Music Bank is my go to videoke place. The place is clean, good acoustics, mic has removable…read moresanitary cover, the remote has a complete keyboard and very accessible in the heart of Quezon City.

I like to sing but unfortunately, I wasn't quite blessed with a voice of an angel. Maybe a squeaky…read morepre-teen perhaps? It's a good thing that karaoke venues have individual rooms where you can sing to your heart's content. Music Bank is definitely one of my favorite karaoke venues for three things: 1. The place is clean. They even provide a mic cap (sort of like a shower cap for microphones) for their customers to use. I always request for a new bunch every time and they happily oblige. 2. They serve good food. I like eating as much as I like singing so combining the two together is the bomb. 3. They have a great selection of songs. I am not too much of a Top 10 Hits kind of girl as I am more of an oldies kind of gal. Think The Carpenters, Stevie Wonder, Beattles, Michael Bolton. They usually have the songs that I like which is great for someone like me!

They call it "the Pinoy Standup Revolution." This group is at the forefront of spreading standup…read morecomedy in the Philippines! They're making the rounds in Manila and even outside the capital with a truly different kind of comedy. Definitely not your comedy bar humor type thing. A friend took me to see them once at an open mic night in Craft Katipunan (that's one more thing, they hold regular shows in nice cafes and bars around the metro!), and it was one of the most entertaining live shows I'd ever seen! I remember just laughing and laughing the whole night! It was great because it was more a display of wit and originality. They're totally rebranding Pinoy comedy. And it wasn't alienating, you know? The acts weren't just shaped for a certain kind of audience profile. Everybody could find something funny. It was good because they could articulate themselves really well in both English and Filipino. These guys are professionals after all with comedy awards from abroad (yes it's a whole industry pala!), and what's cooler is they have day jobs too! Some are writers in local TV networks, some are ad execs, there's even a lawyer I think. Haha! At the open mics, you have the actual Comedy Manila group with a host (who has his own bits too), a couple of front acts, and whoever's headlining for the night, and then you have guests who've signed up to try it out themselves. It's such a fun, inclusive community and you'll just always have a great time when you catch a show! Check their website for the changing show schedules and locations (they do special events like University tours sometimes!), but they do have regular spots like The Keg, Fort Strip in BGC on Mondays.

Ever felt like you should have been a rock star or maybe that you were a rock star but in your past…read morelife? Well, now you have your chance to shine at the World Music Room. World Music Room is a KTV place in Greenhills. It's located in the newer area of the Promenade. The entrance is quite tricky to find as it's sandwiched between the theater entrance and Cafe Publico. If you still can't find it, you can just ask the nearest friendly security guard and you can once again relive your singing career. The rooms of WMR are quite small. What I'm surprised with is that they don't seem to have soundproofing? If they do, I could see it. The doors are even made of glass. Hm. Strange for a KTV place. Basically, you would be singing in a box. There are no frills with the decor. No stage :( No fancy microphone :( and very basic chairs and a basic sound system. Due to copyright laws, the videos are still like those of the 80s. Funny how they've never improved. They're always of people flitting about and making lovey faces. Blegh. At least, you have a place to sing your heart out. That's the most important thing.

We had our office christmas party here last December and they had just opened then. I thought it…read morewas a pretty nice place! We got this big room that was connected to this other smaller room, so we were able to use that part as a staging area of sorts. The room also opened to a balcony facing the Theater Mall and it was spacious enough to accommodate a couple of buffet tables. This freed up the space inside, the actual KTV area, for people to comfortably move around in. There were couches on all four corners of the semi-square-shaped room. The TV and karaoke equipment were mounted on the wall at the front part, in plain sight of the whole room so it's like you're at centerstage, hahaha. Although I prefer the style and ambience of some other KTV places, World Music Room does have its own look and design. Walls may be a bit bare and couches and tables could be more plush given the vibe of the place, but it's still definitely a pretty nice place on the whole. Staff are courteous and everything's clean. They should upgrade their song banks though!!!

My barkada loves to sing and they become so competitive while at it. You'd have to know though that…read morenot all of them are singers, they are just people who love to sing, out-of-tune or not. Music Match is what I consider the more affordable option when it comes to karaoke. Coming from a barkada who loves karaoke, we'd probably tried most karaoke venues in the Tomas Morato area. While we do have our favorites, Music Match comes as a close bet for their affordable prices. Compared to other karaoke venues that charge by the hour per person, Music Match charges by the hour per room. We like to cram ourselves in small rooms because we're extremely close like that. Sound system, microphones, leather chairs, food and drinks are all OK, but their services is always spot-on. For that impromptu karaoke session, Music Match never fails to deliver what we need.

Teatrino is one of my favorite venues for concerts/shows. I love it because it is conveniently…read morelocated in greenhills. There's almost-always parking available and there are lots of coffee shops/restaurants to hang out in if you're trying to kill time before entering. I also love it because it is very cozy. It's not too tight and squishy, but it's not massive either. They also serve drinks and food while you're watching, making you feel comfortable. Teatrino makes the perfect venue for intimate concerts and various shows/performers. I love how they have such a wide variation of performers. From old-time and starting singers to stand-up comedian Rex Navarete. They're very diverse with their shows and yet, they almost always sell out their tickets. I can't wait to see who other acts they have in store for the year. I'm looking forward to watching something again there soon. :)

Bad experience with this venue. It was advertised on the their website that one of their…read moreprovisions is security. It was not safe at all. Someone posing as waiter will ask for a payment without giving a receipt, only to find out it was not teatrino's waiter.

I love singing, especially in the shower. I'm not really confident enough to sing in an actual…read moreperformance (let's face it, I'm not even good at it, hah), but I guess it's my biggest de-stressor ever. That's why when my friend decided to celebrate his birthday in Good Times Karaoke, I was super game. This has been scheduled and re-scheduled and re-scheduled, because back then, it was raining like the world was ending. It almost got cancelled at one point, but good thing, we found a day when the sky wasn't planning on drowning the metro for once that whole week. My friends and I are what you can call...an unconventional karaoke bunch. It's never not encouraged to make up your own version of songs. We've done opera, Pavarotti, rap, growl, and something as hella weird as a singing British news anchor. We also loved really unconventional karaoke songs, like The Lonely Island, whose songs amongst all the karaoke places I've been to over the years were only found here, at Center Stage, very unexpectedly. It was a super fun night singing (pardon my friench) songs with explicit content, among others (otherwise known as "songs nobody can understand and appreciate but me cause they're in a language other than English"). All in all, it was a break everyone very much needed, all thanks to Good Times's very awesome selection of songs! Oh, did I mention there was a humongous teddy bear sitting down outside in the couches?

I really need to start memorizing more songs. Sure, I've got some of my t-swift songs down pat (I…read moredon't care what you say I rock it) but my friends are starting to notice that I belt out the same tunes every time we do karaoke. I guess that's the problem when most of the music I listen to is either instrumental or unavailable, but it's getting quite worrying how my set list has shrunk over the years. Still, it's there's nothing quite like karaoke, and Good Times is a good place to break your lungs. They have large rooms that can accommodate a small baranggay, and their playlists are often updated. The food is somewhat lacking and the booze limited, but once you're out of breath there's a good chance you won't notice.

Music 22 in Katipunan Avenue s the top option for those looking to relax by singing their hearts…read moreout with their friends, primarily because it is the most known outlet in the area.The other nearest karaokes places are at least one moderately long drive away, so its location makes it relatively convenient for people around Katipunan wanting to have a good time. The best part, for me, is the affordability of Music 22. For P99 per head, you can spend 2 hours of karaoke from Monday to Thursday, and 1 hour during the weekends. The offered foods, ranging from group snacks to entrees, and beverages (i.e. beer, juice) are also relatively cheap compared to the rates of other karaoke places. This makes it an ideal hang-out for those looking to spend little on fun activities, especially ADMU and Miriam students. The environment of this branch, though, does not really stand out compared to other branches. Music 22 Katipunan offers a moderate selection of rooms to accommodate groups of different sizes, although all the rooms practically look the same with a simple set-up of the karaoke equipment, table, and couches. Space is allotted for each room to allow for some dancing to the songs on some occasions. Some of the equipment, though, looks worn out, and microphones tend to break down more times than not. The selection of songs is sufficient, although the songbook is quite disorganized, making it hard to find the newest added songs. Its location also makes it slightly difficult to access. The congested traffic in Katipunan Avenue, especially during rush hours, might make it difficult to bring your car to the area. Being located between UP and ADMU, walking to Music 22 along the polluted Katipunan Avenue is not exactly a healthy option, either. Nonetheless, if all you are looking for is to sing and eat and drink your night away with friends, then Music 22 in Katipunan Avenue should be good enough of an option. The affordable rates and good company should make your karaoke time at the very least fun and worth your money.

This is the go-to place in Katipunan for Friday night outs to unwind after work or school…read morerequirements and exams. They have a rate of PHP99 / hour per person and they also have packages with booze and food to keep everyone satisfied in singing and munching. What I love about the place is that there are different rooms that can accommodate large groups of ~10 and small (even solo!) groups of 2-3. The KTV also has a wide range of song selection (classics, OPM, Kpop, hits per decade), plus the list is updated to the recent artist single one can hear on the radio. What I do not like is that students from nearby schools and universities may need to take additional transportation (jeep, trike, or car) because the place is not ideal to walk to especially at night. Aside from that, some microphones they place on the rooms are defective and the remote buttons are not readable, unless you often go to KTVs and you happen to be familiarized with their remotes already. ;) Overall, Music 22 is a must-try KTV and I would highly recommend this especially when on a tight budget and on a spontaneous get together. Nothing beats a night out of singing and drinking with the gang! :D

Not a great vibe here. It kind of felt like we were walking into a front for organized crime. The…read moretwo guys up front were not friendly Filipinos, as all my fellow Filipinos typically are, but rather, they seemed less than pleased that we came in at all. My recommendation is to head inland to a livelier and more inviting karaoke bar.

Love karaoke? Music Platinum Family KTV won't disappoint. Located a fee minutes away from Alabang…read moreTown Center, Music Platinum Family KTV is sure to being out the singer in you. The place is normally packed on a weekend so best to call and make a reservation if you can. They have KTV rooms for small or large groups so you'll have the option to choose which one you'd like according to your budget but of course depending on availability. They also serve popular finger-food such as fries and chips and other "pulutan" favorites such as sisig, crispy pata, calamares and so much more. They KTV machines are top-notch with updated sobg books. Whether you want to croon songs in the bygone era or rock on to modern songs, you most likely find the catalogue to be updated. Parking is available subject to availability. Local beers, wine, cocktails and other beverages are also aplenty. The next time you need a place for you and your squad to sing without being judged, head over to Platinum Music Family KTV. You won't be disappointed