GIVING BACK GRACE: Dionela’s Sold-Out Concert Captivates Crowd

After selling out concerts in other parts of the world, Dionela brings his music back to the Philippines.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — After successful concert legs abroad, “Marilag” and “Sining” singer-composer Dionela performs at his sold-out solo concert back home in the Philippines. This is the Universal Music Group-signed (UMG) artist’s first headline tour. Held in the New Frontier Theater, the concert ran for two days, November 21 and 22. PRM was invited to witness this event on Day 1, November 21. 

This major undertaking was produced by Go Live Asia and directed by Paolo Valenciano and Nico Faustino. Dionela previously announced that all proceeds from the two-day concert run would be donated to communities devastated by recent typhoons, with the singer noting that, “The concert is called THE GRACE TOUR – and I guess this is what grace is all about.”

Off to Neverland performed three songs while opening for Dionela

Band Off to Neverland warmed up the crowd with three of their own songs. Other guests include Dionela collaborators like Loonie and Alisson Shore, friends like band Project: Romeo, and OPM greats Kyla and Gary Valenciano. Also included are John Roa and Janine Cardolino.

New Frontier Theater went red with passion while Dionela performed “Oksihina”

Dionela started off the concert strong with his hit “Oksihina”, which he also performed during the 38th Awit Awards. Lighting up the stage with the color red, fans cheered as Dionela entered the venue. It was followed by “Langit”, with Dionela bringing out collaborator Loonie for their song “Hoodie” afterwards.

Multicolored lights graced the stage as Dionela performed his hits

The next stretch of songs was dedicated to Dionela’s long time girlfriend Maizie Mendoza. “153” was born after a brief split between the couple. For “Bahaghari”, the singer explained that "Bahaghari" was only completed with Mendoza’s help. After Mendoza performed her part of "Bahaghari", Dionela went down on one knee and proposed. 

Dionela’s now fiancée, Maizie Joaquin Mendoza

Dionela then serenaded his new fiancee with “Ikigai”, making everyone in the venue feel the kilig in the air. The singer quickly followed it up with “Musika”, one of his first hits.

After performing his Awit Award winning hit “Marilag”, Dionela opened up with his struggles with his path as an artist. He was joined by his friends from Project:Romeo, singing praise and soul music. For day 1, Pastor James Aiton took to the stage and shared a short message about love and faith.

Guests like OPM Band Project:Romeo and OPM favorite Kyla shared the stage

The concert ended with a performance of his hit “Sining” with OPM legend Kyla, a perfect end to a night of grace giving and celebration. Dionela thanked all the fans in the venue– who he christened the Grace Choir– his record label UMG, friends, family, and of course, his new fiancee Maizie, to resounding applause. 

After a successful concert, Dionela and his team took their bows

PRM congratulates Dionela for his successes both in his professional and personal life, and will continue to cheer for him in his future endeavors. 

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