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Time to sing your heart out! In this listicle, we have the top five spots for karaoke in Manila
Singing is a national pastime in the Philippines and anywhere you turn, there is most certainly a family KTV (Karaoke Television) which caters to all ages, serves food and drinks, and provides private rooms where you and your friends can sing all night long.
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Juke-8, the world's first karaoke machine was built by its Japanese inventor Daisuke Inoue in 1971. By the early 1970s, Inoue's band played background instruments for a member of the audience who wished to sing on stage. One night, a steel company president invited him to join a weekend company trip but he was unable to accept the offer—this prompted him to record his music instead.
"I'm not an inventor," he said in an interview with The Independent. "I simply put things that already exist together, which is completely different. I took a car stereo, a coin box and a small amp to make the karaoke."
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In 1975, Filipino inventor Roberto del Rosario patented the machine after he developed the Karaoke Sing-Along System. Since then, singing has become an important part of Filipino pop culture.
Below are some karaoke hubs around the metro:
1. The KEG, BGC
The KEG in The Fort will please its visitors with its dark interiors and light wood accent that sets the mood for an unforgettable night out. The place also features live DJs on weekends and several private parties throughout the week.
2. Rockstar KTV, SM Aura and Glorietta
Grab the mic, enjoy a round of drinks, and party inside the themed rooms of Rockstar Family KTV. Its two branches, which are respectively located at the top of SM Aura and Glorietta, provide standard rooms (for three to four people), party rooms (for six to eight people), superior rooms for (eight to 10 people), and suite rooms (for 30 to 40 people). The place also provides appetizing meals such as mozzarella sticks, calamari, spring rolls, and more.
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3. Monkey Mic Family KTV, Congressional Ave, Quezon City
If you and your friends stumbled upon Congressional avenue in Quezon City, consider spending your night at the Monkey Mic Family KTV. The place offers a variety of liquors and their bestsellers calamari and double cheese baked mussels.
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4. Chill Top Bar, Cubao
Chill Top Cubao has always been the go-to of the night owls. The place is a top choice for those who want to sing and drink all night. Located on the roof deck of the Amio Tuazon building, Chill Top offers a stunning 360-view of the city.
5. CenterStage Family KTV, Pasay
CenterStage Family KTV has been around Pasay since 2007. Filled with LED disco lights and strobes, the place is a perfect hangout spot for those who want to have the ultimate Manila nightlife experience.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
