Avril Ramona Lavigne, born in Ontario, Canada, the first 17 year old girl who sold more than 50 million copies of her singles and 30 million copies of her albums worldwide. In 2009, Billboard named Avril Lavigne as the number 10 pop artist in the ''Best of 2000s chart''. She was listed as the 28th overall best act of the decade on album chart performance in the U.S. Pretty much of an inspiration to all aspiring musicians slash singers out there.
Avril is famous for her necktie and tank top combinations. She preferred baggy clothes, skater shoes and wristbands. And sometimes ahielaces wrapped around her fingers. During photo shoots, instead of wearing glittery stuffs, she preferred wearing old crumpled T's, no wonder she was reigned as the Pop-Punk princess. And even noticed some parlors around near you? They have this poster of Avril and her highlighted hair of different colors. *such a trend-maker huh? :)
It was February 2012 when my Avril came into the Philippines and had her 'Black Star Tour' concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and I was with my dorm-mates in the Gen-Ad section singing along, staring at the big screen all the time, but despite of being in that section, the great feeling was we definitely felt the 'Avril Fever', his presence alone together with band just made everyone felt together with her music. We were at awed. And it was really a surprise knowing she'd be returning to Manila once again on February 17,2014!
It was a really great idea that ODYSSEY teamed up with Avril Lavigne PH and had this Avril Lavigne Album Launch event at Odyssey, Gateway and gathered all the fans around the metro or some may even travelled for hours just to be with their street-team. They had this 'Bring Me' game wherein they need to bring some stuffs related to Avril and even an Avril and Chad look-alike. They also had a 'find-the stickers' game where all was hidden around the store and its theirs if they find it. These peppy fans didn't gave up until they get those stickers and Avril stuffs.
Here it goes, the crowd decided who wins. 'The Avril Lavigne and Chad look-alike' They even gave a sample of their singing talent. The girl was a bit shy, and contrary to the confident to the Chad look-alike. He even sang the second verse! :)
Fans eager to find the stickers
What's amazing is that Avril has a lot of guy fans too
By the way here are some photos of the winner of Avril related stuffs like posters, pins, CD's, Nylon and Total Girl magazine, back drop, and even the standee.
And now my favorite part, covering some Avril songs. From these two lively and habile performers; AJ from the band 'Yuko' and Vanessa from Regeneration, everyone was purely entertained with their Avril acoustic covers, there was never a ho-hum moments, . AJ, with his humorous presence and his talent on playing his guitar, he sure did an amazing job of entertaining this cabal of avril fans by letting us hear their original song titled 'Isa Pa' as well as the graceful singing of Vanessa which I really admire her confidence and performing four songs; 'Why', 'Here's to never Growing Up', 'Smile' and 'Complicated'.
And lastly, incessant excitement of the crowd was really shown at the last part of the event while singing their recessional song 'Rock N' Roll'. I was really overwhelmed while taking video of @ALavignePH street team members, admins and other fans who went their waving their posters and CD's. They also greeted Avril on the video and I heard some group of friends saying 'See you on February Avril' 'We Love You' and yeah made me excited also for her next year's concert.
Lavigne believes her songs are about being yourself no matter what and going after your dreams even if your dreams are crazy and even if people tell you they're never going to come true. And I salute her for being a potent inspiration to everyone. For spreading her message through her songs, and giving hope to her fans to never give up on theirs. I also salute Odyssey and to those who sponsored this event for bringing fans together in one day and making this event a successful one. Big thanks to Odyssey for inviting me to cover this event; especially to Ms. Camille and Ate Ica :)
More photos and will upload the video soon!
And for those who are asking for AVRIL LAVIGNE's concert ticket prices for next year. Here it goes.
Ticket prices (excluding Ticketnet service charge) are:
VIP Patron Php 7,050
Patron Php 5,550
Lower Box Center Php 5,050
Lower Box Php 4,550
Upper Box A Php 2,550
Upper Box B Php 1,550
General Admission Php 850
Visit www.ticketnet.com.ph For inquiries or call 911-5555.
Visit www.ticketnet.com.ph For inquiries or call 911-5555.
