Lights flashing, crowd cheering, guitar tuning, rock & rolling.
The 18th celebration of Bañamos Festival upholds the 18th year of Himigsikan: Battle of the Bands – an annual event showcasing different rock bands within the vicinity of CALABARZON. Different bands singing various genres try to compete and clash not only for the fat prize but also to pursue their burning passion for music and give entertainment to the people of Los Baños.
This year, a total of eight bands did their showdown on stage namely Piratang Banda, Pentatonica, Ricochet, Rebolusyonaryo, Musika Rizal, Kuya J, Maria Band & FTMT. Full of pride and energy, they performed three sets of songs: R&B, reggae and their own composition which enticed and hyped up the whole crowd.
“Ayos naman. Masaya kasi maganda yung mga naglalaban lagi eh.” Brix Tyron Labitan, one of the audience, stated; proving that the program held was worthwhile and very much catered what the audience desires.
Initially, Himigsikan was just exclusive for the people of Los Baños, but as time passed by, the organizers allowed the event to be inclusive of other aspiring bands from the different areas of CALABARZON to join the competition. “Maraming talented sa LB, pero nagkataon lang din na inopen na nila sa iba.” Andrei Panaligan, one of the judges, stated.
According to one of the organizers of the event, Ms. Astrid Silo, the aim is to unite the people of Los Baños through music, introduce different musicians across CALABARZON, and at the same time, give leisure to its locals.
Overall, as part of the Bañamos Festival, Himigsikan not only wants to unite the people and spread musicality, but its main objective was to tear down the walls, ignite the fire and rock the boundaries.
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