The word "Vispop" also developed into an umbrella term to refer and describe songs produced from the contest and contemporary Cebuano music.
[4] In his talk in the Tedx event organized by the University of San Carlos in 2015, founder Gitamondoc explained that Original Pilipino music (OPM) is not only exclusive of Tagalog songs but also those that are written in regional languages, and Vispop was conceived as a venue for Cebuano songwriting.
The entries were judged by songwriter Gary Granada, Department of Trade and Industry regional director Nelia Navarro, and singer Anna Fegi.
The following were adjudged winners:[4] The following songs were the other finalists:[7] The 2014 edition of the competition was re-branded Vispop 2.0 and was held at SM Cebu Cinema One on June 24.
APO Hiking Society's Jim Paredes and musician Rico Blanco were guest of honors during the awards night that hailed the following winners:[11] The following songs made it to the final 6:[12] With over 350 entries, Vispop 5.0 was held at the SMX Skyhall, SM Seaside Cebu in 2017 with the following announced as winners:[13] The following songs made it to the final 6: The Vispop 2019 was launched by Artist Ko in partnership with the Sacred Heart School for Boys - Batch 1985 Foundation on February 27, 2019.
A new organizing committee was also announced: Missing Filemon's Insoy Niñal, Jojo Lopez, Barney Borja, and Kenneth Cobonpue.
The following songs made it to the final 6: Special guests of the event were Jacky Chang, James Gulles, Jerika Teodorico, Jewel Villaflores, Kurt Fick, Medyo Maldito, Morissette, and Oh!
1st Visayan Pop Music Festival grand prize winner Duyog was part of the MOR 97.1 Cebu's Epic Top 20 Countdown for 23 weeks, while third runner-up Balay ni Mayang was No.
"[21] Patricia May Catan of SunStar Weekend wrote, "Through the efforts of ArtistKo with the strong support of Filscap, Vispop has been giving dreamers a platform to showcase their craft.
And not only has it provided them a stage, Vispop also paved the way for Visayan pop to be recognized and listened to in different parts of the country and, perhaps, in the international podium.
[27] Furthermore, Philippine Airlines' magazine Mabuhay and GMA's TV show Bawal ang Pasaway with host Solita "Winnie" Monsod considered the popular Hahahahasula, an independently-produced single, as one of the biggest Vispop hit songs.