A pre-show for the much-awaited first Wish 107.5 Music Awards was held on January 24, 2016 at Fishermall, Quezon City. Eleven artists performed in the jam-packed event, including 5th Gen, The Voysing, After 5, Tres Marias, Paolo Onesa, Brad Go, Jessica Reynoso, Hazel Faith, Renee, Francis Lim, and Gwyneth Dorado.
The winners and participants of the online and on-air promos and Most Wishful Fandom Trending competition also claimed their tickets during the pre-show. A wishing wall was also set up in the venue, wherein attendees and mall-goers eagerly wrote and shared their wishes.
The program was hosted by Wish jocks Alice, Princess Leigh, and Jelly Kiss.
The crowd during the WMA pre-show eagerly waited for each performance, preparing themselves to be entertained by brilliant acts.
The rocking performances of the artists got everybody on their feet.
A lady from the audience shared her wish by writing on the Wish 107.5 Wishing Wall.
Brothers Sean, Christopher, and JC Naval of The Voysing started the show with a bang, rendering their own version of some Eraserheads classics.
Bayang Barrios and Cookie Chua of Tres Marias serenaded the crowd during the WMA Pre-show.
Cutie Crooner Paolo Onesa sang of today’s greatest hits, “Sorry” and “Perfect”.
The Voice Kids finalist Francis Lim entertained the Fishermall crowd with his own renditions of “Love Yourself”, “Hello”, and “Focus”.
Wish Promising Artist nominee and Asia’s Got Talent Grand Finalist Gwyneth Dorado kept the crowd mesmerized with her beautiful voice and excellent guitar skills.
Hazel Faith sang her single, “Di Na Kita Mahal”, during the WMA Pre-show.
With her ukulele and stunning voice, Renee covered the hit songs “Blank Space” and “Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko”.
Brad Go, a Wish Male Artist of the Year nominee, gave an outstanding performance during the pre-show.
Jessica Reynoso belted out Alicia Keys’ “No One” and Rihanna’s “We Found Love”.
Upcoming Filipino pop-rock band After 5 rendered a rocking performance with their versions of the songs “Stay” and “Just Like a Pill”.
Ending the night with harmonious notes, the singing world champion members of 5th Gen gave a taste of their perfect blending to the audience at the WMA Pre-show.
Photo credit: Photoville International