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Pinoy Arabia FM ‘Quatropell­a’ audition kicks off

Quartet a cappella singing competitio­n open to Filipinos

- By Michelle Fe Santiago

Pinoy Arabia FM, the most listened to Internetba­sed community service radio station catering to the Filipinos in Kuwait, the Middle East and across the globe has finally commenced its audition on the much awaited “Sing Quatropell­a,” a quartet a cappella singing competitio­n on the radio in celebratio­n of its fourth anniversar­y.

The Kacao, local boy band group was the first to accept the challenge and performed its own version of “Forever” popularise­d by Damage. Singing champ Charvin Molaco, Beljore Camello, Rye Pujante and Edgar Max of the Kacao sang their heart out as the Quatropell­a audition kicked off last week.

The Quatropell­a is open to all talented Filipino citizens or of Filipino descent age 13 and above who want to showcase their singing prowess.

Pinoy Arabia FM now on its fourth year continues to sizzle and conquer the airwaves with its new programme offering to its listeners. Broadcasti­ng live from the Marina FM studio in Kuwait, Pinoy Arabia FM, since its launch on Oct 30, 2014 has generated a sensationa­l following and a great number of listeners not only in Kuwait but in the GCC countries and beyond.

Pinoy Arabia FM fully fully supported by the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait and powered by Marina FM plays Filipino and English current and old hits 24 hours with regular guests from the Philippine Embassy and other visiting Philippine government officials. It caters to Filipino community events and other vital announceme­nts.

Pinoy Arabia FM has become a reliable source of informatio­n for Overseas Filipinos and a venue of pure entertainm­ent. The Pinoy Arabia FM team is composed of Maxxy Santiago, Ben Garcia, Randy Mendoza, DJ Darling Dude, DJ Red and DJ Spark.

“The Quatropell­a audition is on. We are calling on all talented Filipino singers to come to the station and join in the singing competitio­n,” stated Randy Mendoza, Pinoy Arabia Station Manager.

Here are the Singing Competitio­n Registrati­on Rules and Guidelines:

1. The Pinoy Arabia FM “Sing Quatropell­a” singing competitio­n is open to all talented Filipino citizens or of Filipino descent age 13 and above who will sing a cappella (no musical accompanim­ent ) as quartet.

2. Interested groups may register at the Pinoy Arabia FM Page on Facebook by liking the page and send via message the following: Name, Age, Address, Occupation, Phone Number and Title of Song.

3. Pinoy Arabia FM will send you a message of confirmati­on of registrati­on and qualified contestant­s will be informed of the day and time of audition on the radio.

4. The competitio­n proper started on Sept 25, 2018. Qualified groups must come to the Pinoy Arabia FM station in Marina Mall on the day of their scheduled audition from Monday to Friday.

5. There will be at least two weekly winners whose group name will be announced every Sunday on the radio and posted on the Pinoy Arabia FM Facebook page.

6. All weekly winners will compete in the semifinals on Nov 23, 2018.

7. All those who made it to the semifinals will compete and sing live during the Grand Finals on Nov 30, 2018 at a venue to be announced later.

8. Board of judges will be composed of individual­s who have musical acumen.

9. The grand prize winner will get KD1,000 cash, trophy and other valuable gifts.

10. Plaques and other valuable gifts will be awarded to the two runners-up in the competitio­n. For inquiries and other details, please call 99047504.

“To those who want to listen to feel-good music, they can simply download the mobile app from their mobile phone. For iPhone and Android users they just have to search for Pinoy Arabia FM from the App Store or Google Play Store and download it for free. They can also subscribe to the PinoyArabi­a youtube channel,” stated Mendoza.

 ??  ?? The Kacao Band in the Pinoy Arabia Quatropell­a Audition
The Kacao Band in the Pinoy Arabia Quatropell­a Audition

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