Gimik Republik brings a taste of Las Vegas nightlife to Quezon City
Gimik Republik, a popular hangout for fun-loving Filipinos in Las Vegas since 2019, has made its way back to the Philippines.
To celebrate the soft opening of its first local branch along Tomas Morato in Quezon City last week, Gimik Republik brought three of the most iconic bands in the country to set the mood with the high-energy and noise that Pinoys enjoy when they hang out with friends.
Guests pose in front of iconic Las Vegas signage. Handout 
HEY JUNE! performs at Gimik Republik. Handout It was an epic start to feature the Pinoy Las Vegas-style nightlife tradition home, with set performances by alternative pop-rock band HEY JUNE!, iconic rock band 6cyclemind, and Teddy Corpuz’s dynamic band Rocksteddy, who recorded and performed Gimik Republik’s original theme song “Tara G!”
“We did the song for them kasi I was able to experience the vibe in Las Vegas, so ‘yung excitement and party feels resonated sa song. This new branch in QC offers the same vibe sa Las Vegas. Ang galing,” quipped Corpuz when asked about the venue’s atmosphere.
Jim Mase, vocalist of the young pop rock band HEY JUNE!, also remarked: “Bet ‘to ng mga kabataan. We are also happy that there’s a new venue for local bands to perform their music.”
6cyclemind makes an appearance at Gimik Republik. Handout
Teddy Corpuz brings Rocksteddy to Gimik Republik. HandoutTutti Caringal of 6cyclemind added: “We hope there’ll be more Gimik branches soon in the country so that more bands can have an opportunity to perform for the local crowd who loves Pinoy music.“
Opening in the Philippines brings things full circle after beginning in 2019 with the goal of bringing Filipino beats and bites to Las Vegas nightlife for homesick Pinoys and locals alike. Now, Gimik Republik is ready to provide the same signature experience to the original Pinoy crowd.
On hand to welcome local gimikeros and gimikeras were owners Geraldine Zheng and John Claudio.
“We are so happy with the turnout tonight and we hope to see more OG gimikeros in the coming weeks,” shared Zheng.
“It’s surreal to hear the original artists sing their songs live because in Las Vegas, our local bands usually cover them,” Claudio added.
Mark Michael Garcia performed on the second night of the soft launch event, with Wizdom serving as the opening act.