Rivermaya to hold reunion concert in February 2024
It’s official: Iconic OPM band Rivermaya is coming together for a concert next year.
Live Nation Philippines confirmed the news in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Nov. 6, inviting Pinoys to “be a part of history” as it stages its first OPM show.
Be a part of history as Live Nation Philippines stages its first-ever OPM show with Bamboo, Mark, Nathan and Rico - finally together in the country’s most coveted reunion.
— Live Nation PH (@livenationph) November 6, 2023
Dont miss Rivermaya: The Reunion on February 17, 2024 at the SMDC Festival Grounds 🙌🏼
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The much-awaited Rivermaya: The Reunion will take place on Feb. 17, 2024 at the SMDC Festival Grounds. It’s going to be an all-standing show with ticket prices ranging from P2,550 to P14,750.
Tickets will be available at SM Tickets via its official website and outlets starting Nov. 17 at 3:00 p.m.
Rivermaya’s original members consisted of Bamboo Mañalac, Rico Blanco, Mark Escueta, and Nathan Azarcon. The four—with Perf de Castro—were among the biggest bands in the 90s after making a debut in 1994 with a self-titled album.
Perf left the band in 1995, while Bamboo left in 1998. Rico also decided to leave the group in 2007. The band is still active to this day, with Mark and Nathan as the remaining original members along with their longest-serving guitarist Mike Elgar.
Rivermaya is known for its classic hits 214, Kisapmata, Elesi, Ulan, and Himala, among others.