KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde lit up Mandaue City on May 7, 2026, entertaining around 40,000 fans during a special concert ahead of the city's fiesta.
The artists, who are also a married couple, spoke in Cebuano, fostering a warm connection with the audience throughout the free concert.
Highlights of the Fiesta Concert
Tandingan kicked off the show at Gatewalk Central in Barangay Subangdaku, performing several hit songs, including a crowd favorite, 'Huling El Bimbo.'
'Lamia gyud magbinisaya oi,' Monterde remarked, emphasizing the joy of speaking in Cebuano.
TJ Monterde
Tandingan expressed her excitement about being part of the celebrations, saying it was her first time performing in Mandaue.
A First for the Couple
Both artists noted that despite having performed in various locations across the Visayas, this was their debut in Mandaue City.
'Kapila na ko gabalik sa Cebu. Bisan asa na mi maabot sa Visayas pero karon pa ko naka-perform sa Mandaue,' Tandingan said, reflecting on her journey.
KZ Tandingan
She humorously mentioned her struggles in Manila and her affection for Cebu, saying, 'Nahirapan na kami sa Manila. Nabaliktad na ang mga dila namin sa Manila.'
Memorable Finale
The concert concluded with a spectacular fireworks display after Tandingan and Monterde performed their duet, 'Palagi,' a song written by Monterde.