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<p>Surigaonons and creatives from all over Mindanao, this is your sign. ๐ถโจ Huyuhoy Songwriting Camp is a 2-day songwriting workshop and mentorship experience where creativity flows as freely as the mountain breeze. Itโs a rare opportunity to learn, connect, and co-create with some of the best minds in Philippine musicโright in the heart of Surigao</p>
<p>MinPop 2024 Grand Champion Praisy receives her brand new iPhone 15 courtesy of SM LanangPower Mac Center! Thank you for being our valued partner in celebrating and elevating pop music in Mindanao! โFor premium Apple products, you may check out and visit the Power Mac Center at 3/F Cyberzone, SM Lanang Premier, Davao City. #MinPop2024</p>
<p>MinPop 2024 Grand Finals lit up the SM Lanang North Wing Grounds with an electrifying celebration of Mindanaoan music. The evening marked the grand culmination of the three-day MinPop 2024 Festival, and it was nothing short of spectacular. With live performances from the Top 10 Grand Finalists, backed by the incredible Muzic’s Kool Band, and</p>
<p>The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally hereโMinPop 2024 is officially live! After months of anticipation, weโre thrilled to bring you the best of Mindanaoan music, live from the SM Lanang Northwing Grounds. Right now, the stage is set, the artists are ready, and the music is flowing! Whether youโre a fan of</p>
<p>Day 1 : A Colorful and Vibrant Kick off The excitement was palpable as MinPop 2024 kicked off on August 15 at the SM Lanang Northwing Grounds. The first day of the festival was a celebration of Mindanao’s rich musical heritage, featuring an incredible lineup of performances that truly set the tone for the days</p>
<p>Weโre thrilled to announce the lineup for the MinPop 2024 Music Festival, happening from August 15 to 17 at the SM Lanang, Northwing Grounds. This three-day festival is packed with incredible performances, featuring a mix of Mindanaoโs finest artists, national songwriting champions, and international acts. Day 1 – August 15Kick off the festival with the</p>
<p>Hello, music lovers! ๐ We are thrilled to announce that MinPop 2024 is now streaming on all major platforms! Dive into the vibrant and diverse musical talent of Mindanao, where emerging artists bring you fresh, original music that captures the heart and soul of our region. Why Stream MinPop 2024? 1. Support Local Artists: By</p>
<p>Get ready to dive into the rich musical diversity of Mindanao with the MinPop 2024 Top 10 finalists, now streaming across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Facebook. And for those who love to follow along with the lyrics, we’ve got something special for you on YouTube! Stream and Sing Along: Why Join the MinPop Movement?</p>
<p>As we approach the grand finale of MinPop 2024, anticipation is building not just among the finalists but also among fans eagerly awaiting the polished performances. Let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at the production of each finalistโs song, capturing the essence of their musical journey and the hard work being poured into every note. Bilyete</p>
<p>Last night was a landmark moment in the MinPop 2024 Songwriting Competition as we unveiled the Top 10 finalists in a live event that captured the heart and soul of Mindanao’s music scene. The evening was filled with joy, anticipation, and a showcase of exceptional talent, marking a significant milestone in our biennial celebration of</p>
<p>Has the wait been long? Special Hosts to Light Up the Evening Ayaw kaguol, hapit na gyud! Get ready for an exciting Facebook Live event where we will reveal the Top 10 finalists of MinPop 2024. Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 5:00 PMโyou wonโt want to miss this! This isnโt just</p>
<p>MinPop is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel and be the first to see all releases of this year’s Festival! Link here: bit.ly/MinPopOfficial The MinPop 2024 Album is also on YouTube! You may stream the entire playlist here: bit.ly/minpop2024youtube. Donโt forget to subscribe to MinPopโs Youtube channel while youโre at it — the official lyric</p>
<p>Date Scheduled for Posting: May 3, 2024 We are thrilled to announce that the wait is finally over! Join us as we unveil the Top 33 finalists of the MinPop 2024 Songwriting Competition. Each of these talented artists has shown exceptional creativity, dedication, and passion, standing out among many to secure their spot in this</p>
<p>Mark Your Calendars on May 3@5pm! Mark Your Calendars! Join us on May 3th at 5 PM as we unveil the Top 33 finalists of the MinPop Songwriting Competition. The journey so far has been nothing short of inspirational, and it’s time to celebrate the incredible talent that has emerged from this year’s talented pool</p>
<p>#MINPOP2024 In the heart of Mindanao, a musical revolution has been brewing, one that has not only captivated the local audience but has also started to make waves on the national and international stages. The Mindanao Popular Music Festival, affectionately known as MinPop, has been at the forefront of this revolution since 2020, and as</p>
<p>And it’s a wrap for MinPop’s first face-to-face workshop since 2020! A 2-day Songwriting Workshop for local artists was facilitated by the MinPop team on 17-18 September 2022 in Cateel, Davao Oriental. The activity was spearheaded by the Municipal Government of Cateel lead by its Hon. Mayor Emilou “Miloy” Nuรฑez, in view of their plans</p>
<p>We are excited to reveal the winners for this year’s MinPop 2022 which aired last April 3. You can watch the full length of the competition which was live streamed on Facebook here. MinPop 2022 Grand Champion: Bingi, Bulag, Pipi by Benmark Mercado, interpreted by PSquare – Perfect Square Vocal Group 1st Runner Up –</p>
<p>Here are Minpop’s Official Lyric Videos on Facebook Di Kasabot by Richmond Piguerra Performed by Chrisel ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฒ Richmond Piguerra[๐๐ข๐ง๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฒ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐จ]Composed by: Richmond Piguerra (RXHMND)Arranged by: Cacho Gemcache Ferrero and Paolo SisiGuitars: Josel JimenezVocals : ChriselBacking vocals: Jeremy Sarmiento, Huly Ray Asidor, Vanessa Valmoria, Eamarie Gilayo, Kenn TayogandagaPre-production: Muzic’s KoolPost-production: Huly</p>
<p>We know you’ve been waiting for it — the MinPop 2020 Official Lyric Videos will be up on our YouTube and Facebook pages by February 22, 2022! Our Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer releases will be pushed a ~bit~ further on March 04, 2022, but you can still pre-save via the same link at bit.ly/minpop-presave.</p>
<p>The 2nd Mindanao Popular Music Festival (MinPop) revealed on Friday its new batch of top 5 finalists, narrowed down from around two hundred entries received this year. MinPop, now on its second run, announced its return in September and called for the submission of original, unpublished songs by songwriters from Mindanao. The said entries have</p>
<p>From over a couple hundred entries, we’re down to our first cut. Congratulations to everyone who made it to MinPop 2022’s Top 49!We also express our appreciation to everyone who sent in their entries. Thank you for being part of this year’s awesome batch! On to the next cut! Please wait for the next announcement</p>
<p>It’s a hundred percent confirmed: MinPop 2022 is happening! Time to bring out those songs for the entire world to hear! We will be opening our submissions portal at https://www.minpop.com.ph starting September 14, 2021. Meanwhile, please stay tuned for the mechanics to be uploaded later today. Padayon ta sa pagpakpak! #MinPop2022 #PakpakMindanao —- For more</p>
<p>MECHANICS FOR THE MINPOP 2022 SONGWRITING FESTIVAL We will open our portals at www.minpop.com.ph starting 14 September until 31 October 2021. Good luck! MinPop2020 #PakpakMindanao For more content, updates and all things MinPop, please follow and subscribe to our official social media platforms and channels:YouTube: bit.ly/minpopYTInstagram: @minpopofficialTwitter: @MinPopOfficial</p>
<p>Be part of the First 300 people to hear the 1st batch of finalist entries from the PhilPop 2020 Songwriting Festival! Join PhilPop’s first ever exclusive listening party on October 21 (Wednesday) featuring the songs from the Mindanao Cluster!To join and be part of this Music Breaking Borders moment, register on the link below: http://bit.ly/PhilPopListeningParty</p>
<p>While we put so much of our hearts to make #pakpakMindanao happen, MinPop would also like to give its loudest, most resounding applause to the major partner that has contributed so much in pushing the first-ever Mindanao Popular Music Festival forward – MOR Philippines – Davao. MinPop expresses its gratitude to all the MOR officials,</p>
<p>We are one in congratulating our very own Mindanaoan artists on their respective nominations to the prestigious 33rd Awit Awards! Kyle Raphael – Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist and Best Folk Recording for “Buwan ng Mayo” (produced by Pao Lofranco) Jeremy Sarmiento – Best Inspirational Recording for “Di Matitinag” by Jed Madela</p>
<p>Been a year since our first ever MinPop mini-bootcamp! Did you know that our MinPop 2020 Grand Champion Cata Mauria attended this session? Trivia: her winning song “A.M.” was partly inspired by Mr. Jude Gitamondoc‘s talk, specifically on the incorporation of payoffs in songwriting! Showing up and enriching your skills do pay off! #MinPop2020 #pakpakMindanao</p>
<p>We have a special announcement! In view of our shared goal in promoting and further uplifting Original Pilipino Music, MinPop officially partners with PhilPop for the PhilPop Songwriting Festival 2020! It’s time for Mindanao’s music to break national and international borders.</p>
<p>Adhering to it’s mission, Minpop once again created history as we partnered with top arrangers and music studios in Mindanao. This is to initialize our Top 10 production phase. Series of meetings are currently being undertaken with all those involved in the production process to ensure that the final versions of the songs are at</p>
<p>This is an exciting phase of our movement as we launch our very own Minpop Merch! The online and social shop which features exclusive merch such as premium t-shirts, jackets and hoodies, will serve only 50 lucky owners each merch variant. You can order by sending us a message on our page and pick up</p>
<p>Last November 9, Minpop’s top 10 was finally revealed in the Grand Media Launch held at Topaz Tower, Damosa, Lanang! Here are some snapshots of what has transpired during last Saturday’s MinPop Grand Media Launch and Fellowship Night (with a surprise announcement of the Top 10 finalists)! We would like to express our immense gratitude</p>
<p>We are happy to announce that MOR 101.1 is now the official media partner of MinPop Festival 2020! MinPop met with MOR 101.1 Davao‘s Ms. Maria Razelle Rodriguez (Head of Marketing and Events) and Ms. Karenyosa Official MOR 101.1 DAVAO (Chief of Production) to finalize the partnership, which includes secured airtime for our final 10</p>
<p>And it’s a wrap for MinPop Bootcamp Matanao Davao Del Sur! This is one of the first Minpop Bootcamps outside of Davao and we are just getting started. We express our heartfelt gratitude to the Local Government of Matanao, through its Municipal Mayor Vincent Fernandez, the team and of course for the participants for making</p>