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There’s a certain kind of magic that only the 1980s can still deliver. The big hair. The neon lights. The pure, unfiltered rush of a song that made you feel invincible at 15 and somehow still does decades later. On February 16, 2027, that magic is coming home to Manila.

Two of the most beloved names of the late-’80s pop era, Tiffany and The Jets, will share the stage for one night only at The Theatre at Solaire. Presented by NP Asia Inc., the concert is more than a show, it’s a reunion with the version of ourselves who once blasted these songs through cassette players, danced in living rooms, and believed every lyric was written just for us.

Tiffany Darwish was only 15 when she stepped into the spotlight and never really left it. Her cover of “I Think We’re Alone Now” knocked Michael Jackson off the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987. Then came “Could’ve Been,” a heartbreak ballad so pure it still stops people mid-conversation. At 16 she became the youngest female artist to top the Billboard 200 with a debut album. The mall tours. The big sweaters. The unmistakable voice that could turn a simple pop song into something that felt personal. Later came “All This Time,” the track that gave this night its quiet emotional center, a song about looking back, holding on, and realizing some feelings never really fade.

Then there are The Jets. Eight brothers and sisters from the Wolfgramm family, Tongan-American kids raised in Minneapolis who turned family harmony into chart gold. “Crush on You” still makes people smile the second that synth line kicks in. “You Got It All,” with Elizabeth Wolfgramm’s impossibly mature vocals (she was barely a teenager), became a quiet anthem for anyone who ever felt seen by a song. “Make It Real.” “Rocket 2 U.” “Cross My Broken Heart.”

Their music was pure joy, danceable, heartfelt, and full of that unmistakable 80s optimism. These two acts once shared stages in the late 1980s. Now, almost four decades later, they’re sharing one again,.this time in Manila.

Expect the hits, of course. Tiffany’s “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Could’ve Been,” and “All This Time.” The Jets’ “Crush on You,” “You Got It All,” “Make It Real,” and “Rocket 2 U.” But more than the setlist, expect the feeling. The kind of night where strangers sing every word together. Where someone in the row behind you quietly cries during a ballad. Where you catch yourself smiling at a memory you didn’t know you still carried.

It’s the kind of concert that doesn’t just entertain, it time-travels. For a couple of hours, the years between then and now shrink. You remember the first crush. The school dances. The car rides with the windows down and the volume up. And somehow, standing in a modern theater in Entertainment City, it all feels close again.

The Theatre at Solaire has hosted its share of big nights, but this one feels different. It’s intimate enough to feel personal, grand enough to match the songs. Doors open for an 8:00 PM start on February 16, 2027. Tickets are available through TicketWorld.

There’s also a Cebu stop on February 11 at the IC3 Convention Center, billed as “Love on Stage”, a pre-Valentine’s night with the same nostalgic spirit. For many, the Manila date will be the one that feels like the main event.

In a music landscape that moves faster every year, there’s something quietly radical about nights like this. No heavy production gimmicks. No attempt to reinvent the past. Just two artists who helped define an era, still standing, still singing the songs that raised a generation.
All this time later, the voices are still there. The melodies still land. And for one night in Manila, the 1980s get to feel brand new again.

Some concerts you go to because the artist is hot right now..This one you go to because the songs never stopped mattering.

February 16, 2027.
The Theatre at Solaire.
Tiffany & The Jets.

Bring the people who grew up on these songs with you. The night will do the rest.

Get your tickets here:

https://premier.ticketworld.com.ph/shows/show.aspx?sh=TIFFTJ27

What began as a vision to build a home for Filipino artists is set to take shape on a much larger scale as 1Z Entertainment stages its first-ever music festival, One Zone Music Fest (OZF), on October 24 and 25 at the Araneta Coliseum.

Bringing together SB19, XONARA, J2X, and special guests, the two-day festival is designed to be more than a showcase of 1Z Entertainment’s roster. It is an extension of the company’s larger vision for Filipino music and creativity: a space where artists can experiment, collaborate, and introduce different sides of their artistry while sharing the same stage.

“For us, it was already such a dream to be able to start and build our company, 1Z Entertainment, but to even touch lives and help create a future of longevity for Filipino creatives and Filipino music is something truly special,” 1Z Entertainment president Pablo says.

That spirit of collaboration is central to the festival’s first day. Rather than following a conventional artist-by-artist concert format, OZF will bring together 1Z Entertainment’s artists through subunit performances, solo stages, special collaborations, and surprise appearances. The format gives the artists room to move beyond their established identities and explore what happens when different creative voices occupy the same space.

For J2X, that opportunity is just as meaningful behind the scenes as it is onstage.

“Sobrang thankful namin sa 1Z Entertainment, SB19 dahil nabibigyan kami ng ganitong platform. More than yung performances namin as artists, meron pang subunits na mapapakita kung gaano kagaling at ka-close ang mga artists ng 1Z Entertainment,” J2X says.

XONARA’s Megumi likewise sees the festival as an opportunity to celebrate the relationships that have developed within and beyond the 1Z Entertainment roster.

“The great thing about this festival is that it goes beyond just promoting us as artists but also the camaraderie it upholds by collaborating with different artists. And us in XONARA, we’re excited also to share a platform and stage with people we admire,” she says.

The collaborative spirit extends to the festival’s special guests, with each 1Z Entertainment artist given the opportunity to share the stage with artists they admire. The result is a lineup designed not only around individual performances but around the possibilities created when artists meet, experiment, and build something together.

Adding another layer to Day 1 are five individual 45-minute sets from SB19 members Pablo, Josh, Stell, FELIP, and justin. Rather than presenting SB19 solely as a collective, the individual stages put each member’s artistry under the spotlight, allowing fans to experience the distinct musical identities they have developed alongside the group.

If Day 1 expands the idea of what an artist-centered festival can be, Day 2 turns inward toward the community that made much of that journey possible.

October 25 will mark SB19’s eighth anniversary, with the group dedicating the second day of One Zone Music Fest to A’TIN. The anniversary celebration will feature games, activities, surprises, and special moments built around the community that has accompanied SB19 throughout its rise.

“Of course, we’ll never forget about A’TIN. Yes, we’re celebrating One Zone Fest, but of course, we also like to celebrate the community that brought us here. That’s why the second day is dedicated to them. We’ll make sure the second day is a fun experience for them,” Stell says.

Taken together, the two days reflect the dual purpose behind One Zone Music Fest: to look ahead at where Filipino music and its creative community can go, while also acknowledging the people and relationships that made that future possible.

For 1Z Entertainment, the festival is ultimately a statement of intent. It puts its artists in one venue, but more importantly, places collaboration, individuality, and Filipino creativity at the center of the conversation.

One Zone Music Fest takes place on October 24 and 25, 2026, at the Araneta Coliseum. Day 1 will feature 1Z Entertainment subunits, special guests, collaborations, and individual performances, while Day 2 will celebrate SB19’s eighth anniversary with A’TIN.

Tickets are available through TicketNet.

Edgar “Bobot” Mortiz is going standard once more, and this time with a repeat that feels even more special.

At 71, the veteran actor, director, and lifelong crooner proved it’s never too late to chase a dream when he staged his first solo concert, Goin’ Standard, on June 13 at the intimate Proscenium Theater in Rockwell. The night was packed, the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra soared under Maestro Rodel Colmenar, and the audience, mostly people who grew up with him, left smiling, nostalgic, and a little misty-eyed.​

Now he’s doing it again.

On Saturday, October 10 at 7 PM, Goin’ Standard The Repeat returns to the same elegant stage. Same warm, unpretentious spirit. Same love for the timeless standards that first put a teenage Bobot on the map as a Tawag ng Tanghalan champion way back in 1967. Different generations sharing one stage for one night of pure, heartfelt music.​

Bobot has always said he knows people aren’t necessarily there just to hear him sing, they’re there because they love him. That humility is part of his charm. He still delivers the Sinatra and Bennett classics with that familiar gentle smoothness, the same voice that once made crowds scream the opening line of “My Pledge of Love.” This time, the guests make the evening even richer.

Tirso Cruz III (Pip) is back, a longtime friend, fellow veteran, and easy chemistry partner from the first show. Their shared numbers last June felt like old barkada just hanging out and having fun with the classics.

Christian Bautista brings that polished, romantic power that blends so well with the standards. Expect smooth, heartfelt moments that bridge the generations.

Bituin Escalante adds soul and depth. Her voice has that lived-in richness that turns a ballad into something that settles right in your chest.

And then there’s Belle Mariano, young, radiant, and already deep in rehearsals with Direk Bobot. Watching her share the stage with him feels like a full-circle moment: the new generation meeting the man who started it all with pure song. Different eras, same love for melody.​

The first concert had its own beautiful lineup, Klarisse de Guzman, Alexa Ilacad, Julie Anne San Jose, daughter Calin Mortiz, plus the powerhouse duo of Christopher de Leon and Tirso Cruz III. Vilma Santos even sent a video greeting, teasing that she’d join if there was ever a repeat. The room was full of family, old friends, and people who simply wanted to celebrate a man who’s spent more than five decades making Filipino entertainment warmer and more human.​

This October night carries that same spirit forward. It’s not a flashy production chasing trends. It’s Bobot doing what he’s always loved, singing the songs that never go out of style, surrounded by people who get it, in a theater that feels just the right size for real connection.

Tickets are available through TicketWorld. If you were there in June, you already know why it’s worth going back. If you missed it, this is your chance to sit in a room full of people who still believe good songs and genuine hearts never get old.

Edgar “Bobot” Mortiz is still going standard. And somehow, it still feels brand new

Tickets are available here:

https://premier.ticketworld.com.ph/shows/show.aspx?sh=EDGARMTR26