Mateus Asato brings world tour to Manila in 2026

The virtuosic Brazilian-Japanese guitarist will also perform tracks from his solo album, ASATO

Mateus Asato is bringing his world tour to the Philippines in 2026. Considered one of the most prominent guitar players of the modern era, the renowned musician will be holding a special show at Aster Events Place in Mandala Park, Mandaluyong City, on July 31, 2026.

Produced and presented by GNN, Mateus Asato Live in Manila will feature performances of songs from his highly anticipated debut solo album, ASATO, as well as fan favorites. His self-titled record, which was released in February this year, doubles as a sonic travelogue that combines jazz, pop, and R&B influences with a prolific level of artistry and technique.

Prior to solidifying his global reputation as a virtuosic Brazilian-Japanese guitarist, Mateus Asato has collaborated with some of the biggest pop superstars, from Bruno Mars to Selena Gomez. As a fully fledged solo artist, he was often praised for his soulful guitar playing, earning accolades from several music media, including Guitar World Magazine’s list of the “TOP 10 Guitarists of the Decade,” Total Guitar’s “TOP Guitarists Right Now (2020),” and Guitar World Magazine’s “Hottest Guitar Players In The World (2022).

TOAST is The Best of BREAD!

TOAST The Best of BREAD will be performing at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on August 12 and at The Waterfront Cebu City Hotel on August 15, 2026. With a surprising fidelity rarely heard from a live tribute band, TOAST is often described as “spot on” to Bread’s original recordings. Audiences everywhere rave about how closely their live performances sound like the cherished records they listened to back in the day.

Bread virtually invented soft rock in the early Seventies, and the group’s biggest hits – “Make It With You”, “If”, “Baby I’m-A-Want-You” and “Everything I Own” – remain staples on lite-rock radio.

GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Shakira and Burna Boy have released new track “Dai Dai” via Sony Music Latin.

Shakira will co-headline the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show on Sunday, July 19, alongside Madonna and BTS. For the first time in FIFA World Cup™ history, the final will feature a halftime show, bringing together global artists for a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture, and purpose, to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. 

As announced today at Global Citizen NOW in New York, 'Dai Dai' will be the official anthem of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise USD $100 million by end of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ to provide children around the world with access to quality education and sports. Shakira is partnering with Global Citizen and FIFA to provide access to education for children in underserved communities with Shakira’s royalties from 'Dai Dai' being donated to the Education Fund, and Sony Music will match the first $250,000 raised with a donation. Additionally, Shakira is donating $1 from every ticket sold to her upcoming 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' tour to the Education Fund.

The Bloomfields turn gratitude Into groove on “Tayo Na, Dali!”

The accompanying music video, to be released this Sunday, stars multi-awarded actor Pepe Herrera 

After the viral resurgence of their anthemic hit “Ale” on TikTok and various streaming platforms, Filipino band The Bloomfields are embracing a remarkable second-wave momentum with the release of their newest single “Tayo, Na Dali!,” a fun and exuberant, ‘60s pop-inspired jam that serves as gracious giveaway to the fans who have kept their music alive across generations.

Brimming with nostalgic groove and infectious warmth, “Tayo Na, Dali!” exudes the enduring power of music to unite people on the dance floor and beyond. 

Filipino singer-songwriter syd hartha finds solace by the sea in TONEEJAY collab track “dito muna tayo”

The collaboration transforms longing and stillness into a beautifully understated musical experience

Filipino singer-songwriter syd hartha reunites with acclaimed artist TONEEJAY for their latest collaborative single “dito muna tayo,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment. 

Capturing the human need to stay in spaces that soothe the mind and nurture inner peace, the folk-pop track draws inspiration from syd’s emotional connection to the ocean: a place that she describes as a source of calm and contentment throughout her life. 

“Sulong” brings together KAIA, HORI7ON, and 1ST.ONE in historic P-Pop collaboration

The upbeat pop anthem celebrates unity, momentum, and the global rise of Filipino music

Photo by Round Festival

In a game-changing moment for Filipino and Southeast Asian pop music, P-Pop powerhouse KAIA teams up with South Korean-based Filipino boyband HORI7ON and Filipino boy group 1st.One for the release of “Sulong,” the official theme song of the ROUND Festival 2026. 

Filipino Violinist-Singer Muri Represents the Philippines at Focus Wales 2026 as the Country's Sole Act on the AXEAN Stage

Muri performs alongside artists from Malaysia and Indonesia, bringing Filipino neo-soul and indie pop to one of Europe's leading international music showcase festivals

WREXHAM, WALES — Filipino violinist and singer-songwriter Muri (Muriel Gonzales) made her Focus Wales debut on May 16, 2026, performing on the festival's AXEAN Stage as the sole representative of the Philippines. Joining artists from Malaysia and Indonesia on the AXEAN showcase — a curated spotlight on Southeast Asian music within the festival — Muri brought her signature blend of violin swells, neo-soul vocals, and introspective songwriting to the stages of Wrexham, North Wales.