What began as a vision to build a home for Filipino artists is set to take shape on a much larger scale as 1Z Entertainment stages its first-ever music festival, One Zone Music Fest (OZF), on October 24 and 25 at the Araneta Coliseum.
Bringing together SB19, XONARA, J2X, and special guests, the two-day festival is designed to be more than a showcase of 1Z Entertainment’s roster. It is an extension of the company’s larger vision for Filipino music and creativity: a space where artists can experiment, collaborate, and introduce different sides of their artistry while sharing the same stage.
“For us, it was already such a dream to be able to start and build our company, 1Z Entertainment, but to even touch lives and help create a future of longevity for Filipino creatives and Filipino music is something truly special,” 1Z Entertainment president Pablo says.
That spirit of collaboration is central to the festival’s first day. Rather than following a conventional artist-by-artist concert format, OZF will bring together 1Z Entertainment’s artists through subunit performances, solo stages, special collaborations, and surprise appearances. The format gives the artists room to move beyond their established identities and explore what happens when different creative voices occupy the same space.
For J2X, that opportunity is just as meaningful behind the scenes as it is onstage.
“Sobrang thankful namin sa 1Z Entertainment, SB19 dahil nabibigyan kami ng ganitong platform. More than yung performances namin as artists, meron pang subunits na mapapakita kung gaano kagaling at ka-close ang mga artists ng 1Z Entertainment,” J2X says.
XONARA’s Megumi likewise sees the festival as an opportunity to celebrate the relationships that have developed within and beyond the 1Z Entertainment roster.
“The great thing about this festival is that it goes beyond just promoting us as artists but also the camaraderie it upholds by collaborating with different artists. And us in XONARA, we’re excited also to share a platform and stage with people we admire,” she says.
The collaborative spirit extends to the festival’s special guests, with each 1Z Entertainment artist given the opportunity to share the stage with artists they admire. The result is a lineup designed not only around individual performances but around the possibilities created when artists meet, experiment, and build something together.
Adding another layer to Day 1 are five individual 45-minute sets from SB19 members Pablo, Josh, Stell, FELIP, and justin. Rather than presenting SB19 solely as a collective, the individual stages put each member’s artistry under the spotlight, allowing fans to experience the distinct musical identities they have developed alongside the group.
If Day 1 expands the idea of what an artist-centered festival can be, Day 2 turns inward toward the community that made much of that journey possible.
October 25 will mark SB19’s eighth anniversary, with the group dedicating the second day of One Zone Music Fest to A’TIN. The anniversary celebration will feature games, activities, surprises, and special moments built around the community that has accompanied SB19 throughout its rise.
“Of course, we’ll never forget about A’TIN. Yes, we’re celebrating One Zone Fest, but of course, we also like to celebrate the community that brought us here. That’s why the second day is dedicated to them. We’ll make sure the second day is a fun experience for them,” Stell says.
Taken together, the two days reflect the dual purpose behind One Zone Music Fest: to look ahead at where Filipino music and its creative community can go, while also acknowledging the people and relationships that made that future possible.
For 1Z Entertainment, the festival is ultimately a statement of intent. It puts its artists in one venue, but more importantly, places collaboration, individuality, and Filipino creativity at the center of the conversation.
One Zone Music Fest takes place on October 24 and 25, 2026, at the Araneta Coliseum. Day 1 will feature 1Z Entertainment subunits, special guests, collaborations, and individual performances, while Day 2 will celebrate SB19’s eighth anniversary with A’TIN.
Tickets are available through TicketNet.
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