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IBU is among the ten winners at the talent competition for the Chicago Music Opportunity Project (CMOP) 2003, the first program of it's kind in the Midwest, sponsored by 5th District Senator Rickey R. Hendon and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. The goal of the project is to provide the Chicago metropolitan area with the best opportunity to nurture, train, educate and expose the artistic talent within its diverse communities. The project enables young talent between 18 and 30 towards their dream of a music career by providing professional training in the music industry-related skills. Representatives fro a consortium or professional companies conducted workshops in the various areas of the music business from vocal coaching, artist development, contracts, studio recording and mixing, and music publishing to name a few. 40 semi finalists were chosen from a field of over 300 audition tryouts and participated in an extensive and thorough ten-week training program before the talent competition that culminated the project. The training, which is took place at the Music Industry Workshop, included all aspects of the music industry, from vocal training, recording studio techniques, mastering, recording and management contracts, choreography, marketing, etc. The competition involved two talent showcases to select 10 finalists. The talent portion of CMOP was held Friday, May 9th and on the 16th, at Local 705 Building located at 328 S. Marshfield in Chicago. IBU competed on May 16 with their R&B rendition of their brand new song, “I Can’t Get Over You,” produced by Earl Powell, with lyrics and music by Tommy Chanthasene. Their rendition elicited a standing ovation from the audience, and some of the judges. The hosts for the competition were Sam Sylk of WGCI Radio, and CMOP Publicist Regina Daniels. The judges for the competition were music industry celebrities that included Caryn “Special K” Lee from Warner Brother Records, Inc.; Barbara McDowell of Power 92 of 102.3 FM radio; Yoki Songmaker of Yoki Songmaker Production; Wayne Cannady, CMOP vocal instructor, and Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child. All forty semi finalists will go on to co-produce a full length urban music CD, and the 10 winners will have separate tracks on the CD and will perform live at several music showcases around the city. The CD release date is set for the end of June or early July. New Sounds of Chicago (NSOC) - a non-profit entertainment company that promotes local talent, The Music Industry Workshop - a recording studio to some of today's hottest talents, Top Notch Records, and Industry professionals such as record label executives, entertainment attorneys, artist managers, songwriters, producers and promoters have come together for this ground breaking joint venture. A website for the program is under construction. It will show the finalists’ music bio, special interviews, participants upcoming music events, behind the scene auditions, behind the scene competitions, behind the scene post production of developing the CD, video screening of the 10 finalists, information on the CMOP consultants such as Music Industry Workshop, Entertainment lawyers, A&R, Marketing, publicists, Music Director and vocal instructors, as well as CMOP future endeavors for the Midwest Based. This project is being documented for later distribution as cablecast & public libraries. The video documentary is being considered for possible future sales. For information about this program, you may contact NSOC/CMOP headquarters at (773) 638-0991 or Corliss, NSOC administrator at (773) 638-5804. You can also send an email to nsoc@sbcglobal.net.
IBU was featured at a solo concert presented by the Department of Student Activities at the College of Lake County at the Grayslake Campus. The concert was held at the Mainstage Theater at 19351 W. West Washington Street, in Grayslake, Illinois. Celebrated as Chicago’s most sought after Asian-American performing group, they are also one of the busiest, having made close to fifty performances last year. This pop group’s success is attributed to the many talents they bring on stage. They perform with acoustic guitar accompaniment, has a repertoire of a cappella medleys, perform with instrumental tracks, have choreographed numbers, and even break dance during their song performances. Most of all, their outstanding vocal harmonies, unique in a three-member vocal group, makes them different from all the other boy bands. IBU has been in the Asian-American music scene for two years, and already, they been receiving a lot of notices in the mainstream music industry. The group started performing in private events and local talent showcases. It was in these performances they were discovered by their current management, BEI Artist Management. Since then IBU has been featured on local magazines and newspapers, local TV shows, appeared in major concerts, clubs and several Universities in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. They have performed back to back concerts at Wayne State University in Detroit and Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana with 6th Day, the group considered as one of the icons in the Asian-American industry. IBU has opened for several major shows in Chicago which included concerts by Philippine artists such as Lani Misalucha, Freestyle and Jessa Zaragoza, Side A with Basil Valdez and Jaya, and the Hunks. Last year, they performed at Six Flags Marine world in Vallejo, California with the big name artists that included Pinay. IBU was featured in the television show “Stateside” which aired via satellite on the Filipino Channel, as well as the station KTSF ( Channel 26 ) in Francisco, and the International channel. Early this year, they went back to the bay area to perform at “The Gathering” at the prestigious Palace of the Fine Arts theater. IBU’s widely received single “Next To The Candlelight” was release in August last year. Two compilation CDs and a record deal from a mainstream record label is in the works. The CLC-sponsored concert featured select local talents who opened and provided backup for IBU, including Charleen, Chicago’s newest year old singing sensation, Emcee Jargon, and Chicago’s premier and multi-awarded dance groups, the Naughty Yauzah Crew and the Naughty Yauzah Ladies. Ambibo.com wrote about the show: Speaking of energy, IBU were oozing with it. Jumping, tumbling and singing at the same time takes supreme effort for ordinary beings, but for them it seemed effortless. It reeked creativity too. From IBU’s improvisations, genuine artistry was evident. I think I know why so many came to IBU’s first ever solo concert as an act. People see themselves in them and share their aspirations. As I took final shots backstage, shook hands with Mike, Tommy and Jonathan and wished them luck, I heard myself confidently declare, “The world is waiting for us.” Yes, I was inspired by them.” A repeat performance is planned for December in Chicago.
BEI Artist Management is currently looking for a street team. High school and college level students to join our street team. We are accepting applications. If you're interested, let us know!! Only serious applicants please. This is a non-paid position. You are compensated through: free admission to shows, parties, concerts, and other events. You will be responsible for promotion of events BEI Artists is involved in. Position calls for outgoing individuals who are comfortable with distributing flyers and advertisements at their school and various parties, shows, car shows, races, etc. from time to time. If you're interested and you're at least 16 years of age, send us an e-mail at info@ibumusic.com with following information:
IBU is currently a front page feature in various online magazines. Among them are a California based Tuningin.com, an informational Internet magazine that showcases new and exciting information on events, places to travel, dine, or just hang out, and a new section which showcases the hottest, newest, most talented artists, just waiting for you to take notice. So tune in and check out who's going to be the next big thing! Visit www.tuningin.com. Ambibo.com, the Philippines’ regional ezine is also doing a front page feature of IBU. This online magazine features news, entertainment, travel, food, community updates, photo archives, and shopping. Coming up soon is an internet radio by Ambibo. You will definitely hear IBU’s songs played. Visit ambibo.com for more information. Check out this site www.ambibo.com. Carouselpinoy.com also has a front page link to IBU’s website. Carousel Pinoy Entertainment is the ultimate source for Filipino shows, concerts, and events in the USA and Canada. For news news in the Filipino Entertainment world, login to www.carouselpinoy.com. www.philtime-usa.com is the online version of Philippine Time, one of Chicago’s largest monthly Filipino publications. This internet version has most of the items found on the latest edition of the magazine. An article about IBU is on this month’s edition. IBU is also a featured artist on Felica Productions official website: www.felica.net. The site features event and concert updates including tickets and CD online shopping. Felica.net offers the latest local and international entertainment news directly from the Philippines.
The search for a female model to appear on IBU’s music video is on. The music video will be filmed on location in various sites around the city and suburbs of Chicago, both indoors and out. The project will be produced by Phoenix Hong, editor, videographer and producer for ABS-CBN International. Mr. Hong is a product of the Broadcast and Communications Department of San Francisco State University. He studied filmmaking at the College of San Mateo and was the technical and floor director at KCSM TV station. Candidates must at least be 18 years old, between 5’5” and 5’8” in height. A pre-selection process will be conducted by the producers of the project. Finalists will be advised of a screen test date. There will be no monetary compensation for this search, but the winner will have the chance to be seen on TV, could be featured in some of IBU’s future videos and performances. Interested parties may email their information, such as name, address, age, height and weight, phone number, and a current close up picture to info@ibumusic.com. Deadline for submission of entries is June 15, 2003.
The most awaited Chicago Music Opportunity Project (CMOP) compilation CD will be released by CMOP and Top Notch Records at a glittery, by-invitation-only, celebration at Swissotel Chicago Hotel on Wacker Drive in Chicago. The event will be attended by a special celebrity, record company executives from various labels, and the media. IBU, along with ten other finalists of the talent competition that culminated the project will be featured on a track of their own, as well as in two other tracks which is a collaboration of all 40-semi finalists of the project. Radio announcements about this event will be made during the month of July. Check your local newspapers for updates, articles and announcements regarding the CD release party. The Midwest Radio & Music Association, which is holding their 14th Annual Business conference at the same hotel is collaboration with CMOP for the CD release event. The compilation CD will then be available on several record store outlets in Chicago. To know more about CMOP, check past news updates at the bottom of this page.
The Chicago Filipino American Hall of Fame, now on it’s tenth year, has informed IBU that they have been nominated as one of the inductees to be honored at prestigious gala celebration to be held on November 22, 2003 at the Marriott Hotel O’Hare. IBU is being highly nominated by Via Times/Chicago Philippine Reports TV, for their accomplishment in the field of entertainment, and because IBU has earned the respect of the Filipino-American community. The Filipino American Hall of Fame honors Filipino-Americans in the Chicagoland, Midwest, and other states for their achievement in various fields of interest or profession. The annual black-tie gala event is attended by community leaders, professionals, and celebrities from the community. Proceeds from the event will benefit the 20-year old locally produced Filipino American Television show in the Chicagoland area, as well as Tahanan, the upcoming museum/cultural center for Filipinos in Chicago.
Chicago – Felica Productions, Inc. surprised IBU between their numbers at the Side A and Freestyle concert with an achievement Award which was presented to the group after a tribute video in their honor was played before an audience of over 3,000. Video taped congratulatory greetings from top Filipino Artists in the Philippines, also preceded the presentation of the award which was given to them by Felica Productions CEO, Ann Gina Go, assisted by 5th district Assistant Majority Leader, Senator Ricky Hendon. The concert, dubbed as “Spectacular Event Of The Year” was held at the Odeum Sports and Expo Center in Villa Park, IL. Tommy, Mike and Jonathan express their appreciation to Felica Productions and all its supporters for such an honor.
Chicago, Illinois - After months of negotiations by Chicago’s top entertainment lawyers representing both parties, IBU has signed an exclusive worldwide multi-album recording deal with a Chicago based record label, Ricky Hendon Records. IBU starts work on the recording project immediately, and hopes to release a single in a month or two, and their full length CD in the spring of 2004. IBU is one of the ten winners of the May 2003 talent showcase that culminated the first state sponsored Chicago Music Opportunity Project sponsored by 5th District Assistant Majority Leader, Senator Ricky Hendon. Senator Hendon offered the record deal to IBU right after they won the competition. In a TV interview, Senator Hendon was quoted as saying, “I am looking forward to have IBU on my record label, I know they are excellent for it, I know I can get them a big, big deal. They have the harmony, they have the unity. It’s a great group! I love the group! IBU, watch for it!" CMOP head coordinator, Denise Robinson, in the same TV interview said “We are so glad that IBU is one of the fantastic groups that we auditioned and they just really took us by storm, and we’re so glad they are part of this project! I think they’re going to be the next Boyz II Men in this music industry!” IBU is excited about this recording deal, as it will give them the opportunity to work with mainstream producers and song-writers. This is IBU’s third recording project. IBU released a single “Next To The Candlelight” in July of 2002, and is part of the Chicago Music Opportunity Project (CMOP) compilation CD, released by Top Notch Records in July 2003. The full length CD to be recorded under Ricky Hendon Records will be IBU’s first solo full length CD. The CD will be released in the mainstream market. IBU is represented by entertainment lawyer Heather Nelson, whose clientele includes a wide range of Gold and Platinum artists, managers, producers, song writers and record labels.
IBU is listed as the # 1 hottest signed bands on soundclick.com. Their song “I Can’t Get Over you” is listed as # 5 in the site’s hip hop charts, and # 1 in the R&B/Pop category as of November 7, 2003. The song has been in the top ten in the R&B/Pop category for five weeks in a row. Chart positions vary daily. Soundclick.com is a music website that features both signed and unsigned artists, with 5,000 bands/artists and 40,000 new songs added each month. It features about 2000 labels from independent to major. Check it out!
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 The Chicago Music Opportunity Project, in cooperation with The New Sounds of Chicago will hold a concert featuring IBU and other winners of the 2003 Chicago Music Opportunity Project talent showcase on Friday, January 9, 2004 at 7:00pm at the Herman Hall Auditorium of the Illinois Institute Of Technology, located at 3241 S. Federal Street, Chicago, IL 60624. The concert will also feature a headliner artist and a popular radio host. This concert is in conjunction with the recent released compilation featuring the CMOP finalists. Tickets are $10.00 and $6.00 for students. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Corliss Ward at (773) 638-5804 or (773) 638-0991, or Click here.
IBU is featured as the Artist of the Month for January 2004 on muziquenet.com. Founded by Sandra Phillips, Muzique Net is an organization that has been created to allow musicians a central location to network with their peers, search resources, artist listings, links, post in the message boards and communicate freely with other music professionals. Muzique Net is geared to linking the forces of music professionals, allowing them the opportunity to share their expertise and gain a better knowledge about the music environment, resources...and information! The organization emphasizes direct member to member involvement, discussions in the chat room and posting on the message boards! Muzique Net, also stresses the importance of developing and constantly updating marketing plans! Click Here to visit Muziquenet.com
IBU was featured on WGN-TV’s Morning Show on January 8, 2004. IBU performed live on the show to promote Chicago Music Opportunity Project’s concert entitled “Chicago, Show Us Some Love,” held the following day. Denise Robinson, Executive Director of CMOP was on hand to talk about the CMOP program. WGN-TV Channel 9 is an affiliate of Warner Bros and is also carried by Direct TV and the Dish Network. Check this site’s picture gallery.
IBU has been informed that they have been selected to receive the 2004 Most Outstanding Performer Award at the Chicago Fil-Am Entertainment Awards Show to be held on February 7 at St. Scholastica Auditorium located at 7416 N. Ridge Blvd, Chicago, IL. Guest performers include Philippine Artists Rachel Alejandro, Geneva Cruz and other headliner artists from the Philippines. The show is presented by Donarich Productions in cooperation with Maximedia. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $35 and $45. Check posters and newspaper Ads about the event or call Donarich Productions at 847-208-5695.
IBU will release a compilation CD, the group’s third recording project, at a post Valentine’s day concert and CD release party on February 21, 2004 at the Holiday Inn Hillside and Convention Center, 4400 Frontage Road, Hillside, IL 60162. The concert which starts at 7pm, will feature Detroit recording artist Wayne Cannady, who has performed with artists such as the Temptations, Pieces of Dreams, Earl Klugh, and the legendary Supremes, among others. Wayne has sung the National Anthem at the Detroit Silverdome, and has toured Switzerland and Germany. The show will also feature comedian, Coco, who has been called Detroit’s first lady of Comedy. Coco continues to make a name for herself on the national tour circuit, and has fans in Chicago, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Toledo. She's also been on comedy tours with other well-known comics such as DL Hughley, Samoa and Cedric the Entertainer. IBU’s latest CD project is released by Rickey Hendon Records and contains five tracks from IBU including Valentine’s day, School of love, Say No More, I Can’t Get Over You, and Valentine’s Day Remix. Wayne Cannady is featured in two tracks in the album. Tickets for the concert are $20.00 advance and $25.00 at the door. For tickets, call (773) 722-6107.
You've heard the CD release plugs. IBU will make their Chicago radio debut starting the week of Februay 16, 2004 when songs from its 3rd recording project, a compilation CD to be released at a concert a CD release party on February 21, will begin its airplay on Chicago Radio. The songs should begin airplay on Power 92.3 FM as well as on Soul 106.3 FM. More radio stations will play IBU's music in the coming weeks. Updates showing radio listings will appear on this page. Support the Asian-American Artist. Call the radio station when you hear the songs and ask for a replay. Here are the Chicago radio request lines:
The Contest : The first 20 people who will send us an email stating the exact time and the date IBU’s songs are played on the radio will get a autographed copy of IBU’s new CD. Email your entry to info@ibumusic.com. If you’re a winner, we will notify you by email. We will then ask for your name and address so we can ship the CD. Delivery will be by mid March. Winners will be selected by the record label’s executives.
IBU is a featured artist on Onsetasia.com. The group is among the top ten in the site’s Top Signed bands. Currently, it’s song “Half the Man” is at # 7 and “Next To The Candlelight” at # 11 in the site’s “Vietnam Top 40 Music Chart. OnsetAsia is a free to join music website that features signed and unsigned bands as well as listeners. OnsetAsia has been set up to showcase and promote signed and unsigned bands to a global audience of music fans & industry personnel alike. Log on to www.onesetasia.com for more information.
IBU has joined the American Society of Composers and Publishers ( ASCAP ) on June 2, 2004 during a meeting with Shawn Murphy, ASCAP’s director in the Midwest, at ASCAP’s office in Chicago. ASCAP is a membership association of over 180,000 U.S. composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers of every kind of music. Through agreements with affiliated international societies, ASCAP also represents hundreds of thousands of music creators worldwide. ASCAP is the only U.S. performing rights organization created and controlled by composers, songwriters and music publishers, with a Board of Directors elected by and from the membership.
IBU has been commissioned by LG Productions, Inc. to record a brand new theme song for the only musical variety show in Chicago, Hataw Pinoy, which airs every Sunday at 2:00pm on Channel 28 in Chicago. The new Hataw Pinoy theme song was written by all the members of IBU and Chris G, and was produced by Chris G of Studio Chicago, one of Chicago’s best recording studios. The new theme song will debut on the popular TV show in the following weeks. IBU, along with Jocelyn Enriquez were among the first musical guests when the show premiered about six months ago. IBU was also a featured performer at the recently concluded Hataw Pinoy singing competition held at the Mather High School Auditorium.
IBU was featured in Pau Hana Weekly ( August 2 - 9 issue ). Pau Hana Weekly is a newsprint magazine published by Rob G. Devera. Check the current and past issues at Pauhanaweekly.com. Coming up, IBU will be featured on the Canadian based Ricebitz.com emagazine in September. Ricebitz.com caters to the Asian Community, whose mission is to build a successful website by bringing together the talents, efforts, and relationships necessary for a greater combined success. Rice Bitz will provide you with the most inviting, "come as you are" community, where you can connect with other people who share your interests and find the very best tools and resources. The organizers are involved with humaniatrian projects through World Vision Canada. visit the site at www.ricebitz.com.
 IBU is selected to perform at the New York International Music Festival (NYIMF). NYIMF is one of the largest exhibitions of innovative musical talent in the US. The festival runs concurrently with the prestigious New York International Independent Film and Video Festival and was created to provide a platform for music industry executives to discover emerging talent. Participating artists are selected from every corner of the globe, including Spain, the U.K, the Dominican Republic, Sweden, Mexico, France, Germany, Lithuania, Ireland and all over the United States to showcase their talents and network with A&R executives, music journalists, talent scouts and managers, casting agents and filmmakers. Musical genres represented include Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, Rap, Reggae, Dance, Experimental, Folk, Country and Gospel and many more. The NYIMF has garnered positive media coverage in Newsday, Time Out, True Magazine, Melt Magazine, L Magazine, New York Waste, The Irish Voice, The New York Resident, MTV, Access Hollywood and many more. The festival welcomes executives from Sony Music, Universal, Atlantic Records, MTV, VH-1, RCA, Virgin, Bad Boy Entertainment, Interscope, Elektra, Jive, ICM, The William Morris Agency, Rolling Stone, Vibe, Complex, Billboard and Source to name a few. Previous panelists were representatives from Sony Music, MTV, RCA, Bad Boy Entertainment, Interscope, Elektra, Jive, ICM, Warp Records, Luke Records, Billboard, Smooth Magazine and Ebony Magazine. For the details, check out: http://www.nymusicfest.com.
 IBU will be featured in Chicago Tribune's Sunday Edition ( November 14 ). Check the Metro Section. Click Here to view the article.
After receiving the nominations from the industry, the audience and staff - The New York International Music Festival is proud to announce IBU as the best R&B Group at the recently concluded New York International Music Festival (NYIMF) in New York City in November. NYIMF which is one of the largest exhibitions of innovative musical talent in the US. The festival ran concurrently with the prestigious New York International Independent Film and Video Festival and was created to provide a platform for music industry executives to discover emerging talent. Participating artists were selected from every corner of the globe, including Spain, the U.K, the Dominican Republic, Sweden, Mexico, France, Germany, Lithuania, Ireland and all over the United States to showcase their talents and network with A&R executives, music journalists, talent scouts and managers, casting agents and filmmakers. Musical genres represented include Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, Rap, Reggae, Dance, Experimental, Folk, Country and Gospel and many more. The NYIMF has garnered positive media coverage in Newsday, Time Out, True Magazine, Melt Magazine, L Magazine, New York Waste, The Irish Voice, The New York Resident, MTV, Access Hollywood and many more. The festival welcomes executives from Sony Music, Universal, Atlantic Records, MTV, VH-1, RCA, Virgin, Bad Boy Entertainment, Interscope, Elektra, Jive, ICM, The William Morris Agency, Rolling Stone, Vibe, Complex, Billboard and Source to name a few. Previous panelists were representatives from Sony Music, MTV, RCA, Bad Boy Entertainment, Interscope, Elektra, Jive, ICM, Warp Records, Luke Records, Billboard, Smooth Magazine and Ebony Magazine. For the details, check out: http://www.nymusicfest.com.
 Brings to the stage the sweat, struggle, glamour and excitement of ambitious, undiscovered urban centered young adults from various parts of the world. Different cultures, aspirations and experiences make for an exciting adventure as the musical takes you through the highs, lows, friendships, romances and sheer hard work resident in their quest for success. Tragedy and triumph combine in a spectacular finale! Featuring IBU, Analogy, J-Kronic, Tara, Lauren Bullock, and Sharon T. Produced and directed by Johnny Trotman. Champagne Package $45.00, general admission $25.00. Added attraction: IBU mini-concert after the show! Proceeds are earmarked for the Streets2Studio’s Performing Arts and Multi-Media projects for disadvantaged or disenfranchised youth. For Sponsorship information, Media or VIP passes, or for general information, call (510) 799-3777. Preview the show : www.LifeTheShow.biz "LIFE!" An inner-city Musical ( Singing, Dancing and Fashion) featuring IBU! "Life!" An inner-city Musical and Mini-Concert featuring IBU!
 IBU named stars of the New York International Music Festivals™ Variety of Talented Entertainers (VOTE) concert that opens in Las Vegas on June 25, 2005. The show, designed by Frankie Munoz & Stuart Alson takes top talent from all over the world, along with a production of dancers, acrobats, and costume design outfits that are out of this world! The show will also have the world's prettiest women in a choreographed fashion show extravaganza! VOTE is an evolvement show from the NYIMF with the very best talent that has been discovered from the NYIMF over the years. The NYIMF has brought all of the top talent that has already showcased in front of top labels and the very best of the music industry and some already have record deals. Now the world can view them in a new show called Variety of Talented Entertainers, coming in June 25, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show will be an on going show in four states, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Miami. Once the show has toured the four states, then the show will go International and will tour the world. The artists from the NYIMF will be booked for the show only. Every up and coming artist that can sing, play music, rap and dance must see this show because they may be the next star of our show VOTE that will be touring the world! Tickets on sale now. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.newyorkmusicfest.com/votetheshow.htm. You may also purchase tickets at http://www.felica.net. To purchase tickets Click Here.
IBU’s songs will be available for digital download starting mid-February 2005. In the United States, you may be able to download IBU’s songs on all major digital music providers such as: eMusic, iTunes, MSN, Real/Rhapsody, Sony Connect, Napster, Wal-Mart Liquid Audio, Music Net/AOL, Virgin, FYE, Musicmatch, Starbucks, BuyMusic, AT&T Wireless, Audiolunchbox, Download Punk, Next Radio, Cdigix, Pure Tracks, MyMPO, Bollyvista, Musicnow, and Ruckus. Digital download of IBU’s songs are also available thru digital music service providers in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Click here to purchase IBU's Music Online!
 “In the Mainstream” Concert Presented in cooperation with Felica Productions, BEI Artists, and Al Waterson and You Entertainment, and Hataw Pinoy Television. This is a touring production that starts in Chicago. Featuring the Queen of Freestyle, Jocelyn Enriquez, The Best R&B Group NY International Festival, IBU, and American Idol Season 2 finalist, Jordan Segundo. Guests include American Idol Season 3 top ten finalist, Jennifer Hudson; The Travis Douglas and Determined Gospel Choir, and Tillie Moreno. The Chicago kickoff is a fundraiser for the children orpahaned by Tsunami through Unicef and Philippine flood victims through the Philippine National Red Cross. Tickets $15, $25 and $35.00 For information call (630) 788-4488 or visit http://www.felica.net.
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 IBU's songs will be played on Bay Area's 97.7FM starting March 18, 2005. If you're not in the San Francisco Bay area, you can listen online on http://www.hot977.net. Don't forget to click on the site's "Request A Jam" and pick IBU! UPDATE: IBU's "I Can't Get Over You" soars to the 6th position on # 6 on Hot 97.7FM's countdown for period ending April 13, 2006.
  
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November 30, 2006 - IBU won a Muse's Muse Award from Gian Fiero!
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IBU will be featured on ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel's exclusive program called Sing.Song hosted by Tintin Bersola, to air as follows: Saturday, June 26 at 10:00am (Central), Sunday, June 27 at 1:15am (Central) and on Friday, July 2 at 2:45pm (Central). 
IBU is selected to perform at the New York International Music Festival (NYIMF) in November. The actual performance date and time, as well as the festival venue will be advised at a later date. NYIMF is one of the largest exhibitions of innovative musical talent in the US. The festival runs concurrently with the prestigious New York International Independent Film and Video Festival and was created to provide a platform for music industry executives to discover emerging talent. Participating artists are selected from every corner of the globe, including Spain, the U.K, the Dominican Republic, Sweden, Mexico, France, Germany, Lithuania, Ireland and all over the United States to showcase their talents and network with A&R executives, music journalists, talent scouts and managers, casting agents and filmmakers. Musical genres represented include Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, Rap, Reggae, Dance, Experimental, Folk, Country and Gospel and many more. The NYIMF has garnered positive media coverage in Newsday, Time Out, True Magazine, Melt Magazine, L Magazine, New York Waste, The Irish Voice, The New York Resident, MTV, Access Hollywood and many more. The festival welcomes executives from Sony Music, Universal, Atlantic Records, MTV, VH-1, RCA, Virgin, Bad Boy Entertainment, Interscope, Elektra, Jive, ICM, The William Morris Agency, Rolling Stone, Vibe, Complex, Billboard and Source to name a few. Previous panelists were representatives from Sony Music, MTV, RCA, Bad Boy Entertainment, Interscope, Elektra, Jive, ICM, Warp Records, Luke Records, Billboard, Smooth Magazine and Ebony Magazine.)