MBC sets nationwide search for best choirs

MANILA, Philippines—Manila Broadcasting Co. (MBC) has launched the 2014 MBC National Choral Competition, which is open to academic institutions, churches, special interest groups, as well as companies or agencies in the public and private sectors.

The grand prize winner in the open category will get P150,000, while the champion in the children’s choir division will take P100,000.

Live auditions will be held at the SM Activity Center in Cauayan, Isabela province, on Sept. 28; Robinsons Cinema Iloilo on Oct. 4; and Star Theater, Star City Complex, Pasay City, on Oct. 12.

Choirs from distant provinces may opt to send video audition packets consisting of the application form and a DVD recording of the group in performance.

These should be sent to Manila Broadcasting Co., Sotto Street, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, on or before Oct. 10.

Detailed competition mechanics and application forms are downloadable from the official Facebook page of the MBC National Choral Competitions.

For further inquiries, e-mail siouxstar@gmail.com or contact 0932-2875550.

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