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Biniverse: The First Solo Concert
Concert by Bini
Promotional poster
LocationQuezon City, Philippines
VenueNew Frontier Theater
Start dateJune 28, 2024
End dateJune 30, 2024
Duration180 minutes

Biniverse: The First Solo Concert is the inaugural solo concert by the Filipino girl group Bini. The concert series was held over three days at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City in June 2024. Following the initial series, Bini conducted a regional tour across the Philippines, performing in various cities. The concert tour will extend to Canada and the United States, with performances scheduled in various cities in Canada, while dates for the US to be announced soon.

Background[edit]

Bini performing their last song Pantropiko inside New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. The venue hosted their first three-day sold out shows.

On March 6, 2024, during their press conference for their extended play, Talaarawan, Bini announced their first solo concert titled "Biniverse", to be held at the New Frontier Theater.[1] Tickets went on sale on April 2 and sold out in less than two hours. As a result of this, fans asked for a second concert or a bigger venue,[2] specifically the neighboring Araneta Coliseum. This led to the #WeWantBINIverseInAraneta hashtag becoming a trend on X.[3] Due to public demand, Star Music announced a second concert on April 4,[4] with a third being announced later on April 8.[5] Ticket sales for the additional dates went live on April 9, which also sold out in less than two hours.[6]

On June 12, Star Music announced that the concert would make regional stops in July: on July 6 at the Camp John Hay Trade and Cultural Center in Baguio, on July 14 at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City, and on July 20 at the open grounds of the KCC Mall in General Santos.[7]

Performances[edit]

New Frontier Theater[edit]

Bini started the concert with a medley of "Na Na Na", "Lagi", and "I Feel Good" lasting 17 minutes.[8][9] Each member had their solo performances. Mikha and Stacey were the first to perform their solo acts. Mikha began her performance by playing a short snippet of the Demon Slayer's opening theme song "Gurenge" on the electric guitar. She then sang Paramore's "That's What You Get" while playing the guitar before transitioning to Dua Lipa's "Don't Start Now". Stacey performed "Thank U, Next" by Ariana Grande. Then Aiah, Maloi, and Sheena presented their performances; Aiah performed Doja Cat's "Woman", with the rap part performed in Cebuano. Maloi combined her love of painting with a performance of Up Dharma Down's "Oo". Sheena showed her skills as the group's main dancer with a routine to Rihanna's "Pour It Up". The final solo performances were by Gwen, Colet, and Jhoanna. Colet performed Beyoncé's "Crazy in Love", which got a particularly enthusiastic response on Day 1. Gwen did a chair dance to Little Mix's "Woman Like Me". Jhoanna concluded the solo acts by performing Sarah Geronimo's "Isa Pang Araw", accompanied by a string quartet.[10][9] Bini's concert featured multiple wardrobe changes and interactive elements.[10]

Balloons were dropped primarily in the SVIP/VIP area during "Huwag Muna Tayo Umuwi", with Maloi prompting fans to pop them, revealing handwritten notes. "Pantropiko" featured large beach balls tossed into the audience, creating a festive atmosphere.[10]

The performance of "8", from their debut album Born to Win, included fan-held signs expressing support. They also performed a subdued version of "Born to Win" and an acoustic rendition of "Strings" from their Feel Good album. .[10]

Despite Gwen having a cold, she finished the show and received medical attention afterward.[10][11] The highlight of the first night of the three-night event was the advance performance of their new single, "Cherry on Top", before its official release on July 11. The single was well-received by the sold-out audience at the New Frontier Theater.[12] Additionally, Bini presented a brief teaser of the "Cherry on Top" music video following their performance.[13] The concert concluded with "Pantropiko", the song that significantly contributed to the group's rise to fame.[9]

Livestream[edit]

On June 18, the online streaming platform iWantTFC announced that the third day of the concert will be streamed on their platform.[14] This decision was made to accommodate the high demand and to reach Bini's international fanbase.[15]

Nationwide tour[edit]

On July 5, the first leg of the Biniverse nationwide tour was held in Baguio,[16] followed by the second leg in Cebu City on July 14.[17]

Overseas tour[edit]

On May 30, Star Music announced that the Biniverse concert will extend to Canada and the United States. The Canadian leg of the tour will begin in Vancouver on August 9, followed by Edmonton on August 10, Winnipeg on August 16, and Toronto on August 17. The dates for the USA leg are yet to be announced.[18][19][20]

Set list[edit]

The following set list is from the shows in New Frontier Theater, Quezon City on June 28, 29, and 30, 2024. This may differ from the set lists for the entire tour.

  1. "Na Na Na"
  2. "Lagi"
  3. "I Feel Good"
  4. "Ang Huling Cha Cha"
  5. "Karera"
  6. "That's What You Get" / "Don't Start Now" (Solo cover performance by Mikha)
  7. "Thank U, Next" (Solo cover performance by Stacey)
  8. "Diyan Ka Lang"
  9. "Na Na Nandito Lang"
  10. "8"
  11. "Woman" (Solo cover performance by Aiah)
  12. "Oo" (Solo cover performance by Maloi)
  13. "Pour It Up" / "Woo" (Solo dance performance by Sheena)
  14. "Born To Win"
  15. "Strings"
  16. "Here With You"
  17. "Crazy In Love" (Solo cover performance by Colet)
  18. "Woman Like Me" (Solo cover performance by Gwen)
  19. "Isa Pang Araw" (Solo cover performance by Jhoanna)
  20. "Cherry On Top"
  21. "Salamin Salamin"
  22. "Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi"
  23. "Da Coconut Nut"
  24. "Pantropiko"

Concert Shows[edit]

List of concert tour dates, showing city, country, and venue[15][18][19]

Date City Country Venue
June 28, 2024 Quezon City Philippines New Frontier Theater
June 29, 2024
June 30, 2024
July 6, 2024 Baguio City Camp John Hay Trade and Cultural Center
July 14, 2024 Cebu City Waterfront Hotel and Casino
July 20, 2024 General Santos City KCC Gensan Open Grounds
August 9, 2024 Vancouver Canada The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts
August 10, 2024 Edmonton Edmonton Expo Centre
August 16, 2024 Winnipeg Centennial Concert Hall
August 17, 2024 Toronto Global Kingdom Event Center

Reception[edit]

The concert received positive reviews from both fans and critics, who praised the group's performance and stage presence.[21][22][23][24] On the last day of the concert, the team of New Frontier Theater gave Bini a Plaque of Recognition award for making history in the theater as the first Filipino girl group to hold three consecutive sold-out shows.[25]

The Grand Biniverse[edit]

At the end of the last day of the concert on June 30, 2024, Bini announced that they would have "The Grand Biniverse" concert on October 4 at the Araneta Coliseum.[25] Laurenti Dyogi, ABS-CBN's Head of Entertainment Production, said that the concert in Araneta is "something to look forward to", adding that it would be a different show from the previous Biniverse concerts.[26]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Antonio, Josiah (March 6, 2024). "P-pop girl group BINI to hold solo concert on June 28". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Sibal, Gianna (April 3, 2024). "BINI's First Solo Concert Was Sold Out in Less Than 2 Hours". MEGA. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Adriatico, Abigail; Villanueva, Angelica (April 4, 2024). "'Blooms' call for BINI concert in Araneta". Manila Standard. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  4. ^ "P-pop girl group BINI adds day 2 for 'BINIverse' concert in June". Philstar Life. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  5. ^ Villanueva, Angelica (April 9, 2024). "BINI adds third day for upcoming 'BINIVERSE' concert". Manila Standard. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  6. ^ Antonio, Josiah (April 9, 2024). "BINI's concert 'BINIverse' Day 2, 3 tickets sold out in less than 2 hours". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  7. ^ "BINI announces regional leg of 'BINIverse: The First Solo Concert'". Rappler. June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  8. ^ "BiniSupremacy: Bini Rules Over the BiniVerse". ABS-CBN News. June 28, 2024.
  9. ^ a b c "BINI successfully mounts first solo concert". Mindanao Times. June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  10. ^ a b c d e "REVIEW: 8 highlights from the BINIverse concert". ABS-CBN News. June 30, 2024.
  11. ^ "Unang gabi ng 'BINIverse' concert tagumpay". ABS-CBN News. June 29, 2024.
  12. ^ "BINI treats 'BINIverse' audience to first-ever performance of 'Cherry on Top'". ABS-CBN News. June 29, 2024.
  13. ^ Antonio, Josiah (July 1, 2024). "TEASER: Music video for BINI's upcoming single 'Cherry on Top'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  14. ^ "BINIverse Day 3 concert to be livestreamed on iWantTFC". RepublicAsia. June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  15. ^ a b Carbonilla, Hans (June 20, 2024). "How to watch 'BINIverse' Day 3 in North America". INQUIRER.net USA. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  16. ^ "BINI returns to Baguio to kick off BINIverse regional tour". ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  17. ^ Tan, Ricazen; Cagang, Lorde; Lachica, Immae (July 15, 2024). "CeBlooms share their Biniverse in Cebu experience!". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  18. ^ a b "BINI Announce North America Tour Of Canada And The USA". billboardphilippines.com. May 30, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  19. ^ a b Carbonilla, Hans (June 20, 2024). "How to watch 'BINIverse' Day 3 in North America". INQUIRER.net USA. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  20. ^ Carbonilla, Hans (June 8, 2024). "P-pop sensation BINI announces Canada tour dates". INQUIRER.net USA. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  21. ^ Ku, Russell (April 5, 2024). "Ticket prices, seat plan: Bini's 'Biniverse' concert". Rappler. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  22. ^ "Day 3 of Bini's concert Biniverse to stream on iWantTFC". ABS-CBN News. June 18, 2024.
  23. ^ "'Biniverse' concert extended again for a third day". April 8, 2024.
  24. ^ Villanueva, Angelica (April 9, 2024). "P-Pop powerhouse Bini extends sold-out 'Biniverse' concert". Manila Standard. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  25. ^ a b Naredo, Camille (June 30, 2024). "BINI set for grand BINIverse concert in October". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  26. ^ Direk Lauren on X
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