A Decade of Music and Charity: Wish 107.5 Celebrates 10th Anniversary With ‘Wish Date: Obscure’

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Since its inception in 2014, Wish 107.5 has been granting fervent wishes and harmoniously connecting everyone through the power of music. This August, the station celebrates its 10th year in the industry.

In commemoration of this milestone, Wishers were treated to an anniversary special. Combining short film and live musical performances, Wish 107.5 held “Wish Date: Obscure” at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

“Obscure” is the 14th installment of the Wish Date concert series, produced by KDR Music House.

‘Wish Date: Obscure’

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“Obscure,” the short film revolves around Carlos (Elijah Canlas), a lawyer with a traumatic childhood, who was abandoned by his mother and was raised by his grandmother (Bernadette Allyson-Estrada). He forms a close friendship with Chris (JC Alcantara), who becomes his protector and best friend.

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Both are actively engaged in charity work for abandoned children. And this is where they meet Bernadette (Karina Bautista). Conflict emerges when Bernadette becomes the two’s romantic interest. while tensions rise due to their feelings for her, a series of events leads to a near-death experience that reveals deep-seated emotions and secrets.

“Obscure” delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the impact of past traumas.

The anniversary special also showcased on-stage musical performances in between the film’s scenes.

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KDR Music House’s artists Hakki Patricio, Letters from June, and Esay opened the night with their heartfelt rendition of APO Hiking Society’s “Batang-Bata Ka Pa.” Rising band Letters from June also showcased a cover of True Faith’s “Dahil Ikaw.” Up-and-coming singer Hakki belted out to “Defying Gravity” while budding singer-songwriter Esay gave her spin to the Les Miserables tune, “I Dreamed A Dream.”

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OPM band Neocolours debuted on the Wish Date concert stage with their original performances of their hits, “Tuloy Pa Rin,” “Maybe,” “Say You’ll Never Go,” and “Hold On.”

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For Silent Sanctuary’s set, the Pinoy rock band jammed along to their well-loved tracks, “Sa’yo,” “14,” “Ikaw Lamang,” and “Pasensya Ka Na.”

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Stell’s stint on the 10th anniversary special gave some of the night’s most memorable performances. The versatile singer serenaded everyone with his performances of “‘Di Ko Masabi” and “Anino,” from his latest EP, “Room.” He also stirred hearts with his stellar rendition of Michael Bolton’s “Go The Distance.”

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Meanwhile, Gigi de Lana and the Gigi Vibes returned to the Wish Date stage and performed STEELHEART’s “She’s Gone” and Mariah Carey’s “Hero.” The band also dished out a powerful rendition of Evanescence’s “Bring Me To Life” and Jackson 5 hit “I’ll Be There.”

Returning to the stage, KDR Music House’s artists delivered an uplifting performance of “Just For A Moment” from High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

Silent Sanctuary capped off the night with an encore performance of “Bumalik Ka Na Sa’kin.”

Ambassadors of Charity and Goodwill

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Unlike the previous installments of Wish Date, “Obscure” not only showcased a short film and an array of musical performances. Charity was also in the spotlight.

Wish 107.5, together with Stell, Silent Sanctuary, Gigi de Lana and the Gigi Vibes, and Neocolours, donated Php100,000 to each of the artist’s beneficiary. Save the Children, CRIBS Foundation, Inc., Cancer Treatment and Support Foundation Inc., and Pangarap Foundation, Inc., were the recipients of the cash donation.

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In the last part of the event, the said performers were recognized by the station as Ambassadors of Charity and Goodwill. This is to acknowledge their support to Wish 107.5’s advocacy of championing charity and using music as an avenue to pay it forward.

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“For me, sobrang honored and happy na naging part ako ng 10th year anniversary ng Wish kasi bukod sa nashe-share namin ‘yung talent namin, ‘yung music namin, we get the opportunity rin to share the blessings na dumarating samin as an artist. So, nabibigyan namin ng blessings din ‘yung ibang nangangailangan,” Stell shared in an interview.

Don’t miss the special streaming of “Wish Date: Obscure” on the KDR Music House YouTube channel soon. Stay tuned for more updates.

“Wish Date: Obscure,” Wish 107.5’s 10th anniversary special, is co-presented by Puregold, along with major sponsors Genesis Organic Spirulina, CSquare Telecom, J&T Express, Hyundai, and BDO, minor sponsor Asconvitazin, and event partners APLUSJ Printing Services, KDR Adventure Camp, EFS Apparel, Wisemen Insurance Agency, ERC Travel Services, Daniel’s Coffee, BES House of Chicken, and Salut Restaurant.

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Written by Kenneth Valladolid
Photography by Kenneth Valladolid, Prince Marquez, Paul Aquino & Roxanne Dychengco
Edited by Emmy Borromeo

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