Lola Amour, KAIA, PIX!E, XONARA Showcase Filipino Music in Singapore
Filipino artists headlined Singapore's Music Matters Live from 3 to 5 October 2026 through the debut MadeIN Philippines Spotlight Weekend, plus industry and cultural events. The Philippine Embassy said the series advances cultural diplomacy and promotes OPM and P-Pop in the region.
Filipino music took center stage in Singapore from 3 to 5 October 2026, as Lola Amour and P-Pop groups KAIA, PIX!E and XONARA performed at Music Matters Live at Clarke Quay under the inaugural MadeIN Philippines Spotlight Weekend. KAIA and PIX!E performed on 3 October, Lola Amour followed on 4 October, and XONARA also appeared in the Music Is Universal showcase.
Beyond the concert stage, the first overseas edition of the P-Pop Music and Culture Caravan was held on 4 October at lyf Funan Singapore, featuring KAIA and PIX!E. The Caravan paired performances and fan engagement with interactive baybayin and weaving workshops, bringing traditional Filipino cultural expressions alongside contemporary music.
A 'Bridges & Beats' industry mixer on 4 October at Swee Lee Clarke Quay brought artists and music industry professionals together in a B2B setting, featuring KAIA, Filipino-Australian artist Mariae Cassandra and Indonesian artist Jordan Susanto.
On 5 October, members of KAIA, PIX!E and Lola Amour, together with representatives of Black Star Entertainment, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig, sharing their performance experiences and discussing opportunities to further promote Philippine music in Singapore and the region. The artists also interacted with kababayans availing themselves of the Embassy's consular services.
The Philippine Embassy said the engagements, supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, International Cultural Programs, CITEM and Black Star Entertainment, followed the observance of Philippine Creative Industries Month in September and form part of continuing efforts to promote the country's creative industries in Singapore as a regional hub for the global creative community.
Key facts
- Lola Amour, KAIA, PIX!E and XONARA performed at Music Matters Live at Clarke Quay from 3 to 5 October 2026, marking the debut of the MadeIN Philippines Spotlight Weekend, with KAIA and PIX!E performing on 3 October and Lola Amour on 4 October.
- The first overseas P-Pop Music and Culture Caravan was held on 4 October at lyf Funan Singapore, featuring KAIA and PIX!E with performances plus baybayin and weaving workshops.
- The Bridges & Beats industry mixer on 4 October at Swee Lee Clarke Quay featured KAIA, Filipino-Australian artist Mariae Cassandra and Indonesian artist Jordan Susanto in a B2B setting for music industry collaborations.
- On 5 October, members of KAIA, PIX!E and Lola Amour with Black Star Entertainment representatives paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig and met Filipinos availing of Embassy consular services.
- The activities were supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, International Cultural Programs, CITEM and Black Star Entertainment, following Philippine Creative Industries Month in September.
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