Biniverse (tour)
{{Short description|2024 concert tour by Bini}}
{{use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=August 2024}}
{{For|the 2025 tour and extended play|Biniverse World Tour 2025|Biniverse (EP)}}{{Infobox concert
| concert_tour_name = Biniverse
| artist = Bini
| image = Biniverse, The First Solo Concert main poster.jpg
| image_size = 220px
| image_caption = Promotional poster for the New Frontier Theater concert
| location =
| start_date = June 28, 2024
| end_date = November 19, 2024
| number_of_shows = {{unbulleted list|8 in Asia|4 in North America|12 in total}}
| duration =
| this_concert = Biniverse
(2024)
| next_concert = Biniverse World Tour 2025
(2025)
}}
Biniverse is the first concert tour by the Filipino girl group Bini. The tour began in June 2024, at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City, Philippines. Following the initial concert shows, Bini held a regional tour across the Philippines in July, followed by an overseas tour in Canada in August. A performance at the Araneta Coliseum was held in November. The tour was followed by the Biniverse World Tour 2025, which began at the Philippine Arena by February 2025 followed with stops in Singapore, Dubai, London, and the United States.
Background
File:Biniverse First Solo Concert at NFT.jpg" inside New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. The venue hosted their first three-day sold out shows.]]
On March 6, 2024, during their press conference for their debut extended play, Talaarawan, Bini announced their first solo concert titled "Biniverse", to be held at the New Frontier Theater.{{Cite news |last=Antonio |first=Josiah |date=March 6, 2024 |title=P-pop girl group BINI to hold solo concert on June 28 |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/3/6/p-pop-girl-group-bini-to-hold-concert-on-june-28-2116 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704141346/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/3/6/p-pop-girl-group-bini-to-hold-concert-on-june-28-2116 |archive-date=July 4, 2024 |access-date=June 29, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News}} Tickets went on sale on April 2 and sold out in less than two hours. As a result, fans asked for a second concert or a bigger venue,{{Cite web |last=Sibal |first=Gianna |date=April 3, 2024 |title=BINI's First Solo Concert Was Sold Out in Less Than 2 Hours |url=https://mega-onemega.com/binis-first-solo-concert-was-sold-out-in-less-than-2-hours/ |access-date=June 29, 2024 |website=MEGA |language=en-US |archive-date=June 29, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629103354/https://mega-onemega.com/binis-first-solo-concert-was-sold-out-in-less-than-2-hours/ |url-status=live }} specifically the neighboring Araneta Coliseum. This led to the #WeWantBINIverseInAraneta hashtag becoming a trend on X.{{Cite web |last1=Adriatico |first1=Abigail |last2=Villanueva |first2=Angelica |date=April 4, 2024 |title='Blooms' call for BINI concert in Araneta |url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/314432128/blooms-call-for-bini-concert-in-araneta.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629103353/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/314432128/blooms-call-for-bini-concert-in-araneta.html |archive-date=June 29, 2024 |access-date=June 29, 2024 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}} Due to public demand, Star Music announced a second concert on April 4,{{Cite web |last=Uson |first=Melanie |date=April 4, 2024 |title=P-pop girl group BINI adds day 2 for 'BINIverse' concert in June |url=https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/651254-p-pop-girl-group-bini-adds-day-2-for-biniverse-concert? |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629103402/https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/651254-p-pop-girl-group-bini-adds-day-2-for-biniverse-concert |archive-date=June 29, 2024 |access-date=June 29, 2024 |website=Philstar Life}} with a third being announced later on April 8.{{Cite web |last=Villanueva |first=Angelica |date=April 9, 2024 |title=BINI adds third day for upcoming 'BINIverse' concert |url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/314433955/bini-adds-third-day-for-upcoming-biniverse-concert.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808143010/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/314433955/bini-adds-third-day-for-upcoming-biniverse-concert.html |archive-date=August 8, 2024 |access-date=August 10, 2024 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}} Ticket sales for the additional dates went live on April 9, which also sold out in less than two hours.{{Cite news |last=Antonio |first=Josiah |date=April 9, 2024 |title=BINI's concert 'BINIverse' Day 2, 3 tickets sold out in less than 2 hours |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/9/-biniverse-day-2-3-tickets-sold-out-in-less-than-2-hours-1335 |url-status=live |access-date=June 29, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News |archive-date=April 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240409112904/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/9/-biniverse-day-2-3-tickets-sold-out-in-less-than-2-hours-1335 }}
On June 12, Star Music announced that the concert would make regional stops in July: on July 6 at the Camp John Hay Trade and Cultural Center in Baguio, on July 14 at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City, and on July 20 at the open grounds of the KCC Mall in General Santos.{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=BINI announces regional leg of 'BINIverse: The First Solo Concert' |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/bini-regional-leg-biniverse-first-solo-concert/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727042326/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/bini-regional-leg-biniverse-first-solo-concert/ |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |access-date=June 29, 2024 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}}
Performances
= New Frontier Theater =
Bini started the concert with a medley of "Na Na Na", "Lagi", and "I Feel Good" lasting 17 minutes.{{Cite web |date=June 28, 2024 |title=BiniSupremacy: Bini Rules Over the BiniVerse |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/onemusic/articles-news/bini-biniverse-binisupremacy-talaarawan-22659 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628135631/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/onemusic/articles-news/bini-biniverse-binisupremacy-talaarawan-22659 |archive-date=June 28, 2024 |access-date=August 8, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN Newsroom}}{{Cite web |last=Mesiona |first=Lisa |date=June 29, 2024 |title=BINI successfully mounts first solo concert |url=https://mindanaotimes.com.ph/bini-successfully-mounts-first-solo-concert/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629223841/https://mindanaotimes.com.ph/bini-successfully-mounts-first-solo-concert/ |archive-date=June 29, 2024 |access-date=June 29, 2024 |website=Mindanao Times |language=en-US}} Each member had their solo performances. Mikha and Stacey were the first to perform their solo acts. Mikha began her performance by playing a short snippet of Demon Slayer
Balloons were dropped primarily in the SVIP/VIP area during "Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi", with Maloi prompting fans to pop them, revealing handwritten notes. "Pantropiko" featured large beach balls tossed into the audience, creating a festive atmosphere.
The performance of "8", from their debut album Born to Win, included fan-held signs expressing support. They also performed a subdued version of "Born to Win" and an acoustic rendition of "Strings" from their Feel Good album.
The highlight of the first night of the three-night event was the advance performance of their new single, "Cherry on Top", before its official release on July 11. The single was well-received by the sold-out audience at the New Frontier Theater.{{Cite web |last=Naredo |first=Camille B. |date=Jun 29, 2024 |title=BINI treats 'BINIverse' audience to first-ever performance of 'Cherry on Top' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/28/bini-treats-biniverse-audience-to-first-ever-performance-of-cherry-on-top-023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628232519/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/28/bini-treats-biniverse-audience-to-first-ever-performance-of-cherry-on-top-023 |archive-date=June 28, 2024 |access-date=June 28, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN News}} Additionally, Bini presented a brief teaser of the "Cherry on Top" music video following their performance.{{Cite news |last=Antonio |first=Josiah |date=July 1, 2024 |title=Teaser: Music video for BINI's upcoming single 'Cherry on Top' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/7/1/teaser-music-video-for-bini-s-upcoming-single-cherry-on-top-2027 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240706083706/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/7/1/teaser-music-video-for-bini-s-upcoming-single-cherry-on-top-2027 |archive-date=July 6, 2024 |access-date=July 6, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News}} The concert concluded with "Da Coconut Nut", the group's pre-debut song, and "Pantropiko", the song that significantly contributed to their rise to fame.
=Nationwide tour=
On July 5, the first leg of the Biniverse nationwide tour was held in Baguio,{{Cite news |last=Alabasco |first=Kevin |date=July 7, 2024 |title=BINI returns to Baguio to kick off BINIverse regional tour |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/7/7/bini-returns-to-baguio-to-kick-off-biniverse-regional-tour-849 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240707021857/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/7/7/bini-returns-to-baguio-to-kick-off-biniverse-regional-tour-849 |archive-date=July 7, 2024 |access-date=July 7, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News |language=en}} followed by the second leg in Cebu City on July 14,{{Cite web |last1=Tan |first1=Ricazen |last2=Cagang |first2=Lorde |last3=Lachica |first3=Immae |date=July 15, 2024 |title=CeBlooms share their Biniverse in Cebu experience! |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/584658/ceblooms-share-their-biniverse-in-cebu-experience |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716052656/https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/584658/ceblooms-share-their-biniverse-in-cebu-experience |archive-date=July 16, 2024 |access-date=July 16, 2024 |website=Cebu Daily News |language=en}} during which Colet added a rendition of Budots to her solo performance.{{Cite web |last1=Escudero |first1=Christa |date=July 20, 2024 |title=What makes 'BINIverse' in Cebu extra special? |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/highlights-bini-concert-cebu-july-2024/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240721131959/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/highlights-bini-concert-cebu-july-2024/ |archive-date=July 21, 2024 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=Rappler |language=en}} The third and final leg of the nationwide tour was held in General Santos on July 20.{{Cite web |last=Alfasain |first=Genory Vanz |date=July 29, 2024 |title=BINIverse Gensan lights up the city's concert scene |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/entertainment/biniverse-gensan-lights-up-the-citys-concert-scene |access-date=February 8, 2025 |website=Sunstar |language=en}}
= North American tour =
On May 30, Star Music announced that the Biniverse concert will extend to Canada and the United States. The Canadian leg of the tour began in Vancouver on August 9, and was followed by Edmonton on August 10,{{Cite web |last=Ku |first=Russell |date=August 11, 2024 |title=Ticket prices: BINI's 'Grand BINIverse' concert |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/ticket-prices-bini-grand-biniverse-concert-november-2024/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811160939/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/ticket-prices-bini-grand-biniverse-concert-november-2024/ |archive-date=August 11, 2024 |access-date=August 11, 2024 |website=Rappler}} Winnipeg on August 16,{{Cite web |last=Delos Santos |first=Mikaela |date=August 17, 2024 |title=Blooming new Filipino girl group Bini performs in Winnipeg |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/bini-filipino-girl-group-winnipeg-blooms-1.7296470 |access-date=August 22, 2024 |website=CBC |language=en |archive-date=January 30, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250130150732/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/bini-filipino-girl-group-winnipeg-blooms-1.7296470 |url-status=live }} and Toronto on August 17. The dates for the USA leg are yet to be announced.{{Cite web |last=Go |first=Mayks |date=May 30, 2024 |title=BINI Announce North America Tour Of Canada And The USA |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/bini-announce-north-america-tour-the-nations-girl-group-is-ready-to-take-flight-concert-tickets-2024/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808143050/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/bini-announce-north-america-tour-the-nations-girl-group-is-ready-to-take-flight-concert-tickets-2024/ |archive-date=August 8, 2024 |access-date=June 29, 2024 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Carbonilla |first=Hans |date=June 20, 2024 |title=How to watch 'BINIverse' Day 3 in North America |url=https://usa.inquirer.net/151786/how-to-watch-biniverse-day-3-in-north-america |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629100214/https://usa.inquirer.net/151786/how-to-watch-biniverse-day-3-in-north-america |archive-date=June 29, 2024 |access-date=June 29, 2024 |website=INQUIRER.net USA |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Carbonilla |first=Hans |date=June 8, 2024 |title=P-pop sensation BINI announces Canada tour dates |url=https://usa.inquirer.net/151076/p-pop-sensation-bini-announces-canada-tour-dates |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610000934/https://usa.inquirer.net/151076/p-pop-sensation-bini-announces-canada-tour-dates |archive-date=June 10, 2024 |access-date=June 29, 2024 |website=INQUIRER.net USA |language=en}} On July 23, Tala Entertainment, the manager of the Toronto concert, announced the transfer of the venue to the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa. The decision was made to accommodate more fans clamoring to watch the show.{{Cite web |date=July 23, 2024 |title=You asked. We listened. We're upgrading to a... - Tala Entertainment |url=https://www.facebook.com/talaentertainmentinc/posts/pfbid0n3vMMPKzMDgtcvDsGMVWMCECzmeKXibJxsfuEVauPeARMiwmuxkkfP7fJ18U28Zwl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240723165700/https://www.facebook.com/talaentertainmentinc/posts/pfbid0n3vMMPKzMDgtcvDsGMVWMCECzmeKXibJxsfuEVauPeARMiwmuxkkfP7fJ18U28Zwl |archive-date=July 23, 2024 |access-date=July 23, 2024 |website=Facebook}}
Unlike the domestic performances, there were no solo performances by the group's members in Canada. Instead, a sub-unit system was made, with Stacey and Mikha performing a rendition of "Snooze" by SZA, Jhoanna, Gwen, and Colet collectively singing "On the Wings of Love" by Jeffrey Osborne, and Maloi, Aiah, and Sheena collectively performing "Please Please Please" by Sabrina Carpenter.{{Cite web |last=Felipe |first=MJ |date=August 10, 2024 |title=BINI's surprise for Vancouver Blooms? Sub-unit performances |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/8/10/bini-s-surprise-for-vancouver-blooms-sub-unit-performances-1742 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240810150124/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/8/10/bini-s-surprise-for-vancouver-blooms-sub-unit-performances-1742 |archive-date=August 10, 2024 |access-date=August 10, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=en}}
= Araneta Coliseum =
At the end of the last day of the New Frontier concert on June 30, 2024, Bini announced that they would have "The Grand Biniverse" concert on October 4 at the Araneta Coliseum. Laurenti Dyogi, ABS-CBN's Head of Entertainment Production, said that the concert in Araneta is "something to look forward to", adding that it would be a different show from the previous Biniverse concerts.{{Cite web |date=July 6, 2024 |title=Direk Lauren on X: "the grand biniverse concert @ the big dome will be a new show. see you on oct 4!" |url=https://x.com/direklauren/status/1809431492596232300 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240706080146/https://x.com/direklauren/status/1809431492596232300 |archive-date=July 6, 2024 |access-date=2024-07-21 |website=X}} On July 26, Star Magic announced that the concert would be moved to November 16 and 17 following concerns by fans over the group's schedules and health, which resulted in the hashtag #PostponeGrandBiniverse becoming viral on social media.{{Cite web |last=Ku |first=Russell |date=2024-07-27 |title=BINI moves 'Grand BINIverse' concert dates after fans ask for postponement |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/bini-moves-grand-biniverse-concert-dates-november-2024/ |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727031947/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/bini-moves-grand-biniverse-concert-dates-november-2024/ |url-status=live }} Tickets for the concert were made available to members of Bini's official website on August 30, 2024. Due to high demand, all tickets were sold out in less than three hours, leading to the cancellation of the planned general public sale initially scheduled for August 31.{{Cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/bini-grand-biniverse-concert-tickets-updates-august-30-2024/ |title=Tickets for BINI's 'Grand BINIverse' concert sold out |language=en |access-date=2024-07-30 |work=Rappler |last=Ku |first=Russel |archive-date=August 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830132647/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/bini-grand-biniverse-concert-tickets-updates-august-30-2024/ |url-status=live }} However, a third day for the concert for November 18 was subsequently announced on August 31 due to public demand,{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Hazel Jane |date=September 1, 2024 |title=BINI announces day 3 for 'Grand BINIverse,' tickets to go on sale today |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/115558/bini-announces-day-3-for-grand-biniverse-tickets-to-go-on-sale-today/story |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901143931/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/115558/bini-announces-day-3-for-grand-biniverse-tickets-to-go-on-sale-today/story |archive-date=September 1, 2024 |access-date=September 1, 2024 |website=GMA Network |language=en}} with tickets sold out within two hours of their release on September 1.{{Cite news |date=September 1, 2024 |title=Tickets for Day 3 of Grand BINIverse sell out in less than 2 hours |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/1/tickets-for-day-3-of-grand-biniverse-sell-out-in-less-than-2-hours-2023 |access-date=September 1, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News |archive-date=September 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901125621/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/1/tickets-for-day-3-of-grand-biniverse-sell-out-in-less-than-2-hours-2023 |url-status=live }}
On October 25, 2024, Bini announced that {{FXConvert|PHL|{{#expr:1000000}}|cursign=₱}} from the concert's ticket sales would be donated to ABS-CBN Foundation's Sagip Kapamilya program to support relief efforts for the victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami).{{Cite web |last=Llemit |first=Kathleen A. |date=2024-10-25 |title=P-pop groups BINI, SB19 extend help to Typhoon 'Kristine' victims |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/10/25/2395278/p-pop-groups-bini-sb19-extend-help-typhoon-kristine-victims |access-date=2024-10-26 |work=The Philippine Star}}
On November 7, 2024, Bini announced the guest performers for their concert, which include Regine Velasquez, Vice Ganda, Gary Valenciano, Maymay Entrata, drag queens Precious Paula Nicole, Maxie Andreison, Eva Le Queen, Viñas DeLuxe, Popstar Bench, M1ss Jade So, Angel Galang, and Hana Beshie and the dance crew TPM.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-07 |title=BINI announces grand guests performers for Grand BINIverse concert |url=https://news.tv5.com.ph/breaking/read/bini-announces-grand-guests-performers-for-grand-biniverse-concert |access-date=2024-11-07 |work=TV5}} In addition, instead of relying on electronic and synthetic music for intermissions, the concert's musical director, Rey Cantong, said that the concert will utilize live orchestral performed by Orchestra of the Filipino Youth (OFY).{{Cite web |date=2024-11-07 |title=Live band of BINI gears up for 'BINIverse' concert |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/11/9/live-band-of-bini-gears-up-for-biniverse-concert-2240 |access-date=2024-11-09 |work=ABS-CBN |archive-date=November 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109190509/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/11/9/live-band-of-bini-gears-up-for-biniverse-concert-2240 |url-status=live }} On November 15, 2024, Star Music announced the rescheduling of the second day of the concert from November 17 to November 19, citing safety concerns due to the anticipated impact of Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi). They also stated that a portion of the concert's proceeds would be donated to the ABS-CBN Foundation to support relief efforts for those affected by the typhoon.{{Cite news |date=2024-11-15 |title=Nov. 17 'Grand BINIverse' concert to be moved due to 'Pepito' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/11/15/nov-17-grand-biniverse-concert-to-be-moved-due-to-pepito-1931 |access-date=2024-11-15 |work=ABS-CBN News}}
Bini began their first-day concert with "Pantropiko", followed by performances of "No Fear", "I Feel Good", "Lagi", and "Ang Huling Cha Cha". Jhoanna and Maloi then took the stage as a duo to perform "Greedy" by Tate McRae and "When I Grow Up" by The Pussycat Dolls. This was followed by a group performance of "Strings". Guest performer Maymay Entrata then performed her songs "Puede Ba" and "Amakabogera". Afterward, Aiah and Stacey showcased DJ mixing skills before performing "Lose My Breath" by Destiny's Child, while Mikha and Gwen included stunts in their duo act. Bini's performance continued with "Diyan Ka Lang", featuring Gary Valenciano, with whom they also performed "Di Bale Na Lang". The group incorporated Filipino Sign Language (FSL) during their performance of "Kapit Lang" to promote inclusivity. They were joined by Regine Velasquez for a rendition of "Na Na Nandito Lang". Colet and Sheena concluded the duo acts with songs by Michael Jackson. The group continued with "Karera", parading around the venue, and later performed with guest drag queens, incorporating tossing stunts. Approaching the concert's finale, they celebrated the Christmas season with "Star ng Pasko", a holiday version of "Cherry on Top", and their rendition of "Joy to the World". They then performed "Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi", changing costumes mid-performance, followed by "Salamin, Salamin". Bini concluded the concert with a final performance of "Na Na Na".{{Cite news |last=Antonio |first=Josiah |date=2024-11-17 |title=Concert Recap: BINI delivers 'grand' memories in 'Grand BINIverse' concert |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/11/16/bini-delivers-grand-memories-in-grand-biniverse-concert-003 |access-date=2024-11-17 |work=ABS-CBN News}} Throughout the concert, the group's members travelled across the venue using carts and elevated rigs.{{Cite news |last=Glorioso |first=Nica |date=2024-11-22 |title=8 Grand BINIverse Highlights That Brought The Nation's Girl Group To A Whole New Level |url=https://nylonmanila.com/pop-culture/grand-biniverse-highlights-bini-goes-next-level/ |access-date=2024-11-24 |work=Nylon Manila}}
=Succeeding concerts=
{{further|Biniverse World Tour 2025}}
At the end of the third day of the Grand Biniverse concert in Araneta Coliseum, Bini revealed that the Grand Biniverse will return in 2025, titled "Grand Biniverse: The Valentine Repeat", which is set to take place on February 15, 2025, at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. This will make the group the first Philippine act to headline a solo concert at the arena.{{Cite web |last=Iglesias |first=Iza |date=2024-11-21 |title=Bini set to be first Filipino act to headline at Philippine Arena |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/11/21/entertainment-lifestyle/bini-set-to-be-first-filipino-act-to-headline-at-philippine-arena/2008697 |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=January 15, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250115005241/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/11/21/entertainment-lifestyle/bini-set-to-be-first-filipino-act-to-headline-at-philippine-arena/2008697 |url-status=live }} In addition, the group revealed that they will have an upcoming track titled "Blink Twice", which was released in 2025.{{Cite web |last=Saulog |first=Gabriel |date=2024-11-19 |title=BINI Announce 2025 Comeback and Grand BINIverse Repeat |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/bini-announce-grand-biniverse-the-valentine-repeat-and-comeback-single-blink-twice-tickets-2025/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241120172337/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/bini-announce-grand-biniverse-the-valentine-repeat-and-comeback-single-blink-twice-tickets-2025/ |archive-date=2024-11-20 |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-US}}
In December 2024, ABS-CBN Entertainment announced that the Philippine Arena concert was the first leg of a planned "Biniverse World Tour 2025", with other stops scheduled in Singapore, Dubai, London, and the United States.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-20 |title=Bini announces 2025 world tour |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/930482/bini-announces-2025-world-tour/story/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=December 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241220083946/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/930482/bini-announces-2025-world-tour/story/ |url-status=live }}
Set list
The following set list is from the shows in New Frontier Theater, Quezon City on June 28, 29, and 30, 2024. This may differ from the set lists for the entire tour.
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= New Frontier Theater =
- "Na Na Na"
- "Lagi"
- "I Feel Good"
- "Ang Huling Cha Cha"
- "Karera"
- "That's What You Get" / "Don't Start Now" (Solo cover performance by Mikha)
- "Thank U, Next" (Solo cover performance by Stacey)
- "Diyan Ka Lang"
- "Na Na Nandito Lang"
- "8"
- "Woman" (Solo cover performance by Aiah)
- "Oo" (Solo cover performance by Maloi)
- "Pour It Up" / "Woo" (Solo dance performance by Sheena)
- "Born To Win"
- "Strings"
- "Here With You"
- "Crazy in Love" (Solo cover performance by Colet)
- "Woman Like Me" (Solo cover performance by Gwen)
- "Isa Pang Araw" (Solo cover performance by Jhoanna)
- "Cherry on Top"
- "Salamin, Salamin"
- "Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi"
- "Da Coconut Nut"
- "Pantropiko"
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=Grand Biniverse=
The following set list is from the shows in Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City on November 16, 18, and 19, 2024.{{cite web |last1=Lazo |first1=Leigh Sofia |date=2024-11-21 |title=Inside the Grand BINIverse: How BINI Made the Dome Their Own |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2024/11/21/inside-the-grand-biniverse-how-bini-made-the-dome-their-own-1349 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121145512/https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2024/11/21/inside-the-grand-biniverse-how-bini-made-the-dome-their-own-1349 |archive-date=2024-11-21 |access-date=2024-11-21 |work=ABS-CBN}}{{Cite news |last=Pagulong |first=Charmie Joy |date=2024-11-21 |title='Grand BINIverse' delivers world-class production |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/11/21/2401717/grand-biniverse-delivers-world-class-production |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201163746/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/11/21/2401717/grand-biniverse-delivers-world-class-production |archive-date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2024-12-01 |work=The Philippine Star}}
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- "Pantropiko"
- "No Fear"
- "I Feel Good"
- "Lagi"
- "Ang Huling Cha Cha"
- "Greedy" / "When I Grow Up" (Duo cover performance by Maloi and Jhoanna)
- "Strings"
- "Born To Win"
- "Puede Ba" / "Amakabogera" (Group cover performance with special guest Maymay Entrata)
- "Lose My Breath" (Duo cover performance by Stacey and Aiah)
- "My Oh My"/ "Bad" (Duo cover performance by Mikha and Gwen)
- "Kapit Lang"
- "Na Na Nandito Lang" (Group performance with special guest Regine Velasquez){{efn|Regine Velasquez joined Bini for November 16 and 18, 2024 performance only{{cite web |last1=Go |first1=Mayks |title=BINI Reveal Special Guests For Grand BINIverse: Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Gary Valenciano, Maymay Entrata, And More |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/bini-reveal-special-guests-for-grand-biniverse-regine-velasquez-alcasid-gary-valenciano-maymay-entrata-and-more-concert-2024/ |website=billboardphilippines.com |date=November 8, 2024 |publisher=Billboard Philippines |access-date=18 November 2024 |archive-date=November 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241111063410/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/bini-reveal-special-guests-for-grand-biniverse-regine-velasquez-alcasid-gary-valenciano-maymay-entrata-and-more-concert-2024/ |url-status=live }}}}
- "Billie Jean" / "Smooth Criminal" (Duo cover performance by Colet and Sheena)
- "Karera"
- "B HU U R" (Group cover performance with Vice Ganda and drag queens Eva Le Queen, Hana Beshie, Maxie, Angel, Precious Paula Nicole, Viñas DeLuxe and Popstar Bench){{efn|Vice Ganda joined on this part of the performance for November 18 and 19, 2024{{cite web |last1=Purnell |first1=Kristoffer |title=Vice Ganda, Regine Velasquez, Gary Valenciano lead 'Grand BINIverse' guest performers |url=https://www.philstar.com/music/2024/11/08/2398621/vice-ganda-regine-velasquez-gary-valenciano-lead-grand-biniverse-guest-performers |website=philstar.com |publisher=Philstar |access-date=18 November 2024}}}}
- "Star ng Pasko"
- "Cherry on Top"
- "Joy To The World"
- "Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi"
- "Salamin, Salamin"
- "Na Na Na"
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; Notes
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Tour dates
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scope="row" style="text-align:center;" |June 28
| rowspan="3" |Quezon City | rowspan="6" |Philippines | rowspan="3" |New Frontier Theater |
scope="row" style="text-align:center;" |June 29 |
scope="row" style="text-align:center;" |June 30 |
scope="row" style="text-align:center;" |July 6
|Camp John Hay Trade and Cultural Center |
scope="row" style="text-align:center;" |July 14 |
scope="row" style="text-align:center;" |July 20
|KCC Gensan Open Grounds |
scope="row" style="text-align:center;" |August 9
| rowspan="4" |Canada |The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts |
scope="row" style="text-align:center;" |August 10 |
scope="row" style="text-align:center;" |August 16 |
scope="row" style="text-align:center;" |August 17 |
scope="row" style="text-align:center;" |November 16
| rowspan="3" |Quezon City | rowspan="3" |Philippines | rowspan="3" |Araneta Coliseum |
scope="row" style="text-align:center;" |November 18 |
scope="row" style="text-align:center;" |November 19{{Refn|Originally scheduled for November 17, but moved due to concerns regarding Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi)|group=lower-alpha}} |
Reception
The concert received positive reviews from both fans and critics, who praised the group's performance and stage presence.{{Cite news |last=Felipe |first=MJ |date=June 29, 2024 |title='Never a dull moment' in BINIverse, says Gary V |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/29/never-a-dull-moment-in-biniverse-says-gary-v-713 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240721023838/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/29/never-a-dull-moment-in-biniverse-says-gary-v-713 |archive-date=July 21, 2024 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News}} On the last day of the first concert series, the team of New Frontier Theater gave Bini a Plaque of Recognition award for making history in the theater as the first Filipino girl group to hold three consecutive sold-out shows.{{Cite news |last=Naredo |first=Camille |date=June 30, 2024 |title=BINI set for grand BINIverse concert in October |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/30/bini-set-for-grand-biniverse-concert-in-october-2247 |access-date=July 1, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News |archive-date=June 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630174829/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/30/bini-set-for-grand-biniverse-concert-in-october-2247 |url-status=live }} At the end of the Grand Biniverse, the Araneta Group awarded Bini with a plaque of recognition and the Golden Dome Award for becoming the first Filipino girl group to hold three consecutive sold-out shows in the Araneta Coliseum.{{Cite news |last=Salen |first=Laurd |date=November 20, 2024 |title=BINI teases new song 'Blink Twice,' announces February 2025 concert |url=https://bnc.ph/bini-makes-history-as-first-filipino-girl-group-to-sell-out-three-nights-at-araneta/lifestyle-entertainment/ |access-date=November 20, 2024 |work=BNC}}
Streaming
On June 18, online streaming platform iWantTFC announced that the third day of the New Frontier Theater concert will be streamed on their platform.{{Cite web |date=June 19, 2024 |title=BINIverse Day 3 concert to be livestreamed on iWantTFC |url=https://republicasiamedia.com/biniverse-day-3-concert-to-be-livestreamed-on-iwanttfc/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619071655/https://republicasiamedia.com/biniverse-day-3-concert-to-be-livestreamed-on-iwanttfc/ |archive-date=June 19, 2024 |access-date=June 29, 2024 |website=RepublicAsia |language=en-US}} This decision was made to accommodate the high demand and to reach Bini's international fanbase.{{Cite web |last=Carbonilla |first=Hans |date=June 20, 2024 |title=How to watch 'BINIverse' Day 3 in North America |url=https://usa.inquirer.net/151786/how-to-watch-biniverse-day-3-in-north-america |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808143052/https://usa.inquirer.net/151786/how-to-watch-biniverse-day-3-in-north-america |archive-date=August 8, 2024 |access-date=June 29, 2024 |website=INQUIRER.net USA |language=en}} On October 4, Star Music announced that the Grand Biniverse concert would also be streamed on iWantTFC.{{Cite news |date=October 4, 2024 |title=Blooms to enjoy BINI's 'Grand BINIverse' soon on iWantTFC |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/10/4/blooms-to-enjoy-bini-s-grand-biniverse-soon-on-iwanttfc-2230 |access-date=October 4, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News}}
A documentary film on the preparations leading to the New Frontier Theater concerts, titled Bini Chapter 1: Born To Win, was released on iWantTFC on September 26 as part of a trilogy series about the group.{{Cite news |date=August 21, 2024 |title=BINI docu-series to air on iWantTFC on September 26 |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/8/21/bini-docu-series-to-air-on-iwanttfc-on-september-26-2122 |access-date=August 23, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News |archive-date=August 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240822055730/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/8/21/bini-docu-series-to-air-on-iwanttfc-on-september-26-2122 |url-status=live }} A sequel, titled Here With You, was released on November 8, 2024,{{Cite news |date=November 7, 2024 |title=Part 2 of BINI docuseries to focus on 'ties that bind' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/11/7/part-2-of-bini-docuseries-to-focus-on-ties-that-bind-1424 |access-date=November 9, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News }} and covered the regional leg of the Biniverse tour.{{Cite news |date=October 1, 2024 |title=Watch: Trailer of BINI docuseries 'Chapter 2: Here With You' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/10/1/trailer-of-bini-docuseries-chapter-2-here-with-you-1627 |access-date=October 4, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News |archive-date=October 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002062731/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/10/1/trailer-of-bini-docuseries-chapter-2-here-with-you-1627 |url-status=live }} The final part of the trilogy, titled Hanggang Dulo (Until the End), was released on June 12, 2025 and covered the Biniverse concerts in the United States, Canada and the Araneta Coliseum.{{Cite news |title=BINI docuseries final chapter highlights P-pop group's international popularity |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2025/06/16/2450952/bini-docuseries-final-chapter-highlights-p-pop-groups-international-popularity |access-date=June 16, 2025 |work=The Philippine Star}}
Accolades
Notes
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