Ched Rick Gatchalian

Cup of Joe held the first night of their three-day “Stardust” concert at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City on October 10, 2025. Ched Rick Gatchalian, ABS-CBN News

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From cosmos to stage: Cup of Joe takes fans on a multi-planetary journey in 'Stardust' concert

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760158506284e9b8311e-8638-4fe3-baee-1bd5b7cee093.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Cup of Joe held the first night of their three-day “Stardust” concert at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City on October 10, 2025. <em>Ched Rick Gatchalian, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Centering their third major show on a “mission” to save different planets through music, OPM band Cup of Joe took fans on an interstellar journey during the first night of their three-day “Stardust” concert at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday, October 10.</p><p>The Big Dome&#x27;s stage transformed into a dazzling galaxy, with the LED screens showing immersive visuals as Cup of Joe embarked on its voyage across the planets Crimson, Ivory, Pink, Green, and Blue.</p><p>The audience’s LED bracelets changed colors with every planet the band “visited,” adding to the show’s cinematic atmosphere and storytelling.</p><p>The band performed on a 360-degree stage setup, surrounded by floating planets that circled along with them, giving fans a more artistic view.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/10/10/babymetal-electrifies-filipino-fans-in-first-ever-manila-concert-1426" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Cup of Joe to stage &#x27;Stardust&#x27; concert at the Big Dome in October</strong></a></div><p>The show opened with Cup of Joe “saving” the red Crimson Planet, a world that seeks grandeur, with powerful performances of “Silakbo,” “Sinderela,” “Tataya,” and “’Wag Na Lang,” among others.</p><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display:flex;max-width:550px;width:100%;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" style="position:static;visibility:visible;width:551px;height:800px;display:block;flex-grow:1" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1976870363905786339&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-10-11T04%3A03%3A00.293824%3Ac333e2ad-4506-4dcf-9a2d-8bde7a04ef1c%26action%3Dedit&amp;sessionId=8cfb509b6882ab554ea49ded5dc677176002ea49&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px" data-tweet-id="1976870363905786339"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><p>Moving to the Ivory Planet, which symbolizes warmth and brightness,  Cup of Joe performed &quot;Mananatili&quot;, &quot;Tingin&quot; and &quot;Hulaan&quot; with guest Janine Teñoso, and &quot;Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Pipiliin Ko.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Ang ganda ninyong tingnan, kayo ang nagbibigay ng liwanag sa amin,&quot; lead vocalist Gian Bernardino told fans.</p><p>&quot;Your love and support never fails to support us every single time,&quot; added fellow vocalist Rapha Ridao. </p><p>The two shared that “Stardust” serves as a tribute to their brotherhood as a band and to the fans who have stayed with them through the years.</p><p>&quot;Stardust&quot; also symbolizes the universe that they and the fans had created together.</p><p>As lights turned pink, the band traversed the Pink Planet, which explores nostalgia, myths, and legends. It was the climax of the concert where aside from singing well-loved tracks “Estranghero” and “Sagada,” Cup of Joe also surprised the crowd with a cover of “Bagsakan” alongside legendary rap arist Gloc-9, showcasing the vocalists&#x27; rapping abilities.</p><p>Each member then took turns singing “Iris” by Goo Goo Dolls, including lead guitarist Gabriel Fernandez, rhythm guitarist CJ Fernandez, and keyboardist Xen Gareza — drawing cheers from the audience for their heartfelt performance.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/9/12/cup-of-joe-s-gian-bernardino-breaks-rock-band-stereotypes-1137"><strong>Cup of Joe’s Gian Bernardino breaks rock band stereotypes</strong></a></div><p>More emotional songs were delivered during Green Planet as the band played &quot;Bubog&quot;, &quot;Lahat ng Bukas&quot; and &quot;Pahina&quot;.</p><p>On this planet, the band said one must “validate [their] feelings to truly heal.”</p><p>Reaching the Blue Planet, Cup of Joe wrapped up their cosmic journey with “Sandali,” “Multo,” and “Patutunguhan.”</p><p>Bernardino and Ridao noted that facing chaos and accepting pain are both part of one&#x27;s beauty, stressing that &quot;stardust stays with each individual no matter what they are going through.&quot;</p><p>Bernardino also invited fans to attend their upcoming tour in US and Canada from October to November.</p><p>Up until the end, the band continues to express gratitude to fans.</p><p>&quot;Kayo ang bawat bituin sa bawat planeta ng aming kalawakan,&quot; Ridao added.</p><p>The sold-out &quot;Stardust&quot; concert will return on Saturday and Sunday nights, the show&#x27;s Day 2 and Day 3.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/4/23/what-to-do-you-with-your-multo-cup-of-joe-song-sparks-discussion-on-dealing-with-exes-1342"><strong>What to do with your &#x27;multo&#x27;: Cup of Joe song sparks discussion on dealing with exes</strong></a></div>

<p>All aboard, Joewahs! </p>
<p>Centering their third major show on a “mission” to save different planets through music, OPM band Cup of Joe took fans on an interstellar journey during the first night of their three-day “Stardust” concert at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday, October 10.</p>

All aboard, Joewahs! Centering their third major show on a “mission” to save different planets through music, OPM band Cup of Joe took fans on an interstellar journey during the first night of their three-day “Stardust” concert at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday, October 10.