MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The wait is finally over. LALALAFEST MANILA reveals its official line-up, bringing together GRAMMY winners, global hitmakers, festival icons, and some of the most exciting artists from across Southeast Asia. 

 

LALALAFEST MANILA is happening on 21 August 2026 at the World Trade Center Manila. Curated and presented by Wilbros Live. Tickets to the festival will go on-sale on Saturday, June 13 at 12PM via SMTickets.com and SM Tickets outlets nationwide.

 

STEVE LACY · TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB

FLO · DERMOT KENNEDY · MATTHEW IFIELD

BEN&BEN · MAKI · OVER OCTOBER · DILAW

FITTERKARMA · ISYANA SARASVATI · KIKI · HOA

 

Known for its genre-spanning curation and unique festival experience, LALALAFEST has become Southeast Asia’s leading music festival. The MANILA edition marks a new chapter as it brings together an eclectic mix of international, regional and local artists on one festival event for the Filipino music fans. 

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STEVE LACY

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and guitarist known for blending alternative R&B, funk, soul, and indie influences. Steve Lacy rose to global prominence with his viral hit “Bad Habit,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100. Other fan favorites include “Dark Red,” “C U Girl,” and “Static.”    

 

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB

[Tourist History 15th Anniversary] One of the most beloved indie bands of the last decade, Two Door Cinema Club are known for their infectious guitar-driven anthems and energetic live performances. Their hits include “What You Know,” “Undercover Martyn,” “Something Good Can Work,” and “Sleep Alone.” The band continues to attract audiences worldwide with their signature indie-pop sound.    

 

FLO  

The BRIT Award-winning trio has become one of the leading voices of modern R&B, drawing inspiration from legendary girl groups while bringing a fresh contemporary sound. FLO is known for songs such as “Cardboard Box,” “Fly Girl,” “Walk Like This,” and “Check.”    

 

DERMOT KENNEDY  

Upon formally introducing himself in 2019, Dermot quietly made history when his first proper release, Without Fear, became the best-selling debut album in Ireland. He reached Platinum status in 12 countries and gathered nearly 5 billion total streams. His follow-ups include the acclaimed sophomore album Sonder and the introspective EP, “I’ve told the trees everything,” Dermot has shared the stage with some of his finest contemporaries, including Noah Kahan and Zach Bryan. His incredible journey has taken him from busking on the streets of Ireland to playing stadiums around the world, forging a deep, emotional connection with audiences. His biggest hits include “Outnumbered,” “Better Days,” “Kiss Me,” and “Power Over Me.”    

 

MATTHEW IFIELD  

A rapidly rising artist across Asia-Pacific, Matthew Ifield has captured audiences with his intimate songwriting, soulful vocals, and relatable storytelling. Popular tracks include “When I Loved You,” “Ready For Love,” and “Like I Do.”    

 

BEN&BEN  

A multi-awarded Filipino band known for their relatable, deeply resonant lyrics and distinct, anthemic sound. Their roots are firmly planted in the music and friendship they share with each other, and Liwanag, their beloved fan community. The nine-piece band has amassed a significant following, both locally and overseas. They have performed for sold-out crowds, and have set multiple records for streaming and sales, with songs that carry messages of hope, courage, self-discovery, love, commitment, and social awareness.

 

MAKI  

One of the fastest-rising stars in OPM, MAKI has become a streaming sensation among Gen Z audiences. His breakout hits include “Saan?,” “Dilaw,” and “Bughaw,” earning him a place among the country’s most exciting young artists.  

 

OVER OCTOBER  

Known for their warm melodies and nostalgic songwriting, Over October has built a loyal following through songs such as “Wait,” “Ating Dalawa,” and “Ikot.” Their indie-pop sound has made them a staple in the local music scene.  

 

DILAW  

The breakout OPM band behind several viral hits, DILAW combines modern alternative rock with uniquely Filipino storytelling. They are best known for songs including “Uhaw (Tayong Lahat),” “Janice,” and “Orasa.”  

 

FITTERKARMA  

One of the newest break-through acts in the Philippine music scene, Fitterkarma has quickly gained attention through their charting releases and growing online following, making them one of the most exciting bands to watch. “Pag-Ibig ay Kanibalismo II” and “Kalapastangan” are two of their most popular hits in the current charts.

 

ISYANI SARASVATI  

One of Indonesia’s most acclaimed artists, Isyana Sarasvati is celebrated for her powerful vocals, classical training, and genre-defying music. Popular songs include “Tetap Dalam Jiwa,” “Anganku Anganmu,” and “IL SOGNO.”  

 

KIKI  

A rising star from Thailand, KIKI has earned regional recognition for her dreamy pop sound, expressive songwriting, and growing fanbase across Southeast Asia.    

 

HOA  

Representing South Korea’s vibrant indie music scene, HOA brings a fresh blend of alternative sounds and introspective songwriting, making them one of the most exciting emerging artists in the region.

Now in its third year, foodpanda Logistics' much-anticipated “Pautastic Event ng Taon” Year-End Party honored its hardworking Ka-panda delivery partners once again on December 8, 2024, at the Aseana City Open Grounds, Parañaque City.

The annual celebration grew bigger and better this year, introducing a new level of excitement and inclusivity by welcoming Ka-pandas’ families and friends to join in the festivities.

OPM hitmaker Freestyle takes center stage Met Live, Met Park in Pasay on November 10, 2023 6:00pm, for a night of heartwarming concert experience.

Spend quality time with family and friends and bond over the live performance of the pop/R&B band famous for its feel-good tunes “This Time,” “Before I Let You Go,” “So Slow,” “Till I Found You,” and “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?” The band with its original frontman Top Suzara on board recently celebrated its 25 years of iconic music with a concert.

Free admission

Blue Bay Walk and Met Live mall-goers have a chance to redeem free tickets for the one-night-only concert at The Garden of Blue Bay Walk. To get a wristband and watch for free, customers must present a single receipt with a minimum purchase of P1,000 dated from November 6 to November 10 from any MET Live Mall and Blue Bay Walk stores.

JC Regino 

Congrats JC!!! And thanks again for the "Idolo" cap! 👍😊

Same Blood, Different Talents, All Music.  

We are the future, and nothing can stop us

Bringing FUN back to OPM

SOLABROS.com are brothers. Born and raised in the urban neighborhood of Mandaluyong City, Philippines, they are the children of multi-talented, multi awarded musician Jerome Abalos. Jerome  was the singer behind the monster hit song “Larawang Kupas.”  He was also the co-founder and front man of the 90s thrash metal band “Death By Stereo” and progressive rock band “Majesty.”

Jerome Abalos released 3 solo albums and 2 studio albums with his band.  Death by Stereo’s self titled debut album was certified gold record while his solo self-titled debut album featuring the monster hit song, LARAWANG KUPAS, was a certified platinum.

Nurtured by music from the moment they were conceived, Sean, Zack, and Shane grew up with the melodic sound of the keyboards, the ripping sound of heavy metal guitar solos, and the thunder-like beat of drums and percussions. Raised and mentored by a multi-talented, multi genre musical artist of a father and fueled by their mutual interest in rock and roll, heavy metal, progressive rock, and alternative rock, Solabros.com can be considered as one of the rising stars in the Philippines, be it local or in international music scene.  

Sean, Zachary and Shane  

The band was formed in 2015 by singer, songwriter, and keyboard player Sean Abalos and his younger brother, lead guitarist and singer Zachary Jeymz. From the moment Sean and Zack held their instruments and started playing, it was clear that they had a future in the local and international music scene.  The band was soon joined by the band’s drummer Shane Steven, the youngest of the Abalos brothers, who gave the band his powerful Lars Ulrich-like drumming style. “Initially, we just wanted to be a band,” recalled Sean. “But when Shane officially joined us and started making all those power beats and double basses, our paradigm shifted and our aspiration changed overnight. We now wanted, not just to be any band, we now wanted to be among the best bands locally and overseas.” 

Though with different personalities, Sean, Zack, and Shane’s talents blended and clicked. In 2016, Solabros.com joined their first “Battle of the Bands,” their first public appearance. Since then, the trio had regular gigs in several bars in Manila and Luzon.

Sean Francis Abalos

Sean Francis Abalos (vocals, keyboards) He is currently finishing his bachelor’s degree at Jose Rizal University in Mandaluyong City. After harnessing his God-given singing talent, Sean was trained on keyboards and has been loving his new skill ever since.

Zachary Jeymz Abalos

Zachary Jeymz Abalos (guitars, vocals) He was exposed to music at a very young age. He is a currently in junior high school. With the encouragement of his dad, Zack trained himself to play the guitar, starting with acoustic, he leveled up almost overnight and has since mastered the electric guitar. At only 16 years old, and only a year of playing, Zack has become a guitar phenom.  His skills were way beyond his years. 

Shane Steven Abalos 

Shane Steven Abalos (drums, vocals) the youngest of the Abalos brothers. At 14 years old, Shane is currently a freshman in high school. With his passion for drums and percussion, Shane was initially trained to play the drums by his father.  Shane focused with his training and has dramatically improved his drums and vocals skills. At only 14 years old and only a year of playing, Shane can now be considered a drummer par excellence. 

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I remember Ms. Sharon Cuneta, the Megastar had an album entitled "Sharon Sings Valera," way back 1991. One of singer/composer and music icon, Rey Valera's famous songs, "Maging Sino Ka Man, became  one of my favorite classical songs.  And that same song was also used as Sharon and Robin Padilla's title of their movie which was shown at that same year produced under Viva Records. 

I know you would agree with me if I say that, almost everyone of us, had fallen in love with Rey Valera's songs. We can all relate to his very meaningful and soulful songs, And because we Filipinos are so romantic and sensitive to every lyrics of the songs we love, how about a concert that features Rey Valera's hit songs? Cool right? 

Jovit during his presscon

Jovit poses with his 3rd album "OPM's Greatest: Volume 1"