Rock on: Muziklaban is back after 4 year break!
- Red Horse Beer’s Pambansang Muziklaban returns after a 4-year hiatus
- 12 bands compete in the grand finals on March 15 at Paseo de Sta. Rosa in Laguna
- Bands are split into Lakas and Aklas categories for hard rock and alternative rock respectively
- Top local bands such as Wilabaliw, Chicosci, and Greyhoundz will also perform
- Tickets available for as low as P100 with one beer and one vote for favorite band
- P300 ticket includes two beers, festival shirt, and one band vote
After a four-year hiatus, Red Horse Beer’s Pambansang Muziklaban is set to make a grand return, showcasing the best of Filipino rock and roll talent on March 15 at the grounds of Paseo de Sta. Rosa in Laguna. The competition, which began with preliminaries in 2024, has now narrowed down to 12 bands representing different regions across the Philippines.
The competition has been divided into two categories: Lakas, which features bands catering to hard rock enthusiasts, and Aklas, which showcases artists in the alternative rock genre. Among the competing bands in the Lakas category are Signals and Sirens from San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Luminus from Caloocan City, Nobody’s Burden from Tanay, Rizal, Grab7 from Agusan del Norte, Daks Not Dead from Cavite, and Eidolon from Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.
On the other hand, bands such as Summer Blossom from Umingan, Pangasinan, Alab from Pasig City, Rosier from Quezon City, OIC from Cagayan de Oro City, FT. Pidiong from Carmona, Cavite, and Interstate from VIS will be competing in the Aklas category.
The Pambansang Muziklaban Grand Finals will not only feature the competing bands but also performances from established local acts such as Wilabaliw, Chicosci, Greyhoundz, Razorback, Dilaw, and previous champions Happy Three Friends and Mayonnaise. Mayonnaise will also be mentoring the competing bands, sharing the stage with them during the event.
Tickets for the event are available for purchase at www.ticket2me.net, JB Music Outlets (located in EDSA, Megamall, and Robinsons Manila), and other partner establishments in Paseo de Sta. Rosa. Ticket prices start at P100, which includes admission to the event, one beer, and one vote for the favorite band. For P300, concertgoers can enjoy two beers, receive a festival shirt, and cast one band vote.
The return of Pambansang Muziklaban is a highly anticipated event for fans of the local music scene, as it provides a platform for up-and-coming bands to showcase their talent and potentially make a name for themselves in the industry. With the support of Red Horse Beer and the mentorship of established bands like Mayonnaise, the competition promises to be an exciting and memorable experience for both the bands and the audience.
As the countdown to the Grand Finals on March 15 begins, the excitement and anticipation among fans of Filipino rock music continue to grow. The stage is set, the bands are ready, and the battle for the title of the next best Filipino band is about to begin. Stay tuned for what promises to be an electrifying and unforgettable night of music at the Pambansang Muziklaban Grand Finals.
/Digital Sauce
