MTV Music Evolution Manila 2015: What You Should Know

For the first time ever, MTV Asia will be staging MTV Music Evolution Manila 2015, and they’ve chosen our very own capital city to host this grand event. Come May 17, the Quirino Grandstand at Rizal Park will be transformed to an energized venue for the hip-hop extravaganza. Excited? Here are what you should know about the event. Read more…

WHO’S PERFORMING

• Naughty by Nature – Grammy Award-winning hip-hop trio with a
• YG – American rapper featured on Spotify’s 25 under 25 with Billboard-charting hits and a critically-acclaimed album released in 2014 entitled My Krazy Life
• DJ Mustard – a sought-after artist, DJ, and producer who has produced chart-topping hits with Tyga, 2 Chainz, Young Jeezy, B.o.B, Kid Ink, and YG
• Apl.de.ap – member of Grammy Award-winning group the Black Eyed Peas who now has his own record label that aims to discover Southeast Asian talents
• Abra – Filipino hip-hop artist with a slew of renowned rap hits, including Gayuma, which has garnered millions of hits on YouTube 
• Gloc-9 – an award-winning Filipino rapper and one of the most successful hip-hop artists in the country with such hits as Lando with Francis M and Bagsakan with Parokya ni Edgar

WHEN AND WHERE IT’S HAPPENING

MTV Music Evolution Manila 2015 will happen on the 17th of May 2015 at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park. The show starts at 7PM; however, gates will open starting 3PM.

HOW TO GET TICKETS

Right now, the only direct means to score free wristband passes would be to follow MTV Asia on their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts for contests. But we’re also giving away free wristband passes easily below too! Read at the bottom of this page for details. Note that although passes are not for sale to this free event, no pass means strictly no entry.

WHEN IT WILL AIR ON TELEVISION

A one-hour show featuring the performances, interviews, and behind-the-scenes, MTV Music Evolution Manila 2015 will premiere on MTV Asia starting May 30, 2015 at 6PM (WIB/TH), 7PM (PH/SG), and 8PM (MY). There will also be specials leading to the event and after the event, as well as digital exclusives accessible at www.mtvmusicevo.com.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• Passes are not for sale, and those without passes may not enter the event grounds.
• There would be no re-entry into the venue after admission.
• There’s a strict no smoking and no alcohol policy imposed in the entire Rizal Park.
• For safety, minimum height would be 1.3 meters (4 feet, 3 inches).
• Those below 16 years old must be accompanied by a companion aged 21 and up who’s a holder of a pass also. Photo ID check will be conducted at the gates.
• The event is free-standing, and it will proceed rain or shine.
• Security checks will be held at the gate for the following prohibited items: all recording devices (including cameras and tablets but smartphones are permitted); weapons, dangerous, or antisocial items (including selfie sticks, helmets, and long umbrellas but short umbrellas are permitted); outside food and drinks; drugs and illegal substances (violators will be reported); candles, air horns, and pyrotechnics; posters, flags, banners, placards, and other signage; chairs of any type; and pets.
• MTV may use a concertgoer’s image or likeness in any recorded video or photograph.
• Event line-up may be subject to changes. MTV reserves the right to cancel the event for reasons beyond the organizers’ control.
• Concertgoers voluntarily assumes all risks, danger, and liabilities related to the event; MTV and its event partners shall not be liable for any death, personal injury, loss, or damage howsoever caused. People with reduced mobility and pregnant women must take extra caution in attending the event.

CONTEST ALERT!

Follow @thelostboylloyd on Instagram, upload or regram the MTV Music Evolution 2015 photo posted in this link and caption it with:

Win one of six pairs of #MTVMusicEvo wristband passes from @thelostboylloyd! Contest ends Friday 12MN! Follow @thelostboylloyd and regram this photo many times for more chances to win!

Winners will be notified shortly after 12MN of Friday (May 15), and tickets will be delivered by Saturday (May 16). The contest is open to anyone from the Philippines. One regram is one entry, and more regrams mean more chances to win.