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Music site for Fil-Am bands eyes 4M Pinoys in the US

03/18/08

Posted under Entertainment (general), Erwin Oliva, Music, News

By Erwin Oliva
INQUIRER.net

stellas-notch.jpgA MUSIC website has been launched recently that will promote Filipino-American bands, a Philippine-based developer told INQUIRER.net.

With an estimated four million Filipinos living in the US, executives at EGGstreme said the company has quietly launched FliptUp.com, an online community designed to allow Filipino-American bands to later sell their music.

EGGstreme is the international arm of mobile content and digital applications provider EGG.

In an interview, Ma. Johanna David, marketing manager of EGGstreme, said FliptUp.com will focus on building the community this year. But they will offer MP3 downloads, advertising opportunities, and gig announcements through the website.

Several music websites have recently emerged, but most are focusing on promoting local bands.

The website is currently host to several Fil-Am bands, but more will be added, said David.

David said the website currently lets Fil-Am musicians create their virtual spaces where they can post their profiles, showcase their work and promote their gigs and activities. It will also allow fans to communicate with bands through the website.

Asked if FliptUp was similar to mySpace, David said FliptUp.com aims to be different because it caters to a market that is untapped.

Fil-Am bands now on FliptUp.com include Madrhymes, Muzak Shot, Grey Mourning, Blind Cry, Third Element, and Grand Fools Derby, among others.

EGGstreme is working with US-based partners who are also recruiting more bands to participate in this new online web community for Fil-Am musicians, David said.





8 Feedbacks on "Music site for Fil-Am bands eyes 4M Pinoys in the US"



chesca

this is a very good opportunity for fil-am bands to interact with their fans.

i checked out the site and looooooved it!



Jaynard

Cool site!!!



Erwin Oliva

Yes quite interesting. Does anyone have any idea how many Fil-Am bands are out there? Not to mention bands in Europe or other Asian countries.



Farrah

Great idea to promote Filipino talent abroad!



marlon

why dont you use this site to sell songs by all filipino artists? itunes is great but you seldom find the songs of filipinos..if ever you can find a filipino artist at itunes, his available songs are limited to just one or two..

for your consideration..



Kulapo

have you guys checked http://www.Fil-Amusic.com ??

aite, peace.



bonita

cool site! you can get to know these bands and listen to their music or watch their videos at the same time.

hope you can feature more bands.



Gary


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