Filipino alternative pop band Over October is set to mark a defining moment in its 12-year career with its biggest headline concert to date. The band will take over the New Frontier Theater on Oct. 4, 2026, for a milestone performance that also serves as an emotional farewell to drummer Janessa “Janae” Geronimo before the group enters a new chapter.
Titled Over October Live at the New Frontier Theater, the concert follows a string of career highs for the band, including sold-out performances at the Music Museum and its successful anniversary show at MOA Sky in 2025. More than another milestone venue, however, the upcoming concert carries added emotional weight as it will be the final official performance featuring Over October’s original five-member lineup.
“For better or for worse, Janessa’s departure is something we will all have to come to terms with,” the band shared in a statement. “We’re all, for the most part, excited for both Over October’s and Janessa’s respective new chapters. But of course, we also feel that a good thing is about to come to an end.”
The group acknowledged that each member has been processing Geronimo’s departure differently, describing the transition as both exciting and uncertain. While the band expects creative adjustments moving forward, they emphasized that their priority remains delivering memorable performances throughout the remainder of the year.
“When the dread of Janessa’s departure and the nerves about how the band will move forward become too overwhelming, we just try to remind ourselves that our working relationships might come to an end soon, but our friendship will always be there,” the band said. “Creatively, there will be adjustments and changes, but honestly, we’re still feeling it out. What we can confidently say is that we’re still focused on giving the best shows these coming months and in the concert.”
Since its formation, Over October has become one of the Philippines’ most recognizable alternative pop acts, building a devoted audience through emotionally resonant songwriting, intimate live performances, and a catalog of songs that have connected with listeners over the past decade. While commercial milestones—including millions of streams and sold-out concerts—have helped elevate the band’s profile, the members say their most meaningful accomplishment lies in the experiences they’ve shared together.
“There are so many points of our career that we can say are defining moments,” the band said. “We can look at the hits, the streams, and the shows—all of which we are proud of. But we consider the memories we collected along the way just as important as all our achievements are. This goes in line with the heart of the concert: reflecting on our journey together, particularly now that the future of the band will look so much more different compared to the past 12 years.”
Tickets for Over October Live at the New Frontier Theater will be available through TicketNet Online and participating TicketNet outlets. A pre-sale is scheduled from Aug. 15 to 22 beginning at 6 p.m., while the general sale opens on Aug. 23.
Presented by Over October in partnership with GNN, Move It, and Swee Lee Philippines, the concert is poised to be both a celebration of the band’s remarkable journey and a poignant farewell to an era that helped shape one of Filipino alternative pop’s most enduring acts.
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