.@SB19Official Makes History as First All-Filipino Act at Lollapalooza
On a warm Thursday afternoon in Grant Park, five guys from the Philippines walked onto the Allianz Stage at Lollapalooza and quietly rewrote the record books. Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin, better known as SB19, became the first fully Filipino, homegrown act to ever perform at the legendary festival.
For a group that started as trainees, standing on that stage in front of a mixed international crowd was more than a booking. It was proof that P-pop could claim space on one of the world’s biggest music platforms without diluting who they are.
Fans lined up early. Philippine flags waved in the Chicago summer air. People who had never heard a single SB19 song stood shoulder to shoulder with A’TIN who had been waiting years for this exact moment.
Back home, it was the middle of the night. Watch parties stretched across Manila, Cebu, Davao, and beyond. The Rizal Monument glowed blue in their honor. For a lot of Filipinos, it wasn’t just about five performers on a foreign stage. It was about watching this group bring Filipino music to take up space on the massive global stage.
What made the set land so hard was how human it felt. SB19 has always been good at turning struggle into momentum, those early years of uncertainty, the decision to go independent, the build of a global fanbase that refused to stay quiet.
SB19’s appearance fits into a larger trajectory. The self-managed group, often called the “Kings of P-pop,” has steadily expanded its international presence with original material, high-energy choreography, and songs that speak to Filipino experiences—most notably the dance-pop track “VISA,” which addresses barriers faced by Filipino artists and professionals seeking opportunities abroad or just want to travel overseas for tourism. Their Lollapalooza set served as both a celebration of that hard-won progress and a bold introduction of P-pop to a massive, diverse festival audience.
They didn’t need to change their sound or soften their identity to fit the festival. They brought the sharp choreography, the live vocals, the attitude, and the pride. In a lineup stacked with global names, they carved out their own corner and made it feel inevitable.
Moments like this matter because they expand what’s possible. The next Filipino group that dreams of a major international festival stage will have a clearer path. The next kid practicing choreography in a small room will have living proof that the distance between home and Grant Park can be closed.
SB19 didn’t just perform at Lollapalooza. They arrived on their own terms, carrying our Philippine flag with them and left the stage wider than they found it.
History, it turns out, can sound like five voices cutting through a Chicago afternoon, singing in a language the world is finally learning to hear.
Setlist
DAM
Gento
Lawless
Emoji
MAPA
Wakas
Mga Kababayan (Francis Magalona)
VISA
Dungka
CRIMZONE
[FOX 32 Chicago - LIVE]
- Host 1: There's a band that's playing right now. This is #SB19. The crowd has picked up.
- Host 2: People seem to like this SB19. Look at how many people are there.
- Host 1: Yeah, and this isn't even one of the main stages.
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Just hours after its midnight release, “LAWLESS” makes its live debut on the Lollapalooza stage, marking the beginning of SB19 (@SB19Official)’s newest musical chapter.
Read more on SB19's historic Lollapalooza performance here: https://t.co/JHGFOurGvU
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Di man nakarating si #MamaSony sa @lollapalooza nagpadala naman ng kinatawan — ang Presidente ng @SonyMusicPub US, no less 💙
And we will be behind you @SB19Official, as you continue this Lawless journey — where bringing the Philippines to world is not just possible, but inevitable 🇵🇭
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What an unforgettable experience! We hope we made an impact, and we're beyond proud to represent the Philippines at Lollapalooza. Maraming salamat 🤘🏻
#SB19#UySB19 🐐🇵🇭
OPM IS ALIVE!
What a song, what a voice, What a lyrics- GOAT🔥
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MEET PABLO IN THE MIDDLE
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No boxes could ever hold PABLO's mind built to create.
The road only gets bigger from here, from the Philippines to the world.
The climb continues:
JUL 28 - Global Spin Live at Grammy Museum
JUL 30 - Lollapalooza Allianz Stage
AUG 8, 9 & 18 - I WaS There Thanksgiving Fanmeet • USA & TOKYO
AUG 14 & 15 - SUMMER SONIC • OSAKA & TOKYO
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Usad
First single ng the middle child.
July 17
Compared sa previous albums ko na compilation lang ng mga songs na nasulat ko throughout the years, iba yung process ng project na to. Talagang naglaan ako ng oras para hanapin kung anong sound yung gusto kong gawin at kung anong klaseng music yung gusto kong i-own. Nabuo yung usad during a time na feeling ko ang dami kong ginagawa pero parang wala namang progress, walang usad. I think marami rin satin yung nakaka-experience nito. Yung kahit busy ka, napapaisip ka pa rin kung may nangyayari ba talaga.
Shoutout sa Radkidz Josue, Weej, at Josh sa pagtulong buuin yung kanta. Sana mapakinggan niyo. Pwede na pre-save. Excited ako marinig kung anong magiging take nyo after mapakinggan. Salamat.
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What a night celebrating OPM with all of you! 🇵🇭
Thank you (@Puregold_PH) for making nights like this possible. And to our A'TIN, maraming salamat for filling the night with your love and energy!
Always panalo kapag magkakasama tayo! 💚
#SB19#AlwaysPanalo
#PuregoldOPMConGenerations2026
ALL TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT.
Thank you for the overwhelming support. See you at the Middle!
the Middle
7.17.26 // 5PM // The Crossroad Center
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🍎 SB19 ‘Simula At Wakas Kickoff Concert Film’ on Weverse
The story of Simula at Wakas returns this July 12. Make sure you don’t miss out and experience it all over again on Weverse
🗓️ July 9: VOD selling starts
🗓️ July 12: Concert film out on @weverseofficial@livenationph@starmediaentPH
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#SB19SaW #SawWorldTourKickoff
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🎬SB19 'Simula at Wakas' World Tour Kickoff Concert Film VOD Available for Purchase
Experience the heat and excitement of the concert on Weverse VOD, and relive the unforgettable moments whenever you want!
👉 View product: https://t.co/V7CorpJEaf
🎥 How to Purchase
1️⃣ Select SB19 community on Weverse
2️⃣ Go to [LIVE·Media] → [Media]
3️⃣ Go to [CONCERT FILM] category
3️⃣ Select content and purchase with Jelly
✅ How to Purchase Jelly
- Open the Weverse app → [More] on the bottom right → tap [Purchase] to purchase Jelly
- Or, go to the Weverse website → click [My Jelly] on the bottom left to purchase Jelly
📅 VOD On Air: Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 8:00 PM (KST)
※ Purchase the VOD to enjoy both VOD On Air and the permanent VOD.
📦 Content: 1 VOD (about 105 mins)
💬 Available Subtitles: English and Tagalog
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