VOCAL POWERHOUSE SB19 returned to the Wish Bus Roadshow held at the Eton Centris Grounds in Quezon City, recently to perform songs from their “Simula at Wakas (SaW)” EP (Extended Play).
The announcement of the quintet’s appearance on the Wish Bus in both the Eton Centris and Wish Bus pages prompted hordes of fans, collectively known as A’tin to flock to the site as early as 4 pm, despite the overcast skies and a slight afternoon drizzle. Eton Centris management estimated the crowd that attended the event to be about 6,000.
Among these fans was Judy who has been an A’tin since 2018, who came from her office at West Avenue and profess to have SB19 leader Pablo as her bias. Brianna, a fan since 2020, came all the way from Pangasinan for a chance to watch SB19 perform their latest tracks at the Wish Bus.
Angel with hubby TJ and son Tyler considered themselves lucky that they just live nearby so they were able to reach the venue quickly. They proudly proclaim their whole family as bonafide A’tin since the PPop group’s MAPA era.
‘It was a dream come true for them to performing on the Wish Bus. and they were ecstatic achieving this dream to the point of shedding tears afterwards.’
VIBE AND HYPE
The fans gathered around the Wish Bus with vibe and hype increasing while waiting for the arrival of SB19 members Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin. They were singing along the music videos of the group and of the members singing their respective solo tracks which were being shown at a giant screen on the side of the Wish Bus.
The members arrived before 7:00 pm and promptly settled down for a short interview to promote their latest EP and their upcoming two-day World Tour Kick-Off Concert at the Philippine Arena on May 31 and June 1, 2025.
When asked by DJ Adam if they still remember their first appearance at the Wish Bus, Pablo said that they clearly remember singing their song “Go Up” looking like Power Rangers since they were wearing jackets similar to the colors of the protagonists of the popular 90s TV show.
NEVER GIVE UP
It was a dream come true for them to performing on the Wish Bus. and they were ecstatic achieving this dream to the point of shedding tears afterwards.
Stell adds that every time they step on the Wish Bus, it is always a different experience since they always bring something different, like the songs from they latest EPs, but what is consistently present in each experience is the pre-performance jitters. and the presence of A’tin.
Josh is thankful for the people who have always been supportive and those who have believed in them ever since like their staff, their company 1Z Entertainment, their families and fans.
When asked what advice they can give to new groups who are aspiring to break into the PPop scene, Stell said that its quite simple: just never give up and believe in yourself.
Stell confirms that there will be rough roads along the way but don’t be scared to try, to which Justin added that there should be trust and respect among group members. But these cannot be imposed; trust and respect need to be earned.
Ken expressed on behalf of his fellow SB19 members that they are so thankful for the constant support that they have been receiving throughout their career for almost seven years.
INTERNAL STRUGGLES
The first song the group performed from their latest EP is the carrier single “DAM” which drove A’tin fans into a frenzy as they sang along. The powerful song is infused with heavy brass and hard hitting beats that blends hip hop and trap influences while incorporating indigenous elements of Filipino folk music with SB19’s unique rap style and lyricism. The song is about internal struggles and how one can exceed what has been achieved.
This was followed by the intensely emotional ballad “TIME” that highlights SB19’s extensive vocal range while prompting the listeners to make every moment in one’s life counts given the fleeting nature of time and life itself.
SB19 blew everyone away when they performed their third song, the high-octane “DUNGKA”, which is the group’s bold response to negativity through self-empowerment and resilience to adversity.
A first in Wish Bus history, this performance was done outside the bus through a makeshift stage. delivering a concert-like experience but with a touch of playfulness.
The quintet, carrying water guns to douse the audience, climbed the stage and performed the song not once, but twice due to the clamor of the crowd.
The Wish Bus, launched in August 2014, is a fully equipped mobile studio that was the brainchild of Wish 107.5 FM radio station in the Philippines.
It provides Filipino artists a unique and accessible platform to showcase and perform their music outside of traditional concert venues, directly to the streets and communities.
Artists appearances in the Wish Bus are strictly by invitation and their performances are always live. SB19 has been a perennial guest of the Wish Bus since they first performed their single “Go Up” in September 2020.
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