The Third Backdoor Ventures Arts and Music Festival happening on August 24 to 26 at the Megatrade Hall 3 of SM Megamall promises to be a feast for the senses.

This one-of-a-kind event fuses arts and music in the context of a trade fair and happens yearly. More than a thousand artists have participated in the last two years.

The third edition promises to set higher ground with its lineup of live musical and dance performances from different genres, stage plays, art films, free workshops, and art exhibits, all promising to give guests a complete art experience.

The festival will also showcase art materials, musical instruments, audio-visual equipment, and a wide range of art- and music-related products and services catering to artists, students, enthusiasts, gallery owners, hobbyists, musicians, and music lovers.

The Art Association of the Philippines (AAP), Saturday Group, Halili-Cruz School of Ballet, Printmakers Association of the Philippines, UP Artists Circle, Neonescas, Romancing Venus, and Teatro Flamenco will participate in this year’s edition.

Participating bands include the Dawn, Pinikpikan, Kjwan, Kapatid, Stonefree, Kadangyan, Sinosikat, Agaw Agimat, Nityalila, Project Ganymede, Greyhoundz, Coffeereak Island, the Chongkeys, Bulol, Makatha, Dice & K9, Reklamo, Matilda, Brigada, Riot, Cosmic Love, Check, Alakpa, Sruvaleh, Indio-I, Niniskirt, Duster, Zip Code, Blue Sub, the Late Isabel, Syke, Gloc 9, Bahaghari, Stick Figgas, G2 & the Bundoks, Unitiima, Good Leaf, Lahi, Scarlet Tears, Purple Chickens, ERF, Ducks Entertainment, Mono Temple, FMD, Syalam, and Quadro.

Joey “Pepe” Smith, Noel Cabangon, Sofia, Kooky Tuason, Miko Pepito, Julianne, and Wawi Navarroza will also take part in making the event a “Woodstock” assembly.

The event is supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the AAP, MTV Philippines, GSM Blue, GSM Premium Gin, SM Record Bar, Argon Animation, 88DB, Pepsi, Pulp Magazine, NU 107, JAM 88.3, Wave, XFM, Adobo Magazine, and the Philippine Star.

For inquiries:

Backdoor Ventures
(02) 407 1602
0916 781 4785
backdoorventures@gmail.com
www.backdoorvent.multiply.com

[via Azrael Coladilla]