ASOP Battle of the Bands 2013

Pakil, Laguna - Oct. 18, 2013. With the young bloods slowly transitioning to being points of authority, our group, The Art Society of Pakil, has decided to make this year's town fiesta a little bit of Rock n' Roll. Painting the stage red, yellow and green, our event themed Rockin' it out ala Bob Marley ended with a bang even with some glitch-y preparations and uncompromising weather.

The Stage is Set.

Lights at dim glow.

Last minute sound check.

Mixers On.

Twinkly lighty things On as well.

Prizes up for grabs.

Booze at the Ready.

Roha Martinez in her reggae hair and heels.

Pretty organizers.

Okay, Sexy --- organizers.

More, sexy organizers.

Where my boys at? Sounds booth people~!

Registration

More lovely photos.

Too many photos now!

With the judges~!

ASOP! Team Reggae Night.

Roha Martinez, president of the Art Society of Pakil, spearheaded the event of the production with judges and sponsors affirming as requested and even booze to pass around. Nine bands competed for the title, bragging rights and cash prize for Battle of the Bands 2013 namely: Elixir, Maris, Minus Two, Side Effect, Tototeeth, Frequency, Newtown Sheet, Topaksikel and Kabag Band. But at the end of the night, Side Effect bagged the championship title and walked away with 5,000Php in cash plus special awards.

The event wouldn't be possible without the ASOP's initiatives as a newly established group in Pakil Laguna comprised by young and talented proud Pakilenos. The Battle of the Bands 2013 is their first self-produced event, and soon to be recognize as one of Pakil Laguna's creative NGOs.

Photos from the event and performances by Mira Vista.
NOTE: My style in concert photography: Let the light tell the story.
Speed isn't my forte but I'm working on it. I'm not good at getting that 'defining moment' much more as being fast enough to capture them. So I improve on what I'm good at - Lights and what I always do when covering concerts is more of beauty shots - that single photo that you know in a snap that they are in their element, their inner greatness.

3rd Placer

2nd placer

Champions: Side Effect