OPM landscape hits pure gold

By Isabella Cuartero

QUEZON CITY — Puregold’s OPM Con Generations returned to the Araneta Coliseum on July 11, bringing together artists across generations and genres in a celebration of Original Pilipino Music.

Now in its third year, the concert featured its most diverse lineup yet, headlined by SB19, Ben&Ben, Alamat, Flow G, Skusta Clee, SunKissed Lola, G22, KAIA, and XONARA. From P-pop and hip-hop to folk-pop, alternative, and contemporary pop, the show reflected the breadth of today’s OPM landscape.

Alamat energized the crowd with their signature P-pop sound, while XONARA kept the momentum going with an engaging performance.

One of the evening’s standout collaborations saw P-pop girl group KAIA join Sam Concepcion for a rendition of “Dati,” drawing loud cheers as fans playfully chanted “Daddy” when Sam appeared onstage. KAIA also performed their hits “Tanga,” “5678,” and “Hulog.”

G22 impressed with their commanding stage presence, while SunKissed Lola had the entire arena singing along to their breakout hit “Pasilyo.”

ALAMAT, XONARA, KAIA, and G22 returned to the stage for a dynamic collaborative performance of ALAMAT’s hit “Maharani,” keeping the P-pop celebration going.

Flow G teamed up with Chito Miranda for an acoustic rendition of “Harana,” blending rap and rock in one of the night’s most memorable performances. Skusta Clee also brought his signature energy, earning enthusiastic cheers from the audience. The crowd grooved to “Lagabog,” “Sa Susunod Na Lang,” and “Rosas.”

A nostalgic highlight came when Ben&Ben reunited with Armi Millare for “Tadhana.” The band also performed fan favorites “Pagtingin,” “Sunrise,” “Lifetime,” “Leaves,” “Paninindigan Kita,” and “Saranggola,” keeping the crowd singing throughout their set.

SB19, one of the night’s most anticipated acts, opened with the explosive hit “Gento” before treating fans with “EMOJI,” “Memories,” “Wakas,” and “Visa.” The P-pop Kings later joined Bamboo for a stirring performance of “Tatsulok,” closing the concert with a collaboration that bridged generations and underscored the evolution of Filipino music.

The night ended with a grand finale as ALAMAT, XONARA, KAIA, G22, SunKissed Lola, Flow G, Skusta Clee, Ben&Ben, and SB19 reunited onstage to perform and dance to SB19’s “Noypi.”

Puregold Senior Marketing Manager Ivy Hayagan-Piedad said the sold-out event showcased OPM’s ability to bring people of different generations together.

“The Big Dome has long been a home to some of OPM’s most iconic acts and unforgettable performances, and seeing it come alive once again for Filipino music is something Puregold will always be proud of,” said Ivy Hayagan-Piedad, Senior Marketing Manager of Puregold Price Club Inc. “OPM has the power to bring generations together. Puregold is deeply grateful to the artists, fans, communities, partners, and everyone who helped turn this vision into a true historical moment for OPM.”