Filipino rock icon Kitchie Nadal successfully staged her highly anticipated "New Ground" concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on June 21, 2025, marking her monumental first-ever solo show at the big dome. The night was a powerful display of Nadal's enduring influence and artistic evolution, captivating a multi-generational audience with her signature hits and surprising new arrangements. 

Adding to the excitement of the evening was the impactful front act performance by KDR Music House singer HAKKI, setting a dynamic tone for the night's musical journey.

HAKKI, an emerging talent from KDR Music House, opened the show with a soulful and inspiring performance that truly impressed the crowd. Her inclusion as a front act was particularly noteworthy, stemming from a viral TikTok duet she performed with Nadal's hit "Huwag na Huwag mong Sasabihin." This opportunity, born from a digital collaboration, showcased the power of social media in fostering new connections and propelling rising artists onto larger stages, a testament to Nadal's support for the next generation of OPM talents.

Following HAKKI's captivating set, Nadal took the stage and delivered a genre-bending performance that blended fan favorites like "Huwag na Huwag mong Sasabihin," "Same Ground," and "Bulong" with fresh renditions of OPM classics, including Eraserheads' “Ligaya” and Rivermaya’s “𝟤𝟣𝟦.” 

The stage also saw exciting collaborations with new-generation artists, most notably a dynamic duet with singer-songwriter Zild Benitez, former Ex-Batallion rapper Skusta Clee, newest girl group Kaia, and a surprise performance from Arthur Nery showcasing Nadal's continued relevance and influence across different musical landscapes.

"New Ground" was not just a concert; it was a bold statement of artistic growth and an invitation to both long-time devotees and new fans. Nadal, who now resides in Spain, expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support, citing the energy from younger audiences as a key inspiration for this groundbreaking show. The success of the Araneta Coliseum concert sets the stage for potential international legs of the "New Ground" tour, promising a new era for the beloved OPM rock icon.