Plus63 Festival's thoughtfully curated lineup

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Earlier this year, Plus63 brought its highly anticipated festival to the Aseana City Concert Grounds, featuring local and international artists.

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Rising Filipino acts Jolianne, mrld, and James Reid joined a stellar festival lineup alongside globally recognized performers Raveena, Jenevieve, Rini, and Kehlani. Named after the Philippines' country code, this year's event marked their first installation in Manila after originating in Cebu.

After meeting Raveena and Rini, Music Geek witnessed standout performances at the Plus63 Festival. In an interview, Raveena shared her excitement about performing and connecting with fans, unveiling her collaborative track for the first time on the Manila stage. Her set featured songs from her albums "Lucid," "Asha's Awakening," and her latest album, "Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain."

Raveena's set opened with a garden-inspired diorama as she performed "Pluto," "If Only," and "Mystery," instantly captivating the crowd with her charming vocals and commanding presence on the stage.

James Reid

Midway through her set, her guitarist presented a stunning intermission as she returned with a mesmerizing rendition of "Kehna hi Kya" by A.R. Rahman and Chitra from the Bollywood film Bombay. Subsequently, "Honey" and "Temptation" highlighted her dulcet tones as she sang with fans. Switching it up, she delivered "Baby Mama" and The Isley Brothers' "(At Your Best) You Are Love" while playing the guitar.

Afterward, the performer drew the crowd closer with "Smile For Me" and "Headaches" before concluding her set with "Rise," playing the keyboard as she dedicated the final song to oppressed communities such as Palestine.

Later that evening, Rini presented songs from his self-titled album, "Constellations, Ultraviolet," and his most recent album, "Lucky 7." Starting with recent tracks "Scars" and "Miracle," the singer set the mood with his soulful voice and atmospheric sounds. More smooth and laid-back pieces followed, such as "Bedtime Story," "After the Sun," "Haunt Me," "Out of the Blue," and "Destination You," which the crowd couldn't help but vibe and unwind to. Afterward, "My Luv (feat. Bibi Bourelly)" highlighted the singer's impressive vocal range.

Stripping it down, Rini performed an acoustic number of "Camped," followed by Jeremy Passion's "Lemonade." The singer delivered more originals, "Under The Surface," "Ultraviolet," "Your Ecstasy," and "For Days," delighting fans with his soulful vocals and effortless falsettos. Surprising the concertgoers, he covered Rivermaya's "Hinahanap-Hanap Kita."

Nearing the end, he sang more introspective and mellow songs, "Strawberry Blossom" and "Gone With the Wind." Closing his set, he performed his popular track, "My Favorite Clothes," and a dreamy number of "Far Away."

Besides Raveena and RINI, other artists completed the festival experience with distinct special stages. Local acts Jolianne opened the festival with songs such as "Afterthought," a cover of Niki's "Lowkey," and a surprise duet of "Lullaby" with Arthur Nery. Following this, another young Filipino artist, mrld, captivated the attendees with their hit songs "Sandali," "Ligaya," and "Ikaw Pa Rin." Sustaining the energy, James Reid serenaded the attendees with some of his originals, "Hurt Me Too," "u & i," "Di Bale," and "Randomantic."

As the festival continued, Jenevieve made her Manila debut, effortlessly charming the audience with "Résumé," "Medallion," "Candy Lies," and "Baby Powder." As the night's headliner, Kehlani commanded the stage with a stunning set list, keeping the crowd hooked with hits such as "Nunya," "8," "Toxic," "Distraction," "Nights Like This," and "Honey," to the ultimate fan favorite "After Hours."

The festival ended on a high note, leaving the attendees buzzing, from a stellar R&B-centric lineup to the community's shared appreciation for music and the dynamic energy that filled the venue.