Nelson Morales

Filipino music acts come together for the Puregold's OPM Con at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, July 5, 2025. Contributed photo

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Why OPM Con 2025 made a buzz 

Anna Cerezo

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751874150876cover_ OPM CON.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Filipino music acts come together for the Puregold&#x27;s OPM Con at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, July 5, 2025. Contributed photos"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Filipino music acts come together for the Puregold&#x27;s OPM Con at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, July 5, 2025. <em>Contributed photos</em></span></span></span></div><p>Puregold OPM Con made waves as one of the year’s most talked-about music events, after showcasing that OPM is not just alive — but thriving and evolving.</p><p>Apart from a dream lineup featuring some of today’s most streamed artists, the concert held Saturday at the Philippine Arena also brought OPM veterans who have some of the biggest radio hits to join them on the stage.</p><p>Crowd-favorite SB19 teamed up with rock icon Rico Blanco for a powerful performance of “Liwanag sa Dilim,” while P-pop girl group G22 shared the stage with Yeng Constantino for the hit “Salamat.”</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751874313630ZAR_5863 (1).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751874327612ZAR_7784 (1).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Mayonnaise also surprised fans by jamming with rising girl group KAIA for “Jopay” and “Tanga.”</p><p>Meanwhile, James Reid made a playful appearance with BINI and serenaded the crowd with “Di Bale” and “Secrets.”</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/7/5/bini-james-reid-bring-own-style-sound-to-opm-con-2025-0758"><strong>READ: BINI, James Reid bring own style, sound to OPM Con 2025</strong></a></div><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751874342832ZAR_5936 (1).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751874356593ZAR_5987 (1).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong>Fans also witnessed just how tight-knit the new generation of OPM artists are when SB19, KAIA and G22 joined BINI in their viral “Shagidi” dance, while BINI’s Sheena, along with KAIA, G22, and even Rico Blanco, brought the energy to SB19’s “Dungka!” performance.</div><p>Another standout moment: Rico Blanco’s dramatic mic drop after “Dungka!” — with SB19’s Ken catching it mid-air.</p><p>Other acts who performed at the event were Flow G, Skusta Clee and Sunkissed Lola.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751874380630ZAR_7570 (1).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div>

<p>Puregold OPM Con made waves as one of the year’s most talked-about music events, after showcasing that OPM is not just alive — but thriving and evolving.</p>

Puregold OPM Con made waves as one of the year’s most talked-about music events, after showcasing that OPM is not just alive — but thriving and evolving.