1Z Entertainment

1Z Entertainment
TypePrivate
Industry
GenreVarious
FoundedOctober 2023 (2023-10)
Founder
HeadquartersManila, Philippines,
Area served
Philippines
Key people
Services
  • Music production, publishing, new artist development, and artist management
  • Event organization, and content creation
Website1zentertainment.ph

1Z Entertainment (also known as The Zone) is a Philippine-based entertainment and talent management company established in October 2023 by the Filipino boy band SB19. Headquartered in Quezon City, Philippines. The company operates as a full-service creative and management agency, overseeing music production, artist management, content creation, branding, and live event production.

History

1Z Entertainment was established in mid-2023.[1] The members of SB19, Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin founded the company. Pablo, the group's leader, also serves as the CEO of the company.[2][3]

On June 10, 2024, 1Z Entertainment announced an open search for its first P-pop girl group.[4]

On January 9, 2025, 1Z announced the opening of its trainee auditions for 2026. They stated that it welcomes applicants who are dancers, singers, rappers, or visual artists adding that it aims to nurture talent and foster creativity.[5]

On April 18, 2026, 1Z announced the launch of its first girl group, Xonara, during SB19's Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Finale concert. The seven-member group performed their self-composed track "Tabi", which was later released on May 15.[6]

Partnerships

Filmography

Documentary

Concerts and festivals

Date Name Venue Ref.
June 24, 2023 – May 19, 2024 Pagtatag! World Tour 5 countries [9]
May 31, 2025 – December 14, 2025 Simula at Wakas World Tour 12 countries [10]

References

  1. ^ San Juan, Ratziel. "What You Need To Start Your Own Entertainment Company, As Learned From SB19". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on April 1, 2026. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  2. ^ Cruz, Jashley Ann (June 13, 2023). "SB19 unveils 1Z Entertainment's plans for the future". GMA News. Archived from the original on April 1, 2026. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  3. ^ Sabio, Nikka (December 6, 2023). "SB19 reaches agreement with former management ShowBT PH". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on April 1, 2026. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  4. ^ "1Z Entertainment's Pablo And Yani De Dios On Moving Forward With Their Upcoming Girl Group". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  5. ^ Saenz, Rome (January 9, 2026). "SB19's 1Z Entertainment Opens 2026 Trainee Auditions". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on April 1, 2026. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  6. ^ Iglesias, Iza (April 19, 2026). "SB19's 1Z Entertainment launches new girl group Xonara". The Manila Times. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
  7. ^ "Sony Music Entertainment opens new Philippines office". Manila Bulletin. November 22, 2022.
  8. ^ Abad, Ysa (July 14, 2024). "SB19 to Release 'Pagtatag!' Documentary on August 28". Rappler. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  9. ^ "SB19 Announces New Album in the Works, Larger World Tour in 2023". CNN Philippines. November 27, 2022. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  10. ^ Go, Mayks (February 12, 2025). "SB19 To Hold 'Simula At Wakas' World Tour This 2025". Billboard Philippines. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on April 6, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2025.