Marking his second visit to the Philippines following his well-received performance as Cambodia’s representative at the 2026 ASEAN-Korea ROUND Music Festival last April, singer-rapper G-Devith is once again basking in the love and support of his Filipino fans. During an intimate media...
"OPM Con Generations 2026" promised a meeting of artists from different corners of Original Pilipino Music. Curious to see how that idea would play out, we joined the thousands who packed the Smart Araneta Coliseum on July 11. We were not there as devoted followers of any one act. Like many from an...
Live music in the Philippines runs on a simple setup. An organizer mounts a show, books a venue, negotiates artists ' fees, handles logistics and promotions, and fans buy tickets to see their favorite acts. At its core, the system relies on trust. But according to artists, venues, labels, and...
The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) honored some of the country 's biggest music acts during the 17th Star Awards for Music held on June 25 at Teatrino in San Juan, with James Reid, Maki, Moira Dela Torre, TJ Monterde, and Ben&Ben emerging as recipients of the ceremony 's highest...
Filipino artists take center stage in DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming film “Forgotten Island,” with a soundtrack bringing together major names in OPM and Filipino-American music. Set for release in Philippine cinemas on Sept. 23, “Forgotten Island” is a Filipino culture-inspired animated...
Major names in Original Pilipino Music (OPM) are set to compete for top honors at the 17th Star Awards for Music of PMPC Star Awards Inc., scheduled on June 25, 2026, at Teatrino Promenade in Greenhills, San Juan City. This year’s nominees reflect a strong mix of mainstream chart-toppers, veteran...
A fresh force is making its way into the ever-growing P-pop scene, and five young women are determined to prove that differences can create something powerful together. Meet oona. Composed of Isaki, Coleen, Bella, Jaylou, and Kari, a new girl group bringing together different personalities,...
Known as one of the driving forces behind Original Pinoy Music, composer and singer Noel Cabangon couldn’t be prouder seeing the younger generation of Pinoy musicians take over the global stage, including BINI and SB19 . “I think it’s about time we introduce ourselves, especially young...
With the growing population of P-pop groups in the Philippines, some fandom wars cannot be avoided; it may be a simple hate comment or a comparison between their favorite group. Despite their success in both the local and international scenes, P-pop group SB19 still finds itself involved in fandom...
1Z Entertainment (1Z), the pioneering artist management and multimedia agency behind SB19 has unveiled a new strategic leadership structure designed to significantly deepen its investment in the Philippine music industry. The company reinforces its commitment to professionalizing the local music...
SB19’s journey was never easy. In their early years, the group was frequently dismissed as mere copycats, facing harsh criticism and little support. Yet Pablo, Stell, Josh, Ken, and Justin refused to give up — anchored by their passion and an unshakeable love for what they do. Eight years of...
“Grabe ka, Ninang Puregold, binuhay mong puso ng bawat Pilipino. Pinagsama-sama mong lahat ng fandom at mga malulupit na guest stars!” Puregold OPM Con 2025 concertgoer, Mhadz Garcia, gushed in her Facebook post about the recently held star-studded music event. On July 5, the Philippine Arena,...
