SB19 perform at Expo 2020 Dubai - in pictures

  • Filipino boy band SB19 performed at Expo 2020 Dubai on March 16, 2022. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Filipino boy band SB19 performed at Expo 2020 Dubai on March 16, 2022. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The band, which consists of members Josh, Pablo, Stell, Ken and Justin, arrived in Dubai on Wednesday morning.
    The band, which consists of members Josh, Pablo, Stell, Ken and Justin, arrived in Dubai on Wednesday morning.
  • The band put on a high-energy performance at the DEC Arena but fans reported technical difficulties on the night.
    The band put on a high-energy performance at the DEC Arena but fans reported technical difficulties on the night.
  • Expo 2020 Dubai apologised for 'technical issues during the SB19 concert'.
    Expo 2020 Dubai apologised for 'technical issues during the SB19 concert'.
  • Dedicated fans turned out to see their favourite band perform live.
    Dedicated fans turned out to see their favourite band perform live.
  • The group are known by the nickname Mahalima by fans.
    The group are known by the nickname Mahalima by fans.
  • Ahead of the concert, they tweeted: 'SB19 at EXPO 2020 Dubai. Mahalima says hi as they get ready for their performance.'
    Ahead of the concert, they tweeted: 'SB19 at EXPO 2020 Dubai. Mahalima says hi as they get ready for their performance.'
  • #MarhabaSB19inDubai was trending on Twitter as the band made their arrival in the UAE.
    #MarhabaSB19inDubai was trending on Twitter as the band made their arrival in the UAE.
  • SB19 made their debut in 2018 and are known for hits 'Bazinga' and 'Mapa'.
    SB19 made their debut in 2018 and are known for hits 'Bazinga' and 'Mapa'.
  • SB19 were the first Filipino and South-East Asian act to be nominated in the Billboard Music Awards.
    SB19 were the first Filipino and South-East Asian act to be nominated in the Billboard Music Awards.
  • SB19 have a global OPM fanbase; OPM stands for original Pinoy music.
    SB19 have a global OPM fanbase; OPM stands for original Pinoy music.
  • Loyal SB19 fans at the Expo 2020 Dubai concert.
    Loyal SB19 fans at the Expo 2020 Dubai concert.
  • The band performed at Expo 2020 Dubai during its last two weeks.
    The band performed at Expo 2020 Dubai during its last two weeks.
  • Filipino actor, comedian and YouTuber Chad Kinis warmed the crowd up for SB19.
    Filipino actor, comedian and YouTuber Chad Kinis warmed the crowd up for SB19.
  • Chad Kinis on stage at Expo 2020 Dubai.
    Chad Kinis on stage at Expo 2020 Dubai.
  • Filipino singer Zephanie Dimaranan also took to the stage.
    Filipino singer Zephanie Dimaranan also took to the stage.
  • Zephanie Dimaranan is known by her stage name Zephanie.
    Zephanie Dimaranan is known by her stage name Zephanie.
  • Zephanie was the winner of the first season of 'Idol Philippines'.
    Zephanie was the winner of the first season of 'Idol Philippines'.