Viber Philippines launches the Itchyworms Stickers

Viber, the leading free instant messaging application in the Philippines, introduces the first Filipino band, the Itchyworms - to create their very own Viber sticker pack.

Those who love to chat thru mobile phones and gadgets have more fun chatting through Viber with stickers created by the popular band themselves composed of Jugs Jugueta (Vocalist/Guitarist), Jazz Nicolas (Drummer/ Bassist), Chino Singson (Guitarist), and Kelvin Yu (Bassist).

Itchyworms: Lost in Space Stickers, also known as #ItchyVibe, are perfect  for Filipino  group conversations. 

Itchyworms band

It was launched on July 29, 2014 through a fan gig dubbed as “The  Itchyworms: Lost in Space,” at Route 196, a bar in Quezon City where live music act are being held. Itchyworms fans were treated to #ItchyVibe freebies and prizes from T-shirts to printed stickers and Viber Hours of violet-colored cocktails.

"Gusto Ko Lamang sa Buhay" by Itchyworms

VIBER
Viber is a pioneering  mobile  messaging, voice and video service. Viber lets everyone in the world connect freely. Users can send free text messages, fun stickers, photos, videos and doodles, share locations anywhere in the world, make free HD-quality calls and communicate with Push-To-Talk. With Viber Out, users can make low-cost calls to any phone number around the world.

Currently, the chat platform has over 300 million users in 193 countries. Viber is constantly innovating by introducing new platforms and adding fun new features. Viber is a Rakuten Group company.

Itchyworms band & me

PARTNERSHIP

“We wanted a Filipino band to work with us on creating a sticker pack for barkadas. Itchyworms fit the brand and the stickers they shared were exactly what we were looking for–something fun that friends will use. They embody the spirit of fun, cool and easy going,” Viber Philippines country manager Crystal Lee said.

The Itchyworms are equally happy to partner with Viber. “We're so proud to say that we are the first Pinoy band to get a Viber sticker pack, and it's really quite surreal. We're just so happy and excited to start using the #ItchyVibe stickers,” Itchyworms co-lead vocalist Jugs Jugueta shared.

"Yokonakitamakita" by Itchyworms

CARTOON ART

The band was working on their new album, After All This Time, featuring a fictional character on the cover named Astronaut June Galvez, created by artist CJ De Silva-Ong. Their in-house artist Dan Panaligan then designed its cartoon version to be used in merchandise. “We bounced the idea to the Viber people and they liked our initial designs during the first meeting and the rest was history. The #ItchyVibe stickers show how the Itchyworms talk to each other.”

Cygnet band & me

Cygnet band

After Itchyworms performed several songs of their own hits, an emerging band Cygnet performed their powerful original songs too. Formed in 2012, Cygnet is a Filipino Blues Rock funk band composed of Mavi Lozano (Lead Vocal/ Rythm Guitar), John Hiro (Back-up Vocals/ Lead Guitar), Josh Tulagan (Back-up Vocals/ Bass Guitar), and Mack Andres (Drums).

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