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Ice Seguerra brings 4 OPM stars to ‘Videoke Hits’ Christmas edition

Nyoy Volante, Sitti, Noel Cabangon, and Bituin Escalante join the December 16 concert

After making audiences part of the show through music, humor, and familiar sing-along favorites, Ice Seguerra is bringing back “Videoke Hits” with four fellow OPM artists joining the lineup.

The Christmas edition will feature Nyoy Volante, Sitti, Noel Cabangon, and Bituin Escalante alongside Ice. “Videoke Hits: Christmas Edition” is scheduled for December 16 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

Presented by Newport World Resorts through its in-house production arm Full House Theater Company and produced by Fire & Ice Live, the concert expands on the original show’s format, which centered on Ice’s musical performances and playful interaction with the audience.

This time, five performers with distinct musical styles will share the stage, opening up possibilities for collaborations and group performances.

For Ice, having four more artists on board is a major difference from the first installment.

“Ang pagkakaiba? Basically, it’s Pasko, so leaning towards that. At the same time, the past ‘Videoke’ show is basically me. Ito, it’s double, hindi lang double, quadruple the fun kumbaga. Dati makulit na, imagine mo ngayon kasama ko pa silang apat,” Ice shared.

He also pointed out that each performer brings a different musical sensibility to the production. Ice is known for his acoustic performances and humor, Nyoy for his guitar-driven musicality, Sitti for her bossa nova sound, Noel for his folk music, and Bituin for her powerful vocals and theatrical background.

Finding the right mix

Putting together five performers during the crowded Christmas concert season could be a challenge. Ice, however, said the lineup was already part of the show’s plans when he and partner, Liza DiƱo, began developing the concept.

“Alam naman natin na kapag Ber months, siksikan na talaga iyan. Pero siguro nung sinimulan pa lang namin i-conceptualize ni Liza ‘to, I already tapped these people kasi parang it may look like an easy show to mount, pero kung hindi magkakapareho ang topak ng mga artists, may maiiwan at maiiwan,” he said.

Beyond their individual singing abilities, Ice wanted performers who could match the show’s playful atmosphere and interact comfortably with one another.

A giant videoke party

The repertoire will combine familiar OPM songs, international hits, and Christmas classics. The theater will also be transformed into a giant videoke setup, with oversized lyric videos allowing audiences to follow the songs and sing along.

Duets, group numbers, and other musical combinations will bring the five performers together, giving audiences a chance to see them share songs beyond their usual solo performances.

The format draws on a familiar Filipino pastime: gathering with family and friends, taking turns at the microphone, and singing along regardless of vocal ability.

Rather than a conventional concert where audiences simply watch performers take turns onstage, “Videoke Hits: Christmas Edition” puts audience participation at the center of the experience.

The show takes place on December 16 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, with Ice, Nyoy, Sitti, Noel, and Bituin leading the Christmas sing-along.