Popular Filipino boy band SB19. Photo: Sony Music Philippines
Popular Filipino boy band SB19. Photo: Sony Music Philippines
SB19 are performing at Expo 2020 Dubai's DEC Arena on March 16. Photo: ShowBT
SB19 are performing at Expo 2020 Dubai's DEC Arena on March 16. Photo: ShowBT
The band SB19 en route to Dubai. Photo: SB19 Official
The band SB19 en route to Dubai. Photo: SB19 Official
The band consists of members Josh, Pablo, Stell, Ken and Justin. Photo: SB19 & ShowBT Philippines Corp
The band consists of members Josh, Pablo, Stell, Ken and Justin. Photo: SB19 & ShowBT Philippines Corp
SB19, from left, Josh, Ken, Stell, Sejun and Justin. Photo: SB19 & ShowBT Philippines Corp
SB19, from left, Josh, Ken, Stell, Sejun and Justin. Photo: SB19 & ShowBT Philippines Corp

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SB19 in Dubai: Filipino boy band touch down ahead of Expo 2020 concert

The band were greeted by fans at DXB International Airport

Farah Andrews
Farah Andrews

March 16, 2022

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Filipino boy band SB19 have arrived in the UAE ahead of their Expo 2020 Dubai concert on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, the official Expo 2020 Dubai Twitter account announced: "It’s true! OPM boy band SB19 is coming for one dreamy night at the DEC Arena!" OPM stands for original Pinoy music.

The band, which consists of members Josh, Pablo, Stell, Ken and Justin, are set to take to the stage at 8.30pm.

The five-piece received a warm welcome at Dubai International Airport on Wednesday morning, with fans gathering in arrivals to greet them. #MarhabaSB19inDubai was trending on Twitter as the band made their UAE arrival.

One particularly happy fan wrote: "It feels like I'm on cloud 9. This was just a dream. Thank you, Lord for keeping them safe," after seeing the band arrive at the Dubai airport.

SB19 made their debut in 2018 and are known for hits Bazinga and Mapa, and were the first Filipino and South-East Asian act to be nominated in the Billboard Music Awards. They were nominated in 2021 in the Top Social Artist category alongside Blackpink, Ariana Grande, Seventeen, and K-pop megastars BTS who won the award.

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Tickets are on sale now for SB19's Expo 2020 Dubai concert for Dh50. The gold category has sold out, however, silver tickets are still available.

For fans unable to attend the venue in person, the concert will be live-streamed via the virtualexpodubai.com website.

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Expo 2020 Dubai will finish on March 31, 2022. Here are 50 things to do at the world fair between now and then. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai.
Expo 2020 Dubai will finish on March 31, 2022. Here are 50 things to do at the world fair between now and then. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai.
The Singapore Pavilion at Expo is a must-visit. Reuters
The Singapore Pavilion at Expo is a must-visit. Reuters
From the inside and outside, Switzerland Pavilion is worth exploring. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
From the inside and outside, Switzerland Pavilion is worth exploring. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
The spectacle of the Saudi Arabia Pavilion is clearly visible from the outside. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
The spectacle of the Saudi Arabia Pavilion is clearly visible from the outside. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
The Spain Pavilion's striking architecture serves as a metaphor for the cultural links between Spain and the Arab world. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
The Spain Pavilion's striking architecture serves as a metaphor for the cultural links between Spain and the Arab world. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
The fascinating past of ancient Egypt is the central focus of the country’s Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
The fascinating past of ancient Egypt is the central focus of the country’s Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
It's more than just about Thai food at Long Chim restaurant in Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Long Chim
It's more than just about Thai food at Long Chim restaurant in Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Long Chim
Alkebulan African Dining Hall at Expo 2020 Dubai is putting the focus on an as-yet untapped cuisine. Photo: Alkebulan African Dining Hall
Alkebulan African Dining Hall at Expo 2020 Dubai is putting the focus on an as-yet untapped cuisine. Photo: Alkebulan African Dining Hall
Sushiro is in the Japan Pavilion restaurant at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Sushiro is in the Japan Pavilion restaurant at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Bread Ahead, a British concept that specialises in doughnuts and gluten-free sourdough breads, is a must-try at Expo. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Bread Ahead, a British concept that specialises in doughnuts and gluten-free sourdough breads, is a must-try at Expo. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Burgers, such as this DM Burger, are among the popular offerings at Adrift Burger Bar in Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Josh Telles
Burgers, such as this DM Burger, are among the popular offerings at Adrift Burger Bar in Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Josh Telles
Children and grown-ups alike love the Expo 2020 Dubai Water Feature. Reuters
Children and grown-ups alike love the Expo 2020 Dubai Water Feature. Reuters
There's an impressive light show every evening at Al Wasl Dome, the world's largest 360-degree projection dome. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
There's an impressive light show every evening at Al Wasl Dome, the world's largest 360-degree projection dome. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Jubilee Park is where all the best performances take place. Victor Besa / The National
Jubilee Park is where all the best performances take place. Victor Besa / The National
The Expo 2020 entry portals were designed by British architect Asif Khan.
The Expo 2020 entry portals were designed by British architect Asif Khan.
Al Wasl Dome is visible from almost every room in Rove Expo 2020, the only hotel at the site.
Al Wasl Dome is visible from almost every room in Rove Expo 2020, the only hotel at the site.
Take a look inside Expo 2020's Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Hub and its various facilities. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Take a look inside Expo 2020's Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Hub and its various facilities. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
A bike tour around Expo 2020 Dubai is a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Victor Besa / The National
A bike tour around Expo 2020 Dubai is a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Victor Besa / The National
At Emirates Airlines’ futuristic pavilion, visitors get the chance to design their own aircraft. Wam
At Emirates Airlines’ futuristic pavilion, visitors get the chance to design their own aircraft. Wam
Go up 55 metres on this 360-degree observation tower and enjoy sweeping views of Expo 2020 on Garden in the Sky. Pawan Singh / The National
Go up 55 metres on this 360-degree observation tower and enjoy sweeping views of Expo 2020 on Garden in the Sky. Pawan Singh / The National
The Expo 2020 passport is a must-have for visitors. Go around the pavilions and collect those passport stamps before it's too late. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
The Expo 2020 passport is a must-have for visitors. Go around the pavilions and collect those passport stamps before it's too late. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Kaleidoscope presents Dodecalis Luminarium by Architects of Air: a dazzling immersive art installation at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Kaleidoscope presents Dodecalis Luminarium by Architects of Air: a dazzling immersive art installation at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Created by British artist Mat Collishaw and curated by the cultural agency Futurecity, the work 'Equinox' has been commissioned by Expo 2020 Dubai specifically to be shown in Terra. Photo: Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020
Created by British artist Mat Collishaw and curated by the cultural agency Futurecity, the work 'Equinox' has been commissioned by Expo 2020 Dubai specifically to be shown in Terra. Photo: Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020
'A point in time' by Khalil Rabah enlarged 11th-century implements used for determining location. Look closely: a small black circule below the gold-coloured spindle shows Dubai on the map the objects create. Photo: Thorsten Arendt
'A point in time' by Khalil Rabah enlarged 11th-century implements used for determining location. Look closely: a small black circule below the gold-coloured spindle shows Dubai on the map the objects create. Photo: Thorsten Arendt
'Garden' by Hamra Abbas, the artist's marble recreation of a garden, used five tonnes of lapis lazuli. Photo: Roman Mensing
'Garden' by Hamra Abbas, the artist's marble recreation of a garden, used five tonnes of lapis lazuli. Photo: Roman Mensing
Faissal El Malak and Alia bin Omair's 'Nahel' fountain features motifs of humankind, nature and technology connecting in harmony. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Faissal El Malak and Alia bin Omair's 'Nahel' fountain features motifs of humankind, nature and technology connecting in harmony. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
With popular restaurants in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the Lebanese spot Iris Lounge has become a firm favourite at Expo 2020. Antonie Robertson / The National
With popular restaurants in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the Lebanese spot Iris Lounge has become a firm favourite at Expo 2020. Antonie Robertson / The National
One of the liveliest late-night spots at Expo 2020 is, unsurprisingly, The Irish Village at Jubilee Park. Antonie Robertson / The National
One of the liveliest late-night spots at Expo 2020 is, unsurprisingly, The Irish Village at Jubilee Park. Antonie Robertson / The National
Expo 2020’s resident sports lounge Garden on 1, found at the Mobility District, offers regular themed nights such as curry night and quiz night, regular drinks deals, and shows the biggest sporting events. Antonie Robertson / The National
Expo 2020’s resident sports lounge Garden on 1, found at the Mobility District, offers regular themed nights such as curry night and quiz night, regular drinks deals, and shows the biggest sporting events. Antonie Robertson / The National
Jubilee Mixology bar overlooks Al Wasl Dome, which features the world’s largest 360-degree projection surface. Pawan Singh / The National
Jubilee Mixology bar overlooks Al Wasl Dome, which features the world’s largest 360-degree projection surface. Pawan Singh / The National
Everyone’s a local at this Australian corner, which has proved a firm favourite with Expo 2020 visitors. Antonie Robertson / The National
Everyone’s a local at this Australian corner, which has proved a firm favourite with Expo 2020 visitors. Antonie Robertson / The National
Once a month, experience a Khaleeji-led jam session at Jubilee Stage in the form of Jalsat Nights. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Once a month, experience a Khaleeji-led jam session at Jubilee Stage in the form of Jalsat Nights. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Specially created for Expo 2020 Dubai by Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, the all-female Firdaus Orchestra features musicians from 23 nationalities across the Arab world, with some as young as 15. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Specially created for Expo 2020 Dubai by Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, the all-female Firdaus Orchestra features musicians from 23 nationalities across the Arab world, with some as young as 15. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
The monthly Infinite Nights concert series takes place at Al Wasl Plaza and is streamed to a global audience. Past acts that have performed so far include Kadim Al Sahir, Nancy Ajram and Ragheb Alama, Alicia Keys and the Black Eyed Peas, with two more to come.
The monthly Infinite Nights concert series takes place at Al Wasl Plaza and is streamed to a global audience. Past acts that have performed so far include Kadim Al Sahir, Nancy Ajram and Ragheb Alama, Alicia Keys and the Black Eyed Peas, with two more to come.
Emirati composer Mohammed Fairouz has composed music for the Al Wasl Opera. Every week or two, a student choir takes to the Jubilee Stage for a series of 30-minute concerts where they perform extracts from Al Wasl Opera. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Emirati composer Mohammed Fairouz has composed music for the Al Wasl Opera. Every week or two, a student choir takes to the Jubilee Stage for a series of 30-minute concerts where they perform extracts from Al Wasl Opera. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
A 10-minute light show takes place daily at the China Pavilion. It's a must-see. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
A 10-minute light show takes place daily at the China Pavilion. It's a must-see. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Hammour House is a community art project that is popular among children. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Hammour House is a community art project that is popular among children. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
A child plays at Latifa's Adventures playground, a great spot for families during a visit to Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
A child plays at Latifa's Adventures playground, a great spot for families during a visit to Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
The indoor slide at the Luxembourg Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is very popular among children and families.
The indoor slide at the Luxembourg Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is very popular among children and families.
No visit to Expo 2020 Dubai is complete without interacting with a robot. Victor Besa / The National
No visit to Expo 2020 Dubai is complete without interacting with a robot. Victor Besa / The National
The carousel in the Mobility District at Expo 2020 Dubai is a great stop for children. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
The carousel in the Mobility District at Expo 2020 Dubai is a great stop for children. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
An exhibition focusing on the work of French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier will open at Expo on February 28. AFP
An exhibition focusing on the work of French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier will open at Expo on February 28. AFP
The know-how of the Piemonte region will be highlighted in a showcase at the Italian pavilion. Photo: Andrea Rapuzzi
The know-how of the Piemonte region will be highlighted in a showcase at the Italian pavilion. Photo: Andrea Rapuzzi
The Colombia Pavilion will host a multimedia installation called The Infinitos. Antonie Robertson / The National
The Colombia Pavilion will host a multimedia installation called The Infinitos. Antonie Robertson / The National
Noura Al Kaabi, Minister for Culture and Youth, at the Kosovo Pavilion, home to a permanent collection of artworks that traces the country’s culture and history. Photo: Ministry of Culture and Youth
Noura Al Kaabi, Minister for Culture and Youth, at the Kosovo Pavilion, home to a permanent collection of artworks that traces the country’s culture and history. Photo: Ministry of Culture and Youth
The New Zealand Pavilion features a digital Art Wall curated by the country’s national museum. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
The New Zealand Pavilion features a digital Art Wall curated by the country’s national museum. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
At the Swiss pavilion, you’re instantly transported to the Alps thanks to an indoor mountainscape. AP Photo
At the Swiss pavilion, you’re instantly transported to the Alps thanks to an indoor mountainscape. AP Photo
Experience indoor rain at the Netherlands Pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Experience indoor rain at the Netherlands Pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Don't miss the Sky Market at the Singapore Pavilion, an open, multipurpose deck. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Don't miss the Sky Market at the Singapore Pavilion, an open, multipurpose deck. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
There's a ball pit and swings at the Germany Pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
There's a ball pit and swings at the Germany Pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Robot bartender Yanu makes mocktails at the Estonia Pavilion. Photo: Estonia Pavilion
Robot bartender Yanu makes mocktails at the Estonia Pavilion. Photo: Estonia Pavilion
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