Backdoor Ventures Sets 3rd Arts and Music Festival

It will be yet another feast for the senses as Backdoor Ventures presents
its ground-breaking roster of live performances and artists at the
*3rd Backdoor Ventures Arts & Music Festival & Trade Fair at the
Megatrade Hall 3
of SM Megamall from August 24 to 26*.

The event is the only one of its kind that fuses arts and music in the
context of a trade exposition catering to enthusiasts and promotes the
diversity and artistry of Pinoy art and music.

With over a thousand participating artists in the past two years, the third
edition of this event will set higher ground with its powerhouse lineup of
live musical and dance performances from different genres, stage plays, art
films, free workshops and art exhibits to give guests a complete art
experience.

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

"*The Backdoor Ventures Arts & Music Festival & Trade Fair* is a one-stop
shop for showcasing talent, creative expression, and product innovations
which appeal to a broad audience because of the universal reach of music and
the arts," says project director Jay Viriña.

Hundreds of artists and musicians will take part in this year's fest, which
includes art groups such as the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP),
the Saturday Group, Halili-Cruz School of Ballet, Printmakers Association of
the Philippines, UP Artists Circle, Neonescas, Romancing Venus and Teatro
Flamenco.

Participating bands are 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.

Solo artists such as Joey Pepe Smith, Noel Cabangon, Sofia, Kooky Tuason,
Miko Pepito, Julianne, and Wawi Navarroza, will also take part to make the
event a "Woodstock" assemblage of sort.

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.

"The fair is a family-oriented activity because there is something in store
for guests of all ages and artistic preferences. We also have special
activities for children to expose them to art and culture at an early age,"
Viriña added.

Interested parties can call 407-1602, 0916-7814785 or e-mail
backdoorventures@ gmail.com or log on to www.backdoorvent.multiply.com.