Filipino pop band Side A is set to hold a special reunion concert next year, bringing together both their original and current lineup. The two-night event, titled &lsquo;Now &amp; Then,&rsquo; will take place on February 21 and 22, 2026, at the Metropolitan Theater (MET) in Manila City.
The idea for the concert came after founding member Joey Benin attended his daughter Clara Benin&rsquo;s concert at the same venue last October. Inspired by the production, he pitched the idea to the band, which quickly agreed. &ldquo;Bringing both the OGs and current members together on one stage shows how the Side A story has grown through the years but kept the same heart,&rdquo; the band said in a statement.
Organized by Minsan Studio, the concert will feature the band&rsquo;s songs with new symphonic arrangements by musical director Ria Villena-Osorio and a 30-piece orchestra. Villena-Osorio also created orchestral renditions for Clara Benin&rsquo;s concert. &ldquo;Expect to hear Side A songs in a new way, but still very familiar,&rdquo; the band shared.
The lineup for the shows will include original members Naldy Gonzalez, Ernie Severino, Leevon Cailao, Ned Esguerra, and Yubs Esperat, along with founding members Rodel Gonzalez, Pido Lalimarmo, and Joey Benin. Tickets range from PHP 2,990 to PHP 5,990 and are available on Minsan Studio&rsquo;s website.
Side A hopes the reunion will give fans a memorable experience. &ldquo;If people leave the concert with full hearts, good memories, and fresh hope, then this reunion will have done its job,&rdquo; the band added.