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Kitchie Nadal to break 'New Ground' on first solo Big Dome concert

Published May 6, 2025 10:35 pm

At A Glance

  • She first gained prominence as the original lead vocalist of Mojofly. From there, she became the biggest solo female voice of the OPM Pinoy Rock resurgence of the '00's with her self-titled solo album featuring her chart-topping single, "Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin". 
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The biggest female OPM solo pop-rock artist, Kitchie Nadal, is set to do her first solo concert at The Big Dome – Smart Araneta Coliseum – on Saturday, June 21, 2025, 8 p.m. Titled "New Ground Manila," this concert promises to be anything but your typical Kitchie show.
“New Ground is all about me exploring a new direction in my music career,” Nadal said. “You can expect fresh music, new collabs, and an even bigger experience than what we shared at New Frontier Theater, the venue of her 20th Anniversary concert held in 2024.
“I’m most excited about the new collaborations—especially with guest artists I’ve never worked with before. We’re doing something really out of the box this time, mixing genres and creating unexpected moments, something fans haven’t seen from me yet," Kitchie added.
She first gained prominence as the original lead vocalist of Mojofly. From there, she became the biggest solo female voice of the OPM Pinoy Rock resurgence of the ‘00’s with her self-titled solo album featuring her chart-topping single, "Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin". 
From there, the album spawned other massive hits such as “Bulong!!!”, “Same Ground,” and “Breathe,” among others. The album debuted at number 4 on the Philippine Albums Chart, and by 2004, it had climbed to number 1 with growing sales and became a certified 7× Platinum in the country. Between projects and career breaks, she remains a big fixture in the live concert scene, mainly with fellow OPM female pop-rock icons such as Barbie Almalbis, Aia de Leon, Lougee Basabas, and Hannah Romawac. Privately, she is now a mother based in Spain.
“Motherhood and my kids have been a huge source of inspiration for me. On top of that, living in Spain has exposed me to a lot more European and Spanish music, some of which expresses current social issues that are relevant today. Those main things inspire and drive me to write songs,” Kitchie elaborated.
Seeing that she is reconnecting with her OG fans and growing her fanbase with young blood, she decided that the time is ripe to try and break New Ground.
“We’ve had such an amazing response at our concerts over the past few years, especially from the younger crowd. Their energy inspired us to put together New Ground,” Nadal said.“It’s my first time headlining at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, so I’m thrilled! I’m super thankful to everyone who made this happen, and of course to all the people who’ve inspired us to bring this show to life,” she added.
Kitchie Nadal's "New Ground Manila 2025" will be staged at the Araneta Coliseum on June 21, 2025. RG Productions, Black Star Entertainment, and Flow Asia present this iconic event. Tickets are available at all Ticketnet physical branches and online at ticketnet.com.ph
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