The countdown to Chicago has officially begun, and I honestly can’t keep still knowing that SB19 is about to make history at Lollapalooza 2026. This isn’t just another gig; seeing our very own P-pop kings become the first homegrown Filipino group to grace that legendary stage is a moment I’ve been waiting for since the very beginning.
My journey with them goes way back to the raw, emotional days of “Tilaluha” and that soul-crushing high note in “Hanggang sa Huli“—songs that proved early on they weren’t just idols, but world-class artists. Memorize ko yan ha, and I can sing it in videokes, ehehe.
Having seen them transition from those early press conferences and intimate events to the global powerhouses they are now, this feels like the ultimate full-circle moment. I still remember the adrenaline of flying to Hong Kong last year just to catch the Simula at Wakas tour; seeing them live at Macpherson Stadium was an experience that stayed with me for weeks.
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Now, seeing their name on the same festival lineup as Charli XCX and Lorde feels like a personal victory for every A’TIN who has stayed through every hiatus and milestone. While the thought of them conquering Grant Park is thrilling, I’m really crossing my fingers that the organizers or Weverse will provide a high-quality livestream for the event. PUHLEEASE??
Every Filipino, whether they’re in Manila or anywhere else in the world, deserves to witness this historic event in real-time. SB19 has always said they do this to put Filipino talent on the world map, and there’s no doubt that come July 30, the world is going to hear exactly why we’ve been shouting their names since day one.
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