Alternative rock female triumvirate Aia de Leon, Barbie Almalbis, and Kitchie Nadal forge meaningful partnership with GNN (formerly known as Gabi Na Naman Productions) and Smirnoff Mule to come together and reunite on the virtual stage with a special digital concert, Secrets III: An Online Concert featuring Aia, Barbie and Kitchie, aimed at raising funds for the employees and workers of live music venues in Metro Manila affected by the imposed enhanced community quarantine.
Slated on May 1, Friday at 8:00 pm, the Facebook Live show, will serve as the third installment of their critically acclaimed, sold-out concert, Secrets and will be streamed live on the trio’s official Facebook page.
This initiative is part of the alternative rock icons’ ongoing efforts to help the music community affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and a primer to GNN’s 5th anniversary celebration.
“Deprived of operating to serve people with live entertainment, music venues have temporarily shut down, and are struggling to manage their overhead expenses,” says GNN executive producer Milley Habito.
“Thanks to the girls, we’ll be given a chance to cover some of the funds needed to support employees and workers of independent music venues and bars. We cannot imagine a vibrant, bustling music scene without these people who have dedicated their lives in helping run the gigs. The waiters, cooks, kitchen helpers, cashiers, parking attendants, food servers, tech guys, security personnel and other employees deserve our help too,” she adds.
Among the confirmed beneficiaries include independent music venues such as Route 196, Mow’s, Saguijo Café & Bar, Jess and Pat’s, ‘70s Bistro, 123 Block, Social House, and others that will soon be announced.
The powerhouse fundraiser and concert will also feature never-before-heard collaborations among the three award-winning singer-songwriters, as well as individual performances featuring their most iconic hits and rarities.