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New York, New York, United States
I attribute my success to three elements: hard work, passion and a little bit of luck. When I first heard about Rockstar INXS, a new reality show on CBS, I decided to audition. After years of trying to make it as solo artist, I thought this opportunity might provide my big break. Well, I didn’t win the competition to be the singer for INXS…I did one better and got my very own deal with Universal Classics. Born in the Philippines and raised in Sydney, Australia, I began playing the piano at age seven, but was quickly discouraged by my teacher, who informed me that without practice, I would never become a virtuoso. However, a chance meeting with a jazz musician opened up a world of possibilities! I was finally able to play the music I wanted, in the style I chose. I even wrote my own songs and played piano without having to perfect my Mozart! Who cares if I was never going to be a concert pianist? Stick that up your metronome, I was going to be a ROCKSTAR! .............................................................................. for more about me please visit my official site mig-music.com


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24 October, 2009

NEW MiG VIDEO!

New MiG Video - I NEED YOU HERE now showing on mig-music! Make sure you watch it in hi-definition HQ if you can.


Visit www.mig-music.com for all up to the minute exclusive MiG news!

20 October, 2009

MiG-Man On Mulberry Street - 22 October, 2009

MiG will be playing "Live And Intimate" at the Creek Bar Downstairs at Eight Mile Creek: a popular Australian venue in the heart of Soho, New York City.

Check out the mig-music TOUR page for details.

16 October, 2009

UNITED AS ONE E-Card

Wanting to help but not sure how? You can pass on the UNITED AS ONE E-Card to all your co-workers, friends, family around the world. A 'call to arms' to everyone; let's unite as a people and help bring awareness and much needed funds to this very important cause. Now is when the help is really needed. Click here to send the E-Card now and visit the MiGSQUAD for more tools to help spread the word.



15 October, 2009

HURRICANE ONDOY

Hey everyone. This is my first blog in ages. Forgive me! I have been travelling so much between New York to London, I have just lost track of time and almost everything. I feel like I must write now to ask people to take notice of what has been happening in the Philippines the last week.

Hurricane Ondoy has caused such widespread havoc and destruction throughout the Philippines, and the reports and images and videos about the flood, also flood my heart with sadness. It's so heart-breaking to see people with not much to begin with, lose everything including their lives due to nature's cruel powerful ways. Memories of the Tsanami and Hurricane Katrina come to mind, but when I see the streets that I know suddenly look like a deadly muddy river, the urgency and desperation of the situation really hits home... Literally!

The Red Cross are asking for donations to help those victims who need your help now more than ever. Every little bit helps. There are also groups that are organising donation boxes etc. Here is just a start:

This is the link for the group

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=140402736830&ref=ts

& this is the topic from the group with information on how to donate if you're not in HK/Philippines

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=140402736830&topic=10584

On a more personal note, I had an amazing time with the QUEEN SYMPHONIC concerts in the UK. Thank you to all who came, who braved the lousy English summer weather and who came to say hi! I hope we can do more in the future!

I have to say it was an honour and privilege to perform with those that I did, but must give a cheer out for Ricardo Afonso who just finished a 2 year stint as London's Galileo in WWRY. I don't think I have ever heard such a spectacular voice and will never forget his THE SHOW MUST GO ON at the Symphonics. I wish him all the best for future endeavours and am looking forward to performing with him again someday.

In the same breath I must also congratulate my old friend Peter Murphy who took over from Afonso. Peter has one of the best voices I have ever heard and am sure he will be an awesome Gaz!! Another Aussie Gaz!! I wish him the very best and I hope if you are in London to make sure you see him at the Dominion...guaranteed to blow your mind!

Ok, it's been a week since I started writing this blog so let me get this done and posted!! Last week I wrote a song as a tribute to the victims and relief workers in the Philippines in the wake of the storms. 'UNITED AS ONE' is meant to be a voice of hope and a call to arms for all Filipinos and in fact everyone to help with donations, supplies, time and love. The final death toll is still uncertain but the destruction and devastation is unquestionable. The rebuilding of the nation will take years and untold amounts of funds. What worries me most is that since it is no longer front page news, people will forget that the real help is needed right now. Anyway, check out the song and video here. I hope it gives hope and help to where it is needed most.

Well that's it for now. Will post this or it will be another week before I get it out. Raining, cold and miserable here in New York City, but that makes home just that extra bit cosy. Let's remember those who have lost their homes and loved ones while we snuggle up to ours in ours.

Always love,

MiG
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14 October, 2009

UNITED AS ONE

Millions of people have been affected by the recent floods in the Philippines resulting from Typhoon Ondoy. "UNITED AS ONE", is a song of hope to all Filipinos that they are not forgotten; a call to arms to all Filipinos and to everyone around the world to help as NOW is the time help is needed the most. Visit www.mig-music.com to listen, watch, and learn more.

11 October, 2009

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER BENEFIT - 16 October, 2009

MiG will be playing at the awesome Eight Mile Creek, to raise money for MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER, Friday 16 October, 2009.

Check out the mig-music NEWS page for details!

10 October, 2009

MiG-Man On Mulberry Street - 15 October, 2009

MiG will be playing "Live And Intimate" at the Creek Bar Downstairs at Eight Mile Creek: a popular Australian venue in the heart of Soho, New York City. No cover charge.

Check out the mig-music TOUR page for details.

09 October, 2009

BANDING2GETHER ONDOY RELIEF USA - 11 October, 2009

MiG will be special guest performer at the Ayala Foundation BANDING2GETHER ONDOY RELIEF USA benefit concert, Sunday 11 October, 2009.

Check out the mig-music NEWS page for details!

01 October, 2009

HANDEL'S MESSIAH ROCKS ON CD/DVD

Sony Classical and Integrity Music release HANDEL'S MESSIAH ROCKS on CD & DVD 6 October, 2009. Check out the mig-music PRESS page for more details.