SB19 embarks on world tour, promising ‘unlimited surprises’

SB19, the pioneering Filipino boy band that has taken the P-pop scene by storm, is gearing up for its highly anticipated "Simula at Wakas" world tour.  A'TINs around the globe can rejoice as the group is set to conquer stages across the Philippines, the US, and beyond, starting in Bulacan this May.

The self-managed group, now under their own company 1Z Entertainment, revealed the tour dates and locations on their Instagram account.  As teased in the EP trailer for "Simula at Wakas," the tour will kick off in Bulacan on 31 May. 

While the specific venue (Philippine Arena or Philippine Sports Stadium) and ticketing details are yet to be announced, anticipation is already running high.

From Bulacan, SB19 will take its electrifying performances to international stages, including Taipei in June, followed by a series of US and Canadian stops in July, hitting cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Temecula. 

August will see them performing in Honolulu and Singapore, while October is dedicated to their fans in Dubai, Doha, Riyadh and Jeddah.  Sydney, Melbourne, Tokyo and Hong Kong are also on the list, with show dates to be confirmed

SB19’s members — Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken and Justin —have promised an unforgettable experience for their fans.

In a Billboard interview, they hinted at “unlimited surprises,” including new genres, performances and fresh arrangements of their older hits.

“After a long break as a group, our main focus is now on the new EP, and we can’t wait to reconnect with our fans — especially in places we haven’t visited before. We’re really excited to meet everyone there,” Stell shared.

Pablo added, “We are pushing the boundaries and we want the best for all of the fans. We think, from our last tour, they have seen more of our individuality, but this time, we will be coming stronger.”

“Simula at Wakas” is SB19’s third EP, following “Pagsibol” (2021) and “Pagtatag!” (2023). It will be released under Sony Music Philippines on 25 April, and will be preceded by an untitled lead single dropping on 28 February.

Since the group’s debut in 2018 with “Tilaluha,” SB19 has achieved numerous milestones, including being the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act to be nominated for a Billboard Music Award for Top Social Artist, marking a historic moment for Filipino music on the global stage. 

SB19’s “Simula at Wakas” world tour is poised to further solidify its status as P-pop royalty and bring it unique brand of music and performance to a wider audience.