Local music artists have welcomed the opening of new performance spaces in Metro Manila, noting that additional venues help strengthen the live-band culture and provide more opportunities to reach audiences.
Bands including Rocksteddy, 6cyclemind, and HEY JUNE! shared their enthusiasm during the soft opening of Gimik Republik at Bellagio Square along Tomas Morato Avenue, Quezon City, on Friday. Musicians emphasized that such establishments offer vital platforms for local acts to connect with listeners.
HEY JUNE! vocalist Jim Mase highlighted the venue’s appeal to younger crowds.
”Bet ‘to ng mga kabataan, and we are also happy that there’s a new venue for local bands to perform their music,” Mase said.
Echoing this perspective, 6cyclemind vocalist Tutti Caringal expressed hope for broader nationwide expansion.
”We hope there’ll be more Gimik branches soon in the country so that more bands can have an opportunity to perform for the local crowd who loves Pinoy music,” he said.
Rocksteddy frontman Teddy Corpuz, who previously visited the establishment’s original location, noted that the Quezon City branch captures the same energy as the Las Vegas site.
Rocksteddy recorded the venue’s official theme song, titled “Tara G!”
”We did the song for them kasi I was able to experience the vibe in Las Vegas, so yung excitement and party feels resonated sa song. This new branch in QC offers the same vibe sa Las Vegas—ang galing,” Corpuz said.
Originally launched in Las Vegas in 2019 to showcase Filipino food and entertainment, Gimik Republik’s new Philippine branch operates from Tuesday to Sunday, featuring live-band performances every Friday and Saturday.