MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines once again proves to be a growing international entertainment hub as international bands electrified the Samsung Hall of SM Aura with their youthful sound during the Bazooka Rocks Festival 2015. Supported by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), Bazooka Rocks is an annual indoor music festival that brings together local and foreign bands from different music genres, including rock, pop punk, alternative, post-hardcore and metalcore.
Headlining the event was American indie rock band Never Shout Never that amplified the fans’ cheers with their hit songs, like Black Cat and California. Also rocking the stage was French pop punk band Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! that performed in the country for the first time, and American pop rock band This Century that made the crowd emotional as it sang its greatest hits amid rumors of looming disbandment.
Local bands also came to bring the house down. Leading the pack was Urbandub that encouraged fans to support the new generation of musicians as their sounds will mold the future music scene. Joining Urbandub were up and coming homegrown acts Absolute Play, Sirens, Faintlight and Fastpitch.
Aside from singing and head banging, scores of other fun activities made the event memorable, including a Guitar Hero challenge with a chosen band member, hotdog-eating challenge and a private dinner. There were also lots of time to have selfies with band members, chit-chat and signing of autographs and making faces on photo booth.
“Bazooka Rocks showcases the vibrant music scene here in the Philippines. It’s an avenue for music lovers to jam together and explore different musical styles. But of course, it’s just one of the many music festivals and concerts we have all year round. We have international artists visiting the country for gigs and concerts all the time, giving travelers lots of opportunities to explore the local entertainment scene and have fun,” says TPB COO Domingo Ramon Enerio III.