Secondhand Serenade, apl.de.ap, TJ Monterde, KZ Tandingan and More Headline 9RACE Music Festival in Quezon City
Last Updated on October 3, 2026 by Over Here Toronto
Secondhand Serenade, apl.de.ap, Iyaz, KZ Tandingan, TJ Monterde, and Dionela will share one stage at the 9RACE Music Festival in Quezon City on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
The show will take place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum as part of IAM Worldwide’s ninth anniversary. Wilbros Live presents the event, which brings together international acts from the 2000s and current Filipino music stars.
The festival is also called GRACE, styled as 9RACE to mark the company’s ninth year.
With six acts on the bill, the show will move across emo-pop, hip-hop, R&B, pop, and OPM.
Fans can check event updates through the official IAM Worldwide website and its social media pages.
Secondhand Serenade Returns to the Big Dome
Secondhand Serenade leads the international side of the lineup.
The project is led by American singer-songwriter John Vesely. He became known in the 2000s through songs such as “Fall for You,” “Your Call,” “Vulnerable,” and “A Twist in My Story.”
Vesely will return to the Philippines with his full band for 9RACE.
The group’s songs remain tied to the emo and acoustic pop era of the late 2000s. “Fall for You” became the track most linked with Secondhand Serenade and still draws listeners years after its release.
The October 4 performance gives local fans another chance to hear the band in Quezon City.
IAM Worldwide said in its event teaser:
“Hear your favorite songs performed live and sing every word together with thousands of fans.”
A full setlist has not been released.
apl.de.ap Brings Black Eyed Peas Hits Back to Manila
Filipino-American artist apl.de.ap also joins the festival.
He is a founding member of the Black Eyed Peas and has spent years bringing Filipino culture into his solo and group work.
Songs linked to his career include “I Gotta Feeling,” “Boom Boom Pow,” “Where Is the Love?,” “Bebot,” and “The APL Song.”
His place in the lineup adds another sound to the festival. Secondhand Serenade brings guitar-based songs, while apl.de.ap is known for hip-hop, pop, and dance tracks.
The Pampanga-born artist has also stayed active in projects tied to the Philippines through music, education, and community work.
Festival organizers have not posted a confirmed song list for his October 4 set.
Iyaz Joins the International Lineup
Iyaz completes the international group of performers.
The singer became widely known through “Replay,” which was released during the late 2000s. His other songs include “Solo” and “Pretty Girls.”
His set adds another throwback part to the program.
For listeners who grew up with radio and pop playlists from that period, 9RACE brings several familiar names together on the same day.
Organizers have not shared the order in which Secondhand Serenade, apl.de.ap, and Iyaz will perform.
KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde Lead the OPM Acts
The local lineup includes KZ Tandingan, TJ Monterde, and Dionela.
KZ has built her career around pop, R&B, soul, and OPM. She first gained wider attention after winning the first season of The X Factor Philippines.
TJ Monterde joins her at the Big Dome after a busy run of concerts and releases.
His catalog includes songs such as “Palagi” and “Dating Tayo.” He and KZ have also been performing together through their In Between concert series.
Their 9RACE appearance comes before the pair takes the In Between World Tour to the Middle East.
The October 4 festival gives fans another chance to hear both singers in a large Quezon City venue before those overseas dates.
Dionela Brings His Recent OPM Hits to 9RACE
Dionela rounds out the announced lineup.
The Filipino R&B singer has grown his audience through songs including “Sining” and “Marilag.”
“Marilag” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100, helping push Dionela further into the local mainstream.
His inclusion places a newer OPM name beside artists who have been releasing music for much longer.
That mix is one of the clearest parts of the 9RACE lineup. The event brings together songs from the 2000s, Black Eyed Peas-era pop and hip-hop, and newer Filipino releases.
No additional performers have been confirmed in the latest lineup checked for this article.
9RACE Marks IAM Worldwide’s Ninth Anniversary
9RACE is not a stand-alone concert.
The show forms part of the ninth anniversary of IAM Worldwide, a Philippine health and wellness company.
The company has used large music events for past anniversary programs. Its eighth anniversary event in 2025 also brought several performers together for a large arena show.
For its ninth year, IAM Worldwide partnered with Wilbros Live for the Araneta Coliseum program.
The 2026 lineup includes:
- Secondhand Serenade
- apl.de.ap
- Iyaz
- KZ Tandingan
- TJ Monterde
- Dionela
Organizers have promoted the event as a mix of music for different age groups.
The company also links the anniversary to its work around health, business opportunities, and its member community.
Ticket Sales Started in September
IAM Worldwide opened a presale from September 1 to 5.
General ticket sales began on September 6.
Current event announcements direct buyers to the IAM Worldwide office in San Juan City for tickets.
IAM Worldwide lists two offices along Ortigas Avenue in Greenhills, San Juan. People planning to buy tickets should contact the company first to confirm the latest availability before traveling to the office.
The company’s official site lists its current contact information and office hours.
Check IAM Worldwide’s official contact details
The reliable event announcements reviewed for this article do not provide a confirmed public ticket price chart. Buyers should use the amount given directly by IAM Worldwide rather than depend on prices posted by unofficial ticket or event websites.
What Fans Should Know Before Going
Here are the main confirmed details for the festival:
- Event: GRACE / 9RACE Music Festival
- Date: October 4, 2026
- Venue: Smart Araneta Coliseum
- Location: Araneta City, Quezon City
- International acts: Secondhand Serenade, apl.de.ap, Iyaz
- OPM acts: KZ Tandingan, TJ Monterde, Dionela
- Presented by: Wilbros Live
- Event purpose: IAM Worldwide’s ninth anniversary
- Ticket source: IAM Worldwide
The Smart Araneta Coliseum is at General Roxas Avenue in Araneta City, Quezon City.
Concertgoers can check the official Smart Araneta Coliseum website for venue information, directions, parking details, and house rules.
The venue advises guests to avoid counterfeit or stolen tickets and to follow the ticket instructions set by each event organizer.
Since the festival happens on October 4, fans planning to go should confirm remaining ticket availability and event instructions with IAM Worldwide before heading to Quezon City.
With Secondhand Serenade, apl.de.ap, Iyaz, KZ Tandingan, TJ Monterde, and Dionela on one bill, 9RACE gives music fans a mix of older international tracks and current OPM in one arena show.
Check the organizer’s latest posts before leaving for Araneta City, especially for final entry, ticket, and program updates.
