3 Singapore-based Filipino bands to perform at returning Bistro Rising show

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December 19, 2025 | 2:33pm

MANILA, Philippines — Bistro Rising returns to Manila at the tail-end of 2025 with a renewed sense of purpose, bringing together some of the most promising Filipino indie artists from Singapore and the Philippines in a cross-cultural music showcase.

The highly anticipated event will take place at 70's Bistro in Quezon City on December 29.

Co-headlining the show are three Singapore-based Filipino bands that have steadily gained recognition within the Lion City's underground music circuit: soul-pop act iLaya, indie rock outfit Nostress, and '80s new wave-inspired band The Next Wave.

The trio will share the stage with Shumi, a Bulacan-based city pop band, and Rooftop Reveries, an indie pop-rock group known for their compelling songwriting and polished live performances.

Bistro Rising 2025 presented by Mushi Entertainment is part of a broader effort to strengthen creative ties between the Philippines and Singapore, both linked by an increasingly visible community of Filipino musicians and talents.

"This event is a testament to the vibrant and growing indie music community in both Singapore and the Philippines, creating opportunities for creative collaboration and talent showcase," Requiem Rising Singapore General Manager and Founder Monx Moncayo said in a statement.

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