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OPM icons Ely Buendia and Armi Millare are joining the Fête de la Musique 2025 main stage

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<div><br/></div><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/1749618254755Ely-Buendia-Armi-Millare.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=" Ely Buendia (left) and Armi Millare. Handout"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"> Ely Buendia (left) and Armi Millare. <em>Handout </em></span></span></span></div><p>New and renowned artists once again gather this June for the longest running music festival in the country.</p><p>Following the theme &quot;Un Monde&quot; or One World for its 31st year, Fête de la Musique Philippines promises a month-long celebration of music, highlighted by the Main Stage on June 21 at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City.</p><p>Two veteran acts are joining this year&#x27;s lineup: Ely Buendia and the Methodists, and Armi Millare. Both singer-songwriters rose to fame as lead vocalists of their respective former bands, Eraserheads and Up Dharma Down. </p><p>Buendia&#x27;s set is poised to be a must-see, following the release of his sophomore solo album, &quot;Method Adaptor,&quot; in November 2024. Audiences can expect a dynamic blend of his signature rock sound with fresh, experimental twists in his new songs, which dive deep into themes of rebellion, self-discovery, and personal truths. </p><p>Millare, on the other hand, is ready to once again deliver a captivating set featuring her indie-pop and soulful melodies. She is set to drop her solo album &quot;South Node&quot; which features her current singles &quot;Whatever,&quot; &quot;Say It Again,&quot; and &quot;Roots.&quot; </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/3/19/after-watching-docu-ely-buendia-reflects-on-eraserheads-journey-1638">After watching docu, Ely Buendia reflects on Eraserheads&#x27; journey</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/27/21/udd-a-shining-beacon-for-opm-across-the-world">Up Dharma Down is now fragmented, as indie pop rock band disbands</a></div><p>The two OPM icons are sliding into an already stellar roster of Main Stage artists which includes Brigada, Janine, Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas feat. Leanne and Naara, James Reid, The Ridleys, and Tarsius x Ena Mori.</p><p>Also part of the June 21 show (which is free and open to all, by the way, just like the other Fête de la Musique Philippines events) are international acts like Ito Kashitaro, Emile Londonien, Frank Ely and Zsaris, Bling Bling Papaya, and Marian Carmel.</p><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/1749616580804FetePH2025 Main Stage Line-up Square.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Check out this year&#x27;s Fete lineup.<em> Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>Fête de la Musique Philippines has been welcoming music lovers from across the country since it kicked off its 2025 edition last June 1.</p><p>It has prepared more than 150 events in various destinations across the country--from up north in Cagayan Valley all the way down south to Koronadal City. </p><p>Over at Poblacion in Makati, there will be numerous Pocket Stages on June 27, allowing festival-goers to enjoy different genres in cool, intimate spaces.</p><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/1749617286127FetePH2025 to stage more than 150 events in various destinations in the Philippines.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">The Destination Stages will be held nationwide on June 28. Handout </span></span></span></div><p>&quot;We are incredibly excited to bring &#x27;Un Monde&#x27; to life for our 31st Fête de la Musique celebration,&quot; said Xavier Leroux, executive director of Alliance Francaise de Manille. </p><p>&quot;Music has an unparalleled ability to transcend borders and connect people. This year, we aim to showcase how Filipino music resonates globally, truly making us all &#x27;One World&#x27; through melody and rhythm,&quot; he added. </p><p>Born in France in 1982, Fête de la Musique has become a global celebration of music after expanding to over 100 countries, including the Philippines.</p><p>More details about the full artist lineups and the schedule of events are available on Fête de la Musique Philippines&#x27; website and social media channels.</p>

<p>New and renowned artists once again gather this June for the longest running music festival in the country.</p>

New and renowned artists once again gather this June for the longest running music festival in the country.