Inside the venue, fans enjoyed interactive booths, arcade games, photobooths, merch stations, and fan activities that reflected Maloi’s own “anik-anik girlie” personality. Even before the performances began, the space was already alive with energy as attendees played games, traded merch, and joined icebreakers that helped everyone connect and build the night’s atmosphere.
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The music lineup brought the celebration to another level, starting with sets from Whirlpool Street and Planetana. Dance cover groups Lilea PH and Twain PH followed, hyping up the crowd with BINI hits that got everyone dancing. The momentum continued with performances from Noah Alejandre, DWTA (who also composed a track for BINI), JAO, Frank Ely, and Sugarcane—some of whom are known favorites or personally supported by Maloi, making the setlist feel especially personal.
The night closed on a nostalgic high with The Itchyworms, one of OPM’s most iconic bands, who performed fan-favorite tracks including “Di Na Muli,” a song known to be Maloi’s favorite. Before the VIP rave, Maloi’s mother delivered a heartfelt message of thanks, and Maloi herself joined via phone call to express gratitude, apologize for missing the event due to prior commitments with BINI, and share her hope of attending next year.
Overall, the event wrapped up as a heartfelt celebration of music, creativity, and community spirit. More than just a birthday pre-celebration, “City of Luck” showcased the dedication of the Luckies and proved how powerful fan-led events can be in bringing people together.