The Day the Music Played On: How This Singer Defied Technical Difficulties

Written By: Joaquin Romero
Erica Banico

When an unexpected problem arises, what will you do? Will you cower in fear? Will you run
away from it? Or just like the main character in this story, you will stand straight to show how
determined you are to continue.Brent Nash Buan, one of the contestants in the Singing Idol competition showcased his
determination by continuing to sing even when a sudden malfunction in the audio system occurred. The STI Local Singing Idol competition was held on October 6, 2023, at the
gymnasium of STI Novaliches, where Buan got to perform "My Way" by Frank Sinatra as his
piece.From the start, everyone is immediately hooked—they are all astonished upon hearing his voice.
He demonstrated his talent in front of a large audience, performing ever so smoothly and lovely,
even after the malfunction happened.The management concerned with the audio system immediately fixed the issue that happened;
however, they waited for Buan to finish his A Capella. Buan had to repeat his performance
because contestants are not allowed to sing A Capella and it would also be fair for him to have
another try. Once again, he showed the audience how great of a performer he is. As he is given
another chance to perform flawlessly, Buan sings from his heart. With his remarkable
performance, later that day, it was announced that Brent Nash Buan was in First Place in the STI
Singing Idol competition.Buan did not let the sudden difficulty get into him and instead, he continued to show his talent.
Just like him, each of us faces obstacles on a daily basis, it is up to us if we will let them defeat
us or if we will turn that obstacle into an opportunity to make us shine brighter.