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Every surprise collaboration that had fans cheering at OPM Con Generations 2026

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Jemuel Tandoc

Push Team

<p>When Puregold OPM Con Generations 2026 brought together some of the biggest names in Original Pilipino Music at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, fans expected hit-filled performances and nostalgic sing-alongs. What they didn&#x27;t see coming, however, were the surprise collaborations that turned the concert into an even more unforgettable celebration of Filipino music.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>ALAMAT x Jett Pangan</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:660px;display:block" width="660"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1785550490453NEW THUMB (73).jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="660"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy: Puregold</span></span></span></div><p>Opening the night’s surprise pairings, cultural P-pop group ALAMAT joined forces with Pinoy rock icon Jett Pangan of The Dawn. Delivering a fresh take on the timeless classic &quot;Salamat.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>KAIA x Sam Concepcion</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:660px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1785550438533NEW THUMB (72).jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy: Puregold</span></span></span></div><p>P-pop girl group KAIA turned up the energy alongside total performer Sam Concepcion as they performed his and Tippy Dos Santos&#x27;s award-winning nostalgic hit, &quot;Dati.&quot; The collaboration took the excitement up another notch, with the audience singing along and dancing to the upbeat track.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>SunKissed Lola x Kiyo </strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:660px;display:block" width="660"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1785550388713NEW THUMB (71).jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="660"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy: Puregold</span></span></span></div><p>OPM band SunKissed Lola joined forces with hip-hop artist Kiyo for an unexpected performance of &quot;White Toyota.&quot; The unlikely pairing proved to be a perfect match, effortlessly combining SunKissed Lola&#x27;s soulful sound with Kiyo&#x27;s signature flow.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Flow G x Chito Miranda</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:660px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1785550336550NEW THUMB (70).jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy: Puregold</span></span></span></div><p>Among the evening&#x27;s most celebrated collaborations, hip-hop royalty Flow G surprised concertgoers by bringing out Parokya ni Edgar frontman Chito Miranda. Their performance of the timeless OPM videoke anthem &quot;Harana&quot; had the audience singing every word.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Skusta Clee x Jay Durias</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:660px;display:block" width="660"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1785550258871NEW THUMB (69).jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="660"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy: Puregold</span></span></span></div><p>Known for his rap hits, Skusta Clee surprised concertgoers as he shared the stage with South Border&#x27;s Jay Durias for a performance of the beloved OPM classic &quot;Ikaw Nga.&quot; The unexpected collaboration showcased a different side of the rapper, making it one of the night&#x27;s standout moments.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Ben&amp;Ben x Armi Millare</strong></div><p>Another collaboration that captured the night&#x27;s emotional core was Ben&amp;Ben&#x27;s surprise performance with former Up Dharma Down vocalist Armi Millare. Together, they delivered a stirring rendition of &quot;Tadhana,&quot; transforming the arena into a seemingly massive choir.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>SB19 x Bamboo</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:660px;display:block" width="660"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1785550187812NEW THUMB (68).jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="660"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy: Puregold</span></span></span></div><p>Capping off the legendary lineup, P-pop supergroup SB19 was joined by Philippine rock icon Bamboo for an explosive rendition of &quot;Tatsulok.&quot; More than a powerful performance, the collaboration underscored how artists can use their platforms to amplify songs with enduring social relevance, delivering a message that resonated just as strongly as the music itself.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>All-Star Finale</strong></div><p>Perhaps one of the most heartwarming moments of the night came during the finale, when nearly all the artists in the lineup returned to the stage to perform alongside SB19.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:660px;display:block" width="660"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1785550135148NEW THUMB (67).jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="660"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy: Puregold</span></span></span></div><p>It was a rare sight to see acts from different genres and generations sharing one stage, with Ben&amp;Ben, SunKissed Lola, Skusta Clee, Flow G, ALAMAT, XONARA, KAIA, and G22 all joining in the celebratory performance.</p>

<p>Puregold OPM Con Generations 2026 wasn't just a celebration of Original Pilipino Music, it also delivered a lineup of surprise collaborations that thrilled concertgoers.</p>

Puregold OPM Con Generations 2026 wasn't just a celebration of Original Pilipino Music, it also delivered a lineup of surprise collaborations that thrilled concertgoers.