Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino marks 11th year

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THIS year marks an incredible milestone for Filipino music as Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP) celebrates its 11th anniversary with a robust slate of events and programs designed to put a spotlight on the vibrant and evolving landscape of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).

With the theme “LMP25: Ikaw. Ako. Tayo,” the monthlong celebration honors the spirit of the community and collaboration that defines the Filipino musical identity.

FILIPINO PRIDE Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP)’s monthlong celebration returns with intimate shows, music talks and a message of unity through music. Photo shows PhilPop Himig Handog Grand Champion Tiara Shaye. PHOTO FROM LMP

Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit Executive Director Gab Cabangon emphasizes that this edition aims to embrace the culture of community and collaboration while celebrating how integral music is to the lives of the Filipino people.

“This is why we have a mix of OPM Spotlight performances in different areas of Metro Manila that retained the ‘back-to-basics’ approach we had for LMP 2024 and the music talk series designed to inspire music artists to pursue artistic excellence and to create an accessible learning space for artists aspiring to become professionals in their field. It’s about bringing everyone in spaces to celebrate music together,” said Cabangon.

He adds, “Apart from the learning opportunities that we included this year, this is also the first time that we have a lineup of artists who are all part of the membership of OPM. We have around 50 artists who will be performing for this year’s Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino.”

Organized by the Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-aawit, LMP25 brings together more than 50 artists across multiple venues in Metro Manila for a monthlong series of performances, discussions and workshops. The initiative aims to entertain and empower the next generation of Filipino music creators and deepen public appreciation for OPM in all its diversity.

OPM Spotlight: LMP25

From July 1 to August 1, audiences can look forward to a curated series of live shows across key venues in Metro Manila. The OPM Spotlight performances will showcase artists from Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-aawit’s growing membership roster, each delivering sets composed of original works and beloved OPM covers. The lineup brings together indie acts, rising stars and iconic performers, offering a powerful cross-section of the Filipino music movement today.

Cabangon believes that celebrating Filipino music also means creating spaces for aspiring songwriters and artists to learn and expand their knowledge in music. Since the membership has grown significantly this year, the focus has been to provide as many opportunities as the organization can for OPM members.

“This is probably the first time that our lineup is 100 percent made of artists who are part of the membership. We factored in style/genre, their music and storytelling approach, and of course, their readiness and availability in the building of the lineup and schedule of activities for LMP,” Cabangon says.

LMP25: Music Talk Series

Set at Greenhills Cinema on July 26, the LMP25: Music Talk Series is a half-day program designed to foster education and dialogue among music industry professionals, students and aspiring artists.

Featuring respected figures such as Paolo and Miguel Guico of Ben&Ben, Shadiel Chan, Jeli Mateo of Flip Music and OPM legend Jim Paredes, among others, the talks will tackle songwriting, music production from the label’s perspective, arrangement, licensing and publishing. The sessions will provide rare but tried-and-tested insights into both the creative and commercial sides of music-making.

LMP25: Rockwell Series

From July 24 to 30, the LMP25 Rockwell Series presents a series of acoustic pop and singer-songwriter performances at the Power Plant Mall, Makati City. Held daily at 12 noon and 5 p.m., the shows provide an intimate setting for audiences to connect with music and the artists behind it. All featured performers are OPM members, underscoring the organization’s commitment to supporting its growing community.

HONORING ROOTS Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP) champions and celebrates Filipino music. PHOTO FROM LMP