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Feel the exciting PPOP revolution once again at 2023 PPOPCON MANILA

Be part of a bigger, longer, and more exciting Pinoy pop celebration this July at Araneta City

Published Jul 1, 2023 12:08 am

Get ready for the return of the largest Pinoy pop (PPOP) music celebration: Pinoy Pop Convention (PPOPCON) Manila – happening this July at the City of Firsts, Araneta City! After its highly-successful inaugural event last year, PPOPCON is back in its second year to showcase Filipino pop culture and music. It still is the ultimate gathering of fans of the country's thriving PPOP scene, with interactive activities that will bring today's PPOP idols closer to the fans. 2023 PPOPCON MANILA has been extended from last year's two-day event to a three-day celebration this year to give attendees more chances to bond with the entire PPOP community. The PPOPCON MANILA convention will happen from July 14 to 16 with interactive fan engagement activities, dynamic fan booth exhibitions, fan signing events, and other activities in a new exciting location – the electrifying Quantum Skyview at the newly-opened Gateway Mall 2 – that is open to the public for free! Catch Josh Cullen, 1ST.ONE, ALAMAT, KAIA, and G22 as they take part in the fan signing activity. DIONE,R RULES, DAYDREAM, MONA, VALFER, VER5US, YARA, YES MY LOVE, Z2Z, SMS, BLVCK FLOWERS, ECLIPSE, 6SENSE, and SKOUTS will also deliver energetic performances that PPOP fans can watch for free at the three-day convention. The festivities will culminate with the much-awaited PPOPCON MANILA concert on July 16, 6PM, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The concert will feature some of the country's biggest local acts today: SB19, BGYO, BINI, MNL48, 1ST.ONE, ALAMAT, Josh Cullen, FELIP, SHEKI, KAIA, G22, PRESS HIT PLAY, VXON, PPOPGEN, DIONE, CALISTA, YES MY LOVE, and HORI7ON! They will be delivering electrifying performances on-ground, which will also be livestreamed for international fans. “Expect the 2023 PPOPCON MANILA convention and concert to be filled with fun activities and breathtaking performances that will elevate the PPOP fan gathering experience. This is one big celebration to enjoy the best P-Pop has to offer this year,” Irene Jose, COO of Uniprom Inc (the entertainment unit of the Araneta Group) said. To get your convention passes and concert tickets, please visit [www.ticketnet.com.ph](http://www.ticketnet.com.ph) or [https://ppopcon.ph/](https://ppopcon.ph/). You may also like and follow the 2023 PPOPCON MANILA on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, or subscribe to their YouTube page for more updates.
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