U2 in Manila. Maybe Next Time :(
Why U2 is not RP-bound
June 22, 2008
Source: Philippine Inquirer
Pocholo Concepcion
The wildly rumored U2 concert in Manila won’t happen this year, if it’s ever pushing through.
This was relayed to Inquirer Entertainment by promoter Francis Lumen, whose events company, Concertus Inc., was earlier negotiating to bring in the Irish superstar act.
“The problem is, we’re being required to hold it in a 100,000-capacity stadium, which we don’t have,” explained Lumen, who’s also president of MTV Philippines.
Although there isn’t any forthcoming U2 tour, either, the band has reportedly expressed a desire to perform in one Asian country. Lumen’s staff, tasked to scout for a suitable venue, failed to find one.
Keys to MoA
Meanwhile, MTV Philippines also announced that the Alicia Keys concert on Aug. 5 will be transferred from the Araneta Coliseum to the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay. The open-air grounds, said to have a capacity of 25,000, is also allegedly “more audience-friendly” than the Fort Bonifacio open field, which has a rough, unpaved surface.
But the main reason for the change in venue, Lumen pointed out, is that he wants to keep ticket prices low in the general admission section.
The 11-time Grammy-winning Keys, whose current live act includes a 48-member cast, has upped her talent fees, and to hold the concert at the Big Dome would correspondingly increase ticket prices, Lumen said.
(c) Philippine Inquirer, 2008.
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Hey but it’s an excuse to travel half way around the world to see them. I just wish I had the money to take my brothers with me. Could have been a blast.
Colored Leather Cuffs (Cow and Fish Skin Leather)
Made from pebbled cow leather and fish skin. Fish skin has the same characteristics of lizard leather however fish skin is readily abundant in the Philippines and not endangered. Fish skin has a very aesthetically appealing texture and yet it has firm strength.
The Philippines being surrounded by a huge body of water has an abundant supply of fish. The skin that is usually being discarded can be used as leather material for accents and many potential uses for design.
Price: Php 275.00
Available Colors:
Mettalic Gray/ Pebbled Black Leather
Mustard Yellow / Pebbled Black Leather
Old Rose / Dark Brown Pebbled Leather
Aqua Blue / Pebbled Black Leather
Detailed pictures can viewed here : http://desmendoza.multiply.com/photos/album/20/Leather_Cuffs
Printed Leather Cuffs will be available on June 23 (my bday :P)
Leather Goods, Resin Jewelry & Random Updates
I’ve been drowning in work lately. Not exactly work but establishing my own business. I started producing RTW and we only started working two weeks ago. It’s been difficult cause I have to shuffle to Alabang and my place in Pioneer. Ako ang purchaser, merchandiser, patternmaker, accountant. lol except sewer - I have a sewer. But all is well in the hood. I’m loving every minute of it despite the many challenges and difficulties - physical, mental and financial.
Anyway some random updates:
- I have uploaded our swatches for leather for the customized laptop bags in the previous blog post - http://www.desmendoza.com/swatches
- We’re giving a preview of the Laptop Bags Holiday Collection on June which will include sleeves and bags with prints, targeted for college students and the hippier market
- Upcoming Bazaar. I have two in line. One is in Rockwell Tent
- Leather cuffs will be out this week, yay!
- Will be uploading the pics of RTW when I can
Sellers Account
I created a separate sellers account - ADD ME: http://frockstarph.multiply.com. I bought a domain for it — http://www.frockstar.nu. Our own online shop will take a while since I’m busy gettings done.
RESIN JEWELRY
One of my favorite materials in this world. I love resin. Love it. Love it. Resin is a flexible material, it’s the same material used for car/boat molds, toys and furniture. Two of my mentors who are artists taught me how to work with resin. But I can only work on small things since you actually need a decent workshop to work with resin as material for scultpures, it don’t smell good. You have to put on protective masks/gloves when working with the more complicated types.
Here are the few stuff me and my minions created. It’s up for sale. The necklaces are one per piece only.
Big Rings - Php 250.00 plus shipping
Necklace - Php 400.00 - Php 600.00
Some of these, in plain unpolished bangle form are being sold in Greenbelt 5 for 3k.
One Ring to Rule Them All. Lol.
check out http://frockstarph.multiply.com for the complete uploads
Pangarap kong makabuo ng Minas Tirith pag magaling nakong mag-sculpture sa resin.
That’s it folks, have a good month ahead. June is birthday season, including mine.
I love you ALL!
The End of an Era, YSL 1936-2008
Agence France-Presse
Yves Saint Laurent
RIP
1936-2008
The man who forever changed the silhouette of 21st century fashion passed away in his Paris home. Designer extraordinaire, modernist, businessman and visionary. WWD has a comprehensive coverage about Yves’ life and work.