{"id":15911,"date":"2025-04-09T17:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T08:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacificposts.com\/?p=15911"},"modified":"2025-04-09T17:47:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T08:47:29","slug":"fusion-2025-celebrates-a-decade-of-opm-success-sets-a-bold-vision-for-filipino-music-festivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pacificposts.com\/?p=15911","title":{"rendered":"Fusion 2025 Celebrates a Decade of OPM Success; Sets a Bold Vision for Filipino Music Festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pasay City, Philippines \u2013 March 15 \u2013 The country\u2019s premier celebration of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) hit a high note as Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival marked its 10th anniversary at the CCP Open Grounds. With a powerhouse lineup of top OPM icons, rising stars, and immersive festival experiences, Fusion \u2014organized by PraXis\u2014once again proved why it\u2019s the ultimate stage for Filipino music and talent.<\/p>\n<p><b>A Decade of OPM Excellence<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Fusion\u2019s 10th anniversary celebrates OPM as a vital part of who we are as Filipinos,&#8221; said PraXis CEO and Fusion founder Gladys Basinillo. &#8220;This is our moment to set a new standard for music festivals\u2014proudly Filipino, and world-class.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%;height: 100%;padding: 16px\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival - Manila 2025 Aftermovie #MusikaNatinTo #FusionMNL2025\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ARfyswrAosY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<p>Thousands gathered to witness an unforgettable celebration of Filipino music. The stage lit up with performances from Ben&amp;Ben, December Avenue, Zack Tabudlo, MAKI, The Itchyworms, Barbie Almalbis, Alamat, KAIA, ALLMO$T, and more. Surprise collaborations made the evening more surprising \u2014including Barbie Almalbis and December Avenue\u2019s nostalgic take on Tabing Ilog, and Miguel and Paolo Benjamin\u2019s jam during MAKI\u2019s set.<\/p>\n<p>The festival showcased dance performances from D\u2019Grind, the UP Varsity Pep Squad, and Manoeuvres Ignite. It also gave the spotlight to rising talents like 1ST One, G.A.T., Raya, The Vowels They Orbit, Better Days, Carissa, the Karaoke World Championships artists, and Amiel Sol\u2014proving Fusion\u2019s commitment to nurturing the next generation of OPM stars.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ\/9569edbb-57c1-418a-00ef-2dd5c0bbcd00\/public\" alt=\"Photos from Jeremy Caisip, Yan Caringal, Harold Burce, Davin Reyes, Garcia, Nina Famoso\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i>Photos from Jeremy Caisip, Yan Caringal, Harold Burce, Davin Reyes, Garcia, Nina Famoso<\/i>Guided by the creative vision of director Paul Basinillo, Fusion embraced the theme\u00a0\u201cMusika Natin \u2019To\u201d\u2014transforming the event into a full-blown entertainment experience.\u00a0\u201cFusion isn\u2019t just about the past decade of OPM. It\u2019s about shaping the future of Filipino music, artists, and fans. It\u2019s about bringing people back to live events and making the festival an experience they\u2019ll always want to be part of,\u201d\u00a0he shared.<\/p>\n<p>The Fusion experience extended beyond the stage. Festivalgoers, calling themselves \u201csumakses,\u201d immersed in interactive booths, exclusive merch drops, and perks and giveaways from sponsors like Nestea, Nescaf\u00e9, Bear Brand Sterilized, Maggi, Dazz and Hapee, Fudgee Barr, VinFast, Tanduay Flavored Mixes, KFC, Chowking, McDonald\u2019s, and more.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ\/51d87a8d-24f8-46a2-843e-33a520e9cb00\/public\" alt=\"Photos from Jonathan Garcia\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The night ended with a surprise finale featuring MAKI and Ben&amp;Ben performing together as fireworks lit up the sky. The celebration continued into the afterparty with sets from DJ Bandit, DJ Ron Poe, and Mars Miranda\u2014cementing Fusion as a landmark moment in OPM history.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ\/1bcf6af1-6ebf-478d-81bd-c776d1374800\/public\" alt=\"Photo by AJ Alcantara\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Championing Filipino Music<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ\/ebe3c6d9-bf8d-4cb7-0e07-d66be27f7900\/public\" alt=\"Photo from Jeremy Caisip\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Recognizing Fusion\u2019s impact in elevating Original Pilipino Music (OPM) as both a cultural celebration and tourism asset, the Department of Tourism (DOT) underscored the festival\u2019s role in promoting Filipino music as a pillar of the country\u2019s creative industry. With its ability to draw thousands of fans and travelers, Fusion is helping position the Philippines as a vibrant destination for music lovers\u2014both locally and internationally.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With the immense talent of Filipino artists and the unwavering support of the Filipino youth, OPM deserves to be one of our country\u2019s primary cultural exports,&#8221;\u00a0said Gladys Basinillo.\u00a0&#8220;This partnership with the Department of Tourism highlights how music and entertainment are deeply woven into our national identity. Through Fusion, we aim to amplify Filipino music on bigger stages\u2014not just here at home, but around the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ\/ed0e8fd1-993c-49f5-5a47-7b28a01f6900\/public\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fusion\u2019s mission to uplift Pinoy music is also supported by the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM), reinforcing a shared advocacy for nurturing Filipino talent and growing the appreciation of homegrown artistry.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ\/31b6b037-1ef6-4029-18bf-6a4cc6afb600\/public\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Together, these partnerships affirm Fusion\u2019s position as more than just a festival\u2014it\u2019s a cultural movement for OPM\u2019s continued evolution and global recognition.<\/p>\n<p><b>Bringing the Fusion Experience Nationwide<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Fusion\u00a0continues to set the standard for OPM celebrations\u2014uniting artists, audiences, and communities through the power of music.<\/p>\n<p>Riding on the success of its Manila leg,\u00a0Fusion\u00a0is gearing up to take the celebration on the road, bringing the same OPM experience to regional stages across the country this year.<\/p>\n<p>The music, the movement, and the magic of OPM are just getting started.\u00a0Follow Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/fusionphilippinemusicfestival\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fusionphmusicfest\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@fusionmusicfest\">TikTok<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FusionPHFest\">X<\/a>\u00a0for the latest stories and upcoming destinations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ\/22eb419b-5e27-4b7e-6006-cd3aa09ff300\/public\" alt=\"Photo by Jeremy Caisip\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pasay City, Philippines \u2013 March 15 \u2013 The country\u2019s premier celebration of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) hit a high note as Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival marked its 10th anniversary at the CCP Open Grounds. 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