As a testament to its evergreen status as an OPM classic, Moonstar88’s “Torete” is about to mark its 25th birthday in concert. Last April 20, 2025, it was announced that Moonstar88 would celebrate the 25th anniversary of their signature anthem in a special show with the Metro Manila Concert Orchestra on May 24, 2025 at Eton Centris in Quezon City. The show itself is free, and gates are scheduled to open at 3 PM.
Opening the evening’s festivities will be two rising local acts — the pop-rock trio HEY JUNE! and Manila Sound duo Better Days.
In a previous cover story for Billboard Philippines, the band’s singer and guitarist, Maychelle Baay, shared, “Through time, friendships and our fans matter just as much. Plus, we have a good management team that makes up for our shortcomings. It’s not easy because, as we grow together and older, some parts of us grow apart too, but our common values of humility toward the music industry and gratitude toward our fans keep us going.”
In related news, Moonstar88 is set to perform at the upcoming Electric Fun Music Festival headlined by the Eraserheads. In this one-day affair, they will be sharing the stage with the Eraserheads themselves, The Itchyworms, Imago, ALYSON, and more.
In anticipation of seeing Moonstar88 live in concert, listen to “Torete” here: