Martin, Gary all set for AS 1 repeat

MANILA, Philippines - With 16 exhilarating and sold-out international performances in the US, Canada and the Middle East and great reviews, the concert is sure to excite and enthrall both music aficionados and fans alike.

The concert proudly boasts of Martin and Gary together, after almost a 28-year rivalry in the entertainment industry. AS 1 opened in Manila before a mammoth crowd on Sept. 19, 2009 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. It also brought together two of the most respected musical directors in the Philippines, Louie Ocampo and Mon Faustino in one stage. AS 1 also proved to all that competition can be kept to a professional level but the brotherhood and friendship of the two artists go beyond the stage and could be felt throughout the series.

The AS 1 franchise also dominated the recording scene with the release of the commemorative AS 1 CD which immediately claimed the No. 1 spot in the retailers’ album sales charts and after 10 months continues to be one of the strongest selling albums on the OPM retail charts. The AS 1 CD is released by Universal Records in cooperation with Polyeast Records and it features Martin and Gary doing renditions of each other’s hit songs as well as several duets such as its title song As One, a song composed by Gina Tabuena-Godinez and Albert Chang, arranged by Gary himself. Together As One, another duet, is a song with lyrics written by Martin with the help of Gary.

Fans can look forward to an unforgettable and magical evening of production numbers and high powered performances which include their greatest hits, today’s chart-toppers, OPM classics, and their classic theme songs from soap operas and movies. They will also witness Martin dancing for the first time with Gary V. Fans can also expect a special production number featuring Martin and Gary with their sons Robin and Ram Nievera and Paolo and Gab Valenciano respectively.

AS 1 is brought to you by Starmedia Entertainment and Manila Genesis Entertainment and Management, Inc. The concert is for the benefit of Shining Light Foundation and the Louie Tabuena Liver Foundation.

AS 1 is presented by ABS-CBN in cooperation with Lee and Globe with media partners ASAP XV, Twist & Shout, MYX, Studio 23, Cinema One, Lifestyle Network, Business World, The Philippine STAR, Manila Bulletin, People’s Journal, People’s Tonight, Tambayan 101.9, DZMM, Jam 88.3, Wave 89.1, Magic 89.9, RT 99.5, Monster RX 93.1, Easy Rock 96.3, YES FM 101.1, MAX FM 103.5, and Crossover 105.1, with the support of Soundcheck, Videosonic, Essensuals Toni & Guy, Salon de Manila, Studio V, Joel Cruz Signatures, Aficionado, McDonald’s, Fila Vantaggio, Real Leaf, Mang Inasal, Regal Entertainment Inc., Camaya Coast, St. Francis Square Development, Corp., Universal Records, PolyEast Records, Araneta Center and 50 Years Araneta Coliseum.

Tickets are available at all Ticketnet outlets at SM Department Store Customer Service Area and at the Araneta Coliseum ticket booths. For ticket reservations call 911-5555 or call Genesis at 706-2170 to 72 local 914 or call Vikee Pajarillo at 0915-4975225. For details, log on the official AS 1 page on Facebook.