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URGENT NEWS!

2009-02-25T22:56:00.001+08:00

"Urgent News Bulletin! Due to a special event MiG is participating in, he will NOT be appearing at EIGHT MILE CREEK on 12 March. Please stay tuned to the TOUR page for further updates as they happen."

MiG Blog!

2009-02-21T22:52:00.001+08:00

New blogpost, from MiG!

Feburary 21st 2009

OSCAR

My wife has a new man in her life: Oscar. And I am all for it. I am so happy and excited for the both of them. Actually the truth is that my wife Simone is dancing at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles tomorrow and I am SO proud of her. I am not sure how well you will see her amongst the whole array of dancers on stage, but that’s hardly the point now, is it? The fact she got the gig, dancing there on stage, seen by the world is a dream come true for her. She will never forget this experience and I hope this may lead to other things. I am so thrilled. I will be watching the Oscars with baited breath!

I gotta say how much I am enjoying playing at 8 Mile Creek every Thursday. The management and staff there have been truly awesome. It’s like I can play what I want, for as long as I want. I am having a ball. It’s hard work though, starting at 7.30pm and finishing in the wee hours of the morning. It’s a lot of fun though. I always dreamed about playing piano bar in New York City. It’s a bit like selling ice to the Eskimos, but so far so good. At this stage I will be playing until 5 March. I will be taking a few weeks off after that for a few reasons.

The first one being that I will be in Vancouver, Canada for a couple of weeks recording a few tracks with producer Jeff Dawson (Daniel Powter, Kelly Rowland, The Dudes, State Of Stock) and engineer/mixer Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Franz Ferdinand, Norah Jones, Aerosmith, Metallica, Slipknot). I will be working in conjunction with Michelle Bakker and Carla Potter from The Brat Agency as well as the dynamic vodka company from New Zealand, 42 Below. It is with great pleasure and excitement to announce that I am working with these people and I hope to show the fruits of our coalition in the very near future.

I hope to be back at 8 Mile Creek upon my return to New York. I am still not sure when that will be, but will post it on the TOUR page as soon as I know.

Enjoy Oscar!

Always love,

MiG
x

MiG Blog!

2009-02-13T00:02:00.000+08:00

New blogpost, from MiG!

Feburary 8th 2009

AUSTRALIAN FIRES

I am in absolute shock over the tragic fires that have swept across Victoria and have claimed so many innocent lives. I am unsure of the exact death toll or the number of houses destroyed, but to lose even one life in this way is tragic enough. There are fears that the death toll is way over 100 and still rising. Hundreds have lost their homes. Thousands have been affected in very tragic ways. The walls of flames four storeys high sped through and destroyed everything in its path. Many died in their cars, trying to escape the inferno. It is hard to imagine that any of this happened due to fires that were deliberately lit. What possesses people to do this and think it is ok? I hope they catch those arsonists responsible and are duly punished. I am so heartbroken to see the tragedies unfold. It is unbelievable. My heart goes out to all the families of those killed and to those who have lost everything in this awful tragedy. Please pray that these fires are controlled and that no-one else is harmed.

My heart also goes out for the soul of my beloved Yaya (nanny) Emilia who recently passed after suffering a severe stroke last year. Her suffering is over and she was surrounded by her loved ones in her final days. Thank you for all your prayers and special thoughts. She devoted her life to service and love for our family and she will be very, very dearly missed. May she rest in peace.

I must also say that I am very excited about things that are just around the corner. One event in particular is the Queen Symphony Spectacular scheduled for May this year in the UK. I have been asked to participate and I would love nothing more than to do so, but in this crazy world and even crazier business, anything can happen in the last minute. Nothing is confirmed yet, as contracts have not been finalised. What I can say to those who have already bought tickets is that there is an excellent chance that I will be there. I will never put it up on my tour page until it is definitely confirmed. So much can happen between now and May, but I am moving mountains to be there. I loved doing the concerts last year and am so looking forward to doing them again this year, and they will be bigger and better than ever! So please stay tuned to mig-music.com for the latest updates with that, and other gigs. So many other exciting things are happening too that I just can’t talk about right now, but I will tell you how they go as soon as I can!

I hope everything is going great for you in 2009. Can’t believe it’s already February! Wow. I know there is so much bad news of gloom and despair with the economic crisis etc, but what keeps us going is that we are all in the same boat and must keep our heads above water until this tide of uncertainty clears. It will clear. Just hang on!

Always love and only love,

MiG
xx

MiG - Live and Intimate!

2009-02-07T22:34:00.007+08:00

MiG will be playing the Creek Bar Downstairs at Eight Mile Creek: a popular Australian venue in the heart of Soho, New York City. MiG will be appearing in this casual and very intimate setting every Thursday, beginning 12 February. No cover charge.
Contact Eight Mile Creek on 212.431.4635 or click this. Check out the details on the TOUR page.

Eight Mile Creek, 240 Mulberry Street, New York, New York, USA (MAP)

MiG Blog!

2009-01-21T04:15:00.001+08:00

New Blog post! From MiG!

EPISODE IV – A NEW HOPE

When I look at images of today’s momentous occasion, I do feel like I am watching a movie. This is a fairy tale come true. The heroes are shiny and flawless and the country and the world are rejoicing at the dawn of a new era of hope, prosperity, love, brotherhood, humanity and the promise that finally we will be getting out of this very dark time, that we as a human collective have been suffering for way too long. I will probably again be criticized for saying how wonderful Obama is, that it is ‘none of my business’, that I have no say in it as a non-American, but I speak personally and as a citizen of the Global Village, that today has been one of the most magical days I have ever witnessed, and one that I will tell my children and grand-children that I was here in America, in New York, when Barack Obama became President of the USA, and in effect became the leader of the free world. To hear him speak, to see him with his family, the way he looks at his wife, the way he speaks to his angelic children, the way he danced at the Ball, the way he always takes the high road, with integrity, grace and elegance, I have never been so inspired by one man in my life. He moves me, he inspires me, and he motivates me to be all I can be. But it is not just him. His gorgeous First Lady, his impossibly perfect girls, his charismatic #2 Joe Biden, and his entire team are like stars in a cast of mega-stars. How amazing and exciting to see this all come to fruition. This is a true-life fairy tale, that is greater than any fiction. The optimism of promise at probably the lowest point of despair in living memory can only be one thing: A miracle.

I am not American. I am not pretending to be. I am an Australian – Filipino living in the USA. It’s not my country, but I am so proud to be here at this time. I feel the mood of the people in the streets, in the subway, everywhere has lifted. People are smiling, people are talking to people, people are helping each other cross the street, people are being people again, united in their knowledge that this is the beginning of a truly miraculous time. I have never witnessed anything like this.

Thank you for letting me share this with you. May we all be united with getting the world right, and turning the dark into light.

Always love,

MiG
x

*there's an image too! Go to mig-music.com to check it out now! (:

YAY(:

2009-01-13T00:13:00.000+08:00

HEY EVERYONE!
IT'S MiG'S BIRTHDAY TODAYYY!!

MiG Blog!

2009-01-12T23:09:00.000+08:00

New blog post! From MiG! (:

ANOTHER YEAR…

Made it! Another year and still here! I am quietly blowing out the candles on my birthday cake and am grateful for all the blessings that have been given to me.

I am feeling very loved by the incredible messages of love, well-wishes and support. It really helps me not to feel bad about getting older. The number is scaring me, but I feel younger than ever! I sometimes think someone got my birthday wrong somehow…

I have to give a HUGE thank you for all the Christmas gifts I got over the Holiday Season. From incredibly cute home-made cookies, a wonderful composition book with messages of love, to Tim Tams and Vegemite, I am so spoiled to have such wonderful fans who give me so much joy. You are very naughty to send me presents, but your support keeps me going and makes me feel like I am doing something very worthwhile. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!

A very wise person I sat next to on the plane from Florida yesterday reminded me how important it was to live in the moment, to live in ‘NOW’. Right now, I am writing this to you and then going out for dinner with my wife in New York City. How much more can I ask for?

Always love,

MiG
Xxx

MiG Blog!

2008-12-31T02:05:00.002+08:00

New Blogpost! From MiG! (:

HAPPY 2009

As I watch the snow fall outside my window, I am watching the replay of the New Year’s celebrations in Sydney and Auckland and I am reminded about what an incredible year 2008 was. For many it was the worst, for others the best, but for most of us it had its fair share of ups and downs.

A new year brings new hope. A fresh start. A new beginning. Another chance.

I hope 2009 brings, above all, peace, love and happiness to all.

Happy New Year!

Always love,

MiG

MiG Blog!

2008-12-25T02:52:00.002+08:00

Latest post from MiG!
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...

MiG Blog!

2008-11-21T04:13:00.004+08:00

Latest from the MiG word
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! (:

Mig's blog

2008-11-05T00:02:00.000+08:00

Latest from the MiG word
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

Mig's Blog

2008-10-26T23:57:00.001+08:00

Another post from MiG!
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

Mig's Blog

2008-10-07T23:53:00.001+08:00

Post from Mig
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

MiG Blog!

2008-09-25T02:27:00.000+08:00

New blogpost, from MiG!

Sept 23, 2008

ROLL OVER HANDEL

On Sunday, 21 September we premiered the new work JOYFUL NOISE: HANDEL’S MESSIAH ROCKS at Boston’s Cutler Majestic Theatre for a rapturous full house and the cameras of PBS. I believe they are going to air it at Christmas time. It is a wonderful piece of work, and I believe it has a big future. This is only the beginning of the work, and there is so much that can be done with it. I hope it’s full potential will be realised. I am in awe of the talent that I found myself surrounded by. LeChanze has a voice and presence that will continue to ring in my heart and my soul. She is an inspiration to me on and off the stage. I have become her HUGEST fan. J. Robert Spencer is probably one of the funniest guys I have ever met, yet when he goes on stage, his voice sends me whizzing. I am so honoured to be among them, performing this wonderful new work. Let’s not forget the incredible band and this little group called the Boston Pops Orchestra, I am sure Handel would have been proud.

I find myself back in New York, and in Fall (Autumn). This is the best time of the year to be in this city and as the temperature starts to drop, and the colours of the trees start to change, I see a world of possibilities open up. A new beginning, a new start; time to be creative, time to spend with loved ones; a time to look towards the future and to see the beauty in the world and appreciate what is really important in this life.

I have all I need and am truly blessed.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who sent me well wishes for my Tito Ramon's recovery after his massive operation. He is recovering quickly and remarkably and I am sure he will be 110% in no time at all. Thank you for your emails, cards, prayers and thoughts. You have forever been so thoughtful and kind to me. Thank you, thank you.

I am looking forward to seeing the MiG AMP Feature on Channel V Asia that will air on 28 September. I will be able to guide you on how you can see it, no matter where in the world you are. Just stay tuned to mig-music.com.

Love to you and yours,

Always,

MiG
xx

MiG's Post

2008-09-11T00:55:00.000+08:00

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

MiG Blog!

2008-09-09T19:27:00.001+08:00

New blogpost, from MiG!

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! :)

MiG's Post

2008-09-05T18:17:00.000+08:00

Another MiG entry! (:

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

Interview By BkMagazine.com

2008-08-12T16:26:00.001+08:00

BkMagazine.com interviewed MiG! Do check out the article! :)

BkMagazine.com Interview

MiG Blog!

2008-08-12T02:59:00.002+08:00

New blog post, from MiG!

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

Derbyshire.co.uk Article on The Music Of Queen:Calke Abbey

2008-08-01T20:19:00.002+08:00

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

MiG Fans Forum!

2008-07-30T01:14:00.002+08:00

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!(:

MiG Blog!

2008-07-27T03:50:00.001+08:00

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
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MiG Blog!

2008-07-16T23:18:00.002+08:00

New post from MiG!

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
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MiG Blog!

2008-07-16T23:07:00.000+08:00

New blog post, from MiG!

11th July 2008

STU SOBOL

It is with a heavy heart that I bring you the news that my ex-manager Stu Sobol, passed away in his home a few days ago from complications with pneumonia. He leaves behind his wife and two children and a legacy in the music business, whose absence will surely be felt. At THE FIRM, Stu was instrumental in kicking off my career, as well as those of A Perfect Circle, Seether, Three Days Grace, Vanessa Carlton, Yellowcard, Hawthorne Heights, Ryan Star and Zach de la Rocha, among others. He was a very gentle and kind man with a larger than life heart who truly cared for his artists and treated me with love and respect. He took me under his wing and taught me many things about what it truly meant to be an artist.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, his freinds and to those closest to him at The Firm. He will be very sadly missed.

It was an honour and a privilege to know and work with him.

Always love,

MiG
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DO TAKE NOTE!! from mig-music forum!

2008-07-13T01:13:00.001+08:00

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!

MiG video on mig-music.com!

2008-07-12T04:41:00.002+08:00

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!

Warwick Castle Queen Spectacular Videos!

2008-07-11T19:49:00.003+08:00

These videos were taken at the recent Warwick Castle Queen Spectaculat event! Enjoy!(:

more videos here:http://www.youtube.com/user/jaynestringer

MiG Blog!

2008-07-08T04:45:00.001+08:00

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
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WWRY Forum

2008-07-07T00:46:00.005+08:00

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

2008-07-02T22:45:00.002+08:00

Pinkwork interview and photos of MiG in HK! Check it out!(:

Pinkwork interview and photos of MiG in HK!

MiG-music.com Update!

2008-07-02T22:29:00.001+08:00

Hey guys! mig-music.com has updated! Go check out the main page, the news, and tour sections yep!

www.mig-music.com

MiG videos!

2008-07-02T22:18:00.003+08:00

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!(:

MiG Video!

2008-06-30T22:32:00.001+08:00

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!(:

MiG's Blog

2008-06-30T21:57:00.007+08:00

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
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Carousel Pinoy article on Philippine-American Friendship Day Festival in Jersey!

2008-06-29T18:05:00.002+08:00

Carousel Pinoy wrote an article on the Philippine-American Friendship Day Festival in Jersey that MiG's gonna be at! Check it out! (:

Carousel Pinoy article on Philippine-American Friendship Day Festival in Jersey

MiG Blog!

2008-06-28T16:42:00.001+08:00

New blog entry, from MiG!

28th June 2008

BACK IN THE MiG APPLE

I have fallen in love with New York in the summer! It has been such a joy to walk my dog Powder in Central Park and watch her run around like there’s not a care in the world. I sometimes envy that. But I wouldn’t change my life for anything, as I am soon to be re-united with my wife Simmy, as I am flying to London on Sunday straight after the Philippine-American Friendship Day celebrations in New Jersey. I have not seen her since the beginning of May. This is a crazy life!

I will be in London for but a week. I will be performing at Warwick Castle on 6 July with a 60 piece orchestra, 8 piece rock band and 3 other singers for the The Music Of QUEEN – A Rock And Symphonic Spectacular! I did a similar gig last August with the Bournemouth Symphony orchestra and it was one of my favourite gigs ever. I seem to be making quite a career out of the music of QUEEN, so thanks guys! This definitely beats working for a living. However, it is quite exhausting. I am not complaining, but it’s 3.24am here and I have just finished packing and cleaning the house for our new border. Poor Powder has no idea what’s going on.

I must sleep now, so I’ll keep this brief. Just wanted to check in and say hi and howdy from the MiG Apple. Hope all is great in your side of the world.

Always love,

MiG
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WWRY in Bangkok Articles & WWRY Hotel Package

2008-06-28T02:52:00.004+08:00

These articles are mostly in thai, though there's many pics and even video in some! Check it out! (:

Mcot Variety (in Thai) pics +video

Metro Society Article (in Thai)

Chaophaya Park Hotel WWRY Hotel Package
Chaophaya Park Hotel has a special WWRY package for people who want to go Bangkok to catch WWRY!
Check out these links:
Chaopahya Park Hotel WWRY Package
Etravel Blackboard Asia Article

Thai PR net info (in Thai)

Or you can email them at: wewillrockyou@chaophyapark.com

MiG in WWRY Bangkok!

2008-06-28T02:42:00.003+08:00

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!

A few articles on WWRY

2008-06-27T23:17:00.004+08:00

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 Article on WWRY

2008-06-25T17:01:00.001+08:00

Broadway Musicals Asia wrote an article on WWRY going to Thailand. Go check it out!(:

Broadwasy Musicals Asia Article on WWRY

MiG in HK Videos!

2008-06-23T19:09:00.001+08:00

Heya! Here's a vid of MiG's GiG in HK! The one for the Make A Wish Foundation!
Enjoy!

HK Clubbing Photo Gallery on HK JJ Gig!

2008-06-21T03:27:00.002+08:00

Heya! There's a photo gallery of the HK JJs Gig on Hong Kong Clubbing site. Go check it out yep!(:

HK Clubbing Photo Gallery on HK JJ 's GiG

Dateline For "Got MiG?" Shirt Orders

2008-06-20T15:36:00.002+08:00

Hey guys! Do take note that the dateline for "Got MiG?" shirt orders will be in 3days time, on the 23rd June 2008!

35SGD

Measurements:we will get the proper measurements (&for the other sizes and will confirm again) soon. but for now, this is the rough measuement.

S:25inchs lenght, 17inches width

For those who have not heard about the "Got MiG?" Shirt Orders. It's a MiG shirt designed by the man himself! Official merchandise! Click the link below for more info!

*Got MiG? Shirt Mass Order*

Bangkok Post Article on WWRY!

2008-06-20T15:34:00.001+08:00

Bangkok Post posted an article on WWRY! Check it out!(:

Bangkok Post Article on WWRY

MiG Blog!

2008-06-18T23:19:00.001+08:00

New blog entry, from MiG!

18th June 2008

WHEN YOU WISH….

I have had such an amazing experience this weekend that will stay with me forever. Through the MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION, and with great support from the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong and all at WE WILL ROCK YOU, we were able to show some very special children what it would be like to perform on a professional stage, and to rock out in front of a live audience. These kids came on stage and we put them through their paces, teaching them ‘We Will Rock You’ and ‘We Are The Champions’. These guys were awesome, learning the songs and movements so quickly.

Then it was show time! Their parents were seated in the auditorium, and with full lights, full band, full sound, the curtain came up and we gave them a show of a lifetime! The kids rocked out with the cast of WWRY and proved that they were the true champions of the world. The smiles on their faces were all we needed. Music truly is the universal language and what kid doesn’t want to rock out?! It was such a beautiful day for everybody and I am so in awe of the MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION and the amazing work they do.

Again, another lesson in putting things into perspective.

So it was with renewed oomph that we took the stage at JJ’s on Monday night to earn money for the MAW Foundation. It was a cracker of a night. The place was packed and jumping to such an awesome crowd. Thank you to all those who came to support us and this wonderful cause.

My thanks have to go out to all at the MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION, Club JJ’s, The Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, Lunchbox Productions, Universal Music and Tom Lee Music. I also have a huge debt of gratitude to the WWRY band (Ryno, Nick, Llewellyn, Etienne, Edwin and Matt) and my gorgeous Killer Queens on Bvs (Annie, Lucy and Megan). You have blessed me beyond comprehension.

Less than a week left in Hong Kong. I am going to miss this wonderful city. I wish it would stop raining! Enough already!! I hope all is well in your world.

Always love,

MiG
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*for the pic, visit www.mig-music.com > Diary. (:

Music Matters Video!

2008-06-15T05:16:00.001+08:00

Hey guys! Someone managed to record the Music Matters performance! MiG and the WWRY Band! Check it out!

From her blog: http://sandseasky.blogspot.com/2008/06/rockin-hongkong.html

Here's the video link: http://sheilapaul.multiply.com/video/item/12/MiG_Wants_to_Break_Free

Enjoy! ;)

Official WWRY Tour Bangkok Dates!

2008-06-15T05:07:00.003+08:00

12 July 2008 to 27th July 2008

Tues-Fri: 7.30PM

Sat & Sun: 2.30PM & 7.30PM

For tickets check out: Rachadalai Theatre's Site

*Okay okay, I know, it's late! SORRY! Was on my list but left it awhile to coordinate some stuff =X

RTHK.org.hk Audio Interview on Make A Wish Foundation Gig!

2008-06-12T17:16:00.004+08:00

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

MiG Blog!

2008-06-11T16:43:00.001+08:00

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
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A short update on MiG's schedule

2008-06-09T14:55:00.007+08:00

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

MiG Blog!

2008-06-07T21:56:00.001+08:00

New Blog entry, from MiG!

6th June 2008

MUSIC MATTERS

The showcase gig at CLIQ last Wednesday for MUSIC MATTERS was a total blast! The WWRY band were tight and explosive. These young guys are the real deal. Enthusiastic and hyper-talented. They are a joy to play with and I am so privileged to be on stage with them. Everyone has been asking about the guys, so it was well worth dragging our asses off to the gig after an exhaustive show at the Lyric. I met a fantastic group of people from all over the world. It is a truly great event here in Hong Kong. My ears are still ringing from our hard core cover of I WANT TO BREAK FREE!

Went to Disneyland with some of the cast last Monday and had a ball. My cynicism I thought I might feel dissolved away as soon as we got on the Disney train to the park. They just do it so well! The shows in the park were awesome. Thank you for taking care of us.

Hong Kong is exhausting! The pace of this city is so like New York. Never ending and relentless. I barely have the time to do any sight-seeing during the week and it frustrates me because there is so much to see! I just may have to burn the candle at both ends for the next couple of weeks and get as much of Hong Kong as I can.

I am excited about the 16 June gig at JJ’s for the MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION. It’s such a great cause and the people at the Hyatt and at JJ’s have been incredible.

My CD is finally on sale at the venue’s merchandise stall, so if you are coming to see WE WILL ROCK YOU, make sure you come and visit me at the stage door after the show so I can sign it for you, ok?

It’s 2am, so I really must get to sleep, but I have not written in a while. That’s a good indication of how crazy it’s been here in Honkers. Non-stop!

Thanks for visiting me here…

Always,

MiG
xx

The Nation WWRY Article- Bangkok Newspaper

2008-06-07T04:58:00.002+08:00

I have no idea when this was published, but I don't think I've posted it yet, so here goes...

The Nation wrote an article on WWRY! I think they've written one before. I'm not sure, will check when I can, but for now,I'll just post this for you guys yeah?(:

The Nation WWRY Article

MiG To Perform At Philippine-American Friendship Day Celebration, USA

2008-06-07T04:44:00.003+08:00

MiG performance!

Sunday, June 29, 2008 3:00 pm

Philippine-American Friendship Day Celebration

Exchange 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!

MiG's "MiG" CD Is Now Sold At The Lyric Theatre!

2008-06-07T04:41:00.002+08:00

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!

MiG gig in Hong Kong on the 16th June 2008!

2008-06-05T23:18:00.002+08:00

Those in Hong Kong, or going to Hong Kong! Check This out!

MiG Makes A Wish

Monday, 16 June, 2008 at 8:30 pm
JJ's Music Room, Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong

MiG 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.
JJ's Music Room, Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China (MAP)

It's updated at the News section on mig-music.com, do check it out yeah!

MiG's Universal Hong Kong Mini-Site!

2008-06-05T21:47:00.005+08:00

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!! (:

MiG's Universal Hong Kong Mini-Site!

MiG To Perform In "The Music Of Queen"

2008-06-04T23:54:00.028+08:00

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"

MiG will be starring with other stars from the West End smash hit musical WE WILL ROCK YOU in The Music Of Queen – A Rock & Symphonic Spectacular, featuring a full rock band combined with a 60-piece symphony orchestra, performing epic arrangements of Queen’s music. Hear Queen's music like you have never heard it before.

Warwick Castle

Sunday July 6th (MAP)

Warwick Castle Site for the event

Calke Abby

Friday august 8th (MAP)

Clumber Park

Saturday August 16th (MAP)

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

MaConcerts site

Warwick Castle Site for the event

Rthk.org.hk Video Interview and WWRY Clips!!

2008-06-04T03:20:00.002+08:00

omgosh! This! A must watch! Clips from wwry and wowness! So must got to check this out guys!! There's a short article at the page and then click for the vids!! Or you can click below!!

rthk.org.hk article, (scroll down, it's the second one)

Click Here for the video in Windows Media

Click Here for the video in Real Player

Hot Magazine [issue 31May - 13June 2008]

2008-06-02T17:02:00.004+08:00

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!

hot magazine is sold at $2.90 at 7eleven, times, NTUC, cheers and most other places that do sell magazines yep!

Tom.com Article on MiG & Annie's concern for the victims of the earthquake

2008-06-01T01:52:00.005+08:00

Tom.com wrote an article on in Simplified Chinese on MiG & Annie Crummer's concern for the victims of the earthquake. Go Check it out! (:

*Sorry for the late posting. As some of you may know, Debbie is overseas and I was busy teaching percussion at a camp, so yeah, abit lagged. Was trying to translate this, but I'm really too tired. Might continue again later if I can,so sorry. Thanks!(:

Tom.com Article on MiG & Annie's concern for the victims of the earthquake

MiG in WWRY Hong Kong!

2008-05-28T16:42:00.001+08:00

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!

Hong Kong WWRY Blog Reviews

2008-05-28T16:05:00.002+08:00

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!

MiG Debut CD Realeased in Hong Kong!

2008-05-26T14:01:00.002+08:00

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 WWRY Hong Kong Gallery!

2008-05-24T15:09:00.002+08:00

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!(:

HKClubbing WWRY Hong Kong Gallery!

Mig-music.com Update!

2008-05-24T10:56:00.003+08:00

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(:

Time Out Hong Kong WWRY Review

2008-05-24T09:05:00.001+08:00

Time Out wrote a review on WWRY in Hong Kong, do check it out!(:

Time Out WWRY Hong Kong Review

Butterboom WWRY Hong Kong Article

2008-05-23T12:51:00.003+08:00

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 WWRY Hong Kong Article

2008-05-23T08:25:00.001+08:00

The Standard, an English newspaper from Hong Kong wrote an article on WWRY in Hong Kong. Go check it out!(:

The Standard WWRY Hong Kong Article

MiG Blog!

2008-05-22T04:22:00.002+08:00

New Blog entry, from MiG!

21st May 2008

PERSPECTIVE

We have just experienced three days of national mourning for those victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Sichuan, China. There is much sadness and suffering and the cruel loss of so many young children has pulled a blanket of sorrow over the earth. I continue to pray for the souls and the families of the innocent victims, the injured, the homeless and the grieving. It is almost too much to think what they must be going through. And to think so many deaths could have been avoided had the buildings been built properly in the first place. There are so many questions that need to be answered. So many wrongs need to be accounted for. They must not have died in vain. I hope that in their memory, a complete re-evaluation of the safety of all buildings everywhere is done to safeguard us all from this ever happening again.

Everything seems to pale in comparison to the earthquake in China and the cyclone in Myanmar, but I am in Hong Kong and the show has well and truly opened. The response has been nothing short of spectacular and a successful season here is almost guaranteed. I guess there is always a place for an escape from the stresses of life and tragedy. If we can make people laugh and forget their woes for even a short while, it doesn’t seem so pointless.

Everything is put into perspective.

I had a visit from my good friend Warwick from England. He and his brother and carer came to Hong Kong to see the opening of WWRY. This was Warwick (Wazza!)’s first time out of the UK and even on a plane. The joy he gave to everyone who met him was inspirational. It was such a surprise and I was so honoured that he would go to such a length to see me here in Hong Kong, I am not worthy.

Everything is put into perspective.

I shall never want for anything but to be happy and healthy and to be surrounded by the laughter and love of my dear ones. That is all that should ever matter.

Having said that, Hong Kong is going off! This city is too amazing and wonderful to describe. Every sector of the city is as awesome as the next one in its own way. The people have won my heart and I have fallen in love with this place.

Sending you all my love to you and yours,

Always,

MiG
x

Singtao.ca WWRY Promotion Article [backdated]

2008-05-21T21:25:00.004+08:00

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!(:

Edited: Guess what! I found out these were when he was in Singapore if I'm not wrong! lol! backdated! but okay, I haven't seen these pics before so yep =P

Singtao.ca WWRY Promotion Article

"She Loved" MV On Youku.com

2008-05-21T21:16:00.001+08:00

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!(:

"She Loved" music video on Youku.com

"She Loved" MV On Herzon.com

2008-05-21T21:10:00.004+08:00

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!(:

"She Loved" music video on Herzon.com

Sina.com.hk WWRY Hong Kong Article

2008-05-21T20:57:00.004+08:00

Sina.com.hk wrote an article in Traditional Chinese on WWRY in Hong Kong, there's some pics too! Check it out!(:

Sina.com.hk WWRY Hong Kong Article:音樂名劇尋昔日樂與怒

Singtao.ca WWRY Hong Kong Article

2008-05-20T19:04:00.002+08:00

Singtao.ca wrote an article on WWRY in Hong Kong in Traditional Chinese, there's some pictures too! Check it out!(:

Singtao.ca WWRY HK Article: Queen音樂劇香港重現 Roger Taylor睇到想喊

Tom.com WWRY Hong Kong Chinese Article2

2008-05-20T18:33:00.002+08:00

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(:

Tom.com WWRY Hong Kong Chinese Article2

Takungpao.com WWRY Hong Kong Article

2008-05-20T18:09:00.002+08:00

大公報 wrote an article on WWRY in HK in Traditional Chinese! Take a look!(:

大公報 WWRY Hong Kong Article:英國搖滾音樂劇五月中抵港

iease.com.cn WWRY Hong Kong Article

2008-05-20T04:00:00.001+08:00

iease.com.cn wrote an article on WWRY Hong Kong too! Go take a look!(:

iease.com.cn WWRY Hong Kong Article

Tom.com WWRY Hong Kong Chinese Article

2008-05-20T03:56:00.002+08:00

Tom.com wrote an article on WWRY Hong Kong in Simplified Chinese. Go check it out!(:

btw, MiG's name in chinese is...

MiG Ayesa = 米基艾若莎 ! =P

Tom.com WWRY Hong Kong Article

Inquirer.net WWRY Article

2008-05-19T23:52:00.001+08:00

Inquirer.net wrote an article on WWRY! Go check it out!(:

Inquirer.net WWRY Article

HKClubbing WWRY Interview With Roger Taylor & Ben Elton

2008-05-19T22:11:00.002+08:00

HKClubbing got to interview Roger Taylor & Ben Elton on WWRY. Take a look!(:

HKClubbing Interview With Roger Taylor & Ben Elton

Yahoo Hong Kong WWRY Opening Night Article

2008-05-19T20:51:00.002+08:00

Yahoo Hong Kong wrote an article in Traditional Chinese on the opening night show. There's also 3 pics at the side, click the arrow box to scroll and see. You can also enlarge it by clicking on the words "放大". Check it out!(:

Yahoo Hong Kong WWRY Opening Night Article: 「皇后」初臨城下音樂名劇尋昔日樂與怒

MTV Asia "Win MiG Autographed CDs!"

2008-05-19T16:39:00.004+08:00

Good news for those who didn't manage get their copy of MiG's "MiG" autographed by the man! MTV Asia is giving away autographed MiG CDs! All you have to do is answer the question on their website (click below for link): In which country was MiG born?

I bet all you MiG fans sure know the answer already yeah???

On a second thought, maybe we should leave them for people who just decided to try their luck and haven't heard of MiG yet. I'm sure they would get MiGed after listening to the CD! Oh well. If you do want to try your luck and go for it though, all the best!(:

PS. okay, I know I discovered this late, but no worries, the closing date is June 4th 2008 yep.(:

MTV Asia "Win MiG Autographed CDs!"

Time Out Hong Kong WWRY Article

2008-05-18T23:53:00.002+08:00

Time Out Hong Kong wrote an article with some replies from MiG over the phone when he was in Singapore. (sorry I'm not sure when this came out, just discovered it!) Go check it out!(:

Time Out Hong Kong WWRY Article

WWRY HK Ad Pics!

2008-05-18T04:14:00.005+08:00

Here's some photos of WWRY ads in HK from Grace who recently came back from HK! Got her permission to post her pics yep. Credits to Grace!(: Enjoy!

MiG-music.com Update!

2008-05-18T04:07:00.003+08:00

MiG has updated the News and Tour sections of his official site, www.mig-music.com , go check it out!(:

WWRY HK Has Officially Opened!

2008-05-16T19:27:00.003+08:00

20:00 Hong Kong time. WRWY has officially opened in Hong Kong now! Innuendo should start playing at the Lyric Theatre in HK soon and it'll all begin! Ahhh! I can't wait for the press articles to start coming and I hope all is well with MiG and the cast and that they are enjoying themselves loads! GOOD LUCK to the whole cast! MiG especially! And congrats on the opening in HK! =D

3o More Minutes To The Opening Of WWRY HK!

2008-05-16T18:58:00.003+08:00

Okay, I know I may seem crazy, but I'm really excited for MiG even though I'm not there! 30 MORE MINUTES! I shall post again at the exact 8pm in hk! =P Oh yeah, the opening also probably means more press articles soon!:)

Lifestyle Singapore Article WWRY HK

2008-05-14T04:40:00.003+08:00

Lifestyle Singapore wrote an article on WWRY in Hong Kong yep. Go check it out!(:

Lifestyle Singapore Article on WWRY in Hong Kong

Discover Hong Kong WWRY Info in Traditional Chinese

2008-05-13T02:37:00.004+08:00

Hey guys! If you know anyone/any people who needs/wants the info on WWRY in HK in Chinese, there's the info in Chinese on the Discover Hong King website. Do direct them there yeah?

Thanks!(:

*NOTE, it's in Traditional Chinese. Not the Simplified Chinese yep.

Discover Hong Kong WWRY Chinese Info

MiG Blog!

2008-05-13T01:14:00.002+08:00

New blog entry, from MiG!

12th May 2008

HANDLE LIKE CHINA

I am loving Hong Kong!! This place is unbelievable! All I have seen so far has blown me away. The city has developed even more since I was last year and Olympic fever has hit here big time. The huge Olympic rings that grace the harbour shore give no doubt that this is an Olympic city (equestrian events will be held here). It also gives gives no doubt that we are in China.

The earthquake today in Central China’s Sichuan Province has rocked the world more than literally. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those men, women and children still unaccounted for. To suffer so much in that way is beyond me. I only wish the death toll is not as high as they predict.

And I am shocked and angry at the stupidity of the frustrating situation in Myanmar. How can a government just sit there and deny its own people the means and supplies by which they can survive, and watch them die, just to protect their own selfish power?! This insanity has got to stop! I am shell shocked, and see how futile my own problems are. If ever we need a reality check…

Bless you all and I pray you are all safe and happy. I hope all you mothers out there were spoiled rotten on Sunday. I am a big fan of mothers. I come from a long line of mothers. My mum is a mother.

Always love,
MiG
X

The Nation WWRY Article- Bangkok Newspaper

2008-05-12T22:09:00.002+08:00

Bangkok newspaper "The Nation" wrote an article on WWRY in HongKong. Go check it out yeah?(:

The Nation WWRY in HK Article

MiG in HK

2008-05-11T22:46:00.007+08:00

So by now, MiG is officially in Hong Kong.
Performance dates: 16th May - 15th June.
"After Hong Kong we end our tour in Bangkok. The final show of this International Tour will be 27 July, 2008" From Mig's diary.

For more information on Hong Kong click this link

MiG will defintely be up and about in Hong Kong, performing and being interviewed here and there. So keep up with this site for the news on MiG in HK.

Quoted from MiG's diary again, "there might be a couple of dates in england in august"

MiG Blog!

2008-05-09T22:23:00.004+08:00

New blog entry, from MiG!

9th May 2008.

KING HONG KONG

I’m at the airport after almost getting car-sick in the taxi in horrific traffic out of New York. The lounge in Terminal 7 is an oasis of fountains and Sultana Bran. I have to board my Cathay Pacific flight in 10 minutes, so I have to rush.

Hong Kong, here I come! I love this city. It is the New York of Asia…or is that Shanghai?

It took me ages to pack and it’s getting harder and harder to leave my beautiful family. I am looking forward to coming back to amazing NYC and making a life for myself and getting creative with writing and recording and auditioning and LIVING! Not to say I’m complaining. Travelling is always exciting. Just a little tired and emotional right now.

Gotta fly…

Always,

MiG
xx

MiG's Official Tshirt Mass Order Dateline!

2008-05-09T04:10:00.003+08:00

Okay, the official dateline for submission of demands for now is set to June 23rd 2008. Cause I know there are some issues about people wanting the shirts but need to save up for it, especially for the younger fans. The late June is also for some people who can get to work during the June school holidays or something to save up for it yep(: Also, if we have quite abit of orders the cost will be lesser, cause I think the bulk shipping would be cheaper yep. Now's just to know who's interested so we can estimate the cost. Hope more people can order now yep, I know lots of people really want the shirt yeah, so trying to help make it avalible for everyone as far possible. (:

*For those who have submitted demands, an email will be sent to you shortly after the dateline for you to confirm your order, and any other impt info we'll have to tell you then. Thanks!

**The actual measurements for sizes will be up as soon as we get it. Stay tuned!(:

MiG's Official Tshirt Mass Order!

2008-05-07T01:16:00.014+08:00

Guess what? We have decided to do a mass order for MiG's Official TShirts! *For Singapore only at now, so sorry!* The small sizes are actually sold out but we can get them to print more if we have enough orders, so HANDS UP WHO WANTS AN OFFICIAL MiG T-SHIRT DESIGNED BY MiG? It's around 40 35 SGD with shipping. Most probably less but not more, after converting to USD and all. But then, we've got to know the number of orders to confirm the price as well so yep. Email migfanssg@hotmail.com with your orders NOW! We need to know the demand for it before going about to do it, so yep. (:

*NOTE:It says sold out on the web, but MiG agrees to do a small reprint just for us. So the order is on, for those who went on MiG's tshirt site and saw the "sold out" sign.*

Sizes are in mens size: S, M, L, XL and XXL.

Do email us for any enquires as well and we will do our best to answer your questions to the best of our ability.(:

* The more detailed size measurements will be up later, also when we do it we'll ask you to reconfirm everything.

Dateline for submission:23rd June 2008

Format To Place A Demand:

Name:

contact number: (if you're okay with that, we'll need it later when we confirm that we're ordering )

Email:

Size:

No Of Orders:

to migfanssg@hotmail.com

We will keep you informed when we confirm to do this.(:

*note, it's silk screened, so it's really really pretty!

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MiG Blog!

2008-05-06T01:21:00.002+08:00

New blog entry, from MiG!

5th May 2008

NEW YORK, NEW SITE

Greetings from the MiG Apple. It’s so great to be back home and actually see trees of green, red and pink buds blossoming all over the place. The changing of the seasons is so dramatic here! I love it. Spring is so in the air, and there is such beauty everywhere it brings a lump to my throat. I thought Central Park was beautiful in winter, but wow! Spring has become my official favourite season, especially since I have had no major hay fever attack yet. I might be just in denial, but maybe I might be getting over this crippling ailment I’ve had since I was a teeny tot, where your eyes swell up, and you sneeze for hours. Claratyne is doing the trick. Fingers crossed!

This new site I’ve put up must have caught people by surprise, but I hope you like it. It is so much more manageable than the previous site. I can edit it and control it completely by myself, adding everything I want to add and responding to those who want to get in touch with me. I guess there might be some improvements to be made, as I am new at this kinda thing. There are things I might have left out or added twice, but this is a work in progress as all sites should be. The beauty of this is that I can work on it straight away. It will hopefully be a source of entertainment and information as I move towards the next phase of my career.

I head off to Hong Kong this Friday for the continuing saga of WE WILL ROCK YOU. This next leg promises to be the biggest one yet. A big promise to fulfil if it is to compete with Singapore, Auckland and Seoul. After Hong Kong we end our tour in Bangkok. The final show of this International Tour will be 27 July, 2008. There might be a couple of dates in England in August, but apart from that, I will be furiously working on a new album. There is so much to do, so much to look forward to, and also so much to worry about!

So for the time being, I’ve added some songs in the audio page, videos in the video page, pictures all over the place and enough press and reading materials to keep you busy for a while.

The whole new forum is a much user friendly format so I hope you enjoy being there. I am new to the whole forum thing but I will be reading every entry as I am the sole moderator…still learning what that means.

I say hello to my beautiful loyal fans and welcome my new ones. I hope you enjoy the ride.

Always love,

MiG
xxx

Power 98 Sebastian's Blog

2008-05-05T18:22:00.003+08:00

Sebastian from Radio Power 98 blogged about WWRY (dated May 5th) and meeting MiG as well! Go check out his blog!

Power 98 Sebastian's Blog

Yet Another Video!

2008-05-04T16:55:00.003+08:00

Hey guys! I've found, yet another video! I think it's an old one though. I'm really not sure, but yeah, Adrian Pang interviews MiG & the WWRY cast! The even dress him up bohemian style! And that Killer Queen screen, it's actually live! wow!

Adrian Pang interviews WWRY

MiG's site!

2008-05-04T12:35:00.004+08:00

MiG's official site is finally up! Hurry! go check it out NOW (:
official site

Urban Wire Interview

2008-05-04T03:13:00.002+08:00

Released on 27th April 2008. Sorry! Only found this right now, so yep. It's an audio interview. You're got to wait quite abit before it loads though. But be patient and you'll hear MiG talking soon(:

Urban Wire Interview