TJ Monterde’s “Sarili Nating Mundo” world tour marked a milestone in the local concert scene following the success of the recently-concluded two-day sold-out Cebu leg and the upcoming two-day concerts in Cagayan De Oro City and Laguna — a first for any OPM artist who has held shows in these places.
Kate Gayap, CEO/President of EKG Productions, one of the “Sarili Nating Mundo” world tour producers, revealed that the concert reached 18,000 queues for tickets purchasing, exceeding the 4000-seat capacity of the venue in Cebu, pushing them to day two for the show. “Sa local OPM, first time talaga na may nag-day two sa Cebu at Cagayan De Oro City, na first time ever ding na-sold out agad-agad,” she said.
The Davao and Baguio legs of the “Sarili Nating Mundo” tour also broke the record for the local concerts after its back-to-back sold-out concerts, according to Christian Andoy, CEO of CNCA and one of the producers of the concert. “We are so glad to have witnessed and become a part of TJ’s unfathomable success. This is the very first time we have mounted back-to-back sold-out shows in Davao and Baguio. No other local—even foreign artist—has done this,” he shared.
Meanwhile, the venues that hosted TJ’s tour in their respective places also expressed their pride in being part of its historic record that the concert has set. Myla Venegas of SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City recalled the “powerful storytelling and exceptional performances” that the tour delivered in May, setting a new milestone in the local entertainment scene. “The venue reached its full capacity for the first time, packed with enthusiastic fans, making it a historic concert night for Bacolod & Negros Island,” she revealed.
Excited to have the full “Sarili Nating Mundo” experience in Cebu City, which staged on July 24 and 25, Feirlyn Dacasa, Conventions & Events Director of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, shared how the tour has already set a record, after the tickets sold out in only a few hours. “Due to the demand, a second concert date was added, making this the first-ever two-day OPM concert held at our hotel.”
Additionally, Corinne Bollozos, Leasing and Business Development Director of Limketkai Sons, Inc. also expressed their excitement to be hosting the “Sarili Nating Mundo” leg in Cagayan De Oro City, which is also TJ’s hometown, on August 9 and 10. “Limketkai Center is proud to host TJ Monterde’s two-day homecoming concert, making this the FIRST-EVER 2-day OPM Concert in our Atrium. He is, of course, the pride of our city and proof that Kagayanon talent is world-class!”
Meanwhile, TJ Monterde continues to make history with Cornerstone Concerts in full support, as the “Sarili Nating Mundo” world set stages across the country, Australia, and New Zealand later this year.
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