DUBAI, 31 March 2022 – As Expo 2020 Dubai celebrated its final day on Thursday (31 March) with a host of superstar performers, the privilege of being the final Filipino act of the 182 days went to Rivermaya.
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The alternative rock band had the crowd in Festival Garden dancing along from the first number, singing all the words, while a sea of phones recorded their every note.
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The singing roles were shared between the trio – Mike Elgar and Nathan Azarcon, who were both on guitar and mics, and in a rare move for a percussionist, Mark Escueta on drums also pitched in.
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Rivermaya have achieved critical and commercial success in the Philippines, where they spearheaded the country’s ‘90s alternative rock explosion, and been creating unforgettable songs ever since.