OPM icons make history in concert

Manila, Philippines -  The biggest names in the Philippine music industry come together in a once-in-a-lifetime one-night grand concert titled Icons at the Arena: Masters of OPM to celebrate the greatness and ingenuity of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). World-class concert artists from various generations take part in the show including Lea Salonga, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Jose Mari Chan, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Basil Valdez, Freddie Aguilar, Christian Bautista, Erik Santos, Juris, Jed Madela, Piolo Pascual, Bamboo, Arnel Pineda and The CompanY.

Hosted by Jim Paredes and Pops Fernandez, Icons at the Arena: Masters of OPM will also be graced by Pokwang, Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola. It is also the launch of the new ABS-CBN orchestra (with Gerald Salonga as resident musical director).

Staged by ABS-CBN’s Star Events, the affair will be held on June 16, 8 p.m. at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, with Johnny Manahan as director, and Ryan Cayabyab as musical director and conductor.

For details, call 470-2222 or log on to www.smtickets.com.