PPOPCON

The PPOPCON was first announced on February 15, 2022, across their official social media platforms, announcing that the event aimed to gather P-pop fans and celebrate Pinoy pop culture and music.{{Cite web |date=2022-02-16 |title=#PPopRise2022: First-ever PPOP Convention to take place in April |url=https://ppopwave.com/2022/02/16/ppoprise2022-first-ever-ppop-convention-to-take-place-in-april/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217180103/https://ppopwave.com/2022/02/16/ppoprise2022-first-ever-ppop-convention-to-take-place-in-april/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 17, 2022 |access-date=2022-04-03 |website=P-pop Wave |language=en-US}}

The head of PPOPCON Project, Andie Salutin, released a press release on March 28, 2022, stating that "P-Pop is quickly gaining international attention and many fans are recognizing the talent and passion of many P-Pop acts.", and that "through PPOPCON, we are celebrating the growing P-Pop community through the first event of its kind right here at the City of Firsts."

The COVID-19 pandemic restricted established acts as well as debuting acts from holding in-person events, instead opting to do taped performances and music videos to offset the lack of physical connection with an audience.{{Cite web |last=De Cartagena |first=Angelo |date=2022-03-08 |title=Mark Your Calendars P-Pop Fans, Because A Convention And Music Festival Is Coming Your Way IRL - NYLON MANILA |url=https://nylonmanila.com/p-pop-fans-convention-music-festival-coming-ppopcon-tugatog/ |access-date=2022-04-03 |website=nylonmanila.com |language=en-US}} The event was one of the events that marked the return of live entertainment in the Philippines since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web |last=Javier |first=Page |date=2022-04-11 |title=PPOP convention unites artists, fans |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2022/4/11/2022-PPOPCON.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411094220/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2022/4/11/2022-PPOPCON.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 11, 2022 |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=cnn |language=en}}

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The lineup of artists for the event was announced on March 7, 2022, and included 1st.One, 4th Impact, Alamat, BGYO, Bini, Calista, Daydream, Dione, G22, Kaia, MNL48, PPOP Generation, Press Hit Play, R Rules, SB19, and Vxon.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-07 |title=P-POP idol groups, fans come together for 2022 PPOPCON |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/03/07/p-pop-idol-groups-fans-come-together-for-2022-ppopcon/ |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}} On March 30, 2022, a media conference was held at Novotel Manila Araneta City with several Filipino pop groups present in person and through teleconference sharing their preparations and thoughts on the event. On the same conference, SB19 shared their optimism about the positive impact of the first-ever convention for Pinoy pop, saying that "it could be the spark that the music industry in the Philippines was waiting for to showcase Filipino talents across the world" and adding "that P-pop could contribute with the growth of the Philippine economy".{{Cite web |last=Basco |first=Karl Cedrick |date=Mar 30, 2022 |title=SB19 believes P-pop can help PH economy grow |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/30/22/sb19-believes-p-pop-can-help-ph-economy-grow |website=ABS-CBN News}}

Leading up to the opening day of the event, various promotional activities were held, including a series of live-ticket selling events, mall shows and artist activities. 4th Impact, Press Hit Play, Kaia and 1st.One also performed on the Wish Bus.{{Cite web |last=Tunac |first=Hermes Joy |date=2022-03-30 |title=SB19 on the upcoming PPOPCON: 'Buhay na buhay ang pusong Pinoy sa'min' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/826850/sb19-on-the-upcoming-ppopcon-buhay-na-buhay-ang-pusong-pinoy-sa-min/story/ |access-date=2022-04-09 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}} The first day of the convention saw fan booths, merch stands, games, and performances on April 9 at New Frontier Theater.{{Cite web |last=Llanera |first=Nino |date=March 1, 2022 |title=SB19, BGYO, BINI, MNL48, and more Live at the 2022 PPOP Convention |url=https://myx.global/ppopcon/ |website=myx}} The concert, featuring eleven of the participating artists, took place the following day at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, and lasted for six hours.

After a successful debut, the second edition of the event was announced on January 31, 2023, and was scheduled to run from March 18 to 19, in the same venues as the last edition.{{Cite news |date=2023-01-31 |title=Heads up, P-pop fans! 2023 PPOPCON is slated in March |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/31/23/heads-up-p-pop-fans-2023-ppopcon-is-slated-in-march}}{{Cite web |last=Abanes |first=Mariel |date=2023-01-31 |title=PPOP Convention announces pre-lineup ticket details and 2023 event dates |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/ppop-con-2023-buy-tickets-lineup-3389694 |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=NME |language=en}} The event's lineup was announced on February 5, 2023, which included many acts from the previous year, as well as debuting artists.{{Cite web |date=February 8, 2023 |title=Here's the list of acts at PPOPCON 2023 |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/08/23/heres-the-list-of-acts-at-ppopcon-2023 |website=ABS-CBN News}}{{Cite web |date=2023-02-09 |title=Lineup, ticket prices: What you need to know about PPOPCON 2023 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/artist-lineup-ticket-prices-pinoy-pop-convention-ppopcon-2023/ |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}} Artists from the lineup also engaged in mall tours and charity work in the run-up to the event.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-26 |title=All roads lead to Araneta City for PPopCon 2023 |url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/314308891/all-roads-lead-to-araneta-city-for-ppopcon-2023.html |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}} However, on March 9, 2023, the organizers of the event issued a statement announcing the event's postponement, citing logistical issues.{{Cite news |date=2023-03-09 |title=PPOP CON 2023 postponed due logistical concerns |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/09/23/ppop-con-2023-postponed-due-logistical-concerns}} Ticketholders were encouraged to keep their tickets, as they announced that they would still be valid at the event's rescheduled dates.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-09 |title=PPOPCON 2023 is postponed |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/ppopcon-2023-postponed/ |website=Rappler}}{{Cite web |date=2023-03-09 |title=PPOP CON 2023 has been postponed |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/863370/ppop-con-2023-has-been-postponed/story/ |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}

The announcement prompted disappointment online.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-05 |title=Rising together: Here’s how P-pop fans mounted PPOPCOM in just 10 days |url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/arts-culture/how-fans-organize-ppopcom-pinoy-pop-community-event-2023/ |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}} As a result, an event titled PPOPCOM (Pinoy Pop Community Event), was organized by members of different P-pop fandoms within ten days.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-13 |title=Stan by Me: The fans behind PPOPCOM's success |url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/arts-culture/video-stan-by-me-fans-pinoy-pop-community-ppopcom-success/ |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}} The event was held on March 19, 2023, and saw performances from artists from the event's original lineup, including Kaia and Ver5us.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-04 |title=[WATCH] #PPopRise: How volunteers went all out for the P-pop community |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/video-pinoy-pop-rise-volunteers-all-out-community/ |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}} Rappler praised the event as "inspiring".

The resumption of the event would later be announced on July 2, 2023, along with an expanded lineup of 33 artists, including all groups from the first edition, and 16 debuting artists. Music streaming platform Spotify served as the convention's "official music partner".{{Cite web |date=2023-07-15 |title=Spotify and PPOPCON Manila partner to bring P-Pop to life {{!}} SoundStrip |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/07/15/spotify-and-ppopcon-manila-partner-to-bring-p-pop-to-life/ |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=BusinessMirror |language=en-US}} The rescheduled convention was held from July 14 to 15, 2023, at the newly-opened Quantum Skyview at the Gateway Mall.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-06 |title=Bigger, more exciting Pinoy pop celebration at PPopCon |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/06/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/bigger-more-exciting-pinoy-pop-celebration-at-ppopcon/1899228 |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=The Manila Times |language=en}} The event culminated with the concert, held on the third day at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-02 |title=2023 PPOPCON MANILA to push through as 3-day event in July |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/ppopcon-pinoy-pop-convention-manila-2023-reschedules-july/ |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=2023 Ppopcon Manila: The ultimate Ppop fan gathering is back |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/3/2023-ppopcon-manila-the-ultimate-ppop-fan-gathering-is-back |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}

Underlined artists indicate debuting artists. Italicized artists indicate first physical live performance of artist in Manila due to debuting during the community quarantine period of the country.

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