Oishi introduces a different way to rock

MANILA, Philippines - Oishi is giving fresh music talents a new reason to rock this semester, with a battle to make it big in the music scene as The Marty’s. What sets it apart from other inter-college band face-offs is that instead of sending bands into battle, The Marty’s will bring aspiring musicians from various universities together, so they can heat up the stage and rock as one band.

 The contest is open to all Filipino college students, 16-25 years old, living in Metro Manila within school year 2012-2013. Aspiring vocalists, guitarists, drummers and bassists may join by heading on to www.themartys.com.ph, signing up and uploading a two-to three-minute audition video.

Judges include actor rapper Ramon Bautista, rock advocate Gang Badoy, actress Saab Magalona and rocker-director RA Rivera. Eight finalists will be chosen, but only four will make The Marty’s. The final four gets to tour as a band, win P100,000, and might just be well on their way to be part of Manila’s band scene.

 For information, visit to www. themartys.com.ph