CANDON MUSIC FESTIVAL, Set to Blaze this May 23-25!

When we thought things couldn’t go any hotter this summer, here comes an event that is sure to make jump and grind.  To those still planning for a last summer hirit, then come and enjoy a 3-days concert participated by more than 30 artists known locally and homegrown.   Welcome to the first ever grand  music festival set in the beauty of Candon, Ilocos Sur – The Candon Music Festival!

National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab - Festival Director

 Orchestrated by those who were part of the music program and supported by Congressman Eric D. Singson, this music festival is all set this May under the hands of National Artist for Music Mr. Ryan Cayabyab.  This concert is to be held at the Bagani Campo Concert grounds; a venue said to be capable of holding 7,000 viewers!

Here is the list of performers per day:

May 23 ( Thursday ): Banda ni Kleggy, Deck of Cards, IMAGO, Manila Symphony Orchestra, Noel Cabangon, Philippine Cello Ensemble, Prof. Ronan Ferrer, Tenor and Spongecola.

May 24 ( Friday ): 6Cyclemind, Candon City Chamber Orchestra, Candon City Children’s Choir, Candon City Chorale, Gloc-9, Gracenote, Moonstar88, Pinoy Brass, and Tila Baliw.

May 25 ( Saturday): Aimee Mina de la Cruz ( Marimba ), Cardona Youth Symphonic Band, Davey Langit, DJ Patty Tiu, Jammers, Kabataang Gitarista, Orange & Lemons, Rivermaya and Ryan Cayabyab Singers.

Special guests include Regina Garabiles ( Soprano ), Jedessa Calacday ( Soprano ), Melissa Nartatez ( Piano ), Joy Allan de la Cruz ( Viola ), and DJ Lester Paul M. Vaño.

This is one musical event that crosses all genres!  With local performers (part of Ilocos) and homegrown artists (nationally known) performing, every night is a night of pure musical entertainment.  The Candon Music Festival is truly a celebration of music and talents of these young performers joining the event.  Not only would this be pure entertainment but also historic as well.  For during this festival that the newly musically arranged Candon Hymn is to be played for the first time!  The hymn was written by the mother of Congressman Eric D. Singson who is now nearing a century of age and was newly arranged by no other than National Artist for Music – Festival Director Mr. Ryan Cayabyab.

So for last minute hooray this summer, make it more meaningful by being cultural and entertained at the same time.  Join the CANDON MUSIC FESTIVAL this May 23 – 25 at the Bagani Campo Concert grounds, Ilocos Sur!

For further details about this festival, visit this link https://www.facebook.com/CandonMusicFestival/