Philippine Concerts

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  • ALL-STAR, POWERHOUSE LINE-UP Jessica Sanchez Brings Together OPM Royalty for Homecoming Concert!

    ALL-STAR, POWERHOUSE LINE-UP Jessica Sanchez Brings Together OPM Royalty for Homecoming Concert!

    The excitement surrounding Jessica Sanchez’s much-awaited return to the Philippines reaches new heights as her homecoming concert transforms into a full-scale musical spectacle. Set to take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Araneta Coliseum, this already highly anticipated concert now promises even more unforgettable experience. Presented by Wilbros Live.

    Sharing the stage with Jessica Sanchez as her Very Special Guests are Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez, Concert King Martin Nievera, Asia’s Pop Heartthrob Darren Espanto, Asia’s PhoenixMorissette, and Multimedia Prince James Reid. This powerhouse and extraordinary gathering of music royalty promises an unforgettable evening filled with show-stopping performances, powerful collaborations, and heartfelt moments that celebrate Filipino pride, talent and global excellence.

    Jessica Sanchez is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and global performer whose voice blends emotional depth, technical brilliance, and timeless soul. Rising to international prominence as the runner-up on American Idol at just 16 years old, Jessica quickly became known for her rare ability to deliver both jaw-dropping vocal runs and intimate, heartfelt performances.  

    Since her breakout, Jessica has built a devoted worldwide fanbase and an evolving catalog that fuses Pop, R&B, and Soul. Her artistry is rooted in storytelling—songs that explore love, resilience, identity, and growth—delivered with a signature tone that is instantly recognizable.  

    In 2025, Jessica reached a historic career milestone when she won America’s Got Talent after earning a coveted Golden Buzzer, captivating millions with performances that showcased her vocal mastery, emotional range, and artistic maturity. The victory marked a powerful reintroduction to the world and confirmed her status as one of the premier vocalists of her generation.  

    The homecoming. One stage. One night. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

    Book your tickets now at TicketNet.com.ph or visit Araneta Coliseum box office/TicketNet outlets nationwide.

    JessicaSanchez #HomecomingConcert #WilbrosLive #GaryValenciano #RegineVelasquez #MartinNievera #DarrenEspanto #Morissette #JamesReid

  • Darren celebrates 11th anniversary with new album “Ikaw Pa Rin!”

    Darren celebrates 11th anniversary with new album “Ikaw Pa Rin!”

    Asia’s Pop Heartthrob Darren Espanto has dropped a full-length album dubbed “Ikaw Pa Rin,” his first album under Star Music released in celebration of his 11th year in the industry.

    There are 13 tracks in the long play (LP) record, five of which was penned by the “It’s Showtime” and “ASAP” mainstay, including “Bibitaw Na,” “Hanggang Kailan,” “Ilang Beses,” “Iyo,” and “Paano Kung Tayo Na Lang?,” which he co-wrote with Angela Ken.

    The title track, “Ikaw Pa Rin,” is a collaboration between Darren and DJ M.O.D., exploring the familiar feeling of choosing your partner regardless of circumstances, with catchy melodies that blend the unique styles of the two artists.

    They also performed another track together in the album, “ANNAB,” with a music video featuring Ashley del Mundo now out on ABS-CBN Star Music YouTube channel.

    Darren also collaborated with Belle Mariano in the reimagined version of“Dati.” They first performed the song in Belle’s “BELOVED” concert.

    Another collaboration included in the LP is “Duyan,” which Darren performed with ABS-CBN Music creatives, content, and operations head Jonathan Manalo, who also co-wrote the track with Robert Calma.

    “PBB: Celebrity Collab Edition” eviction theme song, “Paalam Muna Sandali,” and the Chinese-Tagalog version of “Iyo,” first heard in “Can’t Buy Me Love,” are also part of the album.

    “Di Makaramdam” and “Miss” complete the new music of Darren, who rose to fame after emerging as first runner up in “The Voice Kids Philippines” season 1 in 2014.

    Check out Darren’s “Ikaw Pa Rin” album, out now on music streaming platforms. He will also release a physical album copy soon. For more details, follow Star Music on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

  • Darren takes over Araneta for his 10th anniversary concert “D10”

    Darren takes over Araneta for his 10th anniversary concert “D10”

    Asia’s Pop Heartthrob Darren is set to dominate the stage in his 10th anniversary concert dubbed “D10” happening on June 1 (Saturday) at the Araneta Coliseum.
     
    The multi-awarded artist announced the project on “ASAP Natin ‘To” last Sunday after performing his latest single “Iyo” from the soundtrack of “Can’t Buy Me Love.”
     


    Tickets to the much-awaited concert are available in Ticketnet outlets and ticketnet.com.ph priced at P8,004 (Platinum), P6,404 (VIP), P4,269 (Patron A), P2,668 (Patron B), P2,135 (Lower box), P1,068 (Upper box), and P427 (General admission).
     
    Darren entered the industry after joining the first season of “The Voice Kids Philippines” where he finished as a runner-up under Sarah Geronimo’s team. With his wide range and unique vocal style, he has captivated listeners with a slew of hits such as “Dying Inside To Hold You,” “In Love Ako Sa’yo,” and “7 Minutes.” He has two platinum albums under his belt “Darren” and “Be With Me.” Last year, he released the track “Bibitaw Na” which marked his first single under Star Music.
     

    He also dabbled into acting via the blockbuster film “The Hows of Us” and the iWantTFC series “Lyric and Beat.” Currently, he portrays the role of Stephen in ABS-CBN’s hit primetime series “Can’t Buy Me Love.”

    Don’t miss Darren’s “D10” concert happening on June 1. For more details, follow Star Music on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
     
    For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

  • ON Music Festival will bring together the best of OPM and KPOP artists

    ON Music Festival will bring together the best of OPM and KPOP artists

    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, at 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, Darren, and Korea’s hottest rising band wave to earth. The second wave of the star-studded lineup is set to be announced soon.

    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.”

    “ABS-CBN is honored to partner with KAMP in bringing together the superstars of Korea and the Philippines on one stage,” says ABS-CBN Global CEO Aldrin M. Cerrado.

    More information about the event and tickets will be available at www.on-festival.com and ON Music Festival’s official social media accounts on Instagram (onfestival_official), Facebook (onfestival.official), and X/Twitter (onfestival).

  • CALUM SCOTT ‘HEAVEN’, A SPECIAL PROJECT SLATED FOR RELEASE 9TH JUNE 2022

    CALUM SCOTT ‘HEAVEN’, A SPECIAL PROJECT SLATED FOR RELEASE 9TH JUNE 2022

    British multi-platinum singer-songwriter Calum Scott’s sublime new single “Heaven” has been refreshed with a spanking new Southeast Asian twist. Acclaimed pop artists in the region hailing from Philippines (Darren Espanto), Malaysia (Diana Danielle), Vietnam (Hoàng Duyên) & Indonesia (Lyodra), reimagines Calum’s latest soulful ballad with their own distinctive touch, yet keeping to the essence of the track at its core. Scheduled for release on 9th June 2022, the 4 forthcoming collaborative singles captures the ethereal feeling of falling in love into the concept of an unimaginable paradise, a universal feeling that certainly transcends boundaries.

    Featuring some of the most prominent stars in the region from Darren Espanto, one of the Philippines’ most successful male pop artists in the last decade, to Lyodra, the winner of Indonesian Idol 2020 and a household name known for her vocal prowess, to Diana Danielle, a multi-hyphenate withan impressive social following of more than 6 million and Hoàng Duyên, recognized asone of Vietnam’s most promising rising artists.

    Some words from the artists on the special project:

    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 honour. Each of these artists have brought something new to our collaboration of “Heaven” and I can’t wait for everyone to hear them.

    Diana Danielle: It was a very exciting experience being able to collaborate with Calum on “Heaven”. Being able to work on a beautiful song with an artist of his calibre whilst being chosen to represent Malaysia is an experience I’ll always hold dearly to.

    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 favourite 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!

    Hoàng Duyên: Personally, I really love listening to such healing songs, they are like the chicken soup for the soul. “Heaven” sounds exactly like its name. The song is filled with positive energy. This is such a precious opportunity for a young artist like me. Both Calum and I have worked on this project wholeheartedly. We cannot wait to share this song with you. Hope you will love this duet from us!

    Lyodra: I’m so excited about this project. I hope the fans will love this song and our collaboration. I hope Calum and I will be able to meet up in person soon & hopefully perform this duet together live. I want to thank Calum for giving me the chance to sing with him, it’s a real honour for me.

    The triumphant and timeless ballad reveals Calum’s gift for finding unexpected ways to express universal emotions. “As songwriters, we’re always searching for new ways of saying ‘I miss you’ or ‘I love you’ or ‘I want you back,’” says Calum, who co-wrote “Heaven” with Hayley Warner (an Australian singer/songwriter who’s also penned songs for artists like Katy Perry and Tori Kelly). “‘The concept of ‘Heaven’ is the love between two people being so powerful that it is far superior to anything else, any other form of paradise that could be offered. I loved the idea of putting the power into the relationship.” Threaded with lyrics that offer a certain poetic wisdom, “What good is life if we’re all just waiting to dance in the sky?”, the result is a breathtaking tribute to living in the moment by fully surrendering to love.

    Each track will be released alongside an official music video premiere on 9th June 2022 at

    7pm GMT+7 / 8pm GMT+8.

    PRE-SAVE THE SINGLE NOW!

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  • Eastwood New Year Countdown to 2017 with Phoebe Ryan

    Eastwood New Year Countdown to 2017 with Phoebe Ryan

    Eastwood New Year Countdown to 2017 with Phoebe Ryan on December 31, 2016 at Eastwood Mall Open Park. Also with Rachelle Ann Go, Darren Espanto, Up Dharma Down, Quest, Autotelic, Sud, Maude, and Lenses.


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  • D Total Experience – Darren Espanto Live at Kia Theatre

    D Total Experience – Darren Espanto Live at Kia Theatre

    D Total Experience – Darren Espanto Live at Kia Theatre on June 25, 2016 with special guests: Maja Salvador, Inigo Pascual, Ylona Garcia, Jed Madela together with G-Force.

    D Total Experience - Darren Espanto Live at Kia Theatre

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  • Darren Espanto Birthday Concert at MOA Arena

    Darren Espanto Birthday Concert at MOA Arena

    Darren Espanto Birthday Concert on May 29, 2015, 8pm at the Mall of Asia Arena.

    Darren Espanto Birthday Concert at MOA Arena

    With Special Guests: Mitoy Yonting, Alisah Bonaobra, Jason Dy plus more surprise performers.

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  • The Voice Kids All In : The Concert

    The Voice Kids All In : The Concert

    The Voice Kids All In : The Concert on December 6, 2014, 8pm at the PICC Plenary Hall, CCP Complex, Pasay City with Juan Karlos Labajo, Darlene Vibares, Darren Espanto and Lyca Gairanod.

    The Voice Kids All-In Concert PICC Plenary Hall

    With special guests Mitoy Yonting (The Voice of the Phils. Season 1 Grand Champion), Klarisse De Guzman (The Voice of the Phils. Season 1 1st Runner Up), Tonton Cabiles and Edray Teodoro.

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