

Their second album Transit (2006) was launched under Universal Records. The group released their debut album, Palabas, in 2004 under Sony BMG Philippines. They released a self-titled EP in 2003, containing songs that received substantial airplay on local pop and rock radio stations. Spongecola - Officially launched in 2002, Spongecola is a youthful four-member rock outfit hailing from the Philippines. Sandwich ushered their tenth anniversary with their latest album, Marks the Spot. In fact, Sandwich won Album of the Year in NU 107 Rock Awards in 1999, another Album of the Year award in 2001, and a slew of other awards honoring their musicality. Sandwich survived when Marc Abaya left the group to form his own band. Considered to be a "barkada" band, the group has come a long way from releasing their first album Grip Stand Throw in 1998. Sandwich - Being in the music industry for a decade proves that Sandwich is deserving of this nomination.

Method of Breathing further cemented that reputation as the single "Paris" dominated the charts for over a year, ultimately winning NU 107's Song of the Year award in 2002, as well as Best Produced Album. Their first single "Sink or Swim" established the band's reputation as one of the forerunners of the new generation of rock. The band released their first and sophomore albums Revenge of the Giant Robot in 2000 and Method of Breathing in 2002. This year, the posse will join the array of well-known personalities in the field of music for a night of exhilarating performances.Īmong hundreds of bands and music groups in the Philippines, only four Filipino pop and rock groups are nominated and vying for the MTV Favorite Artist Philippines 2008.Ĭhicosci - From an after school activity to a full-time passion and profession in 2000, this Filipino pop rock group has gone a long way for being nominated by an international award-giving body such as MTV. After making it big in the pop music scene in 2005 with their song "Don't Cha," the group has been consistently on top of America's hits. The Grammy-nominated sexy group The Pussycat Dolls will perform their latest hit single, "When I Grow Up" for the first time in the MTV Asia Awards. There will be nine regional favorite artist awards and seven international awards which include exciting additions such as The Video Star Award, Breakthrough Artist, The Innovation Award, Best Hook-Up, Bring Da House Down Award and edc Style Award. MTV will be presenting a total of 16 awards during the show to honor and promote the icons of youth culture and music. The 2008 MAA will be broadcasted to over 291 million homes across the region. The Awards show that celebrates and pays tribute to regional and international music talents will be hosted by Jared Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars. Now on its sixth year, the pan-regional music event is expected to bring excitement to music fans in over nine countries in Asia. MTV has announced a multi-platform to allow fans from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand to call the shots on the 10-voting categories which started today, June 14 ( ).MTV Networks Asia's flagship show, MTV Asia Awards (MAA) 2008, is all set to take place in Malaysia this Saturday, August 2 at the Arena of Stars in Genting. This year, MAA 2008 will be presenting a total of 16 awards during the show to honor and promote the icons of youth culture and music.įavorite International Artist Awards in Asia MTV Asia Awards 2008 will be held at the Arena of Stars in Genting – City of Entertainment, Malaysia on Augand will be hosted by Jared Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars. Invited were too Big Bang, Girls Generation and Wonder Girls.Īvril Lavigne, Fergie of Black Eyed Peas, Justin Timberlake and Linkin Park are also the anticipated guest International artists on the said event to mingle and perform with Asian artists like Super Junior. Popular idol group Super Junior is invited to participate on the highly-anticipated pan-regional music event “MTV Asia Awards 2008 or MAA 2008” (MTV Networks Asia’s Flagship Show) representing one of Korea’s popular artists to mingle with other Asian artists from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand.
