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Bigo Live Celebrates Filipino Artists at Inaugural Bigo Voice Music Fest
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Bigo Live, the world’s leading global livestreaming platform, announced the winners of the first-ever Bigo Voice Music Fest competition on 28 June in Metro Manila, Philippines. Bigo Voice Music Fest is the platform’s inaugural online and offline music event connecting artists and music-lovers from all across the Philippines, bringing the joy of music closer to the local and global community through live experiences, happening in real-time.
The three talented rising stars Nikki Enriquez (Bigo id: NikkiEnriquez), Ronnel Abinal (Bigo id: White_Official28) and Lailanie Balmediano (Bigo id: primelovekisses) won 1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place, respectively, and received prizes including trophies and up to 200,000 Bigo Beans (the virtual currency on Bigo Live). During the event, audience members voted IKANG (Bigo id: ikangmo) as the “Most Impactful Icon of the Night.” The awards night was attended by over 200 fans and broadcasters, and featured captivating live performances by the top 14 Bigo hosts who came from all over the Philippines.
The three artists emerged as winners after a series of online challenges on Bigo Live where over 100 Philippines-based broadcasters battled it out across three categories: Solo, Duo and Family Livehouses. The top 14 finalists, ranked automatically based on the points collected during their livestreams, were invited to perform in Manila.
Here are broadcasters that performed during Bigo Voice Music Fest:
- Rency Consigna (id: RencyMusic)
- Alexa Marnilo (id: AlexaBokalista)
- Ria (id: riamariyaa)
- Hayag a.k.a SikatNgAraw (id: sikatngaraw)
- Arya (id: Im_jimjim)
- Edsel Santiago (id: santiagoedselll_)
- Mika Gomez (id: mixxhearts)
- Hannah Rentuma (id: hanarentuma)
- Gracie (id: GraCie05)
- Niezl Valera Gandol "Dimples" (id: Dimples23ASTA836)
- Eleisha Rosete (id: eleisharosete)
- Lailanie Balmediano (id: primelovekisses)
- Jannah Bocatiya (id: jfaye)
- Nikki Enriquez (id: NikkiEnriquez)
Fostering Connections and Community Spirit Through Music
Bigo Voice Music Fest demonstrated the power of live music to forge connections within the local Filipino community. Fans were treated to a unique ‘up-close and personal’ experience where music and community came to life.
“The power of live performances lies in its ability to foster real-time connections between performers and audiences. We were thrilled to witness Bigo Voice performers amplify their shared passions and electrifying talents on stage. Their infectious energy helped to create a space where people from all walks of life can come together, celebrate creativity, and forge lasting connections. This is truly what we envisioned for the Bigo Live platform – a safe space for artistic expression and forging unforgettable bonds,” said Ian Goh, Director, Bigo Live Philippines.
With the event’s immersive and interactive nature, Bigo Live underlined its commitment to providing a vibrant, safe, and inclusive social livestreaming platform, online and offline. Throughout the event, Bigo Live hosts could connect with other hosts as well as fans, forging stronger bonds with one another through their shared passions, creating memorable moments with the community.
Bigo Live stays committed to fostering an eco-system for content creators who inspire joy and positivity among users and broadcasters. Bigo Live will continue to advocate for compassionate and connected communities by spearheading creator- and community-centric initiatives. These efforts will uplift our Filipino broadcasters and audiences, allowing them to bond with one another while expressing their authentic selves and talents.
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Thursday, June 27, 2024
Pop sensation Meghan Trainor has gifted the world her much-anticipated sixth album, Timeless. With 16 tracks that span from soulful ballads to high-energy bops, this album truly has something for everyone. Fans can dive into Timelessnow and experience the magic firsthand.
Meghan’s Heartfelt Message to Fans
Meghan Trainor expressed her excitement about the album's release, sharing, “Timeless is finally yours and I still can't believe it!! This album means so much to me! I got to work with so many incredible people to bring this album to life, and I’m so grateful for all of them and all the fans for showing so much excitement over it. I can’t wait to play these songs for you on the Timeless Tour! I’ll try not to cry every night with happy tears.”
Early Hits and Collaborations
Before the full album drop, fans were treated to three standout singles: “Been Like This” with T-Pain, “To The Moon,” and “I Wanna Thank Me” featuring Niecy Nash. These tracks showcase Meghan’s exceptional talent in both production and songwriting. The doo-wop inspired “Been Like This” is irresistibly catchy, while “To The Moon” offers a bass-heavy delight.
To celebrate the release, Meghan is kicking off the week with a performance on the TODAY Show Citi Concert Series, followed by appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenon June 11 and June 12, respectively.
Emotional Depth and Playful Vibes
Meghan’s vulnerability is on full display in tracks like “Forget How To Love,” where she addresses a lack of empathy with a powerful choir backing her. The playful yet biting “Whoops” proves Meghan’s prowess in creating anthems for every mood, even breakup songs, despite her happy marriage to Daryl Sabara.
The title track “Timeless” wraps up the album with a beautiful message, promising that while life may not last forever, true love endures.
Exclusive Merchandise for the Timeless Era
To mark this new era, Meghan has released a special crewneck and a range of music products and apparel available on Meghan-Trainor.com. Highlights include the Timeless Transparent Light Blue Vinyl, exclusive variants like the Timeless Sapphire Vinyl on Meghan’s TikTok Shop, and retailer-specific editions such as the Target Exclusive TimelessCD with a bonus track “Bite Me” and the Walmart Exclusive Timeless CD with an alternate cover.
The Timeless Tour
This fall, Meghan Trainor is hitting the road for the Timeless Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on September 4 at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH. With 24 shows lined up, the tour includes iconic venues like Madison Square Garden in New York, the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO.
Joining Meghan on tour are fellow pop powerhouse Natasha Bedingfield for select dates, and “Lil Boo Thing” singer Paul Russell for the entire tour. Special guests Chris Olsen and Ryan Trainor will bring their unique charm and humor to the stage. Fans can expect to hear new tracks from Timeless along with beloved hits from Meghan’s previous albums. Tickets are available now at Meghan-Trainor.com.
Timeless Tracklist
- To The Moon
- Been Like This with T-Pain
- Crowded Room
- Whoops
- Crushin’ ft. Lawrence
- I Wanna Thank Me ft. Niecy Nash
- Love On Hold ft. T-Pain
- Forget How To Love
- Rollin'
- Maybe
- I Get It
- Sleepin’ On Me
- Hate it Here
- Bestie
- Doin' It All For You
- Timeless
Don't miss out on the musical journey of a lifetime with Timeless. Listen to it HERE.