GBV ARANETA >> ARENA or GBV ARANETA << ARENA ???

I think the GBV Araneta setup had a stronger impact compared to the Arena. The opening was absolutely goosebumps-worthy —the live band added a different flavor, and it really elevated the experience. Pero mas bet ko yung entrance nila sa Araneta—it just had that grand and powerful effect na ang lakas ng dating.

That said, while the live band brought a unique touch, there were moments where it didn’t blend seamlessly with some of the songs. May parts na medyo overpowering yung background music, to the point na halos hindi na marinig yung girls dahil sobrang hina ng mics nila. Si Colet nga, ilang beses nang sumenyas sa mic at in-ear niya kahit kasisimula pa lang. Sana mas naayos yung balancing para mas lumutang yung vocals nila nang mas maayos.

Production-wise, may a few technical hiccups—medyo magulo yung camera angles at times, but there were standout moments too, like the ‘Diyan Ka Lang’ part, which was beautifully captured. As for the setlist, expected naman na may mga ni-retain from the previous concert, especially yung subunit performances na ni-reveal na rin ni TVP hahaha. Pero I was hoping they’d add something more, like new pairings, a love song segment where they just sing without dancing or any song ba, or maybe solo performances again.

Another thing I noticed is that some songs were repeated—kinanta sa first part, then ulit sa last part. And I wonder bakit hindi nila ginamit yung flying platform (or whatever you call that thing) when they went to Gen Ad (??)—would’ve been a nice touch to make the experience even more immersive again.

For a second, I really thought they were going to announce another concert, pero ayun, EP ulit—which is still exciting! Pero yung full album… kailan na talaga, Colet? HAHA char

Overall, it was still a successful show. If they had more time to prepare, I feel like we could’ve seen an even grander and fresher experience. But at the end of the day, it was another amazing milestone for them, and I couldn’t be prouder. Kayo ba? What did you guys think?

So for me it's GBV Araneta >> Arena