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EXCLUSIVE Ulap singer Rob Deniel opens up about RAAA Concert eyes 2026 solo show

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>It was a worthwhile experience for singer-songwriter Rob Deniel following the success of his RAAA! concert with fellow OPM artists Adie, Arthur Nery, and Amiel Sol last December 5.</p><p>Speaking with <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>P</strong></a><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>USH ABS-CBN</strong></a>, Rob shared how proud he was to share the stage with his close friends and connect with their fans during the    concert</p><p>“Sobrang saya naming apat noong RAAA! concert, kami nina Arthur, Adie and Amiel. Sobrang pinaghandaan namin yung concert. Ang daming nangyari. Medyo nakakapagod siya pero yung feeling na iyon sobrang worth it, kung lahat ng pinagpaguran namin, yung energy na binigay namin sa stage kasi hindi naman usual sa amin yung ganoong tulad na concert pero na-pull off namin so we are very proud of ourselves and sobrang thank you rin sa mga fans nanood, each fandoms namon na nanood,” Rob said.</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766239572160EXCLUSIVE-Ulap-singer-Rob-Deniel-opens-up-about-RAAA-Concert-eyes-2026-solo-show.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Looking back on their first moments stepping onto the concert stage, Rob shared that while there was an adrenaline rush, their priority was to deliver a smooth and enjoyable show for the audience.</p><p>“Noong una, sobrang adrenaline rush pero yung pinakamahalaga sa amin is ma-execute namin ng maayos yung concert so yung composure dapat steady lang and dapat maintindihan and ma-enjoy nila yung music and relax lang kasi ayon yung purpose ng concert,” he stated.</p><p>For Rob, one of the most memorable parts of the show was when they covered each other’s hit songs.</p><p>“Gustong gusto ko yung nagcover kami ng mga songs namin. Ayon yung masayang segment lang na nagtry kami ng mga kanta namin,” Rob said.</p><div><br/></div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@alexuuhh_/video/7580458512933965077" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7580458512933965077" id="v59996380671945280" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v59996380671945280" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7580458512933965077?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-12-13T08%3A26%3A41.349464%3A89860b4e-1f86-4167-859e-a2c7e30cd34b%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:739px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:739px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@dominic35mm/video/7581418198474525959" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7581418198474525959" id="v51039250797753890" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v51039250797753890" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7581418198474525959?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-12-13T08%3A26%3A41.349464%3A89860b4e-1f86-4167-859e-a2c7e30cd34b%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:739px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:739px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Following the success of RAAA!, Rob is now gearing up for his first major solo concert, set for February 27, 2026, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to mount his own solo show.</p><p>“Really excited and you know hindi rin siya magiging madali since kasi ayon nga maraming factors like hindi lang concert pero ako grateful ako na magkaroon nga ganoong opportunity. really excited and syempre all out iyon and feeling ko mageenjoy yung mga tao,” Rob said.</p><p>The “Ulap” singer admitted that he never expected to have a solo concert so soon, especially as he marks only five years in the music industry.</p><p>“Noong una hindi ko siya inexpect kasi ayon nga na 5 years in the industry hindi pa siya ganoon katagal kaya ayon nga na thankful ako kay Lord na nabigyan ako ng blessings and opportunities na nakatulong para mangyari ito,” Rob remarked.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSEvM6tEQRy/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=525&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A8318871.3000000715%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1022" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Currently, Rob is in the early stages of preparing the concert’s concept, song list, and special surprises for fans. </p><p>“Ngayon, nilalatag pa lang yung concept pero may idea ako na dapat gagawin. Maraming songs kami na kakantahin like covers ng original songs and mga songs na nerelease ko dati sa kwarto ko lang na kakantahin ko na sa Araneta. Ayon yung exciting na part,” he teased.</p><p>Rob also expressed his desire to collaborate with OPM icon Jaya, whose song “Wala Na Bang Pag-ibig” he previously covered on his extended play album: “Gusto ko marinig siya in person.”</p><p>During the RAAA! concert, Rob surprised fans with the announcement of his upcoming “Rob Deniel LIVE!” solo concert next year.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSCey2Ukj38/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=525&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A8318906.100000024%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="986" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Amid these career highs, Rob also expressed appreciation for OPM icon, singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid, whom he described as a father figure. He revealed that Ogie personally congratulated him for releasing covers of his songs.</p><p>“May mga kaunting talks with Sir Ogie. Last time na nagusap kami may mga sinabi siya sa akin about congratulating me dahil narelease ko yung cover ng song niya na &quot;Ikaw Sana&#x27; and &#x27;Nandito Ako&#x27; and yung &#x27;Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang&#x27; din na kasama sa EP,” he said.</p><p>Rob added that Ogie also reminded him to rest between his consecutive gigs, advice he deeply values.</p><p>“Sabi niya rin ano, magpahinga rin ako minsan kasi sunod sunod yung gigs. Para talagang tatay siya na nagpapayo and kailangan mo talagang isapuso yung mga sinasabi ni Sir Ogie,” Rob continued.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOswed-ATdr/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=525&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A8318914.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="950" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong></strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/10/3/ogie-alcasid-on-his-songs-going-viral-through-young-singers-0937" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Ogie Alcasid on his songs going viral through young singers: &#x27;For the younger generation to embrace your music is everything&#x27;</strong></a></div><p>Rob Deniel rose to fame with his breakout singles “Ulap,” “Miss Miss,” and “RomCom.” This year, his heartfelt renditions of Ogie Alcasid classics “Ikaw Sana” and “Nandito Ako” went viral online, earning praise for his emotional delivery.</p>

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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Ulap’ singer Rob Deniel opens up about RAAA Concert, eyes 2026 solo show

Nikka Sabio,

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Published Dec 20, 2025 10:07 PM PHT

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