Fans of the Filipino pop group SB19 have rallied together to demand respect for local artists following an incident involving popular It's Showtime hosts Vice Ganda and Anne Curtis.
In one of their episodes, the hosts expressed their disappointment after discovering that they were no longer allowed to play SB19's hit song "Gento" on the show without payment.
The incident took place on June 10, 2023, during Its Showtime's "Isip Bata" segment when a contestant challenged Jhong Hilario to dance to the viral TikTok song "Gento."
Jhong was prepared to take on the challenge, but the show's staff informed him that playing the song was now "prohibited" as it required payment.
The unexpected prohibition surprised Vice and Anne, as they had previously played "Gento" multiple times on the show without any issues.
"Bawal, naniningil na sila, naniningil na. Yung 'Rampa' libre, ayaw niyong itry?" Vice jokingly remarked.
Anne also expressed her surprise, saying, ""Talaga? Hindi ba good promo yon for the music industry? May ganon na pala, sayang."
The reactions of Vice and Anne did not sit well with SB19 fans and numerous netizens.
Starting from Sunday, June 11, until Monday, June 12, 2023, the hashtag "Respect Local Artists" trended on Philippine Twitter, reflecting the fans' demand for SB19 to be rightfully compensated and the sentiment shared by some netizens.
The Pagtatag Album is not just SB19, but a collaborative effort of Artists like dancers, songwriters, photographers, videographers, graphic artists, creatives, etc.
— VesterTime | SB19, PLUUS & TAN Fan Account | Multi (@shaoranstars55) June 10, 2023
So paying royalties ay katumbas ng Respeto sa mga likha ng mga taong involved.
RESPECT LOCAL ARTISTS
A couple of days ago I commissioned an artist to draw SB, he really needed cash na he offered a bigger size for almost 50% discount. I insisted on paying full price. It's sad na artists have to undervalue themselves to have sustainable income.
— Jin GENTO ⚠️ | HP190 (@Ajin_ssi) June 10, 2023
RESPECT LOCAL ARTISTS
This is SB19, their story and their goals for the country.
— M O I R A ⚠️ | JoshCullen is WILD TONIGHT! 🧛🏻♂️ (@SuperCzyan) June 10, 2023
They are not just a Ppop group, but a movement. They are here to make a stand and to challenge the norm.
And here I stand with them, to support their cause. Through this issue, may we all learn to RESPECT LOCAL ARTISTS. pic.twitter.com/z7jr1KMXFa
Gusto nyo bang makilala ang OPM sa International Music Scene?
— MOSHI loves SB19 the P-POP KINGS ⚠️ (@MoeMoexKaATIN1) June 10, 2023
Dapat ang una nating gawin dito pa lamang sa Pilipinas ay simple lamang :
RESPECT LOCAL ARTISTS pic.twitter.com/zyCELE3Dav
