by: Lyza Ann Mari Lim

Up until now, Philippine Pop Music is on the rise. Many local artists, soloists, or groups, are surely climbing the musical ladder alongside popular and well-known international singers.

     Back on the 26th of October 2018, a Filipino group debuted called SB19. This group is composed of 5 members: Josh, Stell, Pablo, Ken, and Justin. The group’s dream was turned into reality in 2021 when one of their dance practice videos boomed and gain the attention of not just Filipino but also international fans. Now, SB19 continues to soar higher and higher. The group received a big number of awards from local and international charts and awarding ceremonies. On September 17, 2022, SB19 successfully held its first major concert tour, the WYAT Global Tour. 

SHOWBT Entertainment, SB19’s agency, announced the WYAT World Tour to the public back on September 2022. As seen in the image above, the group started the tour at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila, then by October held a concert at Waterfront Hotel and Casino Cebu, SMX Convention Clark, SMX Convention Davao, and Dubai World Trade Center. For the last month of the global tour, the group held concerts at Palladium Times Square New York, Avalon Hollywood Los Angeles, and lastly The Coliseum Resorts World Sentosa Singapore.

         The WYAT World Tour aims to support the newly released single of SB19 titled “WYAT”, an abbreviation for Where You At. This global tour also has a goal to further tighten the relationship and bond between the members and A’tin.