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Concert Round-up: Posty’s Manila Party

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It was Monday, and after a long day in the city, Manila witnessed one helluva party — courtesy of Spotify’s 20th most streamed artist in the world, Post Malone. The Mall of Asia Arena, home of world-class acts, was packed for Posty’s Manila debut show. Initially, there were talks back in 2019 of bringing Post Malone in Manila, but it didn’t happen. Thanks to Live Nation Philippines, Filipino fans finally experienced a Post Malone party.


The show started on time, and Posty was backed with his talented band, including a violinist. Post Malone opened his Manila party with “Better Now,” and there was a monstrous cheers from the fans when Posty took the stage. “Hi, my name is Austin Richard. Thank you for coming y’all tonight,” he greeted the crowd and welcomed his Filipino fans to one big party.


Wearing a Micah Parsons jersey, Post Malone, notably a huge fan of NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, didn’t disappoint his Filipino fans with his impressive hits, dancing skills and explosive performance. Explosive since the show was filled with fire effects and pyrotechnics.

Posty did a partial cover of Fleetwood Mac’s hit “Dreams.” “Hollywood Dreams” came from his 2016 mixtape, “August 26th.” During his “Jonestown (Interlude)” performance, the stage lit up with flame effects.
Post Malone chose a lucky fan to perform the guitar part of “Stay” onstage, making everyone in the crowd feel inspired. He also performed his other hits, such as “Psycho,” “I Like You (A Happier Song),” “rockstar,” “Overdrive,” “Circles” and “Congratulations,” as the energy on the dancefloor never stopped.

In between songs, Posty said: “You know, you look around the world these days, and it feels like, a lot of time, there’s not enough love. And I wanted to say that I love each and every single one of y’all so very fucking much, ladies and gentlemen.“

“I know there may be people out there who may not feel love, and you know, someone just needs a hug. Never be fucking scared to just reach out. Give someone a hug and say, ‘Hey, I fucking love you so much.’“


Post Malone showed his appreciation to the crowd, “I’ve been here for a day now, and everyone I’ve met is so fucking kind. Everyone is so sweet, so I appreciate you so much. Thank you so much.“

The show ended with crowd favorites “Sunflower” and “Chemical,” with plenty of on-stage fireworks.

The Manila show of the If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying Tour ran for almost two hours. It was fast-paced, but there was a smooth transition in every song. Post Malone gave a hundred percent with his performance for his Filipino fans, and he promised to come back again soon. I think, Post Malone is a must-see artist and his show is definitely a contender as one of the best Manila concerts of 2023.

Manila setlist:
-Better Now
-Wow.
-Zack and Codeine
-Psycho
-Goodbyes
-Hollywood Dreams
-Mourning
-I Like You
-Jonestown Interlude
-Take What You Want
-Over Now
-Rockstar
-Feeling Whitney
-Stay
-Overdrive
-I Fall Apart
-Wrapped Around Your Finger
-Circles
-Candy Paint
-Too Young
-White Iverson
-Congratulations
-Sunflower
-Chemical


Post Malone Live in Manila is made possible by Live Nation Philippines.
Words by Kevin Pableo and Danica Haresco
Photos by Seth Valenzuela
See more photos from the show here

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Mark Your Calendars with These Shows by Live Nation Philippines!

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Looking to fill your concert calendar with some of the best international acts? Live Nation Philippines has every music fan covered with these upcoming shows. If you’ve been waiting to see joan, TWICE, Johnny Orlando, Sam Smith, d4vd, Fall Out Boy and/or Coldplay, get ready to take some notes because here are the details!


More information on Lee Junho’s fanmeet on Nov. 11 and SEVENTEEN’s comeback concert on Jan. 13, 2024, will be released soon, so keep an eye out and follow Live Nation Philippines.

joan


joan is set to be reunited with their Filipino fans for their superglue in asia tour. The indie pop duo, comprising Steven Rutherford and Alan Thomas, are no strangers to the local stage as they visited Manila a couple more times after their first Philippine show in 2019. joan’s signature synth-pop sound and honest lyrics (listen to “love somebody like you,” “i loved you first,” and “so good”) have resonated with their ever-growing fanbase. Don’t miss out and catch joan on Sept. 19 at the New Frontier Theater. Ticket prices range from P1,750 to P5,500.


TWICE


ONCEs, this is what you’ve been waiting for! TWICE first met their Filipino fans in 2019, and after four years, they are coming back for a two-night show as part of their Ready to Be tour. The international K-pop sensation is known for their dynamic performance and unforgettable and catchy songs. Are you ready to be with Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu? TWICE is slated to perform on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Philippine Arena.


Sam Smith


Sam Smith is bringing their GLORIA tour to our shores, and this tour is in support of their new album of the same name. The British singer-songwriter describes this album, released in January, as a sort of “coming of age.” “So, it was beautiful, with this album, to sing freely again, for me.” Sam Smith’s comeback on the Manila stage will be an incredible night of music and showmanship, and you don’t want to miss it. See the Grammy Award winner as they return to Manila on Oct. 21 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Ticket prices range from P2,750 to P16,250.


Johnny Orlando


Johnny Orlando will be in the country as part of the Asian leg of his The Ride tour. The Canadian singer-songwriter, who has amassed over 3 billion career streams, released his debut album “all the things that could go wrong” late last year. Johnny Orlando first visited the country in 2022 for an exclusive fan hangout. This generation’s rising pop superstar is coming back and is set to perform on Nov. 20 at the Filinvest Tent. Tickets on sale now, and all general admission ticketholders can purchase a ticket upgrade for exclusive perks.


d4vd


d4vd will be having his first show in the country as he brings his Petals to Thorns tour to Asia. The American singer-songwriter is known for hits such as “Romantic Homicide” and “Here with Me” and has also collaborated with Laufey and Holly Humberstone. Catch d4vd’s showstopping performance on Dec. 4 at the New Frontier Theater. Ticket prices range from P1,500 to P4,700.


Fall Out Boy


Fall Out Boy last visited Manila in 2013, and the American alt-rock group will be back for another adrenaline-filled show with their greatest hits as well as songs from their audacious comeback album “So Much (for) Stardust.” The band, known to experiment with its sound, is one of the artists that helped pop-punk reach a wider audience and brought us the soundtrack of our emo days. Fall Out Boy is set to be reunited with the car crash hearts as they bring their highly anticipated So Much For 2(our) Dust tour to the Araneta Coliseum on Dec. 9. Tickets for Live Nation pre-sale will be available on Sept. 23, and general on-sale will start on Sept. 24. Prices range from P1,750 to P10,750.


Coldplay


If your 2023 concert calendar is already full, allow Coldplay to welcome 2024 with an unforgettable spectacle of a show. The British rock group is known to be one of the best concert performers, and they are set to impress Filipino music fans again with the Manila stop of their Music of the Spheres world tour. The band first held their show in the Philippines in 2017. If you missed them before or if you want to see them again, Coldplay will have a two-night show at the Philippine Arena from Jan. 19-20, 2024.

For more information on any of these shows, visit Live Nation Philippines — livenation.ph.

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Lauv-ly Evening with Ari: Lauv in Manila 2023

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After two weeks of basketball madness, Filipino Lauvers stormed the Mall of Asia Arena for Lauv’s debut set at the venue. American singer-songwriter Lauv returned to Manila as part of his The Between Albums Tour. The show was produced by Live Nation Philippines. The show was successful, full house, up to the rafters, and I think this might be his biggest Manila show yet in terms of crowd attendance.

People rushed in to get inside at the venue as Alexander 23 warmed the exciting MOA Arena crowd. Alexander23 serenaded the fans with his smooth voice as he played his singles, such as “Cry Over Boys,” “The Hardest Part,” for the first time in Manila. During his performance of “IDK You Yet,” Lauv even appeared on the LED screen and also joined Alexander 23 on stage.

Lauv’s set opened with a laser light show on stage, just like an opening from a typical movie, followed by his first song, “Love You Like That.” The show was filled with his deep cut tracks from his compilation album “I Met You When I Was 18,” such as “Paris in the Rain,” “Paranoid,” and “Chasing Fire.” He also did a medley of “Enemies/Kids Are Born Stars” during the show.

A high-energy party occurred as lots of laser lights were on stage during his performance of “Summer Nights” and “Molly in Mexico.”

During the second half of the show, Lauv wore a customized Barong Tagalog. There was a quiet moment, and suddenly a fan shouted, “I love you.” Lauv said he remembers Tiktok viral videos of Harry Styles noticing a Filipino fan, who stood out because she talked to him loudly during his 2023 Asia Tour. On the B-stage, he performed “Sad Forever” — a song which isn’t included in his tour setlist. Notably, the music video of “Sad Forever” was shot during his 2019 Manila show. Ari also played “Breathe,” “Steal the Show,” and “Modern Loneliness” on the B-stage.

The crowd popped when Lauv performed “Mean It” (a shout-out to LANY, who collaborated with Ari on the song). There were loud cheers as well at the beginning of “I’m So Tired.”

“Thank you. You are all amazing. This is my favorite show on the tour,” Ari said during the show. He promised to come back and perform again in Manila. “Never Not” and “I Like Me Better” were the songs that closed the show.

Didn’t we have fun? We had fun! With his charm and great music, Lauv won the hearts of his Filipino Lauvers. He brought us to his musical journey — from his compilation album, his “How I’m Feeling” era, up to his 2022 release “All 4 Nothing” — and we want more of him. This has been one of his best performances in Manila yet, and we can’t wait to see him again on stage someday.

Lauv in Manila 2023 Setlist:
-Love You Like That
-Paris in the Rain
-Paranoid
-I’m So Tired (snippet)
-Chasing Fire
-Enemies/Kids Are Born Stars
-Superhero
-Drugs & the Internet
-Lonely Eyes
-Mean It
-Fuck, I’m Lonely
-Tattoos Together
-Summer Nights (lasers)
-Molly in Mexico (lasers)
-All 4 Nothing (I’m So in Love)
-Sad Forever (b stage)
-Breathe (b stage)
-Steal the Show (b stage)
-Modern Loneliness (b stage)
-I’m So Tired
-Who
-Feelings

Encore:
-Never Not
-I Like Me Better

The In Between Albums Tour: Lauv Live in Manila 2023 was produced by Live Nation Philippines
Words by Kevin Pableo
Photos by Live Nation Philppines

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Fall Out Boy Live in Manila 2023

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American rock group FALL OUT BOY, making their first Manila return in over 10 years. The show will be part of their on-going headlining tour – SO MUCH FOR (2OUR) DUST in support of their eight studio album, So Much (for) Stardust which was released in March 2023. Their 2023 Araneta Coliseum this December 9, will be their 4th Manila show in their career following their 2 night successful show in 2007, Folie à Deux Tour in 2009 and Save Rock & Roll World Tour in 2013. It will be produced by Live Nation Philippines.

Live Nation Philippines presents
FALL OUT BOY
Live in Manila
December 9, 2023 – 8pm
Smart Araneta Coliseum

TICKET PRICES
Floor Standing – Php7,250
Patron – Php10,750
Lower Box Premium – Php9,250
Lower Box Regular – Php8,250
Upper Box – Php3,500
General Admission – Php1,750

TICKETING ON-SALE DATES
LNPH Presale: September 23, 10AM – 11:59PM
General Onsale: September 24, 12PM

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D4VD announces Asia Tour, The Petals to Thorns Tour coming to Manila this Dec. 4

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Live Nation is thrilled to announce the visionary artist, d4vd will be coming to Manila!

The Petals to Thorns Tour kicks off on 27 November in Singapore, followed by Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Seoul. Registered members of Live Nation Philippines can secure tickets first during the exclusive Live Nation pre-sale on Thursday, August 31st from 10am until 11:59pm. Register from presale access at livenation.ph. The general on-sale for Petals to Thorns tour in Manila will start Friday, September 1st at 12pm local time at ticketnet.com.ph and its outlets.. Please visit livenation.ph for full details.

For complete tour, ticket information, visit livenation.ph

MON NOVEMBER 27 – CAPITOL THEATRE, SINGAPORE
WED NOVEMBER 29 – ZEPP KL, KUALA LUMPUR
MON DECEMBER 4 – NEW FRONTIER THEATRE, MANILA
SAT DECEMBER 9 – MUSINSA GARAGE, SEOUL

For complete tour and ticketing details, visit d4vd.io & livenation.asia

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TOMORROW X TOGETHER excites fans for Asia Tour with “Do It Like That,” a new collaborative single with Jonas Brothers

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This collaboration we didn’t know we needed, but it’s finally happening! As the internet surprised fans with the announcement of the release of summer dance anthem “Do It Like That,” the new collaborative digital single that unites global Gen Z, TOMORROW X TOGETHER with GRAMMY® Award-nominated powerhouse trio Jonas Brothers is officially out with “Do It Like That” that will give you all the fun dance moves and catchy lyrics that you won’t stop grooving to.

As mentioned during TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s recent interview, the group felt ecstatic and even hinted about performing the new single, “Do It Like That,” live on stage during their tour in Asia in August, including their Philippine concert on August 13, 2023, at the Philippine Arena (in Bulacan) presented by global concert promoter, Live Nation Philippines. The members also shared that more exciting surprises for their fans are coming up for the rest of the year, including their return as headliners at the American festival Lollapalooza in Chicago in August, 2023.

Produced by mega-hit producer Ryan Tedder, “Do It Like That” is a collaboration between the two iconic bands. The official music video for “Do it Like That” leaves Jonas Brothers—Nick and Kevin on the guitars while Joe on the vocals—grooving with a bouncy choreography with the TOMORROW X TOGETHER members consisting of SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, and HUENINGKAI. TOMORROW X TOGETHER are regarded as global Gen Z icons for their musical narratives, which focus on the everyday experiences and emotions of youth across the globe. TOMORROW X TOGETHER became the first K-pop group to perform at Lollapalooza in 2022, and they will be returning as a headliner in August, 2023—making them the first K-pop group ever to headline the annual American festival in Chicago.

Debuted in 2019, the trailblazing global phenomenon have been listed at the top of Billboard’s “25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021: Critics’ Picks” with their 2021 release, The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE, and the subsequent album The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE was featured on Rolling Stone’s “The 50 Best Albums of 2021” as the only album by a Korean act. TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s May 2022 release, minisode 2: Thursday’s Child, debuted at No.4 on the Billboard 200 and charted for 14 weeks. In 2022, the band wrapped up their first world tour with 20 shows across 14 cities. Notably, TOMORROW X TOGETHER have been nominated at prestigious awards such as the American Music Awards and People’s Choice Awards and won at the 2022 MTV EMAs (Best Asia Act) and BandLab NME Awards 2022 (Hero of the Year). The band’s newest EP, The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart.

Don’t miss TOMORROW X TOGETHER as they mark their return to the Philippines! Catch their concert at the Philippine Arena on August 13, 2023. You may log on to www.livenation.ph for more information.

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RINI to bring his Past the Naked Eye 2023 Tour to Manila on July 19

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R&B singer-songwriter RINI will hold his first show in Manila on July 19 at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura Premier as part of his Past the Naked Eye 2023 Tour.


As an artist who was born in the Philippines, raised in Australia, and is now living in LA, RINI’s complex sound reflects his personal experiences. Couple that with his smooth and lush voice, and you get this artist’s signature sound.


RINI, who is behind the hits “My Favourite Clothes” and “Meet Me in Amsterdam,” also released his most recent single “My Luv” in February.
RINI’s Past the Naked Eye Tour already had a successful run in North America and Europe and will continue with its Asia leg, which includes Taipei, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Seoul, as well as its Australia leg in August.


Catch RINI and experience his sound on July 19 at the Samsung Hall. Tickets available at SMTickets.com and outlets nationwide. Visit livenation.ph for more information.

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If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying World Tour: Post Malone Live in Manila

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Another concert to be added on your concert calendar! Award winning hip-hop & RnB superstar Post Malone is coming to Manila for the first time as part of his If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying World Tour. Posty’s Manila show scheduled to be held at SM Mall of Asia Arena on September 2023 which will be produced by Live Nation Philippines.

Post Malone, whose real name is Austin Richard Post, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who has made a significant impact on the music industry. Born on July 4, 1995, in Syracuse, New York, Post Malone’s rise to fame has been nothing short of meteoric, thanks to his unique blend of genres, distinctive voice, and infectious melodies.

Live Nation Philippines presents
If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying World Tour
POST MALONE
Live in Manila
September 18, 2023 – 8pm
SM Mall of Asia Arena

TICKET PRICES
Early Entry VIP Package – 26,000
Floor Standing – ₱22,000
Lower Box A Premium – ₱20,000
Lower Box A Regular – ₱18,500
Lower Box B Premium – ₱16,500
Lower Box B Regular – ₱15,750
Upper Box Premium – ₱9,000
Upper Box Regular – ₱8,250
General Admission – ₱4,000

ON-SALE DATES
LNPH presale: July 14, 10AM – 11:59PM
General on sale: July 15, 12PM
via SM Tickets online: www.smtickets.com and SM Tickets outlets

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Korean boy group P1Harmony visits the PH in September

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The six-member Korean boy group P1Harmony, composed of KEEHO, THEO, JIUNG, INTAK, SOUL, and JONGSEOB, has just confirmed their first-ever visit to the Philippines and will be performing at the New Frontier Theater on September 9, 2023. Ticketing details have been announced by the global concert promoter, Live Nation Philippines, and will be available at TicketNet outlets and via www.ticketnet.com.ph.

PH1Harmony entered the mainstream music market with its breakout EP “DISHARMONY: STAND OUT” and its title track ‘SIREN’ in October 2020, with all five tracks written or co-written by the band.

P1Harmony historically debuted with the release of the box-office production film ‘P1H: A New World Begins’, co-starring some of the biggest names in Korean Entertainment. ‘P1H: A New World Begins’ stars P1Harmony members and tells the story of P1Harmony’s newly created K-POP cinematic universe of boys from different dimensions who gather together to find the ‘Star of Hope.’ A 20-minute highlight version of the movie was premiered through Amazon Music’s Twitch channel, followed by an exclusive interview with well-known KPOP journalist Jeff Benjamin.

P1Harmony completed their first-ever concert tour from March to May 2022, in the US, with all 11 tour dates selling out in less than 30 minutes, and the band made another surprise by collaborating with R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Pink Sweat$ with the song “Gotta Get Back,” released in May 2022.

P1Harmony released their 5th mini album, “HARMONY: SET IN,” and had their second US tour from January to February 2023 with 12 stops, including Nashville, in which they are the first K-POP band to perform at the historic Grand Ole Opry. During their album promotion and second US tour, P1Harmony appeared on popular US TV programs such as “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” “The Great Day Houston,” and “GMA3.”

P1Harmony also had TikTok Live on NBC’s ‘Today Show’ and reached around 12k viewers, which makes the ‘top viewer counts’ that Today Show ever had. P1Harmony won the “Emerging Artist Award” from the 2022 HANTEO MUSIC AWARD, and their latest single ‘Back Down’ was listed in MTV’s ‘Bop Shop’ and Sweety High’s ‘The Best 6 K-Pop Tracks,’ proving P1Harmony worldwide influence as a remarkable group.

Expanding their connection and spectrum in the industry, P1Harmony had New Hope Club, a famous British band, as their opening guest in NY show during the tour and will be joining the opening stage of New Hope Club in the Seoul concert.

To this date, P1Harmony has also reached Billboard’s #1 Emerging Artists (RE); #51 Billboard 200; #35 Artist 100; #3 World Albums; #8 Top Album Sales; #8 Top Current Album Sales; and #11 Independent Albums.

With their fast-growing stardom and greater-than-ever success into 2023, P1Harmony is looking to continue its momentum and reach new career heights and global recognition through an aggressive promotion strategy in the US. They have already established themselves as a more dynamic and exciting K-POP group with high-quality music and scene-stealing performances. They will continue to build on that momentum, focusing on connecting with International audiences.

Tickets to the P1Harmony concert at the New Frontier Theater on September 9 will be available during the LNPH presale on July 1 (Monday) from 10:00 am to 11:59p while general on sale will be on July 2 (Tuesday) at 12:00 pm onwards.

You may log on to www.livenationph.com for more information.

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Music of the Spheres World Tour: Coldplay Live in Manila 2024

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Award winning rock group, Coldplay, will be bringing their most anticipated world tour, Music of the Spheres World Tour in Manila on January 2024 at the Philippine Arena, Bulacan. This will be Coldplay’s second appearance in the Philippines after the highly successful A Head Full of Dreams Tour in April 2017.

Live Nation Philippines presents
Music of the Spheres World Tour
COLDPLAY
Live in Manila 2024
January 19, 2024
Philippine Arena

TICKET PRICES
Floor Standing – Php11,000
Lower Box A Premium 1 – Php22,000
Lower Box A Premium 2 – Php21,000
Lower Box A Regular 1 – Php20,000
Lower Box A Regular 2 – Php17,000
Lower Box B Premium – Php15,500
Lower Box B Regular 1 – Php13,000
Lower Box B Regular 2 – Php11,000
Upper Box A Premium – P10,000
Upper Box A Regular – Php8,500
Upper Box B – Php6,500
Upper Box C – Php5,000
Upper Box D – Php4,000
Upper Box B Sides – Php3,000
Upper Box C Sides – Php2,500

ON-SALE DATES
𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞: 19 Jun (Mon), 10am – 11:59pm
𝐋𝐍𝐏𝐇 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞: 19 Jun (Mon), 10am – 11:59pm
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞: 20 Jun (Tue), 12PM onwards via http://www.smtickets.com and SM Tickets outlets nationwide.

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