Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino marks 11th year with month-long celebration of OPM
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Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino marks 11th year with month-long celebration of OPM
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 11, 2025 08:49 PM PHT
PhilPop Himig Handog grand champion Tiara Shaye. Handout
PhilPop Himig Handog grand champion Tiara Shaye. HandoutMANILA — Now on its 11th year, Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP) returns with a renewed focus on community, education, and the diverse sounds of Original Pilipino Music (OPM), through a packed lineup of performances and events across Metro Manila.
MANILA — Now on its 11th year, Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP) returns with a renewed focus on community, education, and the diverse sounds of Original Pilipino Music (OPM), through a packed lineup of performances and events across Metro Manila.
With the theme “LMP25: Ikaw. Ako. Tayo,” the month-long celebration aims to spotlight both established icons and rising acts, while fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the Filipino music industry.
With the theme “LMP25: Ikaw. Ako. Tayo,” the month-long celebration aims to spotlight both established icons and rising acts, while fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the Filipino music industry.
“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,” said Gab Cabangon, executive director of the Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit (OPM). “It’s about bringing everyone in spaces to celebrate music together.”
“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,” said Gab Cabangon, executive director of the Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit (OPM). “It’s about bringing everyone in spaces to celebrate music together.”
LMP25 will feature more than 50 performers in venues across the metro, all of whom are active members of OPM. “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,” Cabangon added.
LMP25 will feature more than 50 performers in venues across the metro, all of whom are active members of OPM. “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,” Cabangon added.
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Running from July 1 to August 1, OPM Spotlight showcases a curated lineup of original songs and beloved classics. “This is probably the first time that our lineup is 100% made of artists who are part of the membership,” said Cabangon. “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.”
Running from July 1 to August 1, OPM Spotlight showcases a curated lineup of original songs and beloved classics. “This is probably the first time that our lineup is 100% made of artists who are part of the membership,” said Cabangon. “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.”
Among those joining the celebration are OPM stalwarts Color It Red and Noel Cabangon, alongside emerging acts such as dwata, Solace Out the Door, and PhilPop Himig Handog grand champion Tiara Shaye.
Among those joining the celebration are OPM stalwarts Color It Red and Noel Cabangon, alongside emerging acts such as dwata, Solace Out the Door, and PhilPop Himig Handog grand champion Tiara Shaye.
As part of its educational thrust, LMP25 will also feature the Music Talk Series on July 26 at Greenhills Cinema. The LMP25 Music Talk Series will be a good start or stepping stone for artists to at least get a better grasp of the intricacies of our industry that go beyond the songwriting and performance, Cabangon said. “We also want to be able to equip as many aspiring artists as possible with the knowledge and the tools to help them succeed and protect their rights as artists.”
As part of its educational thrust, LMP25 will also feature the Music Talk Series on July 26 at Greenhills Cinema. The LMP25 Music Talk Series will be a good start or stepping stone for artists to at least get a better grasp of the intricacies of our industry that go beyond the songwriting and performance, Cabangon said. “We also want to be able to equip as many aspiring artists as possible with the knowledge and the tools to help them succeed and protect their rights as artists.”
Cabangon added, “Hopefully in the long run, the LMP Music Talk Series is something we can expand and make more accessible to other artists.”
Cabangon added, “Hopefully in the long run, the LMP Music Talk Series is something we can expand and make more accessible to other artists.”
The half-day forum will include sessions with Paolo and Miguel Guico of Ben&Ben, Shadiel Chan, Jeli Mateo of Flip Music, and Jim Paredes, among others. Topics will cover songwriting, arrangement, production, licensing, and publishing.
The half-day forum will include sessions with Paolo and Miguel Guico of Ben&Ben, Shadiel Chan, Jeli Mateo of Flip Music, and Jim Paredes, among others. Topics will cover songwriting, arrangement, production, licensing, and publishing.
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From July 24 to 30, the LMP25 Rockwell Series will present acoustic pop and singer-songwriter sets at Power Plant Mall in Makati. Shows will be held daily at 12 noon and 5 p.m., providing audiences with an intimate music experience. All artists are members of OPM.
From July 24 to 30, the LMP25 Rockwell Series will present acoustic pop and singer-songwriter sets at Power Plant Mall in Makati. Shows will be held daily at 12 noon and 5 p.m., providing audiences with an intimate music experience. All artists are members of OPM.
Since its inception in 2014 through Proclamation No. 933 by then-President Benigno Aquino III, LMP has evolved into a major cultural initiative, thanks in large part to OPM’s efforts to expand its reach and inclusivity.
Since its inception in 2014 through Proclamation No. 933 by then-President Benigno Aquino III, LMP has evolved into a major cultural initiative, thanks in large part to OPM’s efforts to expand its reach and inclusivity.
“We believe the objectives and the goals of Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino have always been the same, which is to champion and to celebrate Filipino music,” said OPM Board Member Ogie Alcasid. “As an organization, OPM has always made efforts to try to be as inclusive as possible with the shows and programs that we organize for LMP.”
“We believe the objectives and the goals of Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino have always been the same, which is to champion and to celebrate Filipino music,” said OPM Board Member Ogie Alcasid. “As an organization, OPM has always made efforts to try to be as inclusive as possible with the shows and programs that we organize for LMP.”
“This is why the lineup of artists that we have is a mix of independent artists, rising OPM acts, and respected legends in our industry,” he said. “We believe our efforts to try and be more inclusive, especially of our members, have helped in the evolution of Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino.”
“This is why the lineup of artists that we have is a mix of independent artists, rising OPM acts, and respected legends in our industry,” he said. “We believe our efforts to try and be more inclusive, especially of our members, have helped in the evolution of Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino.”
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