Ey guys ! The thread is not "yet" an announcement, it's a "Request for Comments" document to validate kung okay sa inyo ang date, concept, time and if evern sino ang tutugtog. 
. After all, it's "our" event di ba ?
I guess then with the show of support, so far so good. No dissenting opinions anyone ?
BTW, changed the working title to "Megajam" pending suggestions. I remembered that it's not proper to use "philmusic" or imply endorsement without the blessings of Pinoymusika.
Definitely a show of support... here are my inputs/comments pareng Jobet:
- is it easy to commute or drive/park there in paco catholic? pag madaling araw na dyan safe pa ba sa area, especially those commuting? ano pa other options sa venue? dito ba sa UP wala tayong makukuhang venue? accessible naman ito sa mga taga South via C5 or MRT eh.
- how will the final band lineup be determined if there are more than 30 who sign up?
- we should determine a sequencing and stick to the sked para walang masasabi audience or bands. may posting/bulletin board dapat nung lineup and sked at the holding area/backstage.
- i suggest i-set na lang sa 30 or 35 mins each set (incl. set up time)... bahala na ang bands if they want to play 10 short songs or 'dazed and confused'.
Great points.
Okay this is the transparent truth of the matter. I'm throwing in my Paco Catholic School Alumni Batch into this fray. It will be structured as a fund raiser for our outreach programs, but not on the ticket side. I don't think productions really make any money on tickets, with the bands having free entry and all
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That explains the venue, which we can be had very cheaply or even for free if the Alumni organizes it.
Next, I get more hands and hearts working on the event and might even get discounts on the PA systems to be used. Not to mention all the other resources that will be made available to the alumni group (tables and chairs, credit lines, more connections etc).
As for the Venue itself, it is centrally located so it is quite equidistant from guys in the south and guys up north. The area around the church provides a large, fenced-off and guarded parking space. There is a built-in stage in the venue, typical of most school quadrangles
It's safe to commute to and from as the area is practically populated at all hours because of Paco Market. There is a police outpost almost right in front of the school. One jeepney ride gets you to Makati, Sta Ana, Taft Avenue or Nagtahan (and rides are available 24 hours).
So yeah, its a great concept I believe. Fusing the interests of my alumni group and this group provides for great synergy. Putting 2 and 2 together so to speak. And hopefully we make some money to continue our community outreach programs. Last year the alumni group sent out grocery bags to the underpriviledged sections of the community. This year, we're contemplating on sending one underpriviledged child, or two, to school, at least for a year. Small...but we do what we can. Some of the proceeds will be saved for future expenses. Again, we don't expect to make money on the ticket sales. At best, money from that will only cover expenses on rented stuff. Funds will come from Beer and Fishballs sales. Yeah I sh it you not. I think other foodstuffs will be made available but that is the topic of my meeting tonight with them.
So there guys.
. Buti na yung alam nyo yung buong kwento.
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I think we can do this about...every other month.
As for the bands, let's see na lang what happens when everyone has signified their interest. 20 bands, fully manageable. 30 bands and just maybe I'll be in an oh-sh it situation ehehehe
