Lola Amour, Shirebound, and Over October headline the first edition of Alt.chestra: the concert

Three of the biggest names in modern OPM reimagine their biggest songs through sweeping orchestral arrangements and special collaborative numbers

Good things come in threes!

Lola Amour, Over October, and Shirebound are headlining the inaugural edition of Alt.chestra—a concert series that reimagines select songs with lush orchestral arrangements.

Taking place at the Music Museum on August 8, 2026, Alt.chestra Vol. 1 serves as the first installment of an intimate performance showcase that merges contemporary band performance with the grandeur and intimacy of an orchestra, led by renowned musical director Ronald Tomas.

The event is presented by GNN, the production team behind celebrated, sold-out concerts DAMA (Johnoy Danao, Ebe Dancel, and Bullet Dumas), and Secrets (Aia de Leon, Barbie Almalbis, and Kitchie Nadal).

Outside of their individual sets, Lola Amour, Over October, and Shirebound will also share the stage for a special collaborative number, offering a rare and exclusive moment that promises to be one of the evening’s highlights.

The three biggest bands of this generation have built loyal fan communities through years of live performances, balancing independent credibility with commercial success. Together, they represent a generation of artists whose music continues to appeal simultaneously across audiences and platforms.

Cumulatively, the three supergroups have amassed more than a billion streams on Spotify alone while earning critical acclaim, multiple awards, and top billing at major music festivals nationwide.

Tickets are now available via bit.ly/altchestravol1 with the following packages:

VIP: PHP 2,400 (includes soundcheck access, poster, and post card)

Orchestra: PHP 1,500 (reserved seating)

Balcony: PHP 999 (free seating)

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