Gary Valenciano kicks-off the year-long celebration of his 35th anniversary in the industry with an amazing surprise treat with the much-awaited reprise of his critically acclaimed Valentine concert Love In Motion on Feb. 14 at the grand ballroom of Shangri-La Hotel in Bonifacio Global City.
Directed by Paolo Valenciano with musical direction by Mel Villena and vocal musical direction by Mon Faustino, Love In Motion had a two-night run in 2017 marking Gary’s very first solo Valentine concert in Manila in almost 20 years.
Originally conceptualized as a special two-night Valentine concert for the benefit of victims of Typhoon Nina, which hit Gary’s hometown, Camalig in Albay province in late 2016, as well the Shining Light Foundation’s scholarship programs, and UNICEF causes, Gary and his team along with representatives of Operation Blessing Foundation visited Bicol in May 2017 and tendered two free concerts at the evacuation centers.
A historic milestone in Gary’s illustrious career, Love In Motion featured him performing with the amazing 18-piece AMP Band for the very first time, and the multi-talented Cebuana Anna Fegi and the Manoeuvres. The concert showcased a different side of Gary as he scatted, crooned, and belted his way to the hearts of his audiences with a delicious sampling of standard classics and iconic jazz tunes as well as a selection of his hits that were especially re-arranged for the big band.
“I have been so blessed and I feel that the best way to start 2018 and my 35th anniversary is though the repeat of Love In Motion which is basically very much a benefit concert like its original run. It feels so good to pay it forward and give back as I have so much to be thankful for,” says Gary.
To spice things up, Jona will join Gary as his very special guest.
“Love In Motion is one of the many events that my team and I will mount this year,” says Gary. “We are gearing up for a series of events that are all unique and creative. We are working very hard to be as innovative as we can be. It’s our goal to show something new and something that everyone will never forget. 2018 will truly be a very exciting year.”
Proceeds of Love In Motion 2018 go to Shining Light Foundation and Operation Blessing as well as the victims of the recent eruption of Mayon Volcano in Albay.
For tickets to Love In Motion contact TicketWorld (891999) and 09175399584.