If Chicago has Lollapalooza and California has Coachella, the Philippines has a massive fun and entertainment experience of its own – Summer Blast 2023.
Featuring a solid concert line-up, summer-themed attractions, amusement rides, and booths, the excitement truly leveled up at the Philippine Arena Complex, Ciudad De Victoria in Bocaue, Bulacan.
More than 120,000 people arrived at the venue to take part in various summer activities. According to reports, there were no major traffic issues because of the new systems implemented in traffic flow management.
Fans flocked inside the Philippine Sports Stadium to sing along with household names in OPM such as Sponge Cola, Silent Sanctuary, Rocksteddy, and Gloc-9.
The event also featured performances from Soapdish, Bandang Lapis, Sunkissed Lola, Dilaw, Jumanji, Calista, Lunar Lights, Eclipse, Goodwill, and Noah Alejandre.
The band Dilaw impressed many with its catchy tunes and the perfect timing of its song “Uhaw.”
OPM group Sunkissed Lola also wowed fans with its performance despite this being the band’s first time in such a massive show.
A spectacular fireworks display was witnessed after the event much to the delight of the energetic crowd.
The audience also got to see NET25 artists like Quizon CT’s Eric Quizon, Epy Quizon, Boy 2 Quizon, Vandolph Quizon, Bearwin Meily, Gene Padilla, Gary Lim, Martin Escudero, Yow Andrada, Charuth, Billie Hakensonn, Tanya, Donna Cariaga, and Isabelle De Los Santos; GoodWill’s Raymond Bagatsing, Devon Seron, David Chua, Smokey Manaloto, Ryan Rems, James Caraan, and Kat Galang, broadcast- journalist Alex Santos, TV host Love Anover, Atty. Sal Panelo, actresses Meg Imperial and Regine Angeles.
The concert was hosted by Alexa Miro, Jiro Custodio, and Ai Dela Cruz. Anthony Ocampo and Tonipet entertained the huge crowd during the pre-show.
Before the start of the concert, event-goers were able to visit different attractions such as The Garden, Butterfly Garden, Airsoft Grounds, Museum of Death, and House of Mirrors.
Families and friends enjoyed the inflatable, Trade Show, game booths, Water Fun, and car show. Amusement rides provided thrill and excitement while others checked out the bazaar and food park.
Music fans who missed the event can still watch it on NET25 soon.