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Filipino alternative rock icon Ebe Dancel celebrates the enduring legacy of Sugarfree’s Sa Wakas with an experiential treat that brings to mind the colorful vibe of UP Fair and the intimacy of a packed, outdoor event. SA WAKAS: 20th Anniversary Celebration marks another milestone for the multi-awarded singer-songwriter as he brings to life the classic anthems that define an entire generation. The highly anticipated show will take place at 123 Block, Mandala Park on January 28, 2022 (Saturday), from 4:30 pm onwards, and feature a full-length, all-Sugarfree set by Ebe Dancel with the special participation of Mitch Singson as well as guest performances by Cheats, Johnoy Danao, The Itchyworms, and more.
To make the celebration more special and personal, important personalities who were part of making Sa Wakas will also be gracing the event, either as performers or as special guests. Not only will there be live music, but Mandala Park will also be turned into an amusement venue with carnival games and rides, arts and crafts booths, record and book stores, food stands, and other immersive activities. “At the core of Sa Wakas is nostalgia shaped by bittersweet memories and adolescent discoveries. We want to honor the impact of Sugarfree’s debut album by reliving the simple joys of going to college or university fairs with friends, family, and loved ones. Looking back doesn’t have to be getting stuck in the past. Sometimes, it’s okay to experience the old times with fondness and a different perspective as it gives new meaning to these memories. We’re finding means not to reimagine Sa Wakas, but to celebrate it: a record that feels like a tight embrace at the end of the dark days,” says GNN Entertainment Productions PR and Marketing Director Ian Urrutia.
Backspacer Records, one of the co-presenters of the show, also shared their excitement in mounting a celebration of this caliber. “It has always been our aim at Backspacer Records to help channel music from the past into the present through our vinyl record releases. In the past year, we have successfully produced and released Ebe Dancel’s Bawat Daan and Habangbuhay albums on vinyl. And now, for the first time, we get to bring you a live music experience with the Sa Wakas 20th Anniversary show. As Ebe Dancel’s fans since his Sugarfree days, this is such a treat for us: to mark this important milestone with a throwback celebration, complete with a fun and laid-back college fair vibe. This night will definitely be a nostalgia trip, full of reminiscing while singing along to songs that have become the soundtracks of our youth.” Special merch will be sold exclusively at the venue, and select Ebe Dancel albums and other important local/foreign records will be available via Backspacer Records.
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SA WAKAS: 20th Anniversary Celebration is presented by GNN Entertainment Productions and Backspacer Records in partnership with 123 Block and Balcony Entertainment. Tickets to SA WAKAS: 20th Anniversary Celebration can now be availed exclusively online via bit.ly/sawakas20 and are priced at Php1,300 for regular tickets and Php1,800 for VIP tickets that come with M&G and signed poster. Meanwhile, VIP tickets that come with M&G and vinyl bundle can be purchased at the official website of Backspacer Records but on a limited basis.
