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British rock band Coldplay brought Jikamarie for opening act and surprised Pinoy fans by sharing the stage with local talents Lola Amour and Dilaw over the recent two-day concerts in the Philippines.
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Breakout OPM artist Jikamarie had the honor of opening for Coldplay on both nights. The 23-year-old viral popstar, known for hits like "Lutang" and "Hinahanap-Hanap," expressed her overwhelming joy and gratitude for the opportunity to share the stage with one of her musical inspirations.
The opening act said, “This is a band I’ve been listening to since I was in elementary.” She added, “I didn’t have a phone then, so I’d wait for their music videos to play on MYX. I cried so hard to my family because of how excited I am when I found out.”
Watch Jikamarie's recent Easy Rock Plugged In interview episode:
During the first night of the concert on January 19, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin surprised the audience by playing a snippet of Lola Amour's viral hit, 'Raining in Manila,' on his piano. The six-piece OPM band, led by frontman Pio Dumayas, took the spotlight as they performed the whole song.
On the second night of the concert (January 20), another Filipino band, Dilaw, had their moment in the spotlight. They collaborated with Coldplay for a rendition of their 2022 viral track, 'Uhaw.' Chris Martin, armed with an acoustic guitar, knelt on stage, contributing to the performance.
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Both Lola Amour and Dilaw expressed their gratitude on social media, calling the collaboration a "lifetime experience" and thanking Coldplay for the opportunity.
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Coldplay's two-day concert in the Philippines not only marked a return to the country after their 2017 visit, but also served as a platform for collaboration with local talents.
Take a look back with the setlist playlist of "Music of the Spheres" below: