© Urbandub / Typecast / Faspitch / Nemesis Music Group, Numinous Philippines, Tower of Doom
Typecast X Urbandub 25th Anniversary Tour
For almost 20 years, Japanese Rock bands have entered European ground, followed over the years by South Korean, Taiwanese, and Thai Rock bands. The following words take you back to a legendary night for the Filipino music scene in Europe. And no one else then the iconic founders of their country's 2000s music scene have filled the halls exclusively in London, Dingwalls, the United Kingdom, and the historical Button Factory in Dublin, Ireland.
Started as a local Dublin-based recording studio, later in the 90s it became the official Temple Bar Music Centre, filled by artists like The Strokes and Hozier. Associated with Temple Lane Studios, where artists like Rihanna and Eminem have recorded, it was the perfect event location for this emotional evening.
Urbandub and Typecast are two iconic bands in the Philippines that can be seen as the founders of their country's 2000s rock music. In 2025, they have started their world tour in Canada, followed now by Europe for the first time, as well as Australia.
For Europe, they have been supported by Faspitch, which are also celebrating their 25th anniversary. All three have been signed under EMI Music Philippines, and in that case, Urbandub was the first-ever band to sign under an international record label in their country's music history.
Dublin, Ireland.
23rd February 2026
For this iconic event, the fans could choose between VVIP tickets, which include a soundcheck experience and meet and greet, VIP, and regular tickets. Typecast has started the soundcheck, followed by Urbandub and Faspitch.
After a short setup change, Faspitch started their set at 7:20 p.m., opening with a classic song, “All Over Heaven.” Related for personal reasons, 3 of 5 members could join this event, so all songs have been played in an acoustic setup. Vocalist Henry shared personal words about celebrating 25 years as a band and announced upcoming plans for the year.
The setlist continued with “Grace,” their most recent release, followed by “Heartfull Strength.” Henry and guitarist Russell expressed how moved they are to see so many familiar faces thousands of kilometers away from home. About 45 minutes into their acoustic album, they closed their set with “Mouthful,” leaving the audience excited and enthusiastic.
A five-minute countdown appeared before the first headliner of this evening started their set at 8:15 p.m. with "Will You Ever Learn, a powerful tone for the evening. The audience reacted enthusiastically from the very beginning. The band shared personal words with the crowd and expressed how grateful they were to be there, reflecting briefly on their journey as a band. Classic tunes like "The Boston Drama" and "Will You Ever Learn" were followed by "Mulat Na Mata", in their native language, Tagalog.
At one point, they made a reference to the Foo Fighters concert, which was held on the same day in Dublin. Both the lower and upper levels of the venue were completely filled, and people seemed relaxed, enjoying their Heineken in hand while fully immersed in the music.
Strong guitar riffs and energetic performances defined their set. The atmosphere grew more intense with each song. For the final track, everyone in the venue sang along, creating a powerful closing moment after approximately 45 minutes on stage.
After Typecast finished, there was one last setup change for Urbandub, the headliner of the evening. By this point, the audience was fully warmed up -energized by the opening band, the acoustic set, and Typecast’s dynamic rock performance. The legendary venue resonated with powerful sounds, and the excitement for the final act of the night was unmistakable heared.
Around 9:30 p.m., Urbandub finally took the stage.
They opened with a warm greeting, clearly in a good mood, and launched into their first song, “Soul Searching.” The crowd reacted immediately. The band thanked everyone for being there and mentioned that it was their first time performing in Dublin. They also shared a few words in their native language, which made the moment feel even more personal for the audience.
The second song, “Come,” kept the energy high. The atmosphere was intense, with an excited and emotional crowd, who have listened to this band for decades.
Between songs, the band expressed their gratitude for being part of the anniversary celebration, emphasizing how thankful they were to share this special moment. “Gravity” followed, bringing heavier vibes and powerful instrumentals. They closed the night with there classic track “First of Summer.” The audience sang along passionately, creating a memorable and emotional ending and even a Moshpit at the concert.
The evening was filled with an electrifying atmosphere—a perfect finale after an already powerful lineup of performances. Thank you to the management, the production team, and even the audience who gave me the possibility to shoot the photos in this completely filled hall. As well, a big thank you to the bands!
© Urbandub / Typecast / Faspitch / Nemesis Music Group, Numinous Philippines,
Variant Productions, One Moon Liv., TTP Events