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Ebe Dancel marks 20th-anniversary of first Sugarfree album 'Sa Wakas' with campus-themed music fair

By Jansen Ramos

Filipino alternative rock icon Ebe Dancel celebrates the enduring legacy of Pinoy rock band Sugarfree's iconic debut album, Sa Wakas, released in 2003, with an experiential treat that brings to mind the colorful vibe of UP Fair and the intimacy of a packed, outdoor event.

Titled , it marks another milestone for the multi-awarded singer-songwriter as he brings to life the classic anthems that define an entire generation.

The show will take place at 123 Block, Mandala Park on January 28, 2022 (Saturday), from 4:30 p.m. onwards, and feature a full-length, all-Sugafree set by Ebe Dancel, with the special participation of Mitch Singson, as well as guest performances by Cheats, Johnoy Danao, The Itchyworms, and more.

To make the celebration more special and personal, important personalities who were part of making Sa Wakas will also be gracing the event, either as performers or as special guests.

Not only will there be live music, but Mandala Park will also be turned into an amusement venue with carnival games and rides, arts and crafts booths, record and book stores, food stands, and other immersive activities.

“At the core of Sa Wakas is nostalgia shaped by bittersweet memories and adolescent discoveries,” says Ian Urrutia, PR and Marketing Director of GNN Entertainment Productions. “We want to honor the impact of Sugarfree's debut album by reliving the simple joys of going to college or university fairs with friends, family, and loved ones.

Special merch will be sold exclusively at the venue, and select Ebe Dancel albums and other important local/foreign records will be available via Backspacer Records.

SA WAKAS: 20th Anniversary Celebration is presented by GNN Entertainment Productions and Backspacer Records, in partnership with 123 Block and Balcony Entertainment.

Tickets to SA WAKAS: 20th Anniversary Celebration are available for purchase via backspacerrecords.com/collections/sawakas.