Consolation Winners 2024
Thank you for joining MusicQuest Songwriting Competition Season 3! We appreciate your participation and enthusiasm for songwriting. We’re excited to announce the rankings on December 22, 2024. Stay tuned for updates and good luck!
#87
Bida
Abegail Esteban
Abegail Esteban, a singer-songwriter from La Union, specializes in pop and alternative music. She has honed her craft through various experiences, including participating in the PhilPop Songwriting Bootcamp and co-writing the Iloko-Tagalog song “Agsardeng,” which was nominated for an award at the 34th Awit Awards. Aby has performed at numerous events, such as International Women’s Day at Samsung Theatre, Girl Child Day at Gateway Araneta, and Zark’s Festival at Century City Mall. Her music is available on Facebook: Aby Esteban Music.
#93
Banaag
Jadelyn Bautista
Making songs at home, JadeLyn Bautista is an independent soloist based in Bulacan who is specialized with mostly acoustic, classical, and experimental music. She has been writing songs since high school; and for as young as 20 years old, she has released more than 20 songs on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms which are gaining a lot of streams. Her current goals are to remake new versions of her old songs and create new ones that showcase her improvement both in production, lyricism, and vocal performance.
#57
Work Of Art
Al Verdemillion
Van Meil Leonard E. Allego is a Spotify Artist that goes by the name Al Verdemillion. He’s behind the songs “Semikolon”, “Duyog”, and “Hue” to name a few. He also joined season 2 of Musicquest and landed in Top 13 for his song “Ako Ra’y Sa Imo Ug Ako-A Ra Ka”. He’s now collaborated with an aspiring singer, Mark Aaron Eugenio, who despite being new to the scene, is also a very promising artist that is filled with passion to sing his heart out to fellow music lovers. Together, they bring this sweet modern folk song to life.
#19
Lagi Ka Lang Sasamahan
Denmar Losabia
Denmar Losabia is a young and talented artist from Banlic, Cabuyao, Laguna, he’s a versatile musician with a passion for singing, rapping, and songwriting.
#34
Moth
Alwyne Asas
Alwyne Asas, also known as Chroma, is a promising 24-year-old songwriter and hitmaker, he’s poised to become your go-to artist for expressing a wide range of emotions. Whether you’re feeling sad, happy, angry, or anything in between, his music has the power to resonate with your feelings.
#85
Munting Paslit
Francis Contemplacion
Francis Contemplacion is a singer-songwriter from Calamba, Laguna, currently a finalist in the Philpop-Himig Handog 2024 Songwriting Festival.
#55
Laro Part 1
Mark Joseph Calalang
Mark Joseph Calalang, also known as Kram Calalang, is a passionate composer and lyricist who enjoys exploring a wide range of musical genres, from classical and jazz to rock and modern music. Melody is the driving force of his creative process, as he strives to capture emotions and craft memorable tunes. He believes that a strong melody is the foundation of any composition, regardless of its style or arrangement. Whether working independently or collaborating with other musicians, his focus remains on finding the perfect melodic expression to convey a story and resonate with listeners. He is a member of the bands Bluewish and PaxMchn.
#82
Madaling Araw
Jeddah Bautista
Madaling Araw, a song by Jeddah Bautista, evokes the tender emotion of new love. The early dawn symbolizes a moment of intimacy and quietude, a time when two people connect deeply. It’s a metaphor for love that emerges from darkness or uncertainty, bringing warmth, hope, and a sense of new beginnings. The song captures the vulnerability and promise of love, much like the soft light of dawn. The lyrics paint a picture of intimate moments shared between two people, where words are gentle and emotions are pure. It invites listeners to embrace love that feels like a gentle sunrise, filled with quiet strength and the promise of a beautiful future.
#23
Bakit
Jaworski Sison
Jaworski Sison, also known as Jao Sison, is a singer-songwriter from Antipolo City with over 16 years of band experience. For the past two years, he has been performing as a solo acoustic and pop-rock artist. In addition to his musical pursuits, he also works a day job and freelances as a digital illustrator. He was fortunate to be one of the top five finalists in the Musicquest competition last year and would love to participate again this year.
#103
Someone Like You
James Cliff John Griba
James Cliff John Griba, also known as Jaycee Griba, is a singer-songwriter rooted from Tanay, Rizal who writes songs from heartbreak experiences, friendzones, love songs, drunk texting and nonsense stuff or stories.
#126
Lagda
Gabriela Torres
Gabriela Torres, a 16-year-old self-taught songwriter, began her musical journey at the age of 13. Her passion for songwriting fuels her creativity, allowing her to express her thoughts and feelings about the world around her.