UAE-based Filipino teen band Novela is making waves in the music scene with a milestone performance on one of Dubai’s most prominent international stages. The six-member band, known for their high-energy performances and modern pop-rock sound, is scheduled to perform on Monday, January 19, with their set starting at 8:40 p.m. at Global Village. Novela will present a tight six-piece lineup featuring Carylle Velasco (lead vocals), Reyze Simoune Cedric Mutuc (co-lead vocals), Rauve Maximus Pajanonot (lead guitar), Jason Gabrielle Tan (bass and synth), Mark Anthony Sev Crescini (drums), and Jacynn Adrian Uy (keyboards), representing a new generation of Filipino youth talent gaining recognition beyond the UAE. The group comes into the performance riding strong momentum, having recently opened for a sold-out Elias JTV Band concert in Abu Dhabi. Despite only two years of experience as a teen band in the UAE, Novela has already earned notable accolades, including winning the 2024 BurJuman Battle of the Bands and the Dubai Rock Revolution: Eraserheads Edition during the Shukran Festival. In addition to live performances, Novela has begun releasing original music, now available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major streaming platforms.
