Recorded across the two-day concert in Philippine arena, the 19-track live album captures a defining moment in P-Pop history
P-Pop phenomenon SB19 has released Simula At Wakas: Kickoff Concert Album, a live recording of tracks from their two-day concert at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on May 31 and June 1, 2025. The album redefines a new era of boldness and ambition in SB19’s music, further elevated by the group’s undeniable world-class performance.
Mixed and mastered by Radkidz, with live arrangements by Jem Florendo, the 19-track album features live performances of songs from Simula At Wakas (2025), Pagtatag! (2023), and Pagsibol (2021), alongside the concert version of the fan-favorite single “Moonlight.”
Originally featuring US-based producer/DJ Ian Asher and Chinese electronic producer Terry Zhong, “Moonlight” takes a more restrained, but more soulful direction in its live iteration. For this version, the subdued arrangement places SB19’s vocals front and center, offering a more intimate take on the track.
“The live version of Moonlight is absolutely one of our favorites from the new record,” SB19 shares. “By keeping the production minimal and letting our voices lead, we found something more honest and human. Sometimes, less is more.”
Recorded during the opening stops of their Simula At Wakas world tour, the concert album reflects the Filipino group’s evolution on an artistic and emotional level. The two-night spectacle set the tone for a 21-show tour spanning cities and territories across the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and more.
“These versions reveal who we are now,” the P-Pop powerhouse adds. “Everything was done with intention, but also with openness, allowing the moment to shape the performance. This album represents years of hard work, discipline, and belief, and we wanted it to feel alive and heartfelt.
Check out the track list:
- WHAT? (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- MANA (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- GENTO (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- MOONLIGHT (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- I WANT YOU (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- WYAT (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- DUNGKA! (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- BAZINGA (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- 8TONBALL (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- CRIMZONE (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- NYEBE (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- TIME (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- ILAW (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- QUIT (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- MAPA (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- SHOOTING FOR THE STARS (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- FREEDOM (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- SLMT (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
- DAM (Simula At Wakas Tour Kickoff)
In addition to the album release, SB19 announced the official conclusion of their landmark world tour with “Wakas At Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale,” happening on April 18 at the SMDC Festival Grounds. Tickets are anticipated to go on sale in February 2026.
SB19’s Simula At Wakas: Kickoff Concert Album is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.
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