Manila, Philippines – Coke Studio Live is back for its ninth season with another grand event to honor music and collaborations taking place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on September 5, 2025.
This year, global pop sensation Lauv will headline the exclusive concert and is accompanied by a lineup of exceptionally talented local artists, including BINI, Alamat, mrld, Ena Mori, Over October, Dionela, and Alex Bruce.
The evening began with a show by Ppop group Alamat, who displayed their distinctive blend of contemporary and traditional Filipino artistry.
The six-member ensemble delivered “Hiraya”, “Sa’yo Pa Rin Uuwi”, and “Dagundong”.
An unforgettable set by mrld followed, featuring a marching band during his performance.
The singer-songwriter delivered performances of “Ikaw Pa Rin”, “Ligaya”, and “Sandali”.
ALAMAT x MRLD
For the initial collaboration of the evening, they delivered “Rock Baby” (which features samples from VST & Company’s “Rock Baby Rock”).
mrld even participated in the dance with Alamat during the song performance, exciting the crowd to cheer for an encore.
Filipino indie/alternative rock group Over October captivated the audience with their popular tracks such as “Bitin,” “Kaakit-akit,” “Lumayo,” and “Ikot.”
Next, rising artist Ena Mori took the stage and performed “SOS,” “Trust Me,” and “King of the Night.”
OVER OCTOBER x ENA MORI
Ena Mori and Over October sang “Tulad Ng Dati,” which includes samples from the song “Dati” by Sam Concepcion and Tippy Dos Santos.
Filipino-American rapper Alex Bruce stands out while performing her track “BLING.”
Dionela continued with his rendition of “Oksihina,” “Marilag,” and “Sining,” which got the audience singing along.
ALEX BRUCE x DIONELA
The two artists subsequently showcased their collaborative track “fall season,” which includes samples from Moonstar 88’s “Migraine.”
Under the direction of Gerard Salong, the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth (OFY) also took the stage solo and presented their rendition of BINI’s “Blooming.”
The audience became even more energetic and boisterous when BINI, the Nation’s Girl Group, took to their stage. They showcased “Blooming”, “Blink Twice”, and “Salamin, Salamin”.
The night became even more thrilling when Lauv joined, starting his performance with “Paris In The Rain” and “Love U Like That.”
The concert experience was complete with Lauv, who sang 16 songs.
He additionally sang “Mean It”, “Steal The Show”, “I’m So Tired…”, and of course “I Like Me Better” for the grand finale.
To conclude the evening, BINI returned to the stage and sang their collaborative track “Oxygen” alongside the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth.
Coke Studio showcased music’s special power to unite individuals from diverse backgrounds by merging global icons like Lauv with the finest of OPM.
The concert seeks to embody the concept that “life is a playlist”: a compilation of songs that represent our experiences of happiness, affection, stress, introspection, and rebirth.
Similar to music, life comprises both grand, explosive events and gentle, personal moments, with each worthy of being cherished, reimagined, and experienced again.
The night was unforgettable for the fans who experienced the show and are already anticipating what Coke Studio will offer next year
Photos by Angel Castro and Article by Noel Monzales.
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