Lola Amour mark 10 years with emotional sold-out anniversary shows at 123 Block — gig report

Lola Amour celebrated a decade of music with a sold-out two-night anniversary event at 123 Block in Mandaluyong on 22 and 23 May, drawing over 2,500 fans across the weekend for a heartfelt full-circle celebration of the band’s journey.

Originally planned as a one-night show on 23 May, overwhelming demand prompted the addition of a “Pre-Game” night on 22 May — with both dates eventually selling out. Across the two evenings, fans were treated to performances from Any Name’s Okay, Jan Roberts, Shirebound, and The Ridleys, alongside a career-spanning set from Lola Amour themselves.

Beyond the live performances, attendees also explored the Lola Amour Museum, an exhibit showcasing memorabilia from the band’s 10-year history. Among the featured pieces were the band’s 2017 Wanderband Champions trophy, their Japan Ruby Award from the 2025 Music Awards Japan, and the iconic “Shiela” costume from the ‘Raining in Manila’ music video.

The anniversary weekend was packed with memorable moments that highlighted the band’s close relationship with its fans and collaborators. One standout performance saw Sof of Any Name’s Okay join the band for ‘Clarity’, while a chaotic and crowd-pleasing cover of ‘Mr. Brightside’ brought together Jan Roberts, Renzo of Any Name’s Okay, Ivo Impreso of PLAYERTWO, and former road manager Peter onstage. During the set, bassist Manu crowd-surfed through the audience, earning one of the loudest cheers of the weekend.

Fans also witnessed a playful moment during ‘Lambing’, where frontman Pio transformed into a human disco ball with a mirrored helmet during the song’s instrumental break.

The emotional high point of the celebration came during a reunion of the bands that would eventually form Lola Amour. Former members Raymond King and Martin Kim returned to perform as Decaf, while current trumpeter Angelo Mesina briefly returned to his original role as drummer. Joxx Perez and Renzo Santos also made surprise appearances as Sinigang Na Baboy.

To close the weekend, all former members joined Lola Amour onstage for the final chorus of ‘Raining in Manila’, creating a powerful moment that encapsulated the band’s decade-long journey from playing small venues to becoming one of the Philippines’ biggest acts.

Part concert, part reunion, and part tribute to the community that has supported them since the beginning, Lola Amour’s anniversary weekend felt less like a retrospective and more like a celebration of everything still ahead for the band.