After four years of building its roster, 1Z Entertainment is bringing its artists together on one stage for the very first One Zone Fest. With SB19, XONARA, and J2X each bringing their own sound, style, and artistry to the lineup, the festival is more than a weekend of performances—it’s a glimpse into the creative world 1Z has been building.
While solo performances and shared stages are part of the excitement, the artists of 1Z Entertainment see One Zone Fest as something bigger: a space to gather fans, learn from one another, and celebrate the music they’re helping shape.
RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: XONARA Heads to Singapore for Their First International Stage
Welcome to the Zone
Founded by the members of SB19, 1Z Entertainment has grown into a world—a zone, rather—where artists can create, experiment, and find their own voice. Beyond their work as SB19, the company has introduced its first girl group, XONARA, while giving J2X—better known as Coach Jay and a longtime choreographer—a new space to explore his own music.
In four years, what began with SB19 has expanded into a growing community of artists, each bringing something different to the 1Z world. And for the members of SB19, this is only the beginning.
“We’re very grateful na yung movements na ginagawa namin nagkakaroon na ng fruits,” SB19’s Justin shared. “We’ve been inspiring a lot of people, helping the industry and being a part of it, we want people to keep doing what they’re doing in many forms that we can support.”
(“We’re very grateful that the movements we’re making are already bearing fruit. We’ve been inspiring a lot of people, helping the industry and being a part of it. We want people to keep doing what they’re doing in the many ways that we can support them.”)
At the end of the day, One Zone Fest goes beyond a celebration of SB19’s journey and their artisttry as soloists, but a celebration of the P-Pop and OPM community they’re helping shape.
The Girls Are Ready
As 1Z Entertainment’s first girl group and one of its newest acts, XONARA carries the excitement of a debut alongside the expectations that come with being mentored by SB19. But for the seven-member group, sharing a stage with their mentors is less about pressure and more about the opportunity to learn.
Despite the excitement of a shared stage, XONARA remains grounded in its desire to learn from the artists around them.
“As very young artists na nagsisimula pa lang, ito talaga yung goal namin ever since,” Ella of XONARA explained. “Since we get the honor of sharing the stage with SB19 and J2X, na masters talaga ng craft nila, we strive to learn, be a sponge, and learn from their perspectives and how to grow as artists. We’re excited to explore and learn new things, especially from our mentors.”
(“As very young artists who are just starting out, this has really been our goal ever since. Since we have the honor of sharing the stage with SB19 and J2X, who are truly masters of their craft, we strive to learn, be a sponge, and learn from their perspectives and how to grow as artists. We’re excited to explore and learn new things, especially from our mentors.”)
For XONARA, the festival becomes another opportunity to step outside the familiarity of their debut and into a larger community of artists—one where they can observe, absorb, and eventually carve out their own place.
A Different Kind of Spotlight
Among 1Z Entertainment’s growing slate of artists is J2X, also known as Coach Jay, the choreographer behind SB19 performances including “Gento,” “DAM,” and “Moonlight.” This time, he shares the stage with artists he has helped shape—not just as a choreographer, but as a recording artist ready to showcase his own music.
“As an artist, may sari-sarili kaming perspective. Pero yung akin, parang pinupuno palagi yung heart ko sa bawat step, sa bawat opportunity na binibigay sa akin. So, masasabi ko lamang na abangan na lang din ng lahat, hindi lang ako, pati sila,” J2X shared.
(“As an artist, we each have our own perspectives. But for me, I always try to put my heart into every step and every opportunity that is given to me. So, all I can say is that I hope everyone looks forward to it—not just me, but them as well.”)
“Ito yung first One Zone Fest. Ito yung simula. Sana masubaybayan ng bawat tao.”
– J2X
(“This is the first One Zone Fest. This is just the beginning. I hope everyone will continue to follow our journey.”)
For J2X, that beginning represents another step in an artistic journey that has already taken him from choreography to songwriting and now, the stage itself. And with One Zone Fest bringing 1Z Entertainment’s artists together, his story becomes part of a bigger one—one where each artist is finding their own way to step into the zone.
From one group to a growing roster of artists, One Zone Fest marks a new chapter for 1Z Entertainment—one where its artists can share not only a stage, but the space they’ve built together. And while this may be the first One Zone Fest, it feels less like an arrival than a beginning. With more music to make, stories to tell, and artists ready to step into the zone, 1Z Entertainment’s world is only getting bigger.
One Zone Fest is happening on October 24-25 at the Araneta Coliseum. Reserve your tickets and get ready for a weekend in The Zone.
Featured Image and Photos: SB19, XONARA, J2X (via Instagram)
