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Sunday, August 20, 2023

Celebrating Creative Connections: Bigo Live’s Mid-Year Gala 2023 Inbox

Manila, Philippines, 19 August 2023 – Bigo Live, the leading global live streaming platform, is thrilled to share the return of the annual Bigo Live Philippines Mid-Year Gala. The Gala, held at Revel at The Palace on 19 August 2023, saw the convergence of over 100 Bigo Live broadcasters, hosts, users, agencies and partners. They came together to honor and celebrate the creativity and vibrant culture of the Bigo Live’s thriving, diverse and talented community in the Philippines.

A Night of Glamour and Esteem

Bigo Live serves as an important space for people from all walks of life to showcase and grow their talents. The Gala was a glamor-studded night of recognising and celebrating the Bigo Live broadcasters in Philippines who have truly made their mark in the community.

This year’s star-studded event recognised the best of Bigo Live Philippines’ community across 12 award categories. This includes Mary-Erika Gervacio who clinched the ‘GALA LIVEHOUSE Star’ award, The Daniels Agency winning ‘Top Agency’ award and, itsyourboyChing emerging on top for the ‘INCREDIBLE STAR’ award.

The Gala was hosted by Eyah Candelaria (BIGO ID: Eyah08), one of Bigo Live’s top broadcasters, and the evening featured captivating performances by amazing Filipino singers and rising stars such as:

AnnRaniel (BIGO ID: AnnRaniel)
Micah Gomez (BIGO ID: mixxhearts)
Jannine Cartagena (BIGO ID: Ninjajannine)
Gladys Ayuste (BIGO ID: gladyscosplay)
Aya Andrade (BIGO ID: Ayaandrade)
Erika Louise (BIGO ID: erikalouise)
Emie Conjurado (BIGO ID: Emieloveee)

Empowering the Filipino Creator Economy

Recognising the growing size and power of the creator economy in the Philippines, Bigo Live continues to provide an enriching space defined by empowerment and authenticity. The platform enables broadcasters and users alike to forge strong and positive bonds with their communities – whether the audiences are based in the Philippines or around the world.

“The Filipinos continue to inspire us daily with their laudable talent and their ability to empower inclusive and dynamic communities. Looking ahead, Bigo Live remains dedicated to enhancing creator communities by leveraging our platform to further deepen the localized social ecosystem. We endeavor to empower individuals to continue generating positive impacts within their own communities as their authentic selves,” said Tina Guo, Bigo Live Philippines' Country Manager.

Since 2016, Bigo Live has paved the way for both established artists and emerging stars to broadcast real-time moments seamlessly, captivating fans and audiences locally and across the globe. Building on this momentum, Bigo Live continues to play a key role in enabling the creative and entertainment industry to continue pushing boundaries in the Philippines.

Bigo Live continues to stand out as a platform where a vast array of inspiring and dedicated broadcasters from various backgrounds can be empowered to connect with audiences meaningfully and build a following. Recognising the evolving user behaviors, Bigo Live strategically focuses on fostering a sense of community, elevating the user experience with deeper engagement through innovation and technology to develop our localized social ecosystem. Moreover, Bigo Live will continue nurturing the organic growth of the creator economy by pioneering creator-centric initiatives that uplift agencies, their hosts and their broadcasters.

Friday, September 16, 2022

MBNEL RELEASES “FADEAWAY”

“FADEAWAY” OUT NOW https://music.empi.re/fadeaway

(Sept. 16, 2022) Today sees Filipino-American rap artist MBNel release his brand-new single “Fadeaway” via US label EMPIRE (Tyga, Fireboy DML, Tink, Jake Miller, Amber Liu, Alextbh, Afgan)

“Fadeaway” is a tribute to a fan he’d met who later on tragically took her life. MBNel confronts depression and suicide with melody alongside a melancholy piano and guitar in the studio.

Talking about the track, MBNel said: “As I was growing up, even with family and other friends, I’ve seen people deal with depression. This song is really dedicated to that. It is more vulnerable and something completely different from what I have done before.”

In addition to the subject matter, this is a very different record sonically for MBNel, where it showcases his ability to sing. This record includes a video HERE that was shot as a live performance. At the end of the video, a number is provided to a suicide hotline for those in need. The record was produced by Jemm. The song was co-written with platinum singer/songwriter CVBZ

This song, coincidentally, is released during the month of September which is suicide prevention awareness month. Half the proceeds from the single will be donated to a mental health facility that specializes in suicide prevention.

“I’m not afraid to delve deeper than what’s on the surface,” explains MBNel. “I make music like a journal.” From South Stockton’s 8th Street, Nel’s accounts of life can be grim. He achieved millions of streams through rapping about navigating the codes of the streets in the Northern California city, his Filipino-American upbringing, and trying to make a way through music. However, the 25-year-old is challenging himself and his sound. Songs like the 2021’s “Opulent,” “Shooting Stars,” and “Manifested” have been close to the heart while demonstrating depth and range that transcends rap music. Those three tracks—each at 2 million streams or better—have showcased Nel’s melodic delivery, honest songwriting, and ability to uplift audiences around the globe. “I’ve been experimenting with a whole bunch of different sounds,” he shares as he continues to amplify and expand a self-made career with a series of dynamic singles in the upcoming months. The Muddy Boyz/EMPIRE artist is planning one of his most personal and heartfelt songs to date with “Fadeaway,” as well as the Kendra Jae collaboration, “Toxic.”

In 2022, MBNel seeks self-expression instead of just another album. Focusing on singles, he says, “It allows me to showcase each song. Whereas a project, sometimes the songs I mess with can get lost or skipped.” MBNel is raising the stakes with care and patience. With versatility in his content and delivery, MBNel is flaunting the depth of his story and talent.

“Fadeaway” is now out on all digital streaming platforms.

ABOUT EMPIRE

EMPIRE is an American record label, distribution and publishing company founded by Ghazi Shami in San Francisco, CA. EMPIRE has been in partnership with prominent companies and artists, such as XXXTentacion, Snoop Dogg, Tyga, Iggy Azalea, Fat Joe, Anderson .Paak, 88 Rising, Kendrick Lamaar, Afgan, Alextbh and many more.

Find MBNel online:

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nellynelmb/?hl=en

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmbnel

Twitter https://twitter.com/nellynelmb?lang=en

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/MBNel/100058229255150/

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIaqpIXIkEa7Tp5j_dsJxLg

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Wet Leg release new song “Ur Mum”

The right amount of silly and strange, off-beam and familiar” Mojo 4*

“This album is an unashamedly goofy celebration of fun, sex and romance, but also a bittersweet commentary on the price of pleasure, the cruel downside of love and the trials of being twentysomething women in 21st-century Britain” Uncut 8/10

“They’re one of those new bands whose sound and aesthetic seem to have arrived fully formed, promising exciting if totally unpredictable things to come” The New York Times

“Riotously smart debut” Record Collector 4*

“A breath of fresh air” The Independent

“2022 is going to be their year” Clash

“Immensely charming” Stereogum

“One of 2022’s most anticipated debuts” Metro

“Dizzyingly perfect” NME

“The most exciting new band on the planet have made the most exciting new album on the planet” Dork

On Friday, Isle of Wight’s Wet Leg will release their eagerly anticipated self-titled debut album. Since unleashing their first single in June last year, things have moved at lightning speed for Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers – from selling out all their live shows in minutes, performing on US TV three times, being crowned number 2 in BBC’s Sound of 2022 to racking up 40M global streams and 9M YouTube views as well as been touted, most recently, by Dave Grohl, Lorde and Jack White. Before all twelve tracks from Wet Leg are revealed, today the duo share new song “Ur Mum”.

“Ur Mum” opens with a spectacular insult lobbed in the direction of an ex-boyfriend: "When I think about what you've become, I feel sorry for your mum" but the song also nods to outgrowing the slow pace of life and small town energy of the island: “When the lights go down on this fucking town, I know it's time to go" and results in Rhian letting out her “longest and loudest scream” for 11.02 seconds. Teasdale says of the song: “I was pretty angry at way things had gone in this particular dynamic. It’s just a diss song I wrote to make myself feel better. It worked.”

Watch the video for “Ur Mum” here.

Stream “Ur Mum” here.

The video directed by Lava La Rue who says: “The Ur Mum video was all about bringing the viewer into the Wet Leg world - sprinkling details throughout the visual that not only reference at least 4 songs off the album but also plenty of inside jokes within the band too. Artistically it shows where the aesthetic of American indie films like Napoleon Dynamite fit perfectly in the scape of rural British settings - this concept first came to me when the band took me to IOW for the first time - I saw the connection and it all clicked into place.”

The band have just completed an extensive round of touring in North America including roadblock SXSW showcases, an Academy Awards pre party for YSL, performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Late Late Show with James Corden.

They’ve also confirmed their UK touring plans for November including 2 dates at London’s O2 Forum which are already sold out. Fresh from their appearance at BBC 6 Music Festival on the weekend, they’ve been announced for Radio 1’s Big Weekender in May and also as the only addition to Radio 1’s Brit List.

“Ur Mum” artwork:

Listen to Wet Leg’s previous singles: “Chaise Longue”, “Wet Dream”, “Too Late Now”, “Oh No” and “Angelica”.

Wet Leg is available to pre-order on exclusive clear vinyl (with a 7” of two non-album tracks) via the band’s webstore, standard vinyl, cassette, CD and digitally. A variety of merch (T-shirt, print) is available as a pre-order bundle too. Pre-order: Wet Leg Store | Digital

Upcoming live dates

Thursday 7th April – Banquet @ PRYZM, Kingston (early & late) – sold out

Friday 8th April - Rough Trade East, London (matinee & evening) – sold out

Saturday 9th April – Resident, Brighton – sold out

Sunday 10th April - Rough Trade, Bristol – sold out

Monday 11th April - Rough Trade, Nottingham – sold out

Tuesday 12th April – HMV, Birmingham – sold out

13th April - Bear Tree Records out-store at The Foundry, Sheffield – sold out

16^th April – Newcastle University, Newcastle – sold out

17^th April – The Mash House, Edinburgh – sold out

19^th April – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – sold out

20^th April – Gorilla, Manchester – sold out

21^st April – Trinity Centre, Bristol – sold out

23^rd April – o2 Institute, Birmingham – sold out

24^th April – Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich – sold out

26^th April – Electric Ballroom, London – sold out

27^th April – The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth – sold out

14^th May – Point Ephemere, Paris – sold out

15^th May – Le Nuits Botanique @ Botanique Rotonde, Brussels

16^th May – Jaki, Cologne

19^th May – Doornroosje, Nijmegen

20^th May – Rotown, Rotterdam – sold out

21^st May – London Calling @ Paradiso, Amsterdam

23^rd May – Milla, Munich

24^th May – Milla, Munich – sold out

25^th May – Berghain/Kantine, Berlin – sold out

28^th May – Neighbourhood Weekender @ Victoria Park, Warrington

16^th June – Isle of Wight Festival, Newport

23^rd June – The Louisiana, Bristol – Independent Venue Week/sold out

9^th July – TRNSMT @ Glasgow Green, Glasgow

25^th August – Rickshaw Theatre, Vancouver – sold out

23^rd October – Strom, Munich

25^th October – Magazzini Generali, Milan

26^th October – Mascotte, Zurich

29^th October – Mojo Club, Hamburg

4^th November – Trix, Antwerp

5^th November – Vera, Groningen

6^th November - Astra Kulturehaus, Berlin

7^th November – Kantine, Cologne

9^th November – Elysee Montmartre, Paris

10^th November – Rockhal Club, Esch-sur-alzette

11^th November – Paradiso Noord, Amsterdam

13^th November – UEA, Norwich – sold out

14^th November - O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol – sold out

15^th November – O2 Academy Liverpool, Liverpool – sold out

17^th November - SWG3, Glasgow – sold out

18^th November - Leeds Beckett Students Union, Leeds – sold out

19^th November - O2 Ritz, Manchester – sold out

21^st November - O2 Institute, Birmingham

23^rd November - O2 Forum Kentish Town, London – sold out

24^th November - O2 Forum Kentish Town, London – sold out

25^th November – Rock City, Nottingham – sold out

27^th November – Limelight, Belfast

28^th November – Academy, Dublin

Tickets

Wet Leg have partnered with PLUS1 on their November UK tour so that £1 from every ticket goes to War Child to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children caught up in war. www.warchild.org.uk

Wet Leg Online:

Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Twitter

Thursday, February 17, 2022

ORION SUN ANNOUNCES NEW GETAWAY EP OUT MARCH 11TH

SHARES NEW SONG “DIRTY DANCER” & MUSIC VIDEO; WATCH HERE

Credit: Tyler Borchardt

PRESS ON ORION SUN:

“Orion Sun's wide-eyed innocence and grounding timbre in her tone have always given her lyrics a sense of closeness, like you're right on her bedroom floor with her trying to make sense of all the conflicting signs.”

- NPR

“Orion Sun is as immaculate as ever”

- BILLBOARD

“Her songs are pensive, thoughtful in theme and structure. They’re soulful scenes that are often both haunting and hopeful.”

- HYPEBEAST

“silky sonics and golden voice”

- MTV

“the rising star you need to get to know now”

- THEM.

Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer, Orion Sun announces her newest project, Getaway, which is slated for release on March 11th via Mom + Pop. In celebration, the Brooklyn-based artist shares her insatiable new song “dirty dancer”, which was featured as Zane Lowe’s ‘World Record’, accompanied by a striking music video. Directed by Courtney Loo, the visual beautifully captures Orion Sun coming into her own with a renewed sense of purpose. The video sheds light on a more intimate side of Orion Sun as she moves through stunning choreography and delivers a beautiful depiction of vulnerability and strength, revealing the incredible depth within Orion Sun.

The ‘Getaway’ project ushers in a new chapter for Orion Sun artistically and personally; one that is shaped by her own journey of self-discovery and healing. The arrival of this new body of work serves as a true act of perseverance and sees Orion Sun stepping into her rightful position as one of today’s most essential artists.

Additionally, Orion Sun announced her debut headlining North American tour, which is set for Spring 2022. The shows kick off in New York on May 1st and wrap in Los Angeles on May 18th - full tour dates below. Tickets go on sale to the public on February 11th but fans can sign up for early access to presale tickets HERE.

25-year-old Orion Sun is firmly carving out her own lane. Unapologetically complex, her music defies the confines of genres. It features her signature style of alternative R&B that speaks deeply to her generation. Her work pulls inspiration from the greats that shaped her artistry such as Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, John P. Kee Fred Hammond, Lauryn Hill, and others. Her previous album, Hold Space For Me, amassed over 40 million global streams and cemented Orion Sun as an artist to watch with her transformative, intimate art. It solidified her as a critical press darling by garnering large acclaim from outlets such as NPR, BBC Radio, Pitchfork, i-D, Fader, Billboard, NYLON, Hypebeast, Stereogum, and many more. Orion Sun is now a two-time 2021 Libera Awards Nominee for Breakthrough Artist/Release and Best R&B Record.

"'dirty dancer' is about feeling like you're not good enough. The thought can really consume your mind. It's about working on my shit for me, but also so I can love the best way I can, not just the best way I know how."

- ORION SUN ON “DIRTY DANCER”

STREAM “DIRTY DANCER”:

https://smarturl.it/OSDirtyDancer

PRE-ORDER THE ‘GETAWAY’ EP:

https://smarturl.it/OSGetaway

WATCH THE "CONCRETE" MUSIC VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/7QAz7HQbeos

WATCH THE "COFFEE FOR DINNER" MUSIC VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/yAuqzo_V53c

WATCH ORION SUN’S “HOLD SPACE FOR ME” LIVE PERFORMANCE:

https://youtu.be/hBUuRSpUj-w

‘GETAWAY’ TOUR DATES: