2014 in Philippine music

January

January 15: Filipino caregiver Rose Fostanes from Taguig wins the inaugural season of The X Factor Israel, after performing "My Way".

February

February 14: The revived local version of MTV in the country, MTV Pinoy was relaunched. Sam Pinto, Andre Paras, singer Josh Padilla, and Yassi Pressman were also introduced as the channel's VJs.

March

March 19: President Benigno Aquino III lead the opening of the first Pinoy Music Summit organized by Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM), Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc. (FILSCAP), Philippine Association of Recording Industry (PARI), Assosasyon ng Musikong Pilipino Foundation Inc. (AMP), Music Copyright Administrators of the Philippines (MCAP) and PHILPOP Foundation at the Landbank Plaza in Manila. Aquino III said in his speech that he will continue to support the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) industry through the implementation of the Executive Order 255 by former President Corazon Aquino that orders local radio stations to air at least four OPM songs per hour.

March 20: The 12 finalists for the year's Philippine Popular Music Festival were announced.

March 26: The music video of "Magda", a collaboration song of Gloc 9 and Rico Blanco was awarded Favorite Music Video at the Myx Music Awards 2014 held at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura Premier. Sarah Geronimo was named Favorite Artist of the Year. Parokya ni Edgar, who celebrated their 20th anniversary in the local music scene, was this year's Myx Magna Awardee.

April

April 8:

The finals of the 2014 myx VJ Search was held at the Alphonse Bistro in Pasig. Singer Luigi D' Avola, fresh graduate Vieo Lopez and former Magic 89.9 radio jockey Gianna Llanes were the newest VJs of myx.

Spotify, a free music streaming website and smartphone app based in Sweden, launched for Philippine online and mobile users.

May

May 1: Rocky Rosabal, a service crew member from a McDonald's branch in Cagayan de Oro, was proclaimed as the 1st runner-up of the fifth season of the Voice of Mcdonald's held at Orlando, Florida.

May 8: Music Deserves Respect (MDR) Live, was the first silent and less-noised concert in Philippine music industry using Sony's newest headphones featuring Ely Buendia and Bamboo Mañalac. It was held at the Rockwell Tent in Makati City.

May 27: Sarah Geronimo were among the acts that won accolades in the 2014 World Music Awards held in Monaco, winning the Best Selling Philippines Artist award. Geronimo is the first Filipino music artist to receive an award in World Music Awards history.

June

June 23: The 15 finalists for the year's Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs were announced.

July

July 11: 1st MOR Pinoy Music Awards, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, coincides with the first anniversary of MOR 101.9 For Life!.

July 26: The 3rd Philippine Popular Music Festival was held in which "Salbabida" won the Grand Prize. It was composed by Jungee Marcelo and interpreted by Kyla.

July 27: Lyca Gairanod, coached by Sarah Geronimo, won the inaugural season of The Voice Kids at the Resorts World Manila.

September

September 23: "May Awa ang Dios", composed by Louise Lyle Robles and interpreted by Beverly Caimen was crowned as the winning entry in the 2014 A Song of Praise Music Festival Finals Night held in the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

September 28: "Mahal Ko O Mahal Ako", composed by Edwin Marollano and interpreted by KZ Tandingan was proclaimed as Grand Winner in the 2014 Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs Finals Night held in the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

November

November 23: Brother Zachary Dominguez who represented Asia won the Binhi category, Sister Cris Ann Julique Fabilona who represented the Philippines won the KADIWA category, Sister Loryza Francisco who represented Europe won the Buklod category and Brother Dean Angelina who represented the Philippines won the CWS or PNK category in the Grand finals night of Iglesia ni Cristo's Songs of Faith, Love, & Hope: International Singing Competition held in Philippine Arena.

November 30: Star Music releases Jamie Rivera's "We Are All God's Children", the official theme song for Pope Francis' apostolic visit to the Philippines in January 2015.

December

December 16: Herbert Colangco, one of the New Bilibid Prison's inmate whose cell was raided by authorities on Monday, shot a music video inside his luxurious quarters in the jail facility.

Artists

Myk Perez

Paolo Onesa

Janice Javier

Klarisse de Guzman

Herbert C.

Maja Salvador

Rose Fostanes

Azrah

Kylie Padilla

Hannah Nolasco

Enchong Dee

Bands or groups

Iktus

Batchmates

Blaze N Kane

Generation

Disbanded bands or groups

Baywalk Bodies

Albums released

The following albums are released in 2014 locally. Note: All soundtracks are not included in this list.

Awards

March 26: Myx Music Awards 2014 , organized by myx

June 11: 2014 Urban Music Awards, organized by Wave 89.1

July 11: 1st MOR Pinoy Music Awards organized by MOR 101.9

September 14: 6th Star Awards for Music, organized by Philippine Movie Press Club

December 12: 27th Awit Awards, organized by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry

Concerts and music festivals

January 11–12: Capital Cities: live at Ayala Malls

January 17: The Bootleg Beatles: live at the PICC Plenary Hall

January 18:

The Bootleg Beatles: live at the SMX Davao Convention Center

Sitti Navarro live at the Music Museum

Lea Salonga's Playlist: The Repeat live at the PICC Plenary Hall

January 19: The Bootleg Beatles: live at the Grand Ballroom, Solaire Resort & Casino

January 20: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: live at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila

January 21: Phoenix: live at the World Trade Center

January 29–30: Boublil and Schönberg's Do You Hear the People Sing? benefit concert live at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila

February 1: David Pack Live in Manila 2014 at the Grand Ballroom, Solaire Resort & Casino

February 2: Dream K-Pop Fantasy Concert 2 featuring Super Junior-M, BTOB, Block B, A-Jax, BAP, and A-Prince: live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum

February 6: Periphery Live in Manila at SM Skydome

February 7:

Bamboo Mañalac and Yeng Constantino: By Request concert live at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino

Freestyle and Crib live at Bagaberde 101, Boom na Boom Complex

February 7–8: My Bloody Valentines at the Scream Park Manila

February 8: Jed Madela: Love in the Island: A Valentine Concert with Jed Madela at the Tejeros Grand Ballroom, Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park

February 9: It's All About Love: Golden Voices, Golden Hearts at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, CCP Complex

February 12:

Rufa Mae Quinto and Gladys Guevarra: No Husband, No Lover: A Funny Valentine Concert at the Music Museum

Juris and Chester John at the Bagaberde 101, Boom na Boom Complex

February 13:

Valentine Serenades: Bo Cerrudo and Robert Seña at the Grand Ballroom, Solaire Resort & Casino

Mogwai and Warpain live at the Metrotent Convention Center (part of the FebFest 2014: Hostess Club Manila concert)

February 13–14:

Jack Jones: A Valentine Concert live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and the Manila Hotel Tent

The Circus Band and The New Minstrels: We Got the Love The Greatest Hits Reunion live at the PICC Plenary Hall

February 13–15: Ogie Alcasid: Samahang Walang Ka-Valentine live at the Music Museum

February 13–16: Kuwerdas ng Pagkakaisa: Philippine Rondalla Festival live at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, Cultural Center of the Philippines

February 14:

Martin Nievera and Regine Velasquez: With Love, Martin & Regine at the SM Mall of Asia Arena

Julia Fordham Love Moves: Julia Fordham Live in Manila at the Solaire Resort & Casino

Russell Thompkins Jr. and the New Stylistics Live in Manila at Isla Grand Ballroom, Edsa Shangri-la

Leo Valdez and Kuh Ledesma: The King and the Diva Beyond Classic at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila

Michael Johnson: A Night of Love and Music with Michael Johnson at the Fontana Hot Springs Leisure Parks, Pampanga

Hotdog: A Valentine Concert... Pakagat Pa Nga! at The Library, Metrowalk Plaza

Reo Brothers of Tacloban at the Armada Hotel Manila

February 14–15: My Bloody Valentines at the Scream Park Manila

February 15:

Russell Thompkins Jr. and the New Stylistics Live in Manila at Resort World Manila

The Circus Band and The New Minstrels: We Got the Love The Greatest Hits Reunion live at the SMX Davao Convention Center

February 16: The Ultimate Valentines with Dan Hellix and Rex Smith at the Solaire Grand Ballroom, Solaire Resort & Casino

February 17: Avril Lavigne live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum

February 20: The National and Youth Lagoon live at the Metrotent Convention Center (part of the FebFest 2014: Hostess Club Manila concert)

February 21: Freestyle and Crib live at Bagaberde 101, Boom na Boom Complex

February 22:

Miss Rachelle – A Send Off Concert at the Meralco Theater

My Bloody Valentines at the Scream Park Manila

February 22–23: 7107 International Music Festival at the Global Gateway Logistics City, Clark, Pampanga featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kaskade, Empire of the Sun, Kendrick Lamar, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Natives, DJ Riddler, Reid Stefan

February 27–March 3: Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival 2014 Live at Puerto Galera

February 28: Jonalyn Viray: Fearless concert Live at the Music Museum

March 4: Earth Wind & Fire Experience with Al McKay Live in Manila at the Solaire Resort & Casino

March 8:

Mayday Parade Live in Manila at SM Skydome

Bamboo Mañalac and Yeng Constantino: By Request concert live at the University of Southeastern Philippines Gym

March 11: Incognito Live in Manila at the Solaire Resort and Casino

March 15: Sam Concepcion: No Limitations concert live at the Music Museum

March 16:

Bamboo Mañalac and Yeng Constantino: By Request concert live at the University of Baguio

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: World Tour 2014 live at the SM Mall of Asia Arena

Solaire Turns One: Jessica Sanchez in Concert Live at the Solaire Resort and Casino

March 19: Il Divo: A Musical Affair at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila

March 21: ABBAmania Live in Manila 2014 at the Solaire Resort and Casino

March 22: Bruno Mars: The Moonshine Jungle Tour live at the SM Mall of Asia Arena

March 27–28: Passion Manila 2014 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum

March 28: Tony Hadley: Live in Manila 2014 at the Solaire Resort & Casino

March 28–29: The 1975 Live at the Ayala Malls

March 29: Renee Olstead: Summertime Tour Live at the Isla Grand Ballroom of the EDSA Shangri-la Hotel

March 29–30: Barney's Birthday Bash Musical Concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena

April 4:

Throwback Giveback: Side A, Ryzza Mae Dizon and Nyoy Volante's Benefit Concert for the I-Help Foundation at the Aliw Theater

“80’s Throwback Concert” Dance Party featuring When in Rome Live at the Solaire Resort & Casino Grand Ballroom

April 5:

Lionel Richie - All the Hits, All Night Long Tour Live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum

Close Up Forever Summer Music Festival (with DJ Alesso, Denizkoyu, Helena) at Circuit Event Grounds, Makati

April 8:

SenyorROCK featuring Pepe Smith, Wally Gonzales, Sampaguita, Resty Fabunan & Lolita Carbon Live at the Hard Rock Cafe Makati

Moonpools and Caterpillars concert live at the Amber Ultra Lounge, The Fort Strip, Bonifacio Global City.

April 9:

Jimmy Needham Live in Manila at the CCF Center

Moonpools and Caterpillars concert live at the Outpost, Cebu City.

April 11–12: Arise: Gary V. 3.0 30th Anniversary Concert Live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum

April 13: Michael Gungor and Jars of Clay Live in Manila at the Bonifacio Global City

April 25: Earth Day Jam 2014 at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

April 26:

Pulp Summer Slam 2014: Children of the Damned at the Amoranto Stadium

Summer Myx Fest 2014 with Kamikazee, Rico Blanco and DJ Tom Taus at the Bama Grill & Restaurant, Station 1, Boracay, Aklan.

April 30

DOS: The Daniel Padilla Concert Live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum

The Pretty Reckless Live in Manila at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier

May 3: ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra Spotlight Series: The Music of Ryan Cayabyab @ Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex

May 6: Earl Klugh Live in Manila at the PICC Plenary Hall

May 9: The Righteous Brothers' Bill Medley and The Platters Live in Manila at the Solaire Resort & Casino

May 12: Children of Bodom Live in Manila at the SM SkyDome, SM City North Edsa

May 14: The Cascades and the Classics IV with Kyle Vincent concert live at the Solaire Resort & Casino

May 15:

Berta Rojas Live in Manila at the Meralco Theater

The Teeth: The Reunion Concert Live at Metrowalk, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

May 16:

Anne Curtis in The Forbidden Concert: Round 2: Anne-Kapal Live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum

Jazzified: KZ Tandingan & Markki Stroem concert Live at the Music Museum

May 17:

2NE1: World Tour 2014: All or Nothing live at the SM Mall of Asia Arena

Before You Exit Live in Manila at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier

Wanderland Music and Arts Festival @ Globe Circuit Event Grounds, Makati City

Berta Rojas Live in Cebu

Rock & Soul: Jovit Baldivino & Thor Live at the Music Museum

May 28:

Village People Live in Manila at the Solaire Resort & Casino

May 29: Village People Live in Cebu at the Waterfront Hotel & Resort Cebu

May 30:

Bigfish Live Presents: Armin Van Buuren Intense Tour @ Manila at the SM Mall of Asia Arena

Village People Live in Davao at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier Davao

June 3: Extreme Live in Manila

June 5: Vertical Horizon Live in Manila at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila

June 6: Taylor Swift RED Tour Live in Manila at the SM Mall of Asia Arena

June 7:

Pulp Live World presents We The Kings Live in Manila @ SM SkyDome, SM City North Edsa

Lee Eun Mee Live in Manila @ Resorts World Manila

June 11: Bone Thugz-N-Harmony Live in Manila at the Mall of Asia Arena.

June 13: Hillsong United Live in Manila at the Smart Araneta Coliseum

June 14: Indie Jam 2014 Live at the A. Venue Open Ground, Makati City

June 20: China Crisis Live in Manila at the Solaire Resort and Casino

June 26: Icona Pop Live in Manila at the Raven Boutique Club, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

June 28: Gerald Santos, It's Time Concert at the SM SkyDome, SM City North EDSA

June 29: Digimon Super Megaforce Fusion Live at MOA Arena

July 9: Tony Orlando Live at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila

July 14: Jessie J Live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum

July 24:

ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra Spotlight Series featuring Andrew Santos at the Meralco Theater, Pasig City.

Disclosure live at the World Trade Center

July 25: I Heart You 2!: Be Careful with My Heart 2nd Year Anniversary & Thanksgiving Concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City.

August 2:

Arise: Gary V. 3.0 30th Anniversary Concert The Repeat Live at the Mall of Asia Arena.

John Ford Coley live at the Solaire Resort and Casino

August 8: The Dawn: Landmarks Live at the Music Museum

August 31: Bazooka Rocks III Live at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia

September 6: B1A4 live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

September 12: David Blaine live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum

September 17: Boyz II Men Live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

September 19:

Callalily: Happy Together concert at the Music Museum

CNBlue Can't Stop Tour 2014 live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

September 26: John Legend: The All of Me Tour Live in Manila 2014 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

October 1:

Shane Filan You and Me Tour live at the World Trade Center.

Hardwell live in Manila at the Mall of Asia Arena.

October 3:

Toni Gonzaga Concert live at the Mall of Asia Arena

Neverland Manila live at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

October 5: KNation Music Showcase 2014 live at the Mall of Asia Arena

October 22: Magic Live at the Resorts World Manila.

October 28: Mariah Carey: Me, I Am Mariah World Tour live at the Mall of Asia Arena

November 5: The 2014 Clean Air Concert live at the Fairview Terraces

November 21: ICON The Concert with Rico Blanco, Gloc-9 and Yeng Constantino live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum

November 27: Jason Mraz and Raining Jane Live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

December 13: Julie Anne San Jose Hologram Concert live at the Mall of Asia Arena

No definite schedule

Megadeth Live in Manila 2014 at the World Trade Center (Initially scheduled on March 7 but was cancelled and moved to a yet to be announced date)

Cancelled dates

January 29: Selena Gomez Stars Dance Tour live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

July 28: The Lumineers Live in Manila 2014 at the World Trade Center.

November 29: Celine Dion Asia 2014 Tour live at the Mall of Asia Arena.