OPM band Silent Sanctuary is set to celebrate over two decades of music with their milestone concert, 'Gabi ng Lambing,' on October 25, 2026, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The event marks the band's first major solo arena show and will feature The Manila Symphony Orchestra, Viva Voce, and surprise guests. Tickets are available through SM Tickets outlets and online at https://www.smtickets.com/tickets/GabiNgLambing.
24 Years of Songs
Billed as a celebration of '24 Years of Songs,' the concert brings fan-favorite tracks, deep cuts, and shared memories to a full-scale arena stage. Vocalist and guitarist Raymund 'Sarkie' Sarangay described the event as the peak of the band's career. 'Five years ago, we were already wishing and talking about this. It's perfect timing because time has improved us, and this time, we aim to give fans a good experience,' he said.
Silent Sanctuary is composed of Sarkie on vocals and guitar, Anjo Inacay on cello, Allen Calixto on drums, Kim Mirandilla-Ng on violin, Ronnie Ropal on bass, and Poch Villalon on synthesizers and backing vocals.
A Stage Fully Their Own
While the band has performed in major venues before, Sarkie shared that 'Gabi ng Lambing' feels different because the stage belongs fully to them. 'There were times we played in big venues like MOA, Araneta, and Philippine Arena, but as a guest. But what if this time, we are the ones playing as a band in front of this many people? This is our first time playing around 30 songs, with an orchestra, and all our own songs. No covers,' he explained.
For longtime members Sarkie, Anjo, and Allen, the concert is a long-awaited milestone. For newer members Kim, Ronnie, and Poch, it represents a chance to bring Silent Sanctuary into a refreshed chapter while honoring the sound fans have loved for years. 'It's great to celebrate this lineup,' Anjo said. 'It's like we've been given a new direction with Kim on violin, Ronnie on bass, and Poch on keyboards. We feel we can do more with our old and new music.'
Production and Collaborations
The concert will be directed by Paolo Valenciano, with Ria Osorio as Musical Director. Fans can expect new arrangements, an orchestra, a choir, and a setlist spanning Silent Sanctuary's discography, from songs fans grew up with to deeper cuts long-time listeners have been waiting to hear live.
Beyond the concert, Silent Sanctuary is entering a new chapter through their collaboration with Wrangler Philippines, a partnership the band describes as surreal and affirming. 'We've never had a team that trusted us to do this before,' Sarkie shared. 'TTP Events, Numinous Philippines, and Universal Records Philippines really believed in us.' He also expressed gratitude to Wrangler Philippines, TTP Events, Numinous Philippines, Variant Productions, Tala Entertainment, and Universal Records Philippines.
More Than a Concert
More than a concert, 'Gabi ng Lambing' is a celebration of the memories that Silent Sanctuary's music has carried for generations, from classroom sing-alongs and karaoke nights to breakups, reconciliations, friendships, proposals, and quiet moments people never forget.
