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<p> There have been previous claims about the alleged &quot;diva&quot; behavior of the country&#x27;s most popular band Ben&amp;Ben, which Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival founder Gladys Basinillo believes is unfair, given that she is currently working with the band, who will headline the highly anticipated Filipino music fest.</p><p>Praising the famous band, Basinillo said, “Baka nami-misquote lang or nami-misunderstood. Kapag sobrang laki ng event, marami talagang nangyayari. As producers, na-experience namin ‘yun, e. Suddenly may nangyari rito so kailangan mong mag-shift ng mga pagkakasunud-sunod. Kapag live show, anything can happen lalo na kapag sobrang daming nakasalang na artists.”</p><p>The Fusion music fest executive also complimented the band&#x27;s professionalism, artistry, and passion for music.</p><p>“Kung sabihin na sila ay unreasonable or difficult to work with, I don’t think that’s fair. Diva is not the term but they take their music seriously so they’re very detailed in terms of their requirement sa technical aspect which we feel there’s nothing wrong with that kasi they work naman with whatever supplier we have, budget we have. They are reasonable naman kaya hindi ko rin talaga masabi na diva,” she shared. </p><p>She continued, “Nagre-rehearse sila. Nagsa-sound check sila. ‘Yun ang importante.”</p><div><br/></div><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/1738287105015image9.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px" alt="Fusion founder Gladys Basinillo with Ben&amp;Ben. Photo: Handout"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Fusion founder Gladys Basinillo with Ben&amp;Ben. <em>Photo: Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>According to Jake Habitan of Praxis, Ben&amp;Ben is one of the most skilled bands, based on his interactions with them during meetings and rehearsals.</p><p>“They’re very collaborative kung paano mapapaganda at mapapabongga ‘yung show,” he said. </p><div><strong>Fusion returns with star-studded lineup</strong></div><p>Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival will feature some of the most celebrated OPM artists, including Ben&amp;Ben, December Avenue, Zack Tabudlo, The Itchyworms, Barbie Almalbis, Alamat, KAIA, Maki, Jan Francis, and ALLMO$T, as well as an exciting lineup of rising stars and dynamic DJs on March 15 at the CCP Open Grounds.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1738287207835image11.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"/><span class="fr-inner"></span></span></span></div><p>Founded in 2015 with the goal of bringing all genres, generations, and managements together in one massive celebration, it stood out from the start as a testament of OPM&#x27;s strength, uniting the country while giving top-tier production value to promote and encourage local talent.</p><p>It has evolved over time into a cultural movement, a rallying cry for Filipinos to be proud of their creativity. More than just a festival, it acts as a platform for homegrown talent, bringing together legacy icons, global Filipino musicians, and emerging artists for a one-of-a-kind OPM experience.</p><p>“Now is the time to put OPM in the spotlight. While international acts continuously fill arenas and festivals across the country, our own artists and music deserve the same level of support. Fusion is here to make that happen — to give Filipino music the recognition it deserves,” said the founder of Fusion.</p><p>Reflecting on their legacy, Fusion’s event director Paul Basinillo added, “This 10th year of Fusion is a milestone for OPM, proving that Filipino music continues to evolve, grow, and inspire. But more than that, it’s a milestone for live entertainment in the Philippines. This is our chance to set the standard for what a modern Filipino music festival can be — something that rivals international festivals, with our own unique identity. This isn’t just about the past decade of OPM. This is about the next generation of Filipino music, artists, and fans. This is about bringing people back to live events, making concerts an experience they will always want to be part of.”</p><p>Tickets for Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival are available at Ticketmelon (ticketmelon.com). 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<p>Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival founder Gladys Basinillo also complimented the band's professionalism, artistry, and passion for music.</p>

Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival founder Gladys Basinillo also complimented the band's professionalism, artistry, and passion for music.

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Fusion exec praises Ben&Ben: ‘They take their music seriously’

Josh Mercado

Published Jan 31, 2025 11:58 AM PHT

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Updated Jan 31, 2025 02:56 PM PHT

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