Cup of Joe celebrates Joewah’s 6th year at Viva Café with Sale-lakbo Joekay Joekay, featuring Dana Paulene, Midnight Talking, and more.
On April 26, 2025, Joewah celebrated their 6th anniversary with Cup of Joe at Viva Café, Cubao, through Cup of Joe: Sale-lakbo Joekay Joekay, Joewahnniversalery: A Joewah Anniversary Kickoff Event. The band performed some of their hit songs and hosted a special Joekay Joekay (ukay-ukay) sale for Joewahs.
Cup of Joe is a Filipino pop/rock band from Baguio, formed in November 2018. The group features lead vocalists Gian Bernardino and Raphaell Ridao, lead guitarist Gabriel Fernandez, rhythm guitarist CJ Fernandez, and keyboardist Xen Gareza.
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Front Acts: Jelo, Gelo, Levi, Dana Paulene, Xerenade, and Midnight Talks
The evening began with performances from solo busker Jelo, the shy yet talented Gelo, and the live band Levi from Laguna. They entertained Joewahs with a mix of covers and original songs, including unreleased songs such as Jelo’s “Sayonara” and Levi’s “Pansin.”
Following their set, upcoming Viva artist Dana Paulene hyped Joewahs with her soulful covers and originals. She performed “Uod Love Story,” inspired by a Reddit post that asked, “Will you still love me even if I’m a worm?” Followed by her latest single, “Akong Ako,” a heartfelt track about finding someone who will love you at your worst—hoping everyone will find that kind of love too.
Right after Dana’s performance, Cup of Joe finally took the stage and launched their much-awaited Joekay Joekay sale. Each member brought in outfits and official merch from previous events, personally engaging with Joewahs as they sold the items, making the experience more intimate and memorable.
As the night continued, Joewahs were serenaded by Viva’s promising new vocal boy group, Xerenade. Staying true to their name, they won hearts with a medley of cover songs, including a standout performance of “Miss Miss.” The energy stayed high with Midnight Talking, who performed both cover songs and their original song, “Oh Baby!”
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Cup of Joe Celebrates Joewah’s 6th Anniversary
Finally, Cup of Joe took the stage, greeted by loud cheers from their fans. Gian playfully addressed the crowd, saying, “You are me, me are you, we are within,” in celebration of the 6th anniversary of the Joewah fandom — marking six years since it was officially formed.
To celebrate, the band treated Joewahs to some of their most beloved tracks, including “Silakbo,” “Tingin,” and “Hinga.” One of the most memorable moments came during their performance of the fan-favorite “Sinderela,” when they invited Joewah Eli Bernales to join them on stage. They closed with a heartfelt and emotional rendition of “Multo,” which continues to climb the music charts.
In between performances, the band took time to express their gratitude for the unwavering support from their fans. They celebrated key milestones, such as “Silakbo” hitting No. 1 on Spotify Philippines and “Multo” dominating both local and global charts. As of now, Cup of Joe boasts 10.4 million monthly Spotify listeners and holds the No. 1 spot on Spotify’s Top Artists Philippines chart.
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The event wouldn’t have been possible without everyone and VIVA’s support—special thanks to them for inviting Pop Journal to cover this unforgettable night with Cup of Joe and the Joewahs.
Photos: Paula De La Cruz
