From Singapore to Manila: Bistro Rising 2025 celebrates Filipino indie music across borders

Fast-rising Singapore-based bands return home to share the stage with Philippine bands

Manila, Philippines – Bistro Rising 2025 returns to Manila with a renewed sense of purpose, bringing together some of the most promising Filipino indie artists from Singapore and the Philippines in a cross-cultural music showcase. The highly anticipated event will take place at 70’s Bistro in Quezon City on December 29, 2025.

Co-headlining the show are three Singapore-based Filipino bands that have steadily gained recognition within the Lion City’s underground music circuit: soul-pop act iLaya, indie rock outfit Nostress, and ‘80s new wave-inspired band The Next Wave. The trio will share the stage with Shumi, a Bulacan-based city pop band, and Rooftop Reveries, an indie pop-rock group known for their compelling songwriting and polished live performances.

Bistro Rising 2025 is presented by Mushi Entertainment. The show is part of a broader effort to strengthen creative ties between the Philippines and Singapore, both linked by an increasingly visible community of Filipino musicians and talents.

“This event is a testament to the vibrant and growing indie music community in both Singapore and the Philippines, creating opportunities for creative collaboration and talent showcase,” Requiem Rising Singapore General Manager and Founder Monx Moncayo shares.

Tickets to Bistro Rising 2025 is available here.

About Mushi Entertainment

Based in the Philippines, Mushi Entertainment is an emerging production company dedicated to creating rich, cross-cultural music experiences. They've made a name for themselves by frequently collaborating with Requiem Rising of Singapore, mounting gigs and concerts that showcase the convergence of diasporic and homegrown Filipino artistry in a single setting.

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