Recorded across the two-day concert in Philippine arena, the 19-track live album captures a defining moment in P-Pop history
P-Pop trailblazers SB19 usher in a powerful new chapter with the release of Simula At Wakas: Kickoff Concert Album, a dynamic live recording captured during their historic two-night concert at the Philippine Arena on May 31 and June 1, 2025.
More than a souvenir of a landmark show, the 19-track album documents a defining moment in SB19’s evolution—bold, ambitious, and unmistakably world-class. Mixed and mastered by Radkidz with sweeping live arrangements by Jem Florendo, the record breathes new life into tracks from Simula At Wakas (2025), Pagtatag! (2023), and Pagsibol (2021), alongside a special concert version of fan favorite “Moonlight.”
A Reimagined “Moonlight”
Originally produced with international collaborators Ian Asher and Terry Zhong, “Moonlight” takes on a strikingly intimate tone in its live form. The stripped-down arrangement shifts the spotlight squarely onto SB19’s vocals—raw, controlled, and emotionally resonant.
“The live version of ‘Moonlight’ is absolutely one of our favorites,” the group shares. “By keeping the production minimal and letting our voices lead, we found something more honest and human. Sometimes, less is more.”
Capturing a Global Era
Recorded at the kickoff of their Simula At Wakas world tour, the album encapsulates the energy that launched a 21-city run across the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and beyond.
Each track pulses with the electricity of a live crowd, yet retains the precision and discipline that define SB19’s artistry. It’s not just a replay of a concert—it’s a testament to years of growth, resilience, and belief.
“These versions reveal who we are now,” the group reflects. “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.”
With Simula At Wakas: Kickoff Concert Album, SB19 doesn’t simply revisit the stage—they immortalize it, transforming a monumental live experience into a record that captures both spectacle and soul.
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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