We Play Here: The Final Act Proves How OPM Builds Connections Beyond Music

Filipino music has always brought people together, and throughout their multiple legs of ‘We Play Here,’ Warner Music Philippines has championed this phenomenon time and time again. Here, they’ve brought their star-studded roster of artists together in locations all across the Philippines, from their initial 30th anniversary concert to campus concerts across the nation.

The Final Act of We Play Here at the Ayala Triangle, Makati City, on Wednesday evening (November 26, 2025) was no less than this in its fullest form, bringing artists, close friends, and OPM enthusiasts alike to the open-air venue. Whether it was in moments of rain or shine, the venue was packed to the brim with eager fans, with keen listeners even spilling out of the confines of the concert grounds themselves. Who else could conjure up such a crowd other than artists like SB19’s Stell and FELIP, Lola Amour, Dilaw, and many more?

Even upon arriving at the open space itself, there was a particular air of both sentimentality and celebration that greeted all artists and concert-goers alike. In spite of the many, many attendees, the intimacy of the show itself was palpable.

The show opened with Jan Roberts, Sugarcane, and Arthur Miguel’s sets in succession, as their emotionally-charged pieces stirred the audience. As listeners proudly sang each and every lyric to the acts’ biggest hits, it was made clear that members of the audience were present to support every act in that lineup. As Jason Dhakal powerfully closed the first batch of performances with his soulful and intimate set, excitement and anticipation for the latter half of the concert continued to build.

Charging into the second half of performances, FELIP brought an explosive energy to the stage, prompting the entire open-air venue to erupt into screams. Joining him for his set, as well, were his frequent collaborators from PLAYERTWO, Wave P, Ivo Impreso, and Luke April, who performed a live rendition of their popular track “Pagdali.” This energy carried on to hit-making rock band Dilaw’s set, who performed with an energy that oozed with a coordinated chaos of sorts, switching instruments with one another and the like.

PLAYERTWO were next to perform, igniting the stage with their signature electric energy and tracks fresh off their recently-released album, HAPPY ACCIDENTS VOL. 2. Following this, SB19’s Stell truly brought the house down with an astounding showcase of intricate choreography and clear yet powerful vocal prowess. In the middle of his set, he shared his gratitude to be able to showcase his solo music once again and thanked Warner Music Philippines for giving him a platform to do so. For the finale of the night, Lola Amour kicked their set off with an explosive live rendition of “Misbehave,” bringing all of the members of the audience to dance along to the funky beat.

Closing off the night was a truly heartwarming sight, as the entire lineup of artists joined Lola Amour on stage to jam along to the band’s viral hit “Raining In Manila,” a song they dedicated to friends who had chosen different paths.

Throughout the evening, there was an air of gratitude that weighed heavily in each and every performance, as the acts would share a heartfelt message thanking those who helped them along their journey. In between songs, Pio Dumayas of Lola Amour conveyed his gratitude with sincerity, “We are very thankful for Warner. Of all the years of them building this relationship with us, and helping us build our careers, there’s nothing we’re more thankful for than Warner — except the people we met along the way.”

Commemorating an end to an era, the final iteration of Warner Music Philippines’ We Play Here was nothing short of a live showcase of how Philippine music truly has the power to forge connections — whether that be in the way members of the audience traveled from their hometowns to see their favorite acts, or in the way each set brought about collaborations between artists. On its final note, everyone left the venue with their hearts full from a night of music and a celebration of the connections it has made.