Last night, the band Juanophobia (my son :-) is the violinist in the band) emerged as the WINNER of this awesome competition and walked away with a a recording album with Sony Music, a 1+1 contract with the Organizer, RM32,000 worth of product sponsored by SHURE, RM6500 worth of Fender products and RM10,000 in cash.
Juanophobia's Journey in the Passport to Fame
Audition for Battle of the Bands 2011: Passport to Fame began on 28th April 2011 (Thursday) and 29th April 2011 (Friday) at Cheras PGRM. Fifty bands were short listed from the audition and proceeded to the next qualifying rounds. Ten bands were casted out in every qualifying round and only the top 10 bands received the chance to perform and compete for the title “The Ultimate Band” in the semi-finals.
The finals were held last night at Opera, Sunway and the bands that competed were:
Juanophobia
Linet Goh, keyboardist for the band said it beautifully in her Facebook update before the competition began:
This is our time, Juanophobia.
Heartfelt thanks to everyone for being there, the organizers, judges, sponsors, mummies and daddies, friends and other fellow musicians from other bands.
Everyone is a champion already just by being a part of PassportToFame, the journey and friendships we've made are more precious than gold.
"Hold my hand,
Word for word,
As we journey through this world,
Close your eyes,
I promise you,
Nothing's the same, with the Passport To Fame!!"
In November last year, Juanophobia were the second runner-up in the Polo Rocks Band Competition. Without prejudice, I can vouch that since then, they have been working very hard, improving themselves, practising vigorously and praying hard that God will open a window for them and He has indeed! PTL!! Indeed, I believe and hope that things will really roll out for Juanophobia from now.
Here's one of the video clips of their performance last night - I will upload a sharper clip once the others have uploaded their videos.
A video clip of their performance LAST NIGHT CAN BE VIEWED AT THIS LINK.
The video clip of their prize-giving ceremony can be viewed AT THIS LINK.
I am so sad that my family could not go to KL to watch them as my husband has not been well. Regardless, we stayed up till we received the wonderful news from Julie Chua, mother of Clarence Chua (band leader of Juanophobia) who has been like a mother to all the bandmates, supporting them in every way possible and getting the cheer squad ready, not forgetting all the paraphernalia for the fans.
To the members of Juanophobia namely:
Clarence Chua - Guitarist
Yi Fen Tan - Vocalist
Jonathan Khor - Violinist
Chia Carmen - Trumpeter
Audrey Then - Saxophonist
Stewart Wong - Bassist
Linet Goh - Keyboardist
Aubry Chong - Drummer
WELL DONE, JUANOPHOBIA!!! WE LOVE YOU AND ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU!!!!
Thanks to all friends, relatives and readers who have been giving their support, prayers and wishes to Juanophobia! God bless you all!
A Arthur Awesome, Terrific and most Grand. Congratulations to all members of Juanophobia. Great talent displayed by these youngsters and with a little nurture they can become a very successful band.
A Arthur