GalAna Exclusive Championship to hold ‘GEC 1’ in Cairo Egypt to promote Egyptian and Arab MMA fighters

Egyptian mixed martial arts promoter Kareem El Khateeb has launched an international MMA promotion called GalAna Exclusive Championship. Its inaugural event titled “GEC 1” will take place at the Track Sports Hall in Cairo, Egypt on August 2, 2019. “I see all the fighters from Egypt as my family and it’s my responsibility to do … Continue reading GalAna Exclusive Championship to hold ‘GEC 1’ in Cairo Egypt to promote Egyptian and Arab MMA fighters

Bubba Jenkins: I’m different than these other champions

“Brave 24: London” is getting closer and with just a few days to go until Brave Combat Federation makes its much awaited England debut, the pre-fight video of “Road to Brave” was released. The video explores the brewing rivalry between former Brave CF Lightweight World Champion Lucas “Mineiro” Martins, 30, of Brazil and reigning Brave … Continue reading Bubba Jenkins: I’m different than these other champions

Lucas Martins: ‘Brave 24: London’ is Brave CF’s biggest event ever

Brave Combat Federation will hold “Brave 24: London” at the Copper Box Arena, inside the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, in London, England on July 25, 2019. In the main event, former Brave CF Lightweight World Champion Lucas “Mineiro” Martins, 30, of Brazil will challenge reigning Brave CF Featherweight World Champion Bubba “Bad Man” Jenkins, 31, … Continue reading Lucas Martins: ‘Brave 24: London’ is Brave CF’s biggest event ever

Cian Cowley, Marc Goddard (©Brave Combat Federation)

SBG Ireland’s Cian Cowley: I live and breathe MMA

Irish mixed martial artist Cian “The Warrior” Cowley, 25, has been one of the ambassadors for Brave Combat Federation in Europe. Training at Straight Blast Gym Ireland in Dublin, Ireland, he made his professional MMA debut in 2017. Cowley was 5 years old when he was introduced to kickboxing and was 12 years old when … Continue reading SBG Ireland’s Cian Cowley: I live and breathe MMA

Sony Music Philippines signs Ben&Ben, the vowels they orbit, Alex Bruce, syd hartha, Nathan & Mercury

Sony Music Philippines has officially welcomed its newest batch of established and upcoming homegrown music acts as part of the growing family. Leading the new artists of the international record label is award-winning folk-pop act Ben&Ben whose debut full-length album "Limasawa Street" recently garnered universal acclaim and impressive streaming numbers to no surprise. Aside from … Continue reading Sony Music Philippines signs Ben&Ben, the vowels they orbit, Alex Bruce, syd hartha, Nathan & Mercury

syd hartha

Music influences of Sony Music Philippines artist syd hartha

Singer-songwriter Syd Hartha Chua, 17, who is professionally known as syd hartha, considers several rappers as her music influences. She is also currently inspired by the progressive music of Yano, Bullet Dumas and Joey Ayala and hip-hop music in general. “Rappers such as Loonie, Ron Henley and BLKD have influenced my songwriting a lot,” hartha … Continue reading Music influences of Sony Music Philippines artist syd hartha

the vowels they orbit: Nikka Melchor, Hannah Dela Cruz, Jeremy Sayas, Gene Santiago, Patch Javier

With a gamut of music influences that range from alternative pop to jazz, soul to rock music, the vowels they orbit offer a sophisticated, radio-friendly sound that has been consistently met with positive acclaim. The new indie band has managed to build their own identity by writing songs laced with soulful arrangements and captivating melodic … Continue reading the vowels they orbit: Nikka Melchor, Hannah Dela Cruz, Jeremy Sayas, Gene Santiago, Patch Javier

Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino 2019 features Cooky Chua, Bayang Barrios, Barbie Almalbis, Dong Abay, Wency Cornejo, Rizal Underground

Presented by the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino 2019 is proud to present what may possibly be its biggest and most diverse festival lineup yet. It will feature more than 70 music showcases spanning bar performances, concerts, railways jams, multimedia guestings, busking … Continue reading Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino 2019 features Cooky Chua, Bayang Barrios, Barbie Almalbis, Dong Abay, Wency Cornejo, Rizal Underground

Amir Albazi vs Blaine O’Driscoll removed from ‘Brave 24: London’ card

Representing Iraq, Brave Combat Federation athlete Amir “The Prince” Albazi, 25, is on his road to redemption but it has just gotten longer. His upcoming fight against Blaine O'Driscoll, 27, of Ireland at "Brave 24: London" has been cancelled. Albazi was an undefeated mixed martial artist when he made his Brave CF debut at “Brave … Continue reading Amir Albazi vs Blaine O’Driscoll removed from ‘Brave 24: London’ card

Nathan & Mercury

Sony Music Philippines signs Nathan & Mercury

Nathan & Mercury is a genre-blending band formed by Nathan Huang and three others during a friend's birthday gig. Their music fuses modern rock with R&B, pop, and more. They gained recognition at the 2019 Wanderland Music Festival and are nominated for MYX Music Awards. Now signed to Sony Music, they aim for a debut album.