Five years, countless songs, and one long-awaited dream finally came together for Press Hit Play (PHP) as the OPM boyband celebrated its fifth anniversary with “LEVEL V: The 5th Anniversary Concert” last September 18, 2026, at the Music Museum.
More than an anniversary celebration, LEVEL V was a dream realized—a chance for PHP to finally headline their own major concert and share their music and journey with the people who have supported them through the years.
The sold-out energy inside the Music Museum reflected the group’s growing audience, with fans, family, friends, and first-time listeners coming together to celebrate the milestone.
For Press Hit Play’s manager and SuperbUs Entertainment Managing Director Cheryl Rodriguez-Trinidad, the concert was something they had been working toward for years.
“We had been dreaming of staging a major concert for Press Hit Play for a long time, and we felt that their 5th anniversary was the right time to finally make it happen. Being an independent team and trying to reach a wider audience has not always been easy, but we never gave up. We simply kept moving forward, even when things got difficult.”
She added, “PHP are singer-songwriters, and we believe they still have so much to contribute to OPM. This concert was our way of giving them a bigger platform to share their music and show what they can do as artists. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who believed in this dream and helped us make it happen.”
The concert was co-produced by SuperbUs Entertainment in partnership with Backstage MNL, whose President and CEO, Atty. Nate Quijano, saw an opportunity to help bring PHP’s music to a wider audience.
“Press Hit Play has a lot of potential. They have really good songs that are easy to listen to, even for casual listeners. We felt that doing this concert would give them the opportunity to showcase their musicality to a larger audience and introduce more people to their music.”
For PHP leader and songwriter CHRLS, one of the biggest surprises of the night was seeing the Music Museum filled with different kinds of audiences.
“We honestly didn’t expect to see the venue filled with different audiences who would cheer for us from beginning to end. Seeing everyone enjoy the different production styles and genres made the night even more special. Direk Flo Reyes and the entire team really brought the vision to life.”
Songwriter-producer JP, described the concert as a personal milestone for the group, especially as they performed almost their entire catalog.
“It was really a night of dreams coming true. This was the first time we performed almost all of our songs in one concert, so we really made sure we were in our best condition because some of the songs are pretty challenging vocally. It was tiring, but being able to finally do it was worth it.”
For Sev, the night was another dream checked off their bucket list.
“Seeing everyone with so much energy pushed us to give our best. We are so thankful to our management, SuperbUs Entertainment, for making this opportunity possible, and to our producer Backstage MNL and Direk Flo Reyes for allowing us to freely explore our musical vision.”
And while the road to the concert had its share of challenges, Yuuki chose to remember the night for the love and support surrounding it.
“There were a lot of things happening behind the scenes, and of course, it wasn’t perfect. There are things we could have done better, but we gave our best that night. We are just grateful for all the love and support that made the concert happen. September 18 is something I will carry with me for a long time. It will always be one of Press Hit Play’s core memories.”
LEVEL V was made possible through the support of PHP’s fans, families, friends, creative team, suppliers, partners, and sponsors. The concert was co-presented by Montesa Aesthetic, with Puregold as major sponsor, alongside the many individuals and organizations who helped turn PHP’s long-awaited dream into reality.
Five years after they first came together, Press Hit Play continues to build, one song, one stage, and one show at a time.
LEVEL V was a loud room, and a clear sign of how far PHP has come.
And from the way this one turned out, a LEVEL V repeat already feels like something fans can look forward to.
