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First look at “Palace for the People” on vinyl.

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Buckle up!

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【#anan 2512号バックカバー解禁】9/16発売 #ボーダレスカルチャー 特集にフィリピンを代表するグループ #SB19 が登場！最高にクールな５人を #独占撮り下ろし 国境を超えてファンダムを拡大するSB19の勢いをグラビア&インタビューで感じてください！ #ananバックカバー @SB19Official

[lenij @lenij07]

@oohjcs Sa sobrang gigil nga natanggal na vest ni Stell eh. Kulang pa rin 😂

[Philippine Concerts @philconcerts]

.@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

[SB19 Official @SB19Official]

We never imagined we’d one day perform on a global stage and represent the Philippines.

Yesterday was proof that dreams grow bigger when you believe in yourself and the people who believe in you.

This win isn’t just for us. It’s for everyone who believed in us.

Lollapalooza, you were something else. From the Philippines to the world! 🌎

#SB19 #UySB19 🐐🇵🇭

[lenij @lenij07]

@RoswellBatusai Oo tsaka during Wakas. Un pa naman maganda sana ballad.

[SB19 Official @SB19Official]

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 🐐🇵🇭

[Lollapalooza @lollapalooza]

Chicago ❤️'s @SB19Official

[lenij @lenij07]

@stellajero_ Good evening po. Good luck on your performance later 🥰❤️ Dito lang kami to support you.

[lenij @lenij07]

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@Shining_Star_JL Mukhang pagod siya. Pero bubbly pa din and very kind ❤️💐 I really appreciate that about him.

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A clip from the upcoming 3rd episode of The Vampire Lestat, featuring a snippet of "The Loneliness". Shared via IGN on YouTube!

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A new sneak peak of episode 2 of #TheVampireLestat shared by @AMCsAnneRice! 🎸

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#TheVampireLestat's world domination is imminent.

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Sam Reid owning the stage as Lestat de Lioncourt at #TheVampireLestat concert.

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Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid for GQ Hype.

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