The best of the best Original Filipino Music (OPM) artists gathered and lit up the stage of Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival held at the CCP Open Grounds in Pasay City last Saturday, Nov. 11.
The Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival was kicked off by the Filipino electro-pop-rock band Gracenote.
In an interview with DZRH, Gracenote vocalist Eunice Jorge expressed how they were elated to open the music festival.
"Sobrang saya at saka ibang feeling pa rin talaga na mag-open [ng music festival]. Napaka-special no'n para sa amin na mag-open ng show para sa Fusion," she said.
GRACENOTE SETTING THE FUSION STAGE ON FIRE! 🔥
— SCENEZONE ✨ (@scenezonedzrhtv) November 11, 2023
Sinimulan na ng @GracenotePH ang rakrakan para sa Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival.#CelebrateFusionFreedom #FusionFreedom2023#ScenezoneSaDZRHTV@FusionPHFest @dzrhnews pic.twitter.com/L5QB6pEICR
Renowned OPM bands also jammed with the crowd including 6CYCLEMIND, HEY JUNE!, and Pinoy Pop Kings SB19.
"It's exciting to be part of this huge event with different artists," HEY JUNE! bass and back up vocalist Chloe Ballesteros told DZRH in an interview.
SHOWBIZ ANGEL WITH @heyjunemusic 🎶
— SCENEZONE ✨ (@scenezonedzrhtv) November 11, 2023
Handa na ang bandang Hey June! na haranahin ang kanilang fans mamaya sa Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival.#CelebrateFusionFreedom #FusionFreedom2023@FusionPHFest @dzrhnews pic.twitter.com/Z3pqravalg
Nine-piece folk band Ben&Ben also hit the stage and performed their hit songs "Home", "Paninindigan Kita", "Kathang Isip", and "Pagtingin".
PANININDIGAN KITA 🎶
— SCENEZONE ✨ (@scenezonedzrhtv) November 12, 2023
'Pag sinabing OPM, hindi mawawala ang @BenAndBenMusic! Inalay ng OPM band ang mga awiting Home, Paninindigan Kita, Kathang Isip, at Pagtingin sa #FusionFreedom2023 crowd.#CelebrateFusionFreedom @FusionPHFest pic.twitter.com/oqwiOCc8QK
Meanwhile, famed and talented soloists such as KZ Tandingan, Morissette, and Bamboo showcased their powerful voices.
@KZofficial IN THE HOUSE! 🎶
— SCENEZONE ✨ (@scenezonedzrhtv) November 12, 2023
Humarap din si KZ Tandingan sa concert fans kung saan pinerform nito ang mga kantang Marupok, Imposible, at Labo.#CelebrateFusionFreedom #FusionFreedom2023@FusionPHFest pic.twitter.com/Ks2Yk7GkTL
Gloc-9, also known as a blacksmith of words and letters and a true Filipino poet, hit the stage and sang his popular songs "Sirena", "Simpleng Tao", and "Sumayaw ka" that made the audience groove.
OPM CLASSIC WITH @glocdash9com!
— SCENEZONE ✨ (@scenezonedzrhtv) November 12, 2023
Naki-sing along ang OPM fans nang sumalang na sa stage si Gloc-9 para i-perform ang kanyang hit songs na Sirena, Simpleng Tao, at Sumayaw ka.#CelebrateFusionFreedom #FusionFreedom2023@FusionPHFest pic.twitter.com/TQMRNOCB0o
Meanwhile, Arthur Nery and Adie serenaded OPM fans with their soulful and angelic voices.
ISANG HARANA MULA KAY @Adadieee CUTIE 🥹
— SCENEZONE ✨ (@scenezonedzrhtv) November 12, 2023
Hinarana ni Adie ang kanyang fans sa #FusionFreedom2023 matapos nitong awitin ang mga kantang Mahika, Kabado, Tahanan, at Paraluman.#CelebrateFusionFreedom @FusionPHFest pic.twitter.com/MocX1BbCvl
CAN'T GET OVER WITH @ArthurMNeryy's SOULFUL VOICE 😳 #CelebrateFusionFreedom #FusionFreedom2023@FusionPHFest pic.twitter.com/5Wi4UNRiC7
— SCENEZONE ✨ (@scenezonedzrhtv) November 12, 2023
Before the festival kicked off, several bands competed in the pre-show entitled "FREEJAM: Battle of the bands".
Six-piece band PAU bagged the grand winner title and took home a ₱100,000 award.
"It was really really fun. Feeling ko hindi kami makakatulog ngayong gabi after, parang hindi pa rin siya nag si-sink in. Super life core memory," a PAU member said in an interview with DZRH.
Love Radio's Tara Kape Tandem — DJs Robin Sienna and Conyo Bicolano — also brought entertainment for the Fusion audience.
The Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival is the biggest OPM music festival that gathers artist from rock, hiphop, acustic, RnB, and pop.
