Maki to end 2025 with major concert at the Big Dome

After releasing consecutive singles that will make up his forthcoming album, singer-songwriter Maki is slated to end 2025 with a major concert on Nov. 7 at the Araneta Coliseum.

- By LEAH C. SALTERIO

"It took us two years to plan this concert," said Maki. "We are preparing so many things for everybody. I'm not speaking for everyone, but for an OPM (Original Pilipino Music) singer like me, I'd like to do things that are impossible."

"I like to do things my way. For me, this concert and even the album, it really encapsulates who I am as an artist and it gives a unique touch to the OPM scene," added he.

"I feel like this is the moment where we need to take a risk. This is not just a concert. You are entering a world of the 'Kolorcoaster.' We all took a hard time to build this world."

"Kolorcoaster" is the forthcoming album of Maki, to be released on Sept. 19 under Tarsier Records. The album contains 10 tracks, including Maki's earlier releases like Dilaw (Yellow), Namumula (Blush), Bughaw (Blue) and Kahel na Langit (Orange Sky).

Dilaw, released last year, topped local Spotify and Billboard charts and even made its way into the global Spotify chart, becoming the third OPM song in history to achieve this, following Ere by Juan Karlos Labajo and Babaero by Gins and Melodies.

As of now, Maki's concert is scheduled for just one night, but he said they will give a chance for a second night in case there's a demand.