by Chazlee Vanhaltren
The highly anticipated Sillimusika 2026 will implement an earlier start and stricter production schedule after organizers identified time management and scheduling as a major issue from last year’s concert.
Sillimusika 2026 Internal Chairperson Adrian James Estolloso said that managing artist scheduling and addressing performer concerns became a primary focus during early event planning.
“It was really the scheduling of the performances and some performers weren’t able to actually perform. So, what we did is we made actions regarding communications with our artists,” he said.
Estolloso said they coordinated with the Facilities Management and Administrative Services, Campus Security and Safety Office, and previous Sillimusika and marketing chairpersons to streamline the event.
SUSG President Zild Jan Teves said that the executive branch conducted a thorough review of past operational lapses to prevent similar stage delays.
“We carefully reviewed last year’s timeline and lapses so we could make adjustments that would help the program run more smoothly and create a better experience not just for the students but also for our performers,” Teves said.
Meanwhile, Sillimusika 2026 External Chairperson Danica Isabel Llosa said the headline artist and “interesting mix of performers” would be among the event’s highlights, while teasing a special surprise for attendees.
Manila-based Filipino rock band December Avenue will headline Sillimusika 2026 alongside local artists Soluna, Hiraya, Dandbroom, and Aya Lubon ft. Corps ‘d Elite and The Lifestyle.
This lineup marks Soluna and Dandbroom’s first appearances in Sillimusika and Lubon’s return after she backed out from last year’s concert due to “unfair treatment” with the scheduling.
Last year’s Sillimusika saw Lubon and Hali Yushawu withdraw from performing after their sets were delayed from 7 p.m. to midnight to accommodate front act Oh! Caraga’s request.
Teves said the concert’s organizers improved the promotional visibility for local performers to ensure “equal representation alongside the headlining group.”
“We’re giving our local performers the same level of intentional promotion, including dedicated photoshoots and creative campaign materials,” Teves said.
Proceeds from this year’s Sillimusika, set for Aug. 29 at the Cimafranca Ballfield, will support the Tuburan for Rural Women Empowerment and Development, Inc., benefiting women farmers of La Libertad.
The concert is centered on nostalgia and the pre-pandemic era, with organizers aiming to “bring back memories from when we were younger.”
