OPM Retro Band Retrospect to Reunite for One-Night Concert in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — Beloved Original Pilipino Music (OPM) retro pop band Retrospect will reunite this fall for a one-night-only concert at Newport World Resorts’ The Grand Bar & Lounge on September 19, 2025.
Retrospect Returns to the Stage
The group — Goldie, Ogie, Teejay, and JMRTN — earned fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s for their energetic live shows and signature revival hits. Fans can expect a nostalgic setlist that celebrates both classic Manila Sound ditties and the band’s own retro pop originals.
Setlist Highlights
Among the songs featured will be:
- Revival favorites like “Shake Your Booty,” “Hot Stuff,” and “It Takes a Man & a Woman”
- OPM classics such as “Pag Tumatagal, Lalong Tumitibay”
- Original hits including “Chika Doo,” “It’s Party Time,” “Bakit Nga Ba?” and “Buzhalan”
Award-Winning Legacy
Retrospect’s comeback is more than just a reunion — it’s a celebration of their decorated career. The band was a three-time Best Group Performer in Hotels, Bars, and Music Lounges, and was elevated to the Aliw Awards Hall of Fame. They are also certified by the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) of the USA and Canada as an internationally renowned retro pop group.
Powered by Partners
The event is presented by Newport World Resorts, The Grand Bar & Lounge, Gold’s Gym, DSB Dental Clinic, INTELE Builders & Development Corporation, Derma World, Eric Pineda Manila, The Hafa Adai Show with JMartin, and Godspeed Music.
For fans of OPM’s golden era, the Retrospect reunion concert is set to be a night of throwback energy, dance floor anthems, and celebration of Filipino musical heritage.
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