The festival is back for another go, bringing together icons, rising stars, and a world-class production.\n<\/p>\n
Get ready for an electrifying night of OPM as Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival brings together some of the biggest names in the industry on March 15 at the CCP Open Grounds. Headlined by Ben&Ben, December Avenue, and Zack Tabudlo, the festival promises an unforgettable experience with powerhouse acts like The Itchyworms, Barbie Almalbis, Alamat, KAIA, Maki, Jan Francis and ALLMO$T, alongside an exciting lineup of rising stars and dynamic DJs. Directed by Paul Basinillo and powered by Nestea, Nescaf\u00e9, Bear Brand Sterilized, Hapee Toothpaste, Dazz Dishwashing, and Fudgee Barr, Fusion is set to be more than just a concert\u2014it\u2019s a celebration of Filipino music at its finest.<\/p>\n
Founded in 2015 as the country\u2019s first-ever Philippine Music Festival, Fusion was created with a vision: to unite all forms of OPM\u2014across genres, generations, and managements\u2014into one grand celebration. From the start, it stood as a testament to OPM\u2019s power, bringing the nation together while delivering top-tier production value to showcase and support Filipino talent.<\/p>\n
More than just a concert, Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival is a celebration of unity through Original Pinoy Music (OPM). Music is the heartbeat of the Filipino spirit, bridging generations and connecting the nation through a universal language. Over the years, Fusion has evolved into a cultural movement\u2014a rallying cry for Filipinos to take pride in their artistry. <\/b>More than just a festival, it serves as a platform that elevates homegrown talent, uniting legacy icons, global Filipino musicians, and emerging artists in a one-of-a-kind OPM experience.<\/p>\n
“Now is the time to put OPM in the spotlight,” <\/i><\/b>says Gladys Rondina-Basinillo, founder of Fusion. “While international acts continuously fill arenas and festivals across the country, our own artists and music deserve the same level of support. Fusion is here to make that happen\u2014to give Filipino music the recognition it deserves.”<\/p>\n
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\u201cLooking back at the very first Fusion concert in 2015, our goal was simple: to unite artists from different genres and showcase the strength of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). Now, ten years later, we\u2019re taking things to the next level\u2014not just by gathering the best and biggest artists, but by redefining what it means to go to a concert,”<\/i><\/b> shares Paul Basinillo, Event Director of Fusion. “If we can create top-tier productions for international artists, why shouldn\u2019t we do the same\u2014if not more\u2014for our own? We want to bring back the thrill of live music\u2014to make concert-going a must-do experience again, especially for the younger generation. Fusion 2025 is designed to be more than just a show\u2014it\u2019s an all-day, immersive festival that goes beyond the main stage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fusion 2025 carries the powerful theme \u201cMusika Natin \u2018To!\u201d\u2014a call to embrace and uplift OPM with pride. This milestone event will bring together the best of Filipino music in an immersive experience that goes beyond performances, featuring interactive art, cultural exhibits, and a showcase of local flavors. More than a festival, it is a declaration that OPM is not just music\u2014it is our identity, our pride, and our story as a nation.<\/b><\/p>\n
“This 10th year of Fusion is a milestone for OPM, proving that Filipino music continues to evolve, grow, and inspire. But more than that, it\u2019s a milestone for live entertainment in the Philippines. This is our chance to set the standard for what a modern Filipino music festival can be\u2014something that rivals international festivals, with our own unique identity.\u201d said Paul Basinillo. \u201cThis isn\u2019t just about the past decade of OPM. This is about the next generation of Filipino music, artists, and fans. This is about bringing people back to live events, making concerts an experience they will always want to be part of.\u201d<\/p>\n
“As we showcase to the country and the world our passion for OPM, we hope to inspire more institutions, organizations, and every Filipino to join us in this journey of putting our OPM as front and center in our music scene,\u201d<\/i><\/b> added Gladys Rondina-Basinillo.<\/p>\n
The New Channel (TNC) is proud to be one of the official media partners of the Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival.<\/b> Through the partnership of TNC and PraXis Experiential, it is expected that KWC artists will perform at the Fusion Manila and the regional legs, with the KWC PH\u2019s headliner and, Jan Francis. Other KWC PH artists who will perform on stage are Al Lipaopao, MJ Dizon, Nica Ja\u00f1ola and Jovie Loon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Be part of the movement. Know more about Fusion on Facebook<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd17 For more FUSION stories, follow: https:\/\/thenewchannel.com\/highlights\/category\/event\/fusion-the-philippine-music-festival\/<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n