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OPM in the busking scene: new Filipino band brings Pinoy music to Melbourne

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Red Juans is a new Filipino band that brings Filipino music to Melbourne through busking.

The Red Juans are a new Filipino band in Melbourne gradually gaining recognition in the busking scene through their performances of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). Despite being together as a band for only a month, they bring joy and Filipino culture to public spaces across the city.


Key Points
  • The Red Juans are composed of Jeremy, Aaron, Luke, and MJ, who met through their shared passion for music and playing instruments.
  • Although busking is still new to them, they take pride in performing Original Pilipino Music (OPM) in public places around Melbourne to share Filipino music with the wider community.
  • As a newly formed band, they have also faced challenges along the way—experiences that have strengthened their bond and deepened their love for music.
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