Every Must-See Performance At Billboard Philippines P-POP UNITE: The Convention

P-POP UNITE: The Convention was a gathering of the P-pop scene’s best and brightest. The stage was set for a showcase of talented artists and acts that stood as a testament to what the genre has to offer.

Poised to pierce through the global music scene, rising acts and groups from the P-pop Rising Class of 2025 and the P-pop Class of 2026 took center stage, each bringing their own distinct sound, musical identity, and energy through their performances, which took place at One Ayala in Makati, showcasing the evolving artistry of P-pop on the world stage.

Billboard Philippines revisits the exciting performances that helped shape the current state of P-pop today — a one-of-a-kind mix of talented acts, rising stars, and powerful groups that have made a strong case for why they deserve to be seen on stage and why the genre deserves to be celebrated on the biggest platforms.

RAYA

Kicking off the star-studded event was the eight-member girl group RAYA, performing a medley of their songs that began with a remix of their 2025 single, “Bling!” The energy onstage and among the crowd was electrifying. They followed it up with a live rendition of their most recent single, “Get Me,” before closing their set with “Diva Diba.”

YGIG

YGIG got the party going for We Go, their fandom, and the fans in attendance, with a live performance of “Chicka-chick-a.” The four-member girl group and P-pop Class of 2026 inductees then followed it up with their most recent single, “Perfect Blue,” adding even more momentum to the event and setting the tone for the exciting performances still to come.

AJAA

Alex, Axl, Ash, and JC of AJAA are known for bringing their cheerful, youthful energy to every stage they perform on. They kicked off their set with nothing but bass on full blast, delivering a high-energy medley of “Bes I Luv U” and “Hany.” HANIES were also treated to the live debut of their latest song, “Kakaba-Kaba,” before the P-pop Class of 2026 inductees closed their performance with “Ako Na.”

VXON

“The Monsters of P-pop” showed why VXON are called as such, bringing it all out on the P-POP Unite stage with a medley of “Saksak sa Puso (SSP)” and “shit sobrang init.” In the second half, the P-pop Rising Class of 2025 alumni performed “pelikula” and “KNT (Kanta ng Tanga).”

HARA

Davao-based girl group HARA made their presence known with a live rendition of their pre-debut single, “MY LOVE.” The performance showcased the potential and talent that the rising group has to offer. First formed in 2025, the group features members Yani, Blythz, Ai, Ckhy, Lory, and Tashi — and their performance at P-POP UNITE points to a promising future ahead.

YES MY LOVE

Love was definitely in the air when YES MY LOVE took the stage. “The Vocal Heartstoppers of P-pop” proved that the mics were definitely on, delivering powerful and emotionally charged vocals throughout their set. The five-member group performed a heartfelt performance of “Don Romantiko” and “Laging Naroon Ka.”

VVINK

VVINK took the P-POP UNITE stage and brought their kilig-filled anthems live. The P-pop Class of 2026 inductees performed “Pag-ibig Fun,” a track from their full-length debut album, It Starts With A Wink. They then followed it up with the highly infectious, budots-infused “Baduy,” with members Angelika, Ayaka, Jean, Mariel, and Odri, leading a dance party that kept the crowd vibing.

ALAMAT

Highlighting Filipino culture alongside their catchy pop and hip-hop sound, P-pop Rising Class of 2025 alumni ALAMAT have always taken the stage in their own unique way. The six-member group performed their most recent single, “Sinigang,” from their sophomore record DESTINO. They also served up fan-favorite “LuzViMinda,” with their fandom Magiliw eating it up.

J2X

Renowned choreographer and solo artist J2X performed an exciting hip-hop medley of covers: “No Air” by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown, and “Tao Lang” by Loonie. He then performed his original track, “AKONGAPALASI.”

CLOUD 7

One of, if not the youngest, groups in P-pop proved that despite their age, they can truly own the stage. Seven-member boy group CLOUD 7 performed their tracks “Bara-Bara” and “Tayo Na,” showcasing their vocals, energy, and charisma at P-POP UNITE.

GAT

P-pop Rising Class of 2025 alumni GAT tore the house down with a high-energy performance of their original 2025 single “Kembot” and their fan-favorite cover hit “Daleng-Dale,” which kept the crowd hyped throughout their set.

KAIA

KAIA turned back the clock a bit and performed a medley of their earlier tracks, “Blah Blah” and “YOU DID IT.” But the energy of the P-POP UNITE crowd was all about waiting for the five-member girl group and P-pop Rising Class of 2025 alumni to perform their fan-favorite “TANGA,” highlighted by the crowd singing and dancing along.

WRIVE

WRIVE kicked off their set with a live rendition of their infectious debut single, “Ooh La La.” The rising five-member boy group, managed by ABS-CBN Polaris-Star Magic, made a strong statement with their arrival in the P-pop scene — capping off their set with “Sumayaw Ka.”

DNA

Rising P-pop trio DNA showcased their fierce talent and proved their place in the ever-evolving landscape of the genre. They took the stage with nothing but energy and vocal intensity, performing their debut single, “Don’t Ask Me Why,” and their most recent single, “Bingo.”

XONARA

After making a bold first impression, XONARA had nothing but to show when they took the P-POP UNITE stage and performed a live rendition of their cover of the hit rap track “Show You Can,” originally performed by Maya and Cocona of the global group XG. The P-pop Class of 2026 inductees followed it up with a cover of Dionela’s “Ikigai.” Fans in attendance were definitely up on their feet for the performance of their breakout hit “TABI.”

BGYO

BGYO brought all of their cards and hit the jackpot, keeping the crowd dancing and vibing with a performance of their tracks “Gigil” and “All These Ladies.” The Aces of P-pop didn’t leave any room for wanting as they followed it up with “Sinta” from their latest EP, On Demand. Ending their set, the P-pop Rising Class of 2025 alumni served it fresh with their latest singles “Fresh” and “Forever Tonight.”

FINA

Rising girl group FINA, which debuted in February 2026, purpose with blending modern pop sound with Philippine folklore and mythology. This was well represented with performances of “Paramdam,” their debut single, and “Tara Na G.”

1621

P-pop Class of 2026 inductees 1621 graced the P-POP UNITE stage, starting off with their 2025 breakout hit, “Bababa.” The five-member group then performed a live rendition of their kilig-filled track “Ikaw Lang” and their most recent single, “Oh Ano,” which is a friend-zone anthem in the making.

HORI7ON

HORI7ON took the stage and proved why being an all-Filipino global pop group based in South Korea is more than just a title. The P-pop Class of 2026 inductees brought the intensity to the stage and to the fans in attendance at P-POP UNITE with a performance of “Tiger” and their most recent single “Fly With It.”

G22

The Female Alphas of P-pop, G22, have always captivated the crowd on every stage they perform on. At P-POP UNITE, it was no different. AJ, Alfea, and Jaz brought their groove on, kicking off the set with “Groove On,” followed by a high-energy performance of “Palaban.” The P-pop Rising Class of 2025 alumni closed with a performance of “Filipina Queen,” bringing P-POP UNITE to a roaring conclusion.

Baby Dolls

But before the night truly ended and when the SexBomb Girls took the stage to perfectly close the night with a vision for P-pop’s present and future, Baby Dolls, the all-female dance group from the noontime variety show It’s Showtime, lit up the P-POP UNITE stage with a surprise performance of their bubbly, infectious viral cover of “Ooh La La Baby,” originally performed by Filipino comedian-actor Vhong Navarro.