On April 5, the Ateneo de Manila University Junior High School Class 10 – Rodrigues spearheads the Katipunan Fund Drive (KFD), a fundraising campaign, and will hold HORIZON – A Fundraising Concert for Hope at the Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) covered court, with featured artists like Adie, Sunkissed Lola, and Calista.
The 24-year-old Filipino singer and songwriter Adrian Garcia Eugenio, known as Adie and signed under Kean Cipriano’s O/C Records, is one of the three featured artists in the benefit show. He has released his debut studio album, Senaryo (2024), which contained the Philippine Songs chart hits Paraluman (2021), Tahanan (2021), and Mahika (2022).
Also in the show is the Filipino rock band, who popularized the single, Pasilyo (Aisle), SunKissed Lola, composed of Dan Ombao (lead vocals, guitar), Alvin Serito (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Laura Lacbain (lead vocals), Danj Quimson (bass guitar), Genson Viloria (drums), and Rodnie Resos (keyboards) will join Adie.
Apart from the two fast-rising artists, the third group who signed up to perform is Merlion Events Production’s artists, called CALISTA. Anne, Dain, Elle, and Denise composed the four-member Filipino girl group. On the 14th of February 2022, the girls had their official debut spotlighted their single Race Car.
The youthful vibe and the artists’ fresh take on Filipino OPM reflect the growing younger audience drawn and consumed by their brand of music and songs.
“Katipunan” alludes to the historical Filipino revolutionary group, and the drive aims to collect funds for charitable causes like disaster relief, Jesuit missions, and support for partner schools, reflecting a spirit of community service and solidarity with those in need.
The members of the organizing class of the said initiative or benefit concert are Ryan Nicolas Jr. (CEO), Manuel Agpalasin Jr. (Operations Head), Nicolo Madlambayan (Finance Head), Enzo Lopez (Marketing Head) Ezekiel Reyes (HR HEAD), Clark Bayani (Main Contact Person), JM Delos Santos (Event Secretary), Mason Hernandez (Sponsorship Head). While, the core parent organizers are Christy Agpalasin, Monina Bayani, Yeye Nicolas, Gling Madlambayan, Ayes Sanchez, and Mitch Delos Santos.
HORIZON – A Fundraising Concert for Hope, will be directed by Gelo Lopez Ruiz.
Tickets for the concert are available at P750 for the regulars and P1,000 for the VIPs with ‘ a meet and greet’ with the featured artists. For tickets, contact +639175874347.
