ASOP: The 12 ‘A Song of Praise’ Music Festival Finalists

The ‘A Song of Praise’ (ASOP) Music Festival continues to dominate the Philippine gospel music industry on its 6th year with new and returning composers and singer-interpreters!

A Song of Praise ASOP Music Festival

The Grand Finals night is set on November 13, 2017 to be held at the Araneta Coliseum.

In a press conference earlier this month, the ASOP Music Festival announced the 12 grand finalists and their interpreters who will perform at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum stage.  The songwriters, including their interpreters, will vie for a total of Php1 million cash prizes.

The 12 ASOP new songs of praise will be interpreted by known artists like ASOP Music Festival alumni: Gail Blanco, Brenan Espartinez, and RJ Buena.

Here is the full line-up of 12 Grand Finalists:

ASOP Grand Finalists!

• Gabundok Man – Composer: May Alona Trogue; Interpreter: Brenan Espartinez
• Sumasamba Sa’Yo – Composer: Joyner Dizon; Interpreter: Dan Billano
• Carry On – Composers: P.A. Atienza, Nonie Ramos, Nino Cristobal; Interpreter: Sam Mangubat
• Ikaw Ang Aking Dios – Composer: Lorna Petrasanta; Interpreter: Liezel Garcia
• Sapat Na Ba – Composer: Emmanuel Lipio Jr.; Interpreter: JV Decena
• Dahil Sa Iyo – Composer: Carlo David; Interpreter: Jay R
• Wala Kang Katulad – Composer: Reymil Anania; Interpreter: RJ Buena
• Ikaw Panginoon – Composers: Jocelyn Canlas and Jonathan Bobis; Interpreter: Jay-R Siaboc
• If You Believe– Composer: Gio Levy; Interpreter: Apple Delleva
• You’re All I Need – Composer: Jessan May Mirador; Interpreter: Kris Angelica
• Hallelujah To The One – Composer: Zion Aquino; Interpreter: Gail Blanco
• Beside Your Heart – Composer: Shane Kim Lumanog; Interpreter: Zsaris

Last year, 19-year-old Noemi Ocio, who wrote “Kumapit Ka Lang”, bagged the grand prize pot of Php500,000.

Who do you think will win the ASOP 2017 (Year 6) Music Festival? Who are your bets or favorties