Red Horse Muziklaban
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Red Horse Muziklaban is an annual rock band competition that has been held in the Philippines
since 1999. It features young unsigned bands who compete for the grand prize of Php 1,000,000 and a recording contract with Viva Philippines
. It is sponsored by the San Miguel Brewery to promote its Red Horse Beer
.
It is a nationwide rock band search that holds regional elimination rounds from as far as Cebu
and Davao
, and then finally culminates in a grand final in Manila
.
The success of the Muziklaban has led to the creation of rival rock contests.
All members must be Filipino citizens.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
since 1999. It features young unsigned bands who compete for the grand prize of Php 1,000,000 and a recording contract with Viva Philippines
VIVA Records
VIVA Records is Philippine record label. It is subsidiary of VIVA Entertainment.- Artists & Album Releases :* 18 Greatest Hits ** Andrew E.** Basil Valdez ** Jun Pulistico...
. It is sponsored by the San Miguel Brewery to promote its Red Horse Beer
Red Horse Beer
Red Horse Beer is an extra-strong lager brewed by Philippine-based San Miguel Brewery....
.
It is a nationwide rock band search that holds regional elimination rounds from as far as Cebu
Cebu
Cebu is a province in the Philippines, consisting of Cebu Island and 167 surrounding islands. It is located to the east of Negros, to the west of Leyte and Bohol islands...
and Davao
Davao
Davao refers to several closely related places in Mindanao in the Philippines. The term is used most often to refer to the city.*Davao Region, an administrative region*Davao del Norte province*Davao del Sur province*Davao Oriental province...
, and then finally culminates in a grand final in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
.
The success of the Muziklaban has led to the creation of rival rock contests.
Winners
- 2001 - 3rd Degree
- 2002 - 18th Issue
- 2003 - Fuseboxx
- 2004 - MayonnaiseMayonnaise (band)Mayonnaise is a 4-piece Filipino alternative rock band. The band is fronted by Monty Macalino who due to his unarguably hefty body figure, makes him the most visible member of the group. The band is famous for winning the prestigious Red Horse Muziklaban in 2004.-History:The band was launched in...
- 2005 - Sunflower Day Camp
- 2006 - HardboiledeggzHardboiledeggzHardboiledeggz is a Filipino rock band.-Members:*Rohan Rimando *Rodel Hufana *Emil Villanueva *Sep Navalta -Early life:...
- 2007 - Gayuma
- 2008 - EvenEven (band)Even are an Australian indie rock three-piece fronted by singer/songwriter/guitarist Ashley Naylor, with Matthew Cotter on drums and Wally Kempton on bass and backing vocals...
- 2009 - Hatankaru
- 2010 - Light of Luna
Criteria
The competition is open to amateur bands who will meet the following criteria:- Groups whose members are all aged 18-34 by August 15, 2008, male or female, with no recording/distribution deals with any major recording label
- Groups whose members are or were never part of any professional musical outfits
- Groups whose members are or were never finalists of musical events and/or contests of any direct competitor of San Miguel Brewery Inc and its parent company San Miguel Corporation.
- Groups whose recorded materials have never been aired on a regular basis on national radio stations
- Groups who have previously joined Muziklaban but have never qualified for the Grand Finals
All members must be Filipino citizens.
Requirements
All bands must submit the following requirements along with the entry form:- Clearly recorded demo tape or CD/Video containing two (2) original compositions and one (1) cover song. Total recording time should not exceed 15 minutes.
- Pictures of the band performing should also be submitted.
- All cassette tapes or CDs must be labeled clearly with the band’s name and titles of each song
- Lyrics of the band’s original compositions must be typewritten.
- Enclose the completed entry form and the above-stated requirements in an envelope with ten (10) crowns of any kind of Red Horse Beer per band member. Seal and indicate on the envelope the band name.