Tag: The Fridge Dubai

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2012

On 06 March 2012, Dubai Vocal Ensemble was invited by The Fridge Dubai to be part of the opening ceremony of The Fourth Annual Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. The group who performed Ilay Gandangan, a song from the Southern part of the Philippines, was dressed in an ethnic costume to represent their home country.

“In only four years together we have built this festival into one of the world’s significant literary festivals. We are welcoming a power house of talent from around the globe here today. And we are seeing more and more talent emerging from Dubai itself too”

Isobel Abulhoul, Festival Director

 

Related Articles:

The Fourth annual Emirates Airline Festival of Literature opens , Gulf News on 6 March 2012

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2012 opens with spectacular display of words, poetry, song and dance , http://www.eaifl.com on 6 March 2012

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2012 opens , alowais.net.org on 7 March 2012

 


The 8th Fridge Concert Series

Last 31st of October 2011, the Dubai Vocal Ensemble joined The Fridge for their 8th Concert Series. The Fridge is Dubai’s leading artist and entertainment booking agency, The Fridge is renowned for spearheading many of the city’s most high-profile events from conception, to artistic direction and production, and is widely known for its growing portfolio of eclectic, talented musicians.

For the group’s performance at The Fridge DVE performed a number of rousing traditional Filipino folk songs alongside well known choral works, ballads, pop and world folk  complete with props and choreographed movements.

Reviews:

All Filipino Choir Wows Expat Community in UAE, Gulf News, 02 November 2011

Dubbed Best in Dubai, Pinoy Choir Wows UAE Audience, GMA News on 10 November 2011