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Khaleej Times
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Filipino pop group SB19 live in Dubai: Ticket sales dates revealed
Get ready, A'TIN! The Kings of P-Pop (Philippine pop) are returning to Dubai for a spectacular one-night show! Filipino pop sensation SB19 will bring their Simula at Wakas World Tour to the Coca-Cola Arena on October 11, marking their highly anticipated comeback to the city after their sold-out performance at The Agenda in April last year. The tour, named Simula at Wakas (which translates to Beginning and End), supports their latest EP of the same name. Its lead single, 'Dam', debuted at No.1 on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart, continuing their streak of chart-topping success. With their trademark powerhouse vocals, explosive choreography, and genre-blending sound, the five-member group — Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin — is set to light up the Dubai stage once again. This time, they're not just performers, but artists in full creative control, after the launch of their independent label, 1Z Entertainment. How to get tickets For eager fans waiting to secure their spot, the pre-sale for tickets will begin on Thursday (August 7) at 12pm local time via Live Nation. If you miss the pre-sale, don't worry; general ticket sales will start on Friday (August 8), at 12pm via Live Nation and Coca-Cola Arena's website. Who is Sb19? Formed in 2016 and officially debuting in 2018, SB19 shot to fame after their 2019 track 'Go Up' went viral. Since then, they've been considered pioneers of P-Pop, blending pop, hip-hop, and electronic influences with distinctly Filipino storytelling. In 2021, they made history as the first Filipino act nominated for a Billboard Music Award, and their track 'Bazinga' went on to dominate Billboard's Hot Trending Songs chart for seven consecutive weeks. From emotional ballads like 'Mapa' to adrenaline-pumping anthems like 'Gento', the group's versatility continues to win hearts across the globe. And at the heart of their success is their loyal and passionate fanbase — SB19 fans, known as A'TIN (pronounced 'eighteen'). The name is a play on the Filipino word atin, meaning 'ours,' symbolising the group's belief that their achievements belong to their fans just as much as to themselves. The 18 also represents how fans come before SB19, with 18 preceding 19 — a nod to the unbreakable bond between the group and their supporters.
The National
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Filipino boy band SB19 to return to Dubai in October
Top Filipino boy band SB19 will return for a show at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena on October 11. The five-member group, comprising Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken and Justin, last performed in the city in April last year at The Agenda. Known for their high-energy shows and slick choreography, SB19 are currently one of the most popular acts to emerge from Southeast Asia. Trailblazers of P-Pop or Pinoy Pop, their blend of modern pop, hip-hop and electronic music, infused with Filipino identity, has earned them fans worldwide. Formed in 2016, the group released their first single in 2018 but found fame after their 2019 track Go Up went viral. In 2021, they became the first Filipino act to be nominated for a Billboard Music Award, and their hit single Bazinga spent seven weeks at No 1 on Billboard's Hot Trending Songs chart. The song surpassed BTS's hit single Butter, which previously held the record at six weeks. Speaking to The National last year, group member Pablo explained why their music strikes an emotional chord with their fan base. 'I don't think there is any real difference between Pinoy Pop, K-pop and pop music in general. But I think that it has a personal and emotional quality to it because we travel the world and play to many Filipinos,' he said. 'They know, even more than us, what it means to be away from home and missing your family. So when we perform these universal songs, some of them happy and others sad, they connect because they relate to us.' In 2023, SB19 broke away from their label, ShowBT, and founded their own label, 1Z Entertainment, telling The National they hope to have more creative freedom over their music but also to help other musicians in the country be successful, too. 'Our main goal is to contribute to the Philippine music industry and help make Filipino music more recognised globally,' member Ken said. 'Also, to uplift and inspire people. We established 1Z Entertainment for these reasons.' Most recently, they released the EP, Simula at Wakas, whose lead single Dam debuted at No 1 on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart. Presale tickets will be available from Thursday at 12pm UAE time with the general sale starting on Friday at 12pm on Coca-Cola Arena's website.
