Here’s a rundown on what happened on this night of Filipino Music.
In celebration of its first anniversary, Billboard Philippines ignited the MOA arena with Billboard Mainstage, one of the biggest nights in Filipino music. 33 Filipino artists – rising stars, legends, and current favorites – shared the main stage performing before more than 10,000 fans.
Mall of Asia Arena filled with thousands of fans
The night kicked off with a high energy performance from Sandwich, who got the crowd going with fan-favorite “Sugod” and their latest release, “Morena.” Following them, Dilaw showcased their hits “YIEE” and “Janice,” while Over October charmed the audience with “Ikot” and “Kaakit-akit.” John Roa then performed a medley of “Byahe” and “Closer to Your Heart.”
Opening performances from Sandwich, Dilaw, Over October, and John Roa
The stage lit up with Billboard Philippines’ Hip-Hop Class of 2024 Alumni: O Side Mafia performed “Get Low” and collaborated with Tus Brothers for “CRASHING.” The momentum continued with Zae and Illest Morena, followed by PLAYERTWO and FELIP, who kept the energy alive with their respective hits.
Billboard Philippines’ Hip-Hop Class of 2024 Alumni
Transitioning to a more soulful atmosphere, James Reid took the stage with “Sandal,” while Maki stole hearts with “Namumula” and “Dilaw.” Regine Velasquez-Alcasid continued to serenade the crowd with “Someday.”
Soulful beats from James Reid, Maki, and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
The energy spiked back up with Gary Valenciano, alongside his son Gab, who electrified the audience with “Shake It Off” and “Babalik Pa Rin.” Sarah Geronimo captivated everyone with a medley of her smash hits, while TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan delivered a heartfelt duet of “Palagi,” culminating in a surprise proposal on stage. Adie followed and enchanted the audience with his new ballad “Nobya,” accompanied by a string quartet and choir.
Amazing performances of Gary and Gab Valenciano, Sarah Geronimo, KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde, and Adie
P-pop acts then showcased their star power, starting with G22’s medley of “BOOMERANG,” “BABALIK,” and “BANG.” AJAA, VXON, and KAIA followed with their own incredible performances. SB19’s Josh Cullen premiered his remix of “1999” and “Get Right,” while Ben&Ben enchanted the crowd with “Sa Susunod Na Habang Buhay” and the debut of their new song “Triumph.” Hev Abi got the crowd moving once more with a mashup of “Sumugal” and “Babaero.” Cup of Joe followed to perform their hits “Misteryoso” and “Tingin.”
Stage dominators AJAA, VXON,G22, KAIA, Josh Cullen, and Cup of Joe
Headlining P-pop groups closed the show with BINI who dazzled the audience with fan favorites “Cherry On Top” and a new version of “Pantropiko”. SB19 delivered an unforgettable performance of a remix of “Mana” and “CRIMZONE.”
Headlining P-pop stars BINI and SB19
In putting together Mainstage, Anne Bernisca, COO of Modern Media Group Inc. (MMGI), expressed her gratitude to the AGC Power Holdings Corp. (AGC PHC) team that made the event possible. “The young, talented, and passionate team of Billboard PH couldn’t have come this far without the strong support from all departments within AGC PHC,” she said, acknowledging the contributions from events, PR, IT, administration, and more. Head of Events Production and Global Circulations Arriane Sanchez also shared, “This is our biggest anniversary yet. The goal of everyone behind this campaign is to celebrate Filipino music. Every note in this journey, even the offbeats, has contributed to creating something legendary.”
MMGI COO Anne Bernisca and Billboard PH Editor-in-Chief Bret Jackson
“Billboard Philippines Mainstage wasn’t just a celebration—it was a defining moment in our mission to elevate Filipino music alongside the listeners who power it,” Bret Jackson, Editor-in-Chief of Billboard Philippines remarked after wrapping up the concert. He continued, “Together we didn’t just honor a year of OPM — we set the tone for its future, uniting fans, artists, and the music industry in an unforgettable tribute to the enduring spirit of Filipino music.”
The historic show put the heart and soul of Filipino artistry on full display, uniting the entire music industry, from artists and fans alike. Archie G. Carrasco, CEO of AGC PHC said as he reflected on the milestone, “This is such a powerful statement for the local music scene, proving that OPM is alive.”
Billboard Mainstage was made possible through partnerships with: BDO, IQOS, ZYN, Tecno, Ikea, LG XBoom, KFC, SONY Audio, Globe, ACER, Kotex, YOU Beauty, McDonald’s, Jinro, Locally, Chinggu, Gluta Lipo, Beauty Vault.
Special thanks to: Nix Institute of Beauty, William Grant & Sons, Lime Resort Manila, Hotel101, The Archive Booth.
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