Gigi de Lana, Sunkissed Lola’s Bino, HEY JUNE!, and The Dawn’s Jet Pangan join the veteran band for a free celebration at Eton Centris.
For 25 years, 6cyclemind has been part of the soundtrack of Filipino life. From radio staples and videoke favorites to festival stages and intimate bar gigs, the band’s songs have continued to find new listeners while remaining deeply familiar to those who grew up with them.
Now, the veteran OPM group is celebrating that enduring connection with a 25th anniversary concert at Eton Centris in Quezon City on September 12, 2026.
The free concert brings together artists from different generations of Philippine music, including Gigi de Lana, Sunkissed Lola’s Bino, HEY JUNE!, and The Dawn’s Jet Pangan. CLNO, the band formed by former 6cyclemind member Chuck Isidro, will open the show.
For bassist Bobby Cañamo, reaching the 25-year mark is an opportunity to recognize not only the band’s longevity but also the different eras it has crossed.
“We consider every anniversary a milestone,” Cañamo says. “25 years is such a special milestone kasi mas ramdam namin yung era na natawid ng banda. Also, this time, may opportunity kami i-celebrate yung milestone nang mas grand.”
Since forming in the early 2000s, 6cyclemind has released six studio albums and established a catalog that remains firmly embedded in OPM. Songs such as “Sandalan,” “Sige,” “Upside Down,” and “Biglaan” have continued to resonate decades after their release, growing alongside the listeners who first encountered them and reaching younger audiences in the process.
Their staying power is reflected in how the songs have lived beyond their original releases. They have become fixtures of gigs, videoke sessions, family playlists, and everyday listening—soundtracks to moments that give familiar songs new meaning over time.
For drummer Vic Aquino, that connection comes from the music’s relatability as much as the band’s decision to keep performing.
Live performance has remained central to 6cyclemind’s identity since its early days, when the group played bars and small events before moving on to larger stages and festivals across the country. After 25 years, the members continue to regard performing as one of the most rewarding parts of being in the band.
“A live show always seems like a reunion with our audience for us,” says manager and sixth member Darwin Hernandez. “We were blessed that we were able to build a connection with our audience through our songs.”
That sense of reunion is particularly fitting for the anniversary celebration. The September 12 concert brings together artists representing different chapters of the Philippine music scene, reflecting the broad audience that 6cyclemind has cultivated throughout its career.
Yet the band is not treating the anniversary as a final look at the past.
6cyclemind is currently working on a new album, with Isidro serving as producer. The upcoming project signals the band’s continued creative momentum as it moves into its 26th year, following decades of changes in the music industry, evolving audiences, and lineup transitions.
For Aquino, the motivation remains straightforward: to continue creating and sharing music.
“We just want to share our music and be an inspiration to others,” he says. “Gaya nung lyrics, ‘di kami tumigil, itinuloy namin through ups and downs and lineup changes ng members ng banda.”
After a quarter-century, that persistence has become inseparable from 6cyclemind’s story. The band’s 25th anniversary concert celebrates the songs and audiences that shaped its journey while making room for the music still to come.
6cyclemind 25th Anniversary Concert
Date: September 12, 2026
Venue: Eton Centris, Quezon City
Admission: Free
Featuring: 6cyclemind, Gigi de Lana, Bino of Sunkissed Lola, HEY JUNE!, and Jet Pangan
Opening act: CLNO
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