Abreeza Ayala Mall ushers in the season of gifts and giving at the Abreeza Christmas Launch: A Yuletide Musical Ride. held Nov 12, 2017, at the Activity Center. The afternoon was filled with holiday harmonies by award-winning contemporary a cappella group Acapellago.
Shoppers also witness the lighting of the Abreeza Christmas Village at the Ground Floor, as well as the Abreeza Christmas Tree.
Guest performances include Muzic’s Kool Glee and Champ and the Band, a local crooner who wanted to bring the Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin-style roasts and he got off to a good start because he sounded just like another Rat when he came out on stage everyone was ecstatic.
With Abreeza Mall’s mission of encouraging the spirit of giving, Abreeza Mall General Manager Luigi Escano formally welcomes guests and promote Hero Foundation and introduce the scholars. He invited everyone to share their blessings by approaching the donation box for the scholars of the HERO Foundation, HERO meaning Help, Educate, and Rear Orphans, at the Main Concierge near Jollibee. Corporations are also invited to lend a hand by supporting the group’s efforts.
Fast forward to the much- anticipated performance of the award-winning Filipino contemporary a cappella group, Acapellago. The group was originally from Bulacan and formed in 2012, this five-piece group has gone on to conquer both the national and international scenes, having been signed to Viva Records, received the Ani ng Dangal award from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and named a two-time Grand Champion of Akapela Open in the Philippines, Grand Champion of the A Cappella Championships – International Category in Singapore in 2015, Grand Champion of the Aka Acapella VIII in Singapore in 2016, and first runner-up of the Vocal Asia competitions in Taiwan in 2016.
They brought the house down with their vocal prowess, the group continues to create, arrange, and perform new music to inspire many young artists in contemporary a cappella singing and contribute to the Philippines’ music and performing arts heritage.