carla | Concerts Philippines

Manila to find a musical playground at Karpos Wanderland

The past couple of weeks set the local concert scene all abuzz as rising production house Karpos Multimedia released the announcement of a mysterious new music festival whose headliners had remained a secret to fans for days after.

Announcement day proved to be worth the wait as the organizers released a lineup of explosive proportions, making Karpos Wanderland the first music festival of its kind in Manila. The roster of international indie artists and colorful local acts paints a promising picture that will be for all to see on May 18th at the Globe Circuit Event Grounds.

Artist Paradise Found at Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival

Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival 2013
March 1-3, 2013
Puerto Galera, Mindoro

One would be hard-pressed to attempt to describe the acid trip that is Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival. The three day feast for the senses is set in Mt. Malasimbo, a dominating figure over the beaches of Puerto Galera, Mindoro. Known as a great hiking trail because of its lush foot-hills and jaw-dropping landscape, it is also home to the biggest music festival in the Philippines—an annual event where people come to be with friends, meet new and interesting people, party and enjoy good music. The best part is you all hang out part time at the beach and at a grass terrace amphitheater on top of a mountain for the weekend. Sounds pretty cool doesn’t it?

Joss Stone and local talent Quest jamming on the shores of Puerto Galera

Jessica and Colton Serenade Manila

It was a different kind of Valentine’s Day for the thousands of fans at the Araneta Coliseum Thursday night. The internet had been buzzing for weeks with countdowns and preparations not only for the most romantic day of the year, but also for the day that American Idol favorites Jessica Sanchez and Colton Dixon would return to the Philippine stage.

America and Kalapana live in Manila photos

America with Kalapana Philippine Tour 2012
October 17, 2012
Smart Araneta Coliseum

Foster the People Lights Up Manila

October 6, 2012: The Smart Araneta Coliseum was abuzz as a full house of Foster Kids counted down the hours, minutes, seconds before they would see one of the most successful bands of the year, Foster the People.

As expected, the crowd let out their first wave of cheers as the lights dimmed and local act Techy Romantics took to the stage. The dancetronica music trio instantly had the crowd on their feet and dancing along to their unique beats. Towards the end of their set, lead singer Camille’s simple query quickly dissolved the dreamy aura that had begun to fill the air: “Are you ready for the main event?”