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December 24th 2008
CHRISTMAS
Dear Everyone,
As I was rushing around yesterday, frantically trying to get everything done for the impending celebrations that is Christmas, I found myself getting flustered and harassed by the hoards of people who themselves were getting flustered and harassed. I thought to myself,"Why do we bother? Why the torture?" Then, as I was walking past my building, I saw a familiar face and was in almost shock when I realised it was John Lithgow (WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP, FOOTLOOSE, SHREK, 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN, etc, etc.) and he realised that I recognised him as we were crossing paths and he started to smile. As I greeted him with a very loud and unexpectedly enthusiastic "Merry Christmas, Sir!" He turned around and with an equally broad smile replied, "And a Merry Christmas to you!"
Ok. This may seem sad that I was so star-struck but my point is this: We are all on this earth together. All just trying to make our way through our life. We go through our days so busily, we don't really take time out to celebrate our humanity, our brother/sisterhood. Yet at Christmas, we are all united in our wanting to be with family, to reflect on the year past and the year ahead, to find truth and goodness in everyone. Whether you are John Lithgow or John Doe, Christmas will touch your spirit.
I hope Christmas this year will touch you all in a very special way. It's not about how extravagant the gifts you exchange. These hard economic times just means that we should be more careful yet creative about what we give this year. The spirit of Christmas and the love it generates should be even more evident this year as we concern ourselves more on the real issues, what really matters in this life.
Love.
Merry Christmas to everyone, to you and yours and to all those who aren't. Whatever your religion, whatever your beliefs, whatever your race, whatever you do... Love.
Always love,
MiG
xx
PS: To get you in the mood, click HERE! or even click HERE!
PPS: And Elf Yourself a Merry Little Christmas now...
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19th Nov 08
AUSTRALIA
Greetings from Sydney, Australia! I just got off a 20 hour flight from New York to Sydney via Los Angeles. Am kind of delirious but am home. So great to be at home with the parents. My Mum is the cutest thing on Earth! So crazy to be on the other side of the earth…again! It is so important to touch base with home. It is our touchstone, our grounding force.
I have not been in touch for a while. Since I wrote last I have been to Beijing, China and back to New York. Beijing was an amazing experience. I was involved with a Mont Blanc launch of their new range of chronograph watches. The production was as big as any show you’d see anywhere, if not bigger. Such a wonderful group of people from all over the world. I was very blessed to be joined by Rachael Wooding with whom I did the Queen Symphonic Spectacular concerts in England over the summer. She is a true star, an awesome talent.
Beijing was a very special place to visit. The grandeur of the Olympic stadiums like the Bird’s Nest and the Aquatic Centre and the Indoor Stadium was very impressive. Despite our language barrier, we were able to get around, even visiting the more traditional sites like The Forbidden City, Tianenmen Square and the breathtaking Great Wall of China. I think I overdosed on dumplings though. Need to lay low on the dim sums.
I was lucky to get a chance to see SHREK The Musical last week and as a SHREK fan, I was sceptical to see how they could portray the story on stage. I was so wonderfully surprised to be blown away. It was so much fun. Such an incredible production with amazing performances. Enough said, if you get the chance and you’re in New York, see this show!
On a personal note, PLEASE! Brooke Burke has to win DANCING WITH THE STARS. She is so perfect in every way. She is not only gorgeous, a fantastic mother, she is also one of the most beautiful and warm human beings I’ve ever met. She deserves to win in so many ways! Go Brooke!!!
Also, still in Reality TV Land, McKey has to win AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL! I worked with her when I did those Wella/Sebastian gigs and she is just awesome. Such a down to earth and funny and warm girl who has no idea how beautiful she is. I am so gunning for her anyway,So on that note, I must sleep now. Food coma has hit, and combined with jet-lag and over excitement, I am shagged!
Hope all is well in your world.
Always love,
MiG
xx
*there's pictures as well actually! Head over to http://www.mig-music.com under Diary to check them out! (:
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5th Nov 08
A NEW HOPE
At last we have a leader we can believe in. At last America can be proud again. This is the dawning of a new era of hope. We need Obama now more than we have ever needed anybody before. He and his team have a hell of a job to do. America needs him. The world needs him. This is such a momentous historical moment that will ring throughout eternity. This is the beginning of a new age of positivity and forward thinking. We are heading in the right direction.
Thank you America. Your decision will bring you so much good will throughout the world.
May we give him all the support and encouragement. With him at the wheel, I now feel again that maybe this world has a chance to survive.
I pray that it is not too late. I do not envy the task ahead of him. He did not inherit a golden world. The mess is huge, the situation is grossly chaotic. Yet I have faith. He gives me faith in America. He gives me faith in the world. He gives me faith in humanity.
Always,
MiG
xx
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Dated 26th Oct 08
WHEN YOU’RE A JET…
Just came back from watching my first American Football game: New York Jets versus the Kansas City Chiefs. The Jets fans are CRAZY!! It was a real education for me. I actually started to understand what the hoo-has is all about. It’s not rugby, but the basic elements are the same. DOG EAT DOG! 2 TRIBES GO TO WAR!! I’ve got to say I found it quite disconcerting that people would “boo!” their own team if they made a mistake! Wow. What happened to sportsmanship? But I guess I still have much to understand with that kind of thing. I am glad the Jets came through in the end. It would have been a blood-bath if they didn’t!
I have been busy ever since coming back from New Zealand. We are moving apartments again, so as you can imagine, CHAOS! However we are looking forward to a better place. A new beginning, new possibilities, new life.
New Zealand was great. The North Shore of Auckland is beautifully spectacular. Walking on the beach there was so good for the soul. Despite it being cold as, it was sweet as! I loved playing with my little band of amazingly talented musicians. They blew me away. I have to congratulate all those involved with the Health Industry Awards with such a great event.
I have been seeing a lot of Broadway shows, EQUUS (brilliant), MARY POPPINS (my good friend Adam Fiorentino has just taken over the lead of ‘Burt’…onya mate!), ROCK OF AGES (with Constantine Maroulis….awesome fun!) and am seeing WICKED (another friend Kerry Ellis is playing the lead) later next week. It inspires me to see people do their thing and the quality of work on Broadway is incredible. Makes me think that I would like to do that some time…
Just wanted to say hi. Am off to Beijing, China next week. Just wanted to wish you all a Happy Halloween. And for those who are voting in the upcoming US elections, I hope you are at peace with your decision and are well informed about your candidate of choice. The world depends on your decision.
On that note,
Until next time,
MiG
x
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7th Oct 08
IT’S A LONG WAY TO TAKAPUNA…
IT’S A LONG WAY TO TAKAPUNA…
(sung to the tune of ‘IT’S A LONG WAY TO TIPPERARY’)
About to board yet another flight. This time to Auckland New Zealand, via San Francisco. I must admit, I am not looking forward to the hours in captivity, but am looking forward to the destination. New Zealand, I’m coming over!! Crazy how life gives you these things. Must board the flight soon, so this is just a quickie.
New York is just showing off now. The weather has started to turn and the colours of the leaves are changing. Such an awesome time to be here. I shall be back in a week.
I am still working on the business of putting the new album together. I have been speaking with producers, writers, investors, managers, lawyers and slowly the pieces are coming together. The art of making art is putting it together, as they say. I just am impatient about actually getting creative!
My wife has flown to Abu Dhabi today, and I am going to New Zealand. We are like ships in the night, travelling to furthest corners of the world. Life is like that sometimes. Exciting, daring, scary and unstoppable!
Love to all,
HERE I GO AGAIN!!
Always,
MiG
x
SEPTEMBER 11, 2008
Yet again I find myself flying into (or out of) New York on September 11. Last year on this day I flew out of NY to Johannesburg to start rehearsals for WE WILL ROCK YOU. Can’t believe it’s already a year since then. So much has happened in that time. But again, on September 11, I find myself en route to New York, sitting on the floor of the departure transit lounge of some airport. In fact I have been flying in or out of NY on this day for the last 4 years! I cannot help but to think about how it must have been to lose someone on this day, seven years ago. It was a day that will always live in infamy and a day that will echo through the halls of history.
Today holds a heavy weight for me, for not only do I remember those who lost their lives on that fateful day, but we buried our good friend Georges today in a beautiful service in Minneapolis. Surrounded by his beloved family and a zillion friends, it became so apparent that this man was universally loved by everyone. He was an expert on how to succeed with financial wealth, but his true lesson to us all was the way he valued his family above all and how every day was a beautiful day for him. He saw the beauty in every thing he saw. He has been an inspiration to me and those who had the honour to meet him. His children (Ally and Joey) and his step-children (Stephanie, Matt and Ryan) vowed that their family would be ok. They all stepped up to the plate and took on the responsibility of continuing Georges’ legacy, with Joey promising her Mum Cindy, “Don’t worry Mom. I got your back!”
Also today, my dear dear sweet Uncle Dr. Ramon Legarda underwent open heart surgery today in New York. The operation was a success, and I know he will be ok. I just wish that if you read this you can just send your prayers and thoughts to him and his family as they are all quite in a state at the moment. I trust my Tito Ramon will be fine in no time, but this day has been very strange. This whole week has been strange.
Wake me up when September ends…
MiG
x
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Sep 7, 2008
Georges Yared
It is with a very heavy heart that I must write about the loss of my very, very dear and wonderful friend, Georges Yared, who passed away very suddenly this morning at his home in Minneapolis. Very seldom do you find someone that is so full of love and warmth that every meeting with that person is an experience you will never forget. I have so many fond and vivid memories of Georges, that I am finding myself so totally in shock and disbelief that someone who shone so bright is no longer with us. From the moment we became friends in London so many years ago, Georges never stopped expressing his love for life, his family and for the endless possibilities that life presents us. He always found the beauty in everyone and everything and his enthusiasm was contagious.
Thousands would seek his financial wisdom by logging on to his website, hearing him on the radio and reading his books. His magnetic personality was heading towards a career in front of the cameras. You couldn’t escape the feeling that we still had not seen the best of Georges.
He leaves behind his wife Cindy and his two beautiful children Ally and Joey. My thoughts and prayers are with them at this very difficult time. May the love from those around you comfort you, and know that in many ways he will always be with you.
Georges was my friend. His generosity and love inspires me to live my life as he lived it. Every day was the best day of his life, and his family was his life.
I will always hold you in my heart Georges. I love you and will miss you terribly.
Always,
MiG
x
*There's a picture attached, visit www.mig-music.com > diary to see the pic! :)
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ACROSS THE POND, AROUND THE WORLD
Wow. So much has happened since I last wrote. Please forgive me for being so absent. I have been jet-setting around the globe again, but am writing this from the solitude of my NY apartment, I am home. Finally. Well, at least for now.
So the Hong Kong trip was a great success. Had a ball meeting old friends at the Elements gig. Got a chance to even hang out in that fabulous city for a few days. The Grand Hyatt came through again with providing me my HK home away from home. It was like visiting my family. The fans that turned up at Elements truly made me feel so welcome. I must return to HK as often as I can. One can never eat too much dim sum!
Then I flew back to London for 2 more QUEEN SYMPHONIC gigs, one at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire (in the Sherwood Forest!), and the last one at the spectacular Arundel Castle. These concerts have been truly such amazing experiences. To see such wonderful places in England, and playing to literally thousands of Queen fans who love the concerts has been incredible. I will never forget them, and I hope we can do more of these. Such awesome fun!
I have been so involved with watching as much of the Olympics as I could, and was so moved by such striving for perfection. The triumph of the human spirit above all adversity will always be my greatest inspiration. To see people at the climax of their careers is such awe inspiring stuff. Also, watching the closing ceremony brought me back 8 years ago when I was a volunteer at the closing ceremony of the Sydney Games in 2000. I was on the Elle Macpherson float at the Aussie Icons parade, dancing around with an 8 foot camera. The best things was just running around and dancing with all the athletes. It was truly like a huge International party. The whole world uniting under the banner of love and friendly competition. I was so moved by the spirit of the athletes and the perfection and precision of the Chinese performers. It truly is the greatest show on Earth. To be In London as they did the ‘hand-over’ ceremony was kinda cool too, The 2012 London games will be so cool and awesome. I’m sure very different to the Beijing games, but just as spectacular, in a very British way!
But I am home. I have just under a week’s break before starting rehearsals here in New York for HANDEL’S MESSIAH ROCKS. I am very excited about this new project. This is a new take on George Frederic Handel’s MESSIAH, first performed in 1742. The new arrangements for orchestra, rock band, choir and soloists are nothing short of breath-taking. The single performance is scheduled for 21 September, 2008 in Boston, but they plan to film the concert and televise it on PBS, and if all goes well, there might even be more concerts like this later on.
Have I mentioned I’m home? Almost unbelieveable. I have been travelling now for 11 months, and am so excited about finally unpacking my bags and being with my girls. New York is my home now. I feel it and love it.
I am home.
Always love,
MiG
x
BkMagazine.com interviewed MiG! Do check out the article! :)
BkMagazine.com Interview
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10th August 2008
LET THEM EAT CALKE…
I am writing this aboard yet another flight. This time with Cathay Pacific on my way to Hong Kong from London. I can’t sleep. I had planned to sleep the whole way, but my body clock is having other thoughts. I’m usually good at telling my body what time it is, despite the truth, but today it ain’t listening. I’ve got to go straight to sound check for this Elements gig from the airport. I think it’s going to be a long day…
It’s been a couple of weeks since I last finished touring with WE WILL ROCK YOU, but the QUEEN connection just keeps me going. I spent a week in Ibiza, Spain to witness the original ‘Scaramouche’ (Hannah Jane Fox) marry the head sound engineer at the Dominion Theatre (Simon Sayer), surrounded by my old mates from the London show. The wedding was sublime. A match made in heaven, on a heavenly island. Ibiza is more beautiful than I had ever imagined! I am definitely going back one day.
And then yesterday I found myself in front of thousands of people singing QUEEN songs with the English National Orchestra, an 8 piece rock band, and a few other WWRY West End stars (Mazz Murray, Ricardo Afonso and Rachael Wooding) at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire. I am yet to find a day when I will say I am tired of Queen. The music is so brilliant and rich, there is so much still to explore within these songs that have been my constant companion for such a time now. The crowd seemed to really go ballistic over the show, complete with fireworks. The potential to take this show everywhere is enormous. The marriage of Queen rock with the orchestra is perfect. Another match made in heaven.
Well, I will be landing soon. No sleep. Maybe I am too excited to be in Hong Kong again. I hope to catch up with some old friends and take in some sights I failed to do the last time I was there.
Hope all is great in your world. I can see it from up here…
Always,
MiG
x
This is derbyshire.co.uk wrote an article on The Music Of Queen performance comming up this month which MiG is in, do check it out! (:
Thisisderbyshire.co.uk Article on The Music Of Queen:Calke Abbey
Hey Guys!
We have just officially launched the MiG Fans Forum created for MiG Fans! We've been wanting to do this, but have been busy with the WWRY Forum and other stuff hence the delay.
We also have with us our two appointed mods to work with us on the forum. They are Pam and Steph, who have both helped us many times in different ways.
We hope you all will go check it out and join in the fun with us!
http://migfans.proboards104.com/
Thanks alot!(:
New blog, from MiG!
26th July 2008
THOSE WERE THE DAYS OF OUR LIVES
I can’t believe I have come to the last day of the tour. Tomorrow will be the final 2 shows of this journey which started in September last year. I have had such an incredible adventure. It has been a voyage of discovery in so many ways. I am filled with so many mixed emotions, but the overpowering one at the moment is sadness. I have made so many beautiful new friends on this tour. Our touring company has been such a joy to be a part of. I am so proud of all of them. In many ways I feel like their big brother, leading them on this magical journey, through strange and exotic lands and witnessing the wonderment in their eyes. From Johannesburg to Auckland to Seoul to Singapore to Hong Kong to Bangkok, this has been an extraordinary tour that has changed my life. I have learned so much and grown so much and I hope I leave this tour a better man than when I started. There are so many roads ahead, and exciting journeys await me, and I am so keen to get going on them. But for the moment, I am just going to miss my new family, as most of them I will probably not see again for a very long time. I have grown to love them all. They have been my little world for such a long time, and saying goodbye is breaking my heart. I send them my love and wish them well, and I hope they know how they have moved me, and touched my soul.
I am hanging up my ‘Galileo’ boots tomorrow and will miss him greatly too. He has been a dear old friend who never fails to bring me joy.
I leave Bangkok tomorrow night for London, and I say thank you to the Land of Smiles. You have definitely smiled on me.
Goodbye everybody, I‘ve got to go
Got leave you all behind and face the truth
Always love,
MiG
x
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14th July 08
ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK
We have opened here in Bangkok and all is going well. We were not sure how the audiences would react with the language barrier and other factors, but we were relieved to see the delight and enthusiasm of the Thai people for our little show. I think we are going to be ok here in this crazy, amazing place for the short time we are here.
Have not have a chance to do much sightseeing as we have been busy with tech rehearsals all week, but I did manage to go to an island beach off the coast of Pattaya, just 2 hours out of Bangkok. Despite having engine trouble on the boat on the way back to the mainland, it was such a magnificent way to spend a day of your life.
The people of Thailand have been so kind, warm and welcoming. I am infatuated with the whole country.
I had neglected to tell you about something from my recent trip to London. I saw the English National Opera’s production of CANDIDE. Totally incredible! I must say, I am quite ignorant when it comes to opera, but the direction, design and choreography of this production was a visual spectacular: so clever, so moving, so powerful. I truly felt I was having a magical theatrical experience… it didn’t hurt that my wife Simone was on stage again, even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined.
Thank you to all those who sent their sympathy wishes about Stu Sobol. I am sure his family will be thankful for your thoughts and prayers. I have dedicated my performance in WE WILL ROCK YOU in Thailand in honour of his memory. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ was one of his favourite songs of all time. Stu, this one’s for you.
Always love,
MiG
X
reposted by permission:From the migmusic forum: Lily:
Hey Everyone,
THERE IS NO STAGE DOOR at Bangkok venue.
We found out tonight, after 2 fans panicked and this info reached me.
I just sorted it with MiG and he has told me to tell the fans going to meet him to meet him at GROUND FLOOR ELEVATOR beside the carpark.
This info is for the fans going after tonight, the girls from tonight have already been told where to meet him and are headed there now. 
I hope everyone going gets a chance to see this before flying out and if you know of someone, PLEASE pass this on.
* If anything changes with this, and it might, I will update on this thread. 
Will Update you guys if info changes THANKS!
Hey guys! MiG has updated the tour section of his site with a video! Head over to www.mig-music.com >tour to check it out now!
These videos were taken at the recent Warwick Castle Queen Spectaculat event! Enjoy!(:
more videos here:http://www.youtube.com/user/jaynestringer
New blog entry, from MiG!
7th July 2008
DON’T STOP ME NOW
I am back at an airport writing this. This time I am at Heathrow, Terminal 4 about to board my Qantas flight to Bangkok. I had the most magical week in London. I know I keep saying how great every place I visit is, but I London has really been showing off this time. I have forgotten how beautiful this city is. It is probably one of my favourite cities in the world, if not my absolute No.1 city. The architecture alone is breathtaking. Every street is a Kodak moment. The weather is a little dodgey but I did have a couple of sunny days which is pretty exciting in England. London was my home for several years and I will always have a soft spot for this crazy town. If only it wasn’t so expensive! Wow! Nice when you’re earning Pounds, but…wow!
The gig yesterday at Warwick Castle was amazing. A capacity crowd of 7,000 people braved the rain and the traffic on the M40 to see us 4 singers, the English National Orchestra and the Queen Symphonic Rock band belt out 2 sets of awesome QUEEN songs. Our encore of DON’T STOP ME NOW was accompanied by a rainbow of fireworks over the historically picturesque town of Warwick. So great to see so many friends and fans out there. Even when it rained during the concert, nobody ran for cover. They simply just opened their umbrellas or put their anorak hoods over their heads. Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the heavy rain… Such a blessing to work with Mazz Murray, Rachael Wooding and Ricardo Afonso. Ricardo’s voice should be illegal. Oh. My. God!!! Thanks to Richard Sidwell and Pete Harrison for the gig. Such a pleasure!
They just called my flight, so gotta fly (that kills me every time!). Bangkok, here I come!
Always,
MiG
X
Hey all!
We have just officially opened a WWRY forum created specially for WWRY fans all over the world!
It's mainly for the cast, band and everyone from the Asia Pacific tour! There's also a thread to post messages to them where you can post and we'll try to get them to come in and read yep! Do pass the word on to anyone you know who's a fan of WWRY too yeah!
Do check it out!
http://wwryaustraliasia.proboards81.com/
Edit: Just a slight note for all, we're keeping this forum open for all to get an idea on what's it about till tomorrow, 8th July 08 then we'll keep it to an only members can view kind of thing.(:
Pinkwork interview and photos of MiG in HK! Check it out!(:
Hey guys! mig-music.com has updated! Go check out the main page, the news, and tour sections yep!
Hey guys! Here's some vids of the Philippine-American Friendship Day Festival in Jersey. Not from MiG, but they were up on youtube. Enjoy!(:
Not from MiG, but this video was up on youtube, was taken at...or after the Philippine-American Friendship Day Festival in Jersey. Check it out!(:
New blog entry from MiG!
29th June 2008
THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING, VERY VERY FRIGHTENING!
Am writing this from the departure lounge at JFK airport, on my way to London. I have just changed my socks as they were soaking wet! The Philippine-American Friendship Day Celebrations in Jersey City was spectacular! Spectacular in that the weather was outrageous! It started as such a hot and sunny day. Even though they forecasted rain, I thought that the weather guys got it wrong. It was a beautiful day. However, within what seemed seconds, the weather turned. As soon as I got out of my car in Jersey, a lightning bolt struck and the immediate thunder was deafening. Suddenly the heavens opened up and the rain came, thick and heavy. The wind blew down stalls and I struggled with the sound crew to keep the roof from flying away over the PA equipment. A man broke his arm in the ensuing storm, as a table flew on top of him. And as quickly as the storm started, it ended. The sun came out, and the crowd cheered. It took a while to dry the stage and reset the equipment, and just when it was time to re-start the festival, the wind came again and it looked like it was going to storm all over again. The officials decided to call it quits. I thought that it was such a shame to let people go home without a show, so I jumped on a table and rallied the group to sing WE WILL ROCK YOU with me! The feeling in the camp was great because it was as though we weren’t going to let anyone stop us having a good time. The organizers may think that today was a wash-out, but for me it was a great wet day out with friends and family, good food and good humour. My new moto (thanks Cuzzie!) is ‘DON’T FORGET TO LAUGH!’ and that was what we did today. It was a really great day.
I have to say a big thank you to all of those who have welcomed me home. It has been a very long road, and I am only half way home. It has been wonderful re-uniting myself with my precious little dog, but am so looking forward to finally being with my wife after 2 months apart. Your constant love and support has kept me going through all these times and have made me feel that all this is worth it.
May I also take this opportunity to thank everyone for the amazing gifts you gave to me while abroad as well as those waiting for me when I returned home. I was finally able to visit the Decca offices here in NY and they gave me those parcels that had been waiting for me while I was gone. So many amazing gifts! From those given to me at the various stage doors, to the beautiful gift that was crocheted for me here at home. THANK YOU!
Thank you to all of you for being so thoughtful. You spoil me!
Guess what? The flight is delayed.
DON’T FORGET TO LAUGH!!
Always love,
MiG
X
Carousel Pinoy wrote an article on the Philippine-American Friendship Day Festival in Jersey that MiG's gonna be at! Check it out! (:
Here's MiG's graphic to spread the word on WWRY in Hong Kong! If you'd like to post the pic somewhere too, go to MiGsquadHQ's graphic page!
The Sun wrote an article on WWRY, go check it out (:
The Sun article on WWRY
Then remember those few pictures posted up on WWRY HK in the Academy of Performing Arts at Wanchai and the auctioning off of Brian May replica guit and an autographed drum set? Here's the conclusion of it all, 2 articles with pictures to go with it!
Canon Article 1
Canon Article 2
Broadway Musicals Asia wrote an article on WWRY going to Thailand. Go check it out!(:
Broadwasy Musicals Asia Article on WWRY
Heya! Here's a vid of MiG's GiG in HK! The one for the Make A Wish Foundation!
Enjoy!
Heya! There's a photo gallery of the HK JJs Gig on Hong Kong Clubbing site. Go check it out yep!(:
Hey guys! Do take note that the dateline for "Got MiG?" shirt orders will be in 3days time, on the 23rd June 2008!
New blog entry, from MiG!
18th June 2008
WHEN YOU WISH….
*for the pic, visit www.mig-music.com > Diary. (:
Hey guys! Someone managed to record the Music Matters performance! MiG and the WWRY Band! Check it out!
RTHK did an audio interview with MiG on the Make A Wish Foundation Gig! Go check it out!(:
RTHK.org.hk Audio Interview on Make A Wish Foundation Gig Website
RTHK.org.hk Audio Interview on Make A Wish Foundation Gig Audio
New blog entry, from MiG!
10th June 2008
YAYA EMILIA
I find myself staring out of my hotel window at the spectacular view that is Hong Kong. I will never tire of this sight, and am trying to soak it in as much as I can. I have less than 2 weeks of it left. There is still so much I have not done here, but have tried to keep myself fresh for the show and for my duties. I am counting my many blessings and am so grateful for all the love I have felt and the good fortunes that have come my way.
It is with this that I have a heavy heart with the news that my Yaya (nanny) Emilia has suffered a massive stroke in Manila and is fighting for her life in hospital. She has given her life in service of me and my family. She has been like my second mother, taking care of my brother and me in Australia for a year. She has shown nothing but love and affection to me and my family and she is truly one of the sweetest people to have ever walked this Earth. I do not know a life without her around. If I could just ask for her to be in your thoughts and prayers, I would be most grateful.
I have been busy preparing for the gig at JJ’s on 16 June, and am very excited about playing in such a great venue for such a brilliant cause. The Make A Wish Foundation has been making dreams come true for thousands of kids for decades. There are no words that can give justice to the magic they do.
Hope you and yours are well, happy and loved.
Always,
MiG
X
Okay, so i met MiG in HK and he told me a few things.
1) SingFest.
He said SingFest had asked him to pay for his ticket which obviously he has the ability to but it's impossible for him to pay for the whole band to come. So most probably no and the other reason is also because he has an insanely hectic schedule.
2) But he did mention some other hard rock cafe thing in Singapore in Nov this year. Not really sure about this, nothing has been confirmed but more info will definitely be posted up the moment we receive it
A few pictures from HK.
This is up for auction in HK. Signed by Roger Taylor and Rowan Barkker
I have no idea when this was published, but I don't think I've posted it yet, so here goes...
MiG performance!Sunday, June 29, 2008 3:00 pmPhilippine-American Friendship Day CelebrationExchange Place, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA (MAP)MiG will be playing a set to celebrate Philippine-American Friendship Day in Jersey City, New Jersey. He will also be selling and signing his CD and there will be a meet and greet at the event. Time: 3pm
Place: Exchange Place, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
This is updated on mig-music.com, go to the "News" section to check it out! Or go to "Tour" and click on the calendar date for more info!
For those in Hong Kong, or going, or about to go! Heads up!(:The MiG Debut CD is being sold at the Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong at the Playbill merchandise stall. Buy the CD and get MiG to sign it as you meet him at the stage door!
Those in Hong Kong, or going to Hong Kong! Check This out!MiG Makes A WishMiG and the WE WILL ROCK YOU Band will perform a showcase of songs from MiG's debut CD, new original material, as well as the odd song from the show. Tickets are $180HK (includes a complimentary drink) but $100HK of that will go directly to the MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION. This a chance to say goodbye and thank you to fabulous Hong Kong on the last week of the WWRY season, as well as raising money for a magnificent charity.Monday, 16 June, 2008 at 8:30 pm
JJ's Music Room, Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong
JJ's Music Room, Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China (MAP)
Hey guys! Check out MiG's Universal Mini-Site for Hong Kong! It's updated on mig-music.com too, go to the news section to see the news!! (:
Those in the UK(or can go to the UK!), heads up! MiG will be performing in "The Music Of QUEEN: A Rock & Symphonic Spectacular"
With over 300 million albums sold worldwide, Queen are one of a select few truly iconic British bands that can claim to be a supergroup. With over four decades of music and 18 number one albums to their names, they are recognized as one of the most influential rock bands of all times.
2008 sees the launch of a new concert celebrating the music of Queen, which will give fans the opportunity of hearing these classic songs as never before. The Music Of Queen – A Rock & Symphonic Spectacular, features full rock band and stars from the West End smash hit musical We Will Rock You, combined with a 60-piece symphony orchestra, performing epic arrangements of Queen’s music.
“Stunning” and “awesome” are just two of the words which have been used to describe this concert experience and composer Richard Sidwell has done an incredible job in expanding original Queen arrangements into a completely new symphonic score.
With over seventy performers on stage this has to be one of the biggest rock shows on earth, featuring all of Queen’s classic hits including:
A kind of Magic, Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, We Are The Champions, Somebody To Love, Who Wants To Live Forever, Killer Queen, Don’t Stop Me now, Fat Bottomed Girls, I Want It All, and many more.
Call the ticket hotline: 0871 271 6149
Bought hot magazine and yes, there's the interview with MiG! It's titled: Mr. Nice Guy, hot cosies up to gentleman rocker MiG Ayesa. Though, they didn't put in the photo they took of us with MiG, but it's still fine! It's on pages 48 & 49 of the mag, so be sure to check it out!
Here's MiG's graphic to spread the word on WWRY in Hong Kong! If you'd like to post the pic somewhere too, go to MiGsquadHQ's graphic page!
Here's some blogs that have written reviews on the show! You guys might be interested in checking them out yeah!
MeiYah: We Will Rock You
:this blog has some stuff MiG said and all yep.
Same Same, But Different:We Will Rock You
:this blog includes some wwry clips as well, taken by the author.
Mobile Customs Multiply:We Will Rock You
:this author! Flew to hk the next day to catch the show cause he had tics from someone who couldn't make it! wow!
Heads up, those in Hong Kong! MiG's debut CD is now released in Hong Kong and is avalible at all good record stores!
HKClubbing has set up a photo gallery on WWRY Hong Kong! Go check it out! The photos are freaking nice (esp this black and white photo of MiG & Sivan) and the Ads there are everywhere and WOW!(:
The "Gallery>Theatre" and "Press" sections of www.mig-music.com is updated! Go check it out yeah! There's an audio interview with MiG and Annie Crummer there(:
Butterboom wrote an article on WWRY in Hong Kong! There's a WWRY picture too! Go check it out!(:
Butterboom WWRY Hong Kong Article
The Standard, an English newspaper from Hong Kong wrote an article on WWRY in Hong Kong. Go check it out!(:
Ah! I think this must be quite back dated, but I just found it and there's pics I haven't seen before! So okay, yay! When they were doing promotion stuff for WWRY! Check it out!(:
The She Loved music video is spotted on a chinese video website again! (Sort of like youtube) If you do check it out, click on "顶" (which means "top" in Chinese) below the video to say that you like it!(:
The She Loved music video is spotted on a chinese video website! (Sort of like youtube) If you do check it out, click on "喜欢" (which means "like" in Chinese) below the video to say that you like it!(:
Tom.com wrote an article on bringing her kids to watch WWRY Hong Kong in Simplified Chinese! Check it out! There's a pic too(:
大公報 wrote an article on WWRY in HK in Traditional Chinese! Take a look!(:
Tom.com wrote an article on WWRY Hong Kong in Simplified Chinese. Go check it out!(:
