About MiG Ayesa

MiG started his career in Australia in Buddy. He was then chosen to join the London cast, including a “Royal Variety Performance” for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. MiG's other West End credits include We Will Rock You, RENT, Thriller Live, and Seasons of Larson. His Broadway credits include Burn the Floor and Rock of Ages, which he also joined on the 1st US National Tour and in the Philippines.

Back in Australia, his credits include Grease, Cinderella, Aladdin, West Side Story, RENT, Fame, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, and a UK and Australian Tour of The Music of Queen: Rock and Symphonic Spectacular. He reprised the role of Galileo for the 10^th Anniversary World Arena Tour of We Will Rock You, and as one of the Tenors of Rock at their resident headline show in Las Vegas and on the high seas. MiG also sailed with Rock Rhapsody, as well as headlining his own one man show, MiG Rocks the Boat.

In the Philippines, MiG played Robert Kincaid in the first international production of The Bridges of Madison County, and starred with Lea Salonga and Tanya Manalang for the major concert event Curtains Up, as well as his own concert celebrating Shangri-la's 25th Anniversary, and most recently originated the role of Jamie Crimson in the World Premiere Production of All Out of Love.

MiG starred as Joe King in the TV series The Ferals. His other TV credits include Fil It Up, Mission: Top Secret, Hits and Memories, The Midday Show, IMT, Carols in the Domain, It’s About Time, Carols By Candlelight, People’s Choice Awards, Vidiot, Good Morning Australia, and Hey Hey It’s Saturday, as well as various commercials including a global campaign for Ray Ban.

MiG's film credits include Queen of the Damned and Subterano.  A finalist in the global hit TV show Rockstar: INXS, MiG released his self-titled debut album, through Decca/Universal and was an original cast member of Handel’s Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise.

As well as releasing his 2nd album More Than Ever, MiG has also penned theme songs for various TV shows, as well as writing Fill My Cup for FWD, along with his own fundraising awareness campaign for the victims of Philippine floods with United As One.

About the Houston Symphony

Under the leadership of Music Director Juraj Valčuha, the Grammy Award-winning Houston Symphony continues to inspire and engage diverse audiences in Houston and beyond with exceptional musical performances and enduring community impact. The Symphony held its inaugural performance at The Majestic Theater in downtown Houston on June 21, 1913. Now in its second century as one of America’s premier orchestras, the Houston Symphony is one of the oldest performing arts organizations in Texas and remains a cultural cornerstone of the region.

With an annual operating budget of $40.7 million, the Symphony presents over 130 concerts each year, making it one of the largest performing arts organizations in Texas. Its reach extends far beyond the concert hall, delivering more than 600 performances annually at schools, community centers, hospitals, and other venues, engaging over 160,000 people throughout Greater Houston.

The Symphony's innovative response to the COVID-19 pandemic—completing its 2020-21 Season with in-person audiences and weekly livestreams—earned national recognition and the ASCAP Foundation’s Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Broadcast/Media Award. Its commitment to innovation continues, with its 2024-25 Season reaching audiences in over 45 countries and all 50 states via livestreaming, making it one of the few American orchestras to sustain such global digital engagement.

Renowned for its artistry, the Symphony has a distinguished recording legacy under prestigious labels, including Koch International Classics, Naxos, RCA Red Seal, and Pentatone. Highlights include a Grammy and ECHO Klassik Award-winning live recording of Alban Berg’s Wozzeck and recent releases such as Jimmy López Bellido’s Aurora and Ad Astra (2022) and Jennifer Higdon’s Duo Duel (2023).

The Symphony’s educational impact is equally remarkable, with its Harry and Cora Sue Mach Student Concert Series reaching over 50,000 students annually. Its In Harmony after-school program and partnerships with institutions like the Houston Methodist Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Texas Children’s Hospital further demonstrate the Symphony’s commitment to fostering community connections and accessibility to the arts.

With a vision centered on artistic excellence, community engagement, and accessibility, the Houston Symphony remains a cultural leader in Houston and a global ambassador for the transformative power of music.

For more information, please contact

Eric Skelly, eric.skelly@houstonsymphony.org

Jessica Henderson, jessica@theckpgroup.com