 Big fan of Filipino music? Rakuten Viber is serving up an eclectic and electrifying lineup of proudly homegrown acts as it celebrates the growing Backstage Pass community with a free gig! Now in its second year, Backstage Pass Live is heading to Manila at the hip Brooklyn Warehouse on November 15 with your favorite artists—from P-pop icons Josh Cullen of SB19 and KAIA to popular indie bands The Juans and One Click Straight to dreamy pop-R&B star jikamarie.
Mark your calendars as starting October 1, you can get a chance to score free tickets to the intimate event through the Backstage Pass Chatbot. Simply open Viber’s Backstage Pass Channel and tap the bot icon (the one with two dots) on the upper right corner to opt in to the Chatbot. Click the WIN BACKSTAGE PASS LIVE TICKETS button to join the daily raffle giveaway until November 10.
The event’s lineup promises a thrilling mix of genres and talents. Fans can look forward to P-pop royalty SB19’s lead rapper and vocalist Josh Cullen, whose captivating blend of EDM, pop, and hip-hop in his solo debut single Wild Tonight looks to mesmerize both diehard A’TIN and new fans alike. Fast rising dynamic girl group KAIA will also take the stage with fierce anthems to get the audience grooving, showcasing their lineup of relatable yet uplifting pop hits.
Pop-rock act The Juans, known for their emotionally resonant hugot anthems will kick off the performances with powerful tracks that transform heartache into healing. One Click Straight offers a smooth blend of indie rock and synth-pop, delivering an emotionally charged sound that fuses pop-punk energy with electronic beats. Rounding out the lineup is jikamarie, who recently opened for British rock icon Coldplay and will treat audiences to an ethereal mix of R&B and dream pop, including her viral hit Lutang.
Backstage Pass Live’s first gig was in 2023. It’s meant to translate the Backstage Pass Channel experience into an in-person event and give music lovers a space to band together and experience their ults’ music in an intimate setting. The first-ever Backstage Pass Live featured the nation’s girl group BINI, acclaimed rock singer juan karlos, rising hip-hop act PLAYERTWO, and folk-pop ensemble Sugarcane.
Launched in 2021, the Backstage Pass Channel lets fans stay in the loop for their favorite artists by sharing never-before-seen content and exclusive updates directly in their Rakuten Viber chat. Now with over 1.79 million followers, the Channel gives fans access to concert updates, exclusive giveaways, ticket discounts, and even the chance to chat with the artists themselves.
Get closer to your ults IRL and amp up your stan life with Pinoy music’s most promising acts, as Rakuten Viber presents Backstage Pass Live at Brooklyn Warehouse on November 15! Secure your tickets now via Backstage Pass Channel.
