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Poppert Bernadas to hold solo concert at Music Museum

Ganiel Krishnan

ABS-CBN News

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751882386806viber_image_2025-07-07_17-34-52-865.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div>After 18 years of gracing the stage with the renowned Ryan Cayabyab Singers, Poppert Bernadas is set to take center stage on his own in SoloPop, his much-anticipated solo concert happening on July 12 at the Music Museum.“This is it! After 18 years, ito na ‘yung full-blown solo concert ko,” Bernadas said, beaming with excitement.The show will be under the musical direction of Gino Cruz and helmed by director Mikko Angeles. Fans can expect a heartfelt journey through Bernadas’s evolution as an artist from being one of the original seven selected out of 500 hopefuls by National Artist Ryan Cayabyab in 2007, to now embracing his identity as a solo performer.Bernadas also teased some of the concert’s highlights, including the first-ever live performance of his collaboration with Paolo Benjamin of Ben&amp;Ben, titled &quot;Kung Hindi Na Kaya.&quot; The song, composed by Toto Sorioso, was born out of a simple text invitation. “Sabi ko gusto mo mag-collab? Biglang game daw siya agad! So ganun lang ka simple,” he said.Their musical partnership quickly turned into a personal bond.“Parang ako nakahanap ng instant kapatid sa industriya,” Bernadas recalled, revealing that Benjamin offered guidance and encouragement as he transitioned to a solo career.The concert will also feature Bernadas’s recently released songs like &quot;Sana Ako Na Lang,&quot; written by Gino Cruz, and Bitaw. Audience can expect a diverse setlist that blends original compositions, timeless OPM classics and a few Gen Z hits.Bernadas’s musical journey began in Davao, where his parents would sign him up for barangay singing contests even when he didn’t want to. Eventually, he found himself pursuing a different path through sports as a badminton varsity scholar at the University of the Philippines Diliman. But music kept calling him back.Now, with almost two decades of experience and a heart full of gratitude, Bernadas is finally owning his moment.Tickets for the show can be purchased through Ticket2Me.

After 18 years of gracing the stage with the renowned Ryan Cayabyab Singers, Poppert Bernadas is set to take center stage on his own in 'SoloPop,' his much-anticipated solo concert happening on July 12 at the Music Museum.

After 18 years of gracing the stage with the renowned Ryan Cayabyab Singers, Poppert Bernadas is set to take center stage on his own in 'SoloPop,' his much-anticipated solo concert happening on July 12 at the Music Museum.