Gary Valenciano starts the new year with a bang, the same way he ended 2008. His 25th anniversary concert called Gary V. Live @ 25 at the Araneta Coliseum. The musical event will have a much-requested repeat on February 20 also in the same venue.

Those who missed the show last November now have the chance to witness what others have dubbed as "the greatest Gary V. performance they have ever witnessed."

Concertgoers can look forward to the elaborate stage design, the play of videos synchronized with the action onstage, the special guests and their production numbers, the repertoire, and the stage direction by Rowell Santiago, who serves as the artistic director of Gary V. Live @ 25.

Gary's guests are Jericho Rosales, Karylle, Rachelle Ann Go, Bloomfields, Salamin, Gloc 9, Laarni Lozada, Manoeuvres, GForce, Philippine All Stars, Brigada, and the dance group Powerplay. Mr. Pure Energy's children Paolo, Gabriel, and Kiana Valenciano are also expected to join their father onstage for this occasion.

Gary V: Live @ 25 is directed by Rowell Santiago with musical director Mon Faustino, and concept and artistic direction by Gary Valenciano. It is a production of Genesis Entertainment and GV Productions.

For tickets, call Genesis at Tel. No. 7214405 local 201 and Ticketnet at Tel. No. 911-5555.