ABS-CBN Global, in partnership with South Korea-based immersive entertainment brand KAMP, brings the inaugural edition of ON MUSIC FESTIVAL on November 3, 2023 to the MOA Arena. ON MUSIC FESTIVAL will deliver a first-of-its-kind live music experience.
ON MUSIC FESTIVAL, produced by KAMP and ABS-CBN Events, is set to bring a truly ear-blowing lineup to the MOA Arena. The first wave of artists includes SUHO of EXO, the Philippines’ own Moira and Darren, and Korea’s hottest rising band wave to earth. The second wave of the star-studded lineup is set to be announced soon.
ABS-CBN is honored to partner with KAMP in bringing together the superstars of Korea and the Philippines on one stage
ABS-CBN Global CEO Aldrin M. Cerrado
KAMP CEO Tim Kim says “It’s exciting to finally announce this new one-of-a-kind festival experience that we have been planning with our partners at ABS-CBN Global for a long time. The word 온 (ON) has several meanings including ‘all, entire’, ‘warm’, and ‘100’ in native Korean. We created ON MUSIC FESTIVAL with hopes of launching a new experience that celebrates the diversity of love and music.”
More information on the event and tickets will be available at www.on-festival.com
Darren Espanto’s hit record “Pabalik Sa'yo” now has an official music video! The visuals were co-directed by Darren himself and Jonathan Tal Placido. The music video also casts popular love team #KDLex, KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad.
The cute MV portrays the couple going through it before ultimately coming back to each other with cut scenes of Darren performing the heartfelt ballad in between. Fans of #KDLex will definitely enjoy this visual experience! Watch the music video below.
Get ready Toronto! On July 23 & 24, Bathurst St. and Wilson Ave. plays host to a new and massive Filipino Street Festival called FUN PHILIPPINES! Organized by the Philippine Legacy and Cultural Alliance (PLACA), the festival celebrates 2022 and Filipino diversity with food, music, and culture through inclusive and fun collaborations with artists and creative partners, community leaders, food establishments and chefs, and various groups that advocate for true Filipino representation in the mainstream.
Spanning a one-kilometer stretch in Bathurst St., festival attendees will enjoy live performances, Filipino games and activities, cultural showcases, street dancing, karaoke, storytelling, kamayan feasts, food, craft demos, and carnival rides.
In addition to the fun weekend of Filipino cultural recognition, MYX will be inviting a few special guests on the first day of the festival: Ylona Garcia, Keith Pedro, and Darren Espanto for performances. To learn more about the event, please visit the official website here. We hope to see you there!
Get ready, UK. 1MX is headed to London! From Manila, Singapore, Abu Dhabi to Dubai, the record-breaking and sold-out music festival is set to hit the stage at the APPS Court Farm on July 30th! The best and brightest artists are coming together to give you the ultimate music experience.
On the bill for the festival, 1MX is bringing out amazing artists Bamboo, KZ, EZ Mil, Darren Espanto, SAB, Jeremy G, Angela Ken, Jon Guelas, and some UK-based Artists to vibe with all day. The festival will have back-to-back full performances from noon to sundown. Tickets are now available, and there is currently a Promo going on! You can get 50% off general admission tickets until July 5th by purchasing HERE!
British multi-platinum singer-songwriter Calum Scott’s sublime new single “Heaven” has been refreshed with some Southeast Asian flavor. Representing the Philippines is critically acclaimed artist Darren Espanto, who joins Diana Danielle (Malaysia), Hoàng Duyên (Vietnam), & Lyodra (Indonesia) in the remix collaboration series.
Calum Scott: “I am so excited to be working with these incredible artists from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam! I have always had a special place in my heart for Asia so to sing with local talent from across the region is a real honor. Each of these artists has brought something new to our collaboration of “Heaven” and I can’t wait for everyone to hear them.”
Darren Espanto: “I'm really excited about the collab. I've been listening to Calum since he officially released “Dancing On My Own” after his Britain's Got Talent journey. One of my favorite songs to sing to is “You Are The Reason”. Now, I have the opportunity to collaborate with him on his song and showcase the track with other artists across Southeast Asia. I hope to perform this track with Calum live on stage someday soon!”
It looks like Darren will be getting his wish soon! Calum Scott also announced a tour series in the SEA region. Tickets will be available via Calum’s website on June 15th.
Ez Mil is in the Philippines gearing up for his 2022 Homecoming Tour ready to kick off later this month. Before taking his tour around the islands, he stopped by the Showtime stage for a dynamic performance of the track that made him go viral, "Panalo." Fans can see how excited he's to be back in the Philippines after staying Stateside for six years. Check out the full performance below!
The Pinoy rapper is taking his music back to his home country in the Ez Mil: Panalo Homecoming Tour 2022. He's taking with him loads of other Pinoy rappers and artists like Gloc-9, Loonie, Darren Espanto, and other guests. Ez is making stops throughout the Luzon region, but also taking the show to Mindanao. Find out all the details here.
Want to catch up with Ez Mil and hear what he's been up to, catch his MYXclusive with VJ Samm. He shares what he missed about the Philippines and the meal he looked forward to the most when he returned. Ez also talks about his latest single, "Dalawampu’t Dalawang Oo" which not only is an anthemic track, but also a tribute to his hometown of Olongapo.
Cover Photo Credit: Ez Mil Facebook
New music is finally here from Darren Espanto as he comes back with his first single of the year with "Pabalik Sa'yo." As the Fil-Canadian artist begins to venture and expand his skills as a musician with producing and songwriting, he's back with a banger that will have you feeling nostalgic for the '90s/'00s R&B vibes. The song talking about heartbreak and second changes are sure to bring the feels out of listeners and reintroduce them to R&B sounds that mixes both past and present styles..
Darren's return possibly marks a new direction and sound in his career. As he talks about "going back to the person who once hurt you" in the track's lyrics, the more mature sound shows his growth as a young artist. For the track, he worked with songwriters Kevin Yadao and Lloyd Oliver Corpuz and producer Tiny Corpuz who also helped in making Darren's holiday single, "I Believe in Christmas."
Cover Photo Credit: Darren Espanto Instagram
If you've been waiting for some new Darren Espanto content, the wait is over because he's back with the music video for Marry Me, Marry You. The OST for the romantic dramedy of the same name is an uptempo pop ballad with great hooks and melodies accompanying Darren's smooth and rich vocals. The music video is set in a beautiful wedding venue, and Darren is dressed like he is ready to meet you at the altar. Check out the video below.
Cover Photo Courtesy of Darren Espanto Instagram
Team work makes the dream work right? See which songs are up for MYX Awards Collaboration of the Year. Don't forget to vote for your favorites! Vote every day until July 18, 2021 at 11:59pm PHT, and don't miss the big show on August 7, 2021 to see who wins!
Isang Gabi - Julie Anne San Jose & Rico Blanco
Upon its release, the track debuted at #1 on the iTunes Philippines all-genre chart. The track is produced and written by OPM rock icon Rico Blanco. It brings Julie into the shoes of the “third party” in someone else’s relationship, as it explores themes of forbidden love and longing for someone you can’t have. The music brings a unique mix of musical styles — featuring the Pinoy jukebox style of hugot, and putting some modern synth elements.
Paalam - Moira Dela Torre & Ben&Ben
The music video slyly continues the story of Dela Torre’s previous music video for “Patawad, Paalam,” about young lovers suddenly parting ways just when one was about to propose marriage. Paalam again stars JM de Guzman and Anna Luna, though the video this time focuses on the clear regret their characters felt over how their relationship ended.
Pati Pato (Parokya Remix) - Parokya Ni Edgar, Gloc-9, & Shanti Dope
The Pati Pato (Parokya Mix) brings the rest of Parokya Ni Edgar to join in on reimagining the original track. Now enhanced with with blasting and bold guitar and percussion backings, fans of the Parokya rock vibe and the fiery hot OPM collab keeps them on their toes with this new mix.
Sampaguita - Juan Karlos ft. Gloc-9
Juan Karlos has teamed up with rapper Gloc-9 to pay tribute to overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Sampaguita. It opens with Gloc-9 rapping from the perspective of an OFW writing home to his wife. It then leads into an emotional chorus and closes out with a somber note on a familiar Filipino story.
Sana Tayo Na - Darren Espanto & Jayda
This song helped Jayda embracing her OPM roots. It was written over two decades ago by her dad and now it came full circle. Jayda and Darren shot the video at home and separate from each other as Darren was in Canada. Fans can even do a duet on TikTok to the song with the duo.
Chill out and see which songs are up for MYX Awards Mellow Video of the Year. Don't forget to vote for your favorites! Vote every day until July 18, 2021 at 11:59pm PHT, and don't miss the big show on August 7, 2021 to see who wins!
Balang Araw - Inigo Pascual, Directed by Inigo Pascual
In his own words, Balang Araw is about hope and trust in waiting for the right person. Inigo Pascual describes the song as “simply trusting the process and trust your heart and know that one day that person will come. Balang araw (someday)."
Patawad - Moira Dela Torre, Directed by Niq Ablao
Patawad is part of a 3-part series of the album Malaya. According to Moira, she wanted to portray the different stages of love from the kind of love that fights for love and stays, and one where it's better if they grow apart. Then the video focuses on goodbye and forgiveness.
Sa Susunod Na - Ben&Ben, Directed by Jorel Lising
The Sa Susunod Na music video stars one of the most popular love team in the Philippines and real life couple, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. The couple is stuck in a time loop as the video explores the complicated dynamics of their lost and found relationship during a cycle of events.
Safe Place - Kiana V, Directed by Saint
An 88Rising and Paradise Rising project, Safe Place is Kiana V's message that she's becoming her own artist. The music video was created during the height of the pandemic in the US, “We went into production for Safe Place in November 2019 and...we kind of didn’t know when or how we will release it. So, this whole opportunity with Paradise Rising was a lifesaver for all of us.”
Sasagipin Kita - Darren Espanto, Directed by Jiggy Gregorio
Another song released during the pandemic, Sasagipin Kita dives into people's troubled feelings during that time. The ballad's melancholic tone and touching lyrics becomes a powerful song complete with a band to tie it all together. An extended version of the music video was released that portrayed three individuals' true life experiences in their journey of hardship to finding strength and hope.
Kyle Echarri can do it all: sing, dance, act, and a content creator. In his latest album, New Views he shows off his vocal chops and new sound. The record has both Tagalog and English tracks with a pop/R&B sound that's evident in I'm Serious, As Long as You Mine. The songs in Tagalog, Mahal Nga Kita and Liligawan Na Kita features other artists like Arvey and Seth Fedelin. The 7 new tracks shows you the direction that Kyle is taking in his music. Sit back and take a listen.
To celebrate the release of New Views and his birthday, Kyle is also having a digital fan con with a few special guests. A few of his friends like Darren Espanto, AC Bonifacio, Moira Dela Torre, and Zephanie are slated to join in on the #PartyWithKyle. The Digital Birthday Fan Con is on Saturday, June 20, 7PM Philippines time on Kumu.
Cover Photo Credit: Kyle Echarri Facebook
Zack & Darren finally perform for the first time together for this live version of Zack’s hit “Binibini.”
ICYMI, watch Darren’s recent single, “Tama Na,” co-written, produced and mixed by Zack Tabudlo below:
ABOUT DARREN ESPANTO:
In less than a decade, Filipino-Canadian artist Darren Espanto has made an impressive mark in the Philippine music industry with multiplatinum albums, sold-out concerts, acclaimed performances and No. 1 singles under his belt. Darren is considered as one of the most successful Filipino male pop/R&B artists of the last decade, having amassed more than a hundred million streams on Spotify, and more than a hundred million views on YouTube alone.
Known for his incredible vocal chops, stellar stage presence and fresh-faced appeal, he has achieved success not only as a recording star, but also as one of the country’s most sought-after brand ambassadors. He was recently appointed as the first celebrity Youth Advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and has been actively involved in programs related to climate change, biodiversity conservation, and youth empowerment.
In recent years, Darren Espanto has developed his passion for songwriting and producing, and has been technically hands on in several of his new releases. From one song to another, Darren is relentless in pushing the envelope of pop craftmanship by exploring other music genres, from electronic pop to modern R&B, and everything else in between. He has grown before our eyes from being a youthful crooner with outstanding pipes to finding his own voice and style. In a very competitive pop music landscape, Darren stands out as a refreshing and endearing personality whose music speaks to you on an intimate, personal level.
ABOUT ZACK TABUDLO:
Zack Tabudlo is a singer-songwriter and producer from Manila, Philippines. He joined The Voice Kids in 2014 and went on to establish his solo career, writing and performing his own music. His first single, “Stay Here,” was released in 2018 and was featured on several Spotify playlists, including “Men of OPM,” “Philippines Viral 50,” and “OPM Says Chillax.” His subsequent single, “Mahal O Biro,” was again included in “Men of OPM” and “Pinoy Love Ballads” playlists. Zack premiered his first single of 2020, the chill-pop track “This Is Love,” in February.
He has also collaborated with several OPM artists, undertaking writer and producer roles. He’s most recently been credited in arranging and producing Carlo Aquino’s single “Balisong” and Sharlene San Pedro’s “Everything Will Be Alright” and “Pusong Naliligaw.”
Now on a fresh path in his career, Zack sets his sights to winning the hearts of his audience both locally and internationally as one of the bold new signees to Island Records Philippines.
