SB19 has been winning international fans long before they hit the Lollapalooza stage.
While waiting for their performance, read this inspiring story of two Brazilian A'TIN who traveled for 4 days to visit Manila and watch the boys live.
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In just one year, @SB19Official and a
@livenationph have rewritten what’s possible for Filipino artists.
Sold-out Philippine Arena for two nights. A global homecoming with “Wakas at Simula.”
And now, the first all-Filipino on the massive Lollapalooza stage.
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102-YEAR-OLD FAN NG SB19 🙌
Kabilang sa fans ng SB19 na dumagsa sa Rizal Park para manood ng kanilang performance sa Lollapalooza ang 102-anyos na si Nanay Julita Odron na residente ng Maynila. | via @jhomer_apresto
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CONGRATS, AMING MAHALIMA! 🥹🩵
SB19 made history as the first Filipino act to perform at the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago, bringing P-Pop to the international stage.
Salamat so much, mga ninang.
Overflowing with sponsors here at the Rizal Park Open Air Auditorium in Luneta, Manila, ahead of SB19’s historic Lollapalooza performance today in Chicago.
Oh wow mas dumami na nga nung nag Gento na!!! 🤩
And seeing this from a distant view just means sobrang laki ng crowd pag zoomed-in! Buti na lang talaga outdoor ang Lolla venue! 🥹
SB19PALOOZA FESTIVAL
@SB19Official#SB19#SB19atLollapalooza
Look at that crowd, that's SB19's crowd 😭 Imagine katirikan ng araw at sobrang laking venue makakapull ka ng ganyan kadaming audience, and kaka debut mo palang sa lollapalooza.
People keep trying to create a rivalry that never existed. SB19 and BINI have always shown respect and support for one another. They were never meant to compete against each other. Every milestone either group achieves is not just a win for them, but a win for every Filipino and for the entire PPOP and OPM community.
As they continue making history on the global stage, they prove that artists don't need to bring each other down to succeed. Imagine how much more PPOP can achieve if both fandoms stand united instead of divided. This has always been bigger than fan wars, it's about bringing Filipino music to the world together.
BINICHELLA and EABIPALOOZA are done, now we can't wait for SBINI19SONIC. Here's to even more global stages, more milestones, and more reasons to be proud of Filipino music. 🇵🇭 #SB19 #BINI
“No signs of slowing down.”
Fresh from becoming the first homegrown Filipino act to perform at Lollapalooza, SB19 continues to dominate online conversations, earning praise from international media, fellow artists, festivalgoers, and thousands of new listeners.
The group’s historic set drew over 500,000 concurrent viewers on Weverse alone and amassed more than 13.8 million reactions, with even more fans tuning in via Disney+ and Hulu.
The energy at the Allianz Stage didn’t go unnoticed. During a live broadcast, FOX 32 Chicago hosts remarked, “There’s a band that’s playing right now. This is SB19. The crowd has picked up.” Another host added, “People seem to like this SB19. Look at how many people are there… and this isn’t even one of the main stages.”
A foreigner attendee interviewed by ABC 7 Chicago proudly introduced the group to viewers. “We’re here to see SB19. They’re a boy group from the Philippines. They’re the first homegrown Filipino group to perform at Lollapalooza.”
In an exclusive interview with Disney+, the members admitted they felt the weight of carrying not just their group’s name, but the entire country.
“We feel pressured representing not only our group but also our country on stage… It’s something we really wished for, and now that it’s happening, we’re really honored and happy.”
Back home, emotions ran high as A’TIN celebrated the milestone.
“Yung sinasabi nating suntok sa buwan… but we made it. Our boys made it,” one fan wrote. Another reflected, “Eight years ago, grabe ang pangmamaliit sa inyo. Look where you are now.”
Even Ben&Ben woke up early to catch the performance, posting, “Legendary performance. Thank you for representing the Philippines, SB19!”
Festivalgoers also shared that curious attendees and members of the media began flocking to the Allianz Stage after hearing the crowd’s energy, with many staying to watch the group perform.
Adding to the buzz, Stell unexpectedly went shirtless mid-performance, sending social media into meltdown. “I’m gonna need 18 days to process this, Stell!” one fan joked, while another quipped, “Iniisip talaga ni Stell ang Team Philippines, nagpapandesal ka pa talaga!”
Before ending their set, Josh teased that “this isn’t our last Lollapalooza,” while Stell smiled and told the crowd, “See you again next year.” The group also shared that one of their dream collaborations would be with Bruno Mars, another artist of Filipino heritage, proving that after making history, SB19 is already looking toward what’s next.
(✍️: Denchelle Castro, 📸: Disney+, FOX 32 Chicago)
#radarPHEntertainment #radarPH
“We are SB19 from the Philippines!” 🇵🇭 — @SB19Official just made their Lollapalooza debut, perfoming their hits such as “DAM,” “Gento,” “VISA,” and their latest single, “Lawless”
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UNLEASH SB19 LOLLAPALOOZA
#SB19#SB19atLollapalooza
RIZAL MONUMENT TURNS BLUE FOR SB19! 💙
The Rizal Monument in Luneta turns blue this Thursday evening, July 30, to honor the history-making performance of P-pop Kings SB19 in Lollapalooza!
"In support of the highly anticipated performance of the newest Philippine Tourism Ambassadors, SB19, at Lollapalooza, the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) lit up the monument in the group's official color," the agency shared on social media.
"The Philippines is with you. 🇵🇭🌍" the post continued.
COURTESY: National Parks Development Committee/Facebook
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NOYPI! NOYPI! NOYPI! YEAH! 🇵🇭❤️🔥
Congratulations, @SB19Official, for making history as the first homegrown Filipino act to perform at Lollapalooza!
Maraming salamat, P-pop Kings, sa pagwagayway ng ating watawat at sa pagdadala ng Original Pinoy Music sa world stage. Tunay ngang ang galing ng bayan ay world-class. Nakakaproud maging Pinoy. A’TIN ‘to!
Nakapanood na ba ang lahat? 👀
📷 Lollapalooza, SB19
#UySB19 #SB19xLollapalooza #SB19xDOT #SB19 #DiscoverMoreToLove LoveThePhilippines
We are so proud of you, SB19.
As your Japanese ninang, we couldn’t be prouder to see you make this historic impact at Lollapalooza.
Now we can’t wait to see you shine on your upcoming Japan stages.
#SB19#UySB19#PPOP#Lollapalooza
Thank you to all the A’TIN who made it out to the @SB19Official pop-up at @100Thieves in Los Angeles! We appreciate all the love and support you have shown for this event, and can not wait to see this community grow even bigger as SB19 reaches new heights on the global stage! Up next, Lollapalooza 🇵🇭❤️🔥
#NoAccess #UySB19 #NoAccessAt100Thieves #lunariglobal
SB19 WATCH PARTY SA RIZAL PARK 🇵🇭
Dumagsa ang fans ng P-pop group na SB19 sa Rizal Park Open Air Auditorium sa Maynila ngayong madaling araw, July 31.
Ito'y matapos magkasa ng live simulcast watch party ang Department of Tourism para mapanood ng mga fans ang Lollapalooza performance ng SB19 sa Chicago. | via @jhomer_apresto
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