Irish D. performs @ Birit Diva 2011

Ilongga Divas Irish D. was invited and performed English cover songs such as “I Believe” by Fantasia Barino and “Reflection” by Christina Aguilera at Birit Diva 2011 held at Bo. Obrero last August 11, 2011, 8PM. Irish wowed the crowd with her mesmerizing voice and powerful rendition of the two best ballad songs. The competition was a showcase of 8 unique voices of gay singers who are certified performers and can belt out with some of the best love songs. The winner is Diva Fantasia who performed Regine Velasquez’s “One in a Million” and Mariah Carey’s “Through the Rain.” The event is part of the weeklong annual fiesta celebration of Bo. Obrero in Lapuz district of Iloilo City.

Irish & Ilongga Divas interview with The News Today
Sheila Barrios, Irish D. and Cherry Callao, the Ilongga Divas were recently invited for an interview with The News Today Lifestyle Editor, Kathy Villalon at Captain Dad’s Resto last August 5, 2011 at 3PM. The three Ilonggo pop singers willingly shared their life, passion for music and their dreams in a one-on-one interview with the newspaper editor. Cherry was happy to tell the editor that she’s more than just a pop singer but a talented dancer and performer since she was a kid. Irish was able to share her dream of becoming a popular singer someday that’s why she took up BS Music Education at West Visayas State University. Sheila sincerely told her story of struggle of becoming a successful individual, her unexpected career in singing and plan to develop her leadership skills as an active student leader in school. She is presently taking up BS Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Iloilo as Uygongco Foundation special scholar. The three artists also performed parts of their popular Ilonggo singles as a treat to the affable editor. Their songs are played in various FM stations in Iloilo City and Bacolod City since last year.
In the coming weeks, their individual feature stories will be published in The News Today’s Lifestyle Section in separate dates. But beyond anything else, these three young Ilonggo music sensations are always keeping their feet on the ground, optimistic and thankful to God for their musical gifts.
Special thanks to Captain Dad’s Resto for the refreshments and the venue of the interview.