Legendary Irish band The Corrs is finally coming back to the Philippines after 20 years!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to revisit the nostalgia brought to you by The Corrs as they will personally deliver their smash hits โBreathlessโ, โRunawayโ, โWhat Can I Doโ, and โAll The Love in The Worldโ to their Filipino fans who have since made the groupโs songs the soundtrack to their lives.
It truly feels like an honor to be graced by the minds behind seven critically acclaimed studio albums (including their 1995 debut Forgiven, Not Forgotten and their 1997 follow-up Talk On Corners, their most successful album to dateโฆ) and numerous hit songs that have marked the hearts and lives of generations of music fans. Filipino fans have been deprived of such great performances from the iconic band for more than two decades and now that they are scheduled to return to the Philippines once again, this is a chance that no one should miss.
To witness The Corrs live is like a blessing to every music lover out there. From longtime fans to the younger generation who enjoys nothing short of the early 2000s music, this is now their chance to relive music history. Enjoy an intimate and up-close experience with the iconic band this October 21 and 22, 2023 at the Araneta Coliseum.
Tickets to The Corrs Live in Manila go on sale starting March 19th, 2023 at 12 NN, and will be available at all TicketNet outlets nationwide and online via www.ticketnet.com.ph. This show is proudly presented by PULP Live World.
For further details and updates, keep tuned in to PULP Live Worldโs social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit the website www.pulp.ph.
The English rock band Arctic Monkeys finally made their phenomenal debut in the Philippine concert scene as they performed at the Filinvest Events Grounds in Alabang on March 6. Filipino fans had been dreaming of a Manila stop for more than a decade, and now that their wish had been granted, they did not fail to turn up and party like it wasnโt Monday evening.
That day, the 2014 Tumblr indie aesthetic was suddenly everywhere. We saw droves of thousands of millennials and Gen Zs, clad in their chic indie sleazecore attire โ black shirts, leather jackets, fishnets, combat boots and smudged eyeliners.
Composed of Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Matt Helders and Nick Malley, Arctic Monkeys played each song with surreal precision. At around 8:30 PM, they made their entrance with the darkly foreboding crawl of โSculptures of Anything Goesโ. This heavy mood was immediately flipped when โBrianstormโ, โSnap Out of Itโ and โCrying Lightningโ burst into the air.
Interestingly, the twenty-one song setlist was a well-blended amalgamation of Arctic Monkeysโ discography. Itโs a known fact that thereโs this contrasting difference between their older songs in the early 2010s and their recent releases. From the raunchy, tremulous punk/garage rock that defined their first five albums, their new music has progressed to a slower and more refined jazz-infused lounge sound. Their setlist presented this divergence profoundly. One minute, we were grooving silently to โFour Out of Fiveโ, the next we were jumping and screaming the words to โArabellaโ. It was this kind of turbulent energy that sustained their concert, quite unlike any other weโve seen, to be frank.
Frontman Alex Turner was not one for chitchat. The most I could remember from the evening, save for the occasional โthank youโ, was when he said โArabella in Manilaโ before actually playing the song. In his signature chic look โ sunglasses, coat, little neck scarf โ he had this mesmerizing persona onstage as he stared down the crowd, lifted the mic stand and sang the songs in his impeccable Sheffield accent.
Their seven albums were also represented in their setlist: โDonโt Sit Down โCause Iโve Moved Your Chairโ from Suck It and See, โTeddy Pickerโ and โDo Me a Favourโ from Favourite Worst Nightmare, โPretty Visitorsโ and โCornerstoneโ from Humbug, โFrom the Ritz to the Rubbleโ from Whatever People Say I Am, Thatโs What Iโm Not, โTranquility Base Hotel & Casinoโ from their 2018 album, โBody Paintโ from The Car.Some undeniable crowd favorites were โI Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloorโ โDo I Wanna Know?โ and โWhyโd You Only Call Me When You’re High?โ.
The encore gave a satisfying finish to a marvelous show. When the light finally illuminated the mysterious mirrorball hanging on top of the stage, we knew it was time for that song. It was an enthralling experience to hear the languid wistfulness of โThereโd Better Be a Mirrorballโ as the broken mirror lights seemed to dance all over the stage. This was followed by a snazzy rearranged version of โ505โ, reminiscent of the vibe of The Car. For the real finale, the audience sang word-for-word to the anthemic โR U Mine?โ.
Finally seeing Arctic Monkeys live was everything I expected. At some point while listening to them play live, I had a moment when I thought they sounded exactly like they did in their records โ from the vocals to the beats โ which is something I find fascinating. Even their stoicism seemed like something cut out of their photos which I only used to see in Tumblr reblogs back in the days. The show was a dream come true, a concert bucket list item crossed out. Canโt quite snap out of it, really.
Stray Kids came back with a show like no other for their Philippine STAYs.
Almost four years after their first concert in the Philippines, South Korean boy group Stray Kids made their way back to the Philippine concert stage and brought their second world tour, MANIAC, to the SM Mall of Asia Arena with back-to-back concerts for their Philippine STAYs.
Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N kicked off the Manila leg of their world tour on March 11 with a three-hour show that saw them perform songs from their recent releases and their greatest hits from their earlier albums.
Stray Kids performed two consecutive concerts in the Philippines as part of their MANIAC Tour. (Photo from PULP Live World)
Before the show even began, Filipino STAYs filled the arena with enthusiasm and fervor as they sang along to the tracks and held up their lightsticks in support of their favorite boy band.
With Stray Kids strikingly charismatic in red, the highly anticipated concert officially began with “MANIAC”, “Venom”, and “Red Lights” from their million-selling albums Oddinary and Noeasy. In addition to the outstanding performances by the boy group, the MANIAC Tour concert featured a one-of-a-kind concert spectacle that included incredible stage designs, unusual props, mesmerizing lights, and a live band.
Leader Bang Chan then took the lead in greeting their Filipino fans after a long time following their first meeting in 2019. “You guys are very, very good at cheering today,” he commented as the crowd goes loud for the boy group. After a group greeting, the members individually said hello and introduced themselves in Filipino.
The boy group first performed in the country in 2019 through their Unveil Tour. (Photos from PULP Live World)
Following the high-energy start and now clad in a black-and-white ensemble, Stray Kids kept the momentum alive with “Easy” and “ALL IN”. Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N then brought everyone at the MOA Arena back to 2018 with “District 9”, the title track of their debut extended play I Am Not.
With performances of songs from not just their most recent albums but also from earlier onesโsongs that epitomized the boys’ remarkable artistry from the time they were rookiesโthe MANIAC Tour served as a tribute to the members’ artistic development. With their last concert in the Philippines dating back to 2019,ย the concert was a moment unlike any other, a nostalgic and proud feeling to have witnessed them in their first year since their debut to the million-seller and sold-out acts that they have become today.ย
A spectacular stage and production welcomed STAYs in their reunion with Stray Kids. (Photos from PULP Live World)
The concert witnessed live stages of “Back Door”, “Charmer”, “Lonely St.”, “Side Effects”, “Thunderous”, “Domino”, “God’s Menu”, “Cheese”, “Yayaya”, and “Rock” before Stray Kids divided themselves into units with Bang Chan, Lee Know, Seungmin, and I.N performing “Waiting for Us”, while Changbin, Hyunjin, and Felix took on the stage with “Muddy Water”. During the interval before the unit stages, the boys had fun with STAYs and gifted them with spontaneous freestyle dance (Hyunjin), a cover of Dua Lipa’s “Love Again” (Felix), and Sam Fischer’s “This City” (Lee Know), and an acoustic version of NewJeans’ “OMG” (Seungmin).
“Case 143” got the MOA Arena echoing with love confessions for Stray Kids as STAYs scream “I love you” to the boy group. The boy group then ended the set prior to the encore with a jaw-dropping parade of performances of “Hellavator”, “Top”, and “Victory Song”.
“I love you” from STAYs enveloped the arena in “Case 143”. (Photos from PULP Live World)
While Stray Kids prepare for the encore stages, STAYs took the spotlight and gamely said yes to the missions prepared by the boysโtalented idols and talented fans (of all ages) united! Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N returned for the encore stages of “Fam”, “Miroh”, “Star Lost”, and “Haven”.
“Whenever we do a concert with STAYs, it’s not just us that’s doing the concert, but I feel like we’re doing it together because we sing together, dance together. We share love together,” Bang Chan remarked. Han, who had to sit down during the concert due to health reasons, received loud cheers from the fans, reassuring him of their understanding. Still, despite the limitations, he delivered nothing short of his best with an impressive display of his rap and vocals and a dominating stage presence that radiated throughout the show. In addition, the members made sure Han never felt left out, going their way to come to him.
“I know you guys really hate to hear this wordโI’m sorry. I’m really, really sorry about that. I know you guys are really worried about my condition issues and healthcare, but guys, to be honest, I really feel okay, I really feel great. Doing this show and your energy make my condition better. I feel great now,” Han said. He also urged the fans not to cry and assured them that he is really okay.
“The last time we came here was very beautiful. I can see why the people are so lovely, very loving, and very cheerful in a way. And seeing that, I feel like you guys really did cheer us up a lot. I felt that a lot today.”
FELIX
MANIAC Tour in Manila was an auditory and visual display, a touching reunion, and teamwork that resulted in a successful event that would be talked about for days, months, and years to come. It was produced with astounding showmanship that demonstrated a concert unlike any other.
The concert ended with an energy that never wavers and a stronger promise to stay because STAYs make Stray Kids stayโand this is home.
The STRAY KIDS 2nd World Tour MANIAC was presented by PULP Live World and Happee Hour. Special thanks to PULP Live World and Ms. Happee Sy-Go for the invite to Day 1 of the concert.
The article contains events from Day 1 of Maniac in Manila.
BGYO members Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate are getting ready to set the stage on fire for their upcoming fan conโthe โBe Usโ second anniversary album showcase happening at SM City North Edsa Skydome this May 12 (Friday).
The groupโs sophomore album โBe Usโ showed great success as it has racked up over 4.3 million streams, while its tracks โMagnetโ reached 1 million streams and โTumitigil Ang Mundoโ reached 1.5 million streams on Spotify. It also topped the iTunesโ album chart in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and United Arab Emirates.
The โBe Usโ second anniversary album showcase tickets will be available at SM Tickets priced at P2,500 (VVIP), P2,000 (VIP), and P1,000 (regular).
BGYOโs fans called ACEs are in for another surprise because the โBe Usโ album box set is available for pre-order for only P1,999. The album box set contains a CD, lyric booklet, random mini standee, photocard set, pop grip, and ACEs pin. The pre-order would also serve as a ticket to a fan meet and greet with BGYO. Meanwhile, those who have pre-ordered โThe Lightโ last year can enjoy a P200 discount voucher when they purchase the โBe Usโ album box set.
Recently, BGYO became a trending topic after their leader Gelo went viral after a fan posted his 2×2 ID picture on Twitter which earned him praise for his stunning visuals, while the groupโs main dancer Nate caught the attention of the K-pop group BTS who liked his dance cover of J-Hope and J. Coleโs โon the streetโ on TikTok.
Dubbed as the โAces of P-Pop,โ the group recently spread fun and excitement at Marquee Mall, Pampanga and The District Imus, Cavite last March 4 and 5 for their mall tour. They will be gathering the hearts of โACEsโ once again this March 26 at Ayala Malls Feliz, Pasig.
Be part of BGYOโs โBe Usโ second anniversary album showcase on May 12 (Friday) at SM City North Edsa Skydome. Stay tuned with BGYO by following @bgyo_ph on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and subscribe to their official YouTube channel, BGYO Official.
For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.
Co-presented by FUGA, entry passes for the event are now available to be purchased online from PolyEast Recordsโ social media accounts. For the door charge of 500 php, each attendee will be entitled to one (1) free local beer. Of course, a night full of music and fun also awaits!
Set your alarms and mark your calendars as Indie superstars TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB heads to Manila this year with a much-awaited tour. Proudly presented by PULP Live World, the show happens on August 13, 2023, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Known by fans as one of the most iconic indie bands, TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB started as a self-producing band in Northern Ireland. They made their debut in 2010 with their album Tourist History which includes their biggest hit โWhat You Knowโ. Music fans and critics also warmly received this album as it got selected for the Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year in 2010.
Their second album Beacon (2012) followed the success of their debut album. It ranked at number one on the Irish Albums Chart and reached number two on the UK Albums Chart within weeks after its release. Since then, nothing can stop the bandโs success as they continue to flourish with more hit singles and albums such as Gameshow (2016) and False Alarm (2019).
TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB is also a constant sight at grand music festivals in US and Europe like Glastonbury Festival and Reading and Leeds Festival to name a few. Aside from this, they also frequently receive nominations and recognitions from award-giving bodies such as the NME and MTV.
In 2022, TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB continues to surprise their fans as they release a brand new full-length album titled Keep On Smiling with singles โWonderful Lifeโ and โLuckyโ. The album is also a testament to their consistent yet boundless sound, ranging from indie-alternative, synth, New Wave, and Dance-punk.
As the new year starts, band members, Alex Trimble (vocals), Sam Halliday (lead guitar), and Kevin Baird (bass) announce more shows. Their latest tour is set to be a phenomenal feat as they cross borders to bring their music to fans around the globe including an elusive grand stop in the Philippines to reunite with their Filipino fans.
This show will definitely keep you smiling and ecstatic from start to end so donโt miss the chance to be there! Catch TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB Live in Manila on August 13, 2023, 8PM at the SM Mall of Asia Area. This show is proudly presented by PULP Live World. Grab your tickets starting February 26, 2023, 10AM at SM Tickets outlets nationwide or online via www.smtickets.com.
Ticket prices are as follows:
FLOOR A STANDING & SEATED โ P6,500
FLOOR B STANDING & SEATED โ P5,500
PREMIUM โ P4,500
LOWER BOX A โ P4,000
LOWER BOX B โ P3,500
For further details and updates, please stay tuned to our social media accounts, PULP Live World on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit our website www.pulp.ph.
The award-winning singer-songwriter Ebe Dancel will be joined by ex-Sugarfree drummer Mitch Singson to honor the albumโs lasting impact on the Philippine music scene!
Due to insistent public demand, Filipino singer-songwriter Ebe Dancel stages a repeat of Sa Wakas: 20th Anniversary Celebration, happening on March 31, 2023 (Friday), from 6 p.m. onwards at 123 Block, Mandala Park.
Celebrating the enduring legacy of Sugarfreeโs iconic debut album, Sa Wakas The Repeat: 20th Anniversary Celebration will feature a longer, full-length set by Ebe Dancel and drummer Mitch Singson, as well as guest performances and surprises.
Presented by GNN Entertainment Productions and Backspacer Records, in partnership with 123 Block and Balcony Entertainment, the headline show will accommodate more people in the venue as requested by fans who were not able to attend the first one, which sold out in less than a day.
Part of the earnings will be donated to Parokya Ni Edgar guitarist Gab Chee Keeโs hospital and medical expenses. Sa Wakas: official merch is also available via Backspacer Records’ official website, and will also be sold at the venue.
Sugarfree’s Sa Wakas, which came out in 2003, took confessional songwriting to a new level with anthems that reveal stories and experiences that are too embarrassingly painful to talk about in public. Critically acclaimed when it first came out in the early 2000s, the influential album eventually inspired a huge following and prompted a fan to write/produce an award-winning rock musical centered on its narrative.
Tickets to Sa Wakas The Repeat: 20th Anniversary Celebration are available for purchase starting March 13 (Monday) at 6 p.m. via bit.ly/sawakas20.
Ticket Packages Available:
Regular Admissions (P1,500) – entrance to the event grounds
VIP (P2,200) – entrance to the event grounds, plus meet and greet with Ebe Dancel before the show, and a signed event poster.
VIP + Vinyl Bundle (P3,500) – entrance to the event grounds, a Habangbuhay 10-inch signed silver vinyl, plus meet and greet with Ebe Dancel before the show and a signed event poster.
This yearโs edition of the Manila-based food and music festival, Zark’s Fest 2023, gets bigger with a more exciting lineup of performers, activities, and programs!
After a hugely successful debut in 2019, Zarkโs Fest returns this summer with their biggest offering in live music and comfort grub.
Presented and produced by Zarkโs Burgers, a popular burger joint in the Philippines, and organized by GNN Entertainment Productions, the hybrid festival promises to treat its patrons with an exciting music lineup, more inclusive programming, a dedicated space for lifestyle, crafts, and arts merchants, and most especially, a hearty serving of American comfort food, the Zarkโs way.
Headlining the festival are the award-winning and best-selling Filipino band Ben&Ben and 2021/2022โs most-streamed solo artist Zack Tabudlo. The Manila-based food and music festival are also set to feature some of the most prominent names in the local music industry, including Ebe Dancel, Urbandub, Sandwich, The Itchyworms, BINI, Kiyo, SOS, Autotelic, Any Nameโs Okay, Lola Amour, Hey June!, and Eli & Six The Northstar.
โWeโre coming out stronger this year with a more diverse lineup and activities,โ says Zarkโs Burgers CEO Zark Varona. โMake sure to pack your sunscreen as Zarkโs Fest brings a festive experience in the best possible way. Weโre scaling up our game with headline-worthy music representing various genres and demos, and weโre also holding the event in a bigger, outdoor venue that allows people to move freely around the site and celebrate food, arts, and crafts with their family and friends. What we have is something game-changing and special, and I hope more people will get to experience that.โ
This yearโs edition ups the ante of the festival format by doubling down on the experience with fair-themed booths and a more family-friendly vibe. โOur goal is to create a safe space where everyone is welcomed and included,โ Varona explains. โHopefully with Zarkโs Fest, weโll be able to deliver a music-filled destination for people from all walks of life.โ
Tickets to Zarkโs Fest will go on sale, starting Monday, March 13 at 12 noon via bit.ly/zarksfest2023.
Check out the ticket prices:
VIP (P2,500)
Express lane, dedicated restroom, 1 free drink, exclusive VIP area near the stage, Zarkada kit
K-Hip Hop artist pH-1 is making his Philippine debut on May 3, 2023 at The Filinvest Tent, Alabang.
Karpos Live is bringing pH-1โs About Damn Time Asia tour to Manila following the previously announced dates in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Bangkok, and Hong Kong.
Park Jun-won, more famously known as pH-1, is a South Korean rapper who has made waves in the Korean hip-hop scene since 2016 with his debut single, โWavyโ.
His interest in hip-hop and rap was heavily influenced by his childhood growing up in New York, where he said that all the kids listened to Eminem, 50 Cent and Jay-Z. It was only natural that this ignited his passion to pursue a career in music that eventually, after consistent uploads to SoundCloud, caught the attention of Korean global superstar, Jay Parkโfounder of H1GHR MUSIC, an international hip-hop and R&B label.
Since signing to the label, he has released two albums, Halo in 2019 and BUT FOR NOW LEAVE ME ALONE in 2022. His discography features notable collaborations with Jay Park, Mokyo, Owen, and more recently, American R&B singer-songwriter, UMI.
If his collaborations are a testament to his songwriting prowess, his live shows speak volumes to him being a natural-born performer.
You get to experience the whole spectrum at a pH-1 showโfrom slow and laid-back beats to picking up the tempo for his more upbeat and high intensity songs.
His energy doesnโt falter and neither will yours with his ability to command the stage and engage with the audience. Whether youโre a new listener or a long-time fan, itโs easy to go all in and have a damn good K-Hip Hop show when itโs pH-1โs. If there’s one you should go to, itโs this one.
Karpos Live Presents: pH-1 on May 3 at The Filinvest Tent, Alabang. Tickets go on-sale March 17, 1PM via tickelo.com.
Ticket prices below: GA (Early Bird until March 30): PHP 3,725 GA (Regular): PHP 4,250 VIP (inclusive of M&G): PHP 5,300 *Inclusive of ticketing fees.
Philippines IDs were in for another treat as B.I made his way back to the Philippines less than a year after his first fan meet!
South Korean rapper Kim Hanbin, more well-known by the stage name B.I, returned to Manila for an entire concert set, not falling short on performance and fan service. Pesented by Three Angles Production, the multi-talented, singer-songwriter, and producer held the B.I 2023 ASIA TOUR โ L.O.L THE HIDDEN STAGE IN MANILA on March 5, 2023, in the PICC Plenary Hall.
Proving once again his power as a soloist, the K-Pop star pulled in a full house of IDs with new songs in his arsenal and performed never-before-released tracks, some songs even performing for the Philippine crowd for the first time!
Hereโs what we unpacked from the talented artistโs concert with his ever-loyal fans.
Make Me Go BTBT
Opening strong, B.I pulled an explosive start with his most famous and hard-hitting tracks. He performed โBTBTโ, originally released as a single with DeVita and Soulja Boy, and was later included as the first track of his recent mini-album, Love or Loved Part 1, โBe Iโ, a notable track he released when he joined Show Me the Money 3, โOne and Onlyโ, a solo song released from the album Return by his former group iKON and โWaterfallโ, from his first full album Waterfall marking his solo career. All the songs significantly highlighted his rapping and dancing skills.
During his ment, he teased the fans that the ENCORE for the latter part of the show is going to be based on the IDs reaction and energy throughout the evening. The fans showed off and started chanting the Philippinesโ famous โwalang uuwi!โ tagline. Hanbin immediately understood that it meant the fans didnโt want him to go home, and the teasing continued when he responded, โYou guys have to go homeโฆ but we can choose what time.โ
You can tell that the rapper loves his fans and is truly concerned for them when he repeatedly reminds everyone that safety is important. He also constantly asks if everyone is okay, to which the IDs always respond with a resounding yes.
Continuing with his set list, he went on and sang โAlive + Flameโ, and โLoverโ all three songs plucked from his second mini album COSMOS and included โIllusionโ, โGrayโ and โRemember Meโ from his WATERFALL album. He also included the song โGot It Like Thatโ which became a famous TikTok dance trend and โDaydreamโ which featured LeeHi on the track, with which the fans sang along with.
Up Close with Tangerine
Literally getting up close with the fans and throwing out all security measures, B.I hopped off the stage and roamed around the venue to get closer to the fans, something an artist rarely does! While singing Tangerine, Hanbin slowly walked into the pathways and serenaded the crowd. Of course, the IDs are extremely excited about this and we canโt blame them for crowding him as he passes his way through, so Hanbin reminded everyone that he will make his way to the whole venue as long as the fans will let him pass. IDs immediately cleared the way and let everyone get a closer glimpse, a brief interaction, a short eye-to-eye, and all the kilig moments a fan could ask for as he continued to sing โTangerine.โ He followed the song with โNERDโ originally featuring COLDE as he walked back to the stage.
He then sang โSTAYโ which featured Tablo from the album WATERFALL before going backstage for the second part of the set.
James Reid takes over The Hidden Stage
No one was prepared for what came next as B.I briefly took his break from the stage when none other than one of our own, James Reid, came into the show as a special guest! Undoubtedly loved by our own, the crowd went wild as he started his small portion of the evening with โu & iโ, a song James released with CARELESS.
After the song, the duo greeted each other on stage and shared the story with the fans about how they met in a concert of โThe Roseโ in South Korea. B.I shared that he made James promise to be a special guest at his concert if ever they come to the country, which he did!
During this interaction, they asked for suggestions from the fans about what street food they should both try together and James suggested our famous โbalutโ to which Hanbin said they should both try together. Hanbin cutely showed a little jealousy tease, saying the fans screamed louder when James came out. The Philippine IDs assured B.I that heโs the only one for them by cheering for him louder. A super cute interaction indeed!
Hanbin once again gave the floor to James Reid and the blonde, handsome Filipino singer/actor performed โspotlightโ, a song from the album lovescene:.
A very cute VCR appeared after this that garnered some laughs from the fans towards the end of the video as Hanbin asked in the VCR if the crowd would like to join him โat the graduation party.โ We have commonly known that PICC is a graduation ceremony location that even some Philippine IDs went to the venue in their toga! What a fun coincidence!
B.I appeared after wearing a sparkly black jacket and sang โilla illaโ, โEndless Summerโ and โMiddle With Youโ, all three emitting summer vibes. He continued the concert with more songs, all B-Sides of his albums with โKeep Me Upโ, โNumbโ, and โNineteenโ (this part teasing the fans. with a see-through shirt), which led to a fan favorite, title track โCosmosโ. Inspired by the song, the fans started throwing their small confetti in the air whenever Hanbin sings the line, โYou are my cosmos, ๋์ ์ฐ์ฃผ์ผ (My universe)โ before retreating backstage to prepare for the encore because itโs just too short to end the concert just like that!
EN-CORE Memory with B.I
B.I came out and sang โThenโ before talking to the fans again. The artist spoke in Korean for the first time in the night as heโs been well-conversed in English the whole night. He thanked the fans for coming to the concert and thanked the staff, crew, and everyone who made the show possible. He took a picture with the fans after the ment to commemorate the night.
A surprise video appeared on screen and showcased one of the fan projects they prepared for Hanbin. Like their idol, who is also a producer, the IDs prepared, edited, shot, and PRODUCED the song playing in the video. Hanbin was holding his tears back in the middle of the video because of the touching message and the effort they put into him. When he turned around, another fan project was waiting for him as the Philippine IDs put a sticker on their flashlight phones and turned the crowd lights yellow.
After this, a touching performance of โRe-Birthโ ensued, a song that signified Hanbinโs rebirth in the industry as a soloist.
Encoreโฆ For Real
To summon B.I for the encore, the fans needed to muster all they got and scream for him to come out, and as always, the Philippine crowd did not disappoint. Hanbin returned this energy and repeated some songs he already performed earlier in the show, but on a different scale, turning the venue upside down. It was literally a moment to let loose and let go when he sang โFlame.โ The place went on fire when he started spitting his verses, so it was only appropriate when he threw water on the crowd along with his dancers.
He once again sang โIllusionโ and gave his dancers a spotlight by singing โOne and Onlyโ also titled โDotae”.
Making the night more special, B.I performed snippets of tracks for his unreleased album set for release in three to four months time. He made the fans promise that all the songs should not be released on social media, or he wonโt return and Filo IDs kept this promise as no one in any form of social media has released or at least muted the videos uploaded. And you can tell Hanbin canโt get enough of fan interaction when he decided to once again roam around the PICC.
Finally, he performed an encore of โCosmosโ making it more special as he amped up for the last song of the night and thanked the fans a hundredth time that night, promising that he will return. One of the best things at a concert, despite its ending, is something to look forward to, which Hanbin did not fall short of giving. With the unreleased tracks already hinting to be hit, (we can testify to this, theyโre REALLY good), and B.Iโs promise of releasing them very soon, we can expect another concert tour to give us another excuse to use the colorful BINBONG and collect more memories with the shining soloist Hanbin.
The night ended with VIP and Gold ticket holders with a photo op and goodbye session with Hanbin, (we have no idea how he still has energy at this point of the evening), who smiled and posed and greeted the fans warmly despite the interactions lasting only a few seconds. It sure will leave another core memory for the Philippine IDs, whoโs always been two steps behind the multi-talented artist, who never failed to become a huge inspiration.
Words and Photos by Arielle Elep
B.I 2023 ASIA TOUR โ L.O.L THE HIDDEN STAGE IN MANILA was presented by Three Angles Production. Special thanks to Three Angles Production for the invite.
The six-track release of the vowels they orbit deals with braving the challenges in life despite brokenness and pain.
Filipino indie pop/rock band the vowels they orbit has finally released their sophomore EP, tuloy tuloy tuloy!, the highly anticipated follow-up to their acclaimed first record, Ang Unang Ikot.
Released under Sony Music Entertainment, the new EP shows lyrical and music growth without losing the well-rounded charm that made them an instant favorite when they first came out.
Thematically speaking, tuloy tuloy tuloy! speaks about never letting heartbreak get the best of you, and braving the world with newfound determination even when life gets more challenging than usual. The EP also deals with the concept of taking charge of your own story to make it a better one, and embracing the brokenness inside with the wishful thinking that youโll heal and improve someday.
โIt is about finding ourselves caught in the cycle of our own emotions, yet still choosing to move forward,โ the Selos act shares in a collective statement. โBecause this EP is a continuation of the first, the phase of emotions is a bit heavier โ from coping with the unfamiliar feeling of life without your first love in โUnaโ to dealing with grief and the loss of a loved one in โClutch.โ However, it does end on a high note with โIf You Come Back To Me,โ talking about being sure of oneself and not relying on another to live and grow. In the next phase, we are looking forward to more healed feelings.โ
the vowels they orbitโs new EP, tuloy tuloy tuloy! is produced by Rye Sarmiento, guitarist of 6cyclemind and Banda Ni Kleggy, and was recorded in his studio, Backdoor Recording Studio, during a 6-day lock-in session in 2021. Inspired by iconic alt-pop acts The Cardigans and Moonpools & Caterpillars, Sarmiento wanted to capture the โ90s sound in terms of arrangement and vibe, but made it a point to retain the bandโs indie pop influences with a more organic, rock-oriented direction. โWe also gave attention to the performances of each member, doing what they do best individually while still keeping their chemistry as one band.โ
The majority of the songs from tuloy tuloy tuloy! were written and sung by lead vocalist/guitarist Nikka Melchor. Keyboardist Hannah dela Cruz wrote and performed โClutch,โ and Jeremyโs father, Ponciano Sayas, penned โHere In My Arms,โ in which drummer Jeremy is a featured vocalist. The end result is a project that feels singular, yet distinctly unique in their surprising ways.
Aside from โUna,โ โBangungot,โ โClutch,โ โHere In My Arms,โ and โIf You Come Back To Me,โ the EP also features the focus track โSandali,โ which talks about the importance of slowing down and finding the light amidst everything. According to the five-piece act, the song was written by Nikka during the start of the pandemic, thus the lyrics. However, she realized that the message can still be applied to life, in general. โWith so much going on, we tend to wonder when it will end.โ
The EP release will be accompanied by a launch on March 11, 2023 (Saturday) at the 70s Bistro in Quezon City, featuring performances by the vowels they orbit, I Belong To The Zoo, Autotelic, syd hartha, Better Days, Hey June!, and Banda Ni Kleggy.
the vowels they orbitโs โtuloy tuloy tuloy!‘ is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.
Solaire Resort Entertainment City celebrates its 10th anniversary with a series of exciting events this March 2023. For the music lovers, aside from โSting: My Songsโ concert, David Foster is coming back to the Philippines with the very first 8-show-residency, โDavid Foster and Friends, Live at The Theatre at Solaireโ concert from March 21 to 26, 2023.
David Foster, the world-famous music icon who has serenaded millions with his chart-topping hit songs is finally back in the Philippines! Hereโs a list of the reasons why you shouldnโt miss THE HITMANโS concert:
HE IS A MULTI-DECORATED GRAMMY AWARD WINNER
David Foster has been collecting Grammy Awards throughout his career. He currently has 16 Grammy Awards including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and racked up three Oscar nominations for โBest Original Songโ on top of his glorious Yamaha piano.
Foster has worked with the brightest and most talented musicians in the world. He had written and produced music for Christina Aguilera, Seal, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Bublรฉโ, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Donna Summer, Olivia Newton-John, Natalie Cole, Josh Groban, Toni Braxton and Alice Cooper, to name a few.
HE IS A MULTI-DECORATED GRAMMY AWARD WINNER
David Foster has been collecting Grammy Awards throughout his career. He currently has 16 Grammy Awards including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and racked up three Oscar nominations for โBest Original Songโ on top of his glorious Yamaha piano.
BENEVOLENT PURPOSE
Aside from being a successful music maker, David Foster draws his inspiration to do more by helping those in need. Foster established a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to Canadian families who are challenged with their non-medical expenses before, during, and after their childrenโs organ transplants to ensure that they are covered throughout the recovery stages.
HE WAS A REAL-LIFE PRODIGY
Born in Victoria, British Columbia, David Foster started learning the piano keys at the age of four and eventually enrolled at the University of Washington for their prestigious music program when he turned 13. From there on, his great career had already bolstered and flourished. At his 8-show-concert, David Foster will be performing with a Yamaha GC1 TA2, officially distributed in the country by Yupangco Music Corporation.
The accomplished musicians defining โFriendsโ in โDavid Foster and Friendsโ concert
One of the concert guests we are quite excited about is David Fosterโs wife, Katharine McPhee. McPhee, American Idol Season 5 runner up is known for her hits โTerrifiedโ and โOver Itโ will be one of the star soloists performing throughout Fosterโs 8-show-residency show at Solaire Resort Entertainment City.
DANIEL EMMET
With his divine voice, Americaโs Got Talent Season 13 finalist is set to blow the Filipino audience with his incredible singing talent. A gifted contemporary singer, Emmet has received amazing feedback when he released his first self-titled album in December 2022. His โUnchained Melodyโ and โYouโre the Inspirationโ revivals are pieces of heaven playing in our ears.
PIA TOSCANO
Incredible American Idol Season 10 finalist, Pia Toscano is also joining the star line-up. Famous for her original single, โThis Timeโ and breathtaking renditions of โAll by Myself,โ โI Have Nothing,โ and โSay You Wonโt Let Go,โ Toscano will dazzle audiences when she lights up the stage with Foster.
MARTIN NIEVERA
A Filipino pride and Solaire Resort ambassador, Martin Nievera will grace the stage of The Theatre at Solaire with David Foster. The Philippine Concert King is expected to sing Fosterโs hits on the concert nights.
MORISSETTE
To complete the incredible set of singers of โDavid Foster and Friendsโ concert, The Voice of the Philippinesโ finalist, Morissette. Dubbed as Asiaโs Phoenix, Morissette will surely give Fosterโs hits a different flavor, alluring the audience as always with her superb performances.
For more updates on Solaire Resort Entertainment Cityโs 10th Anniversary celebrations and for โDavid Foster and Friends, Live at The Theatre at Solaireโ, follow Solaireโs social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @solairesort.
Netflix has unveiled the first clip and official poster for the upcoming comedy sequel Murder Mystery 2, which stars Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler. Originally released in 2019, the film was a huge success.
In the Murder Mystery 2 trailer, we get a glimpse of Nick and Audrey as they arrive on a beautiful island paradise. They were welcomed by Maharajah, who was portrayed by Adeel Akhtar, and Claudette, who was portrayed by Mรฉlanie Laurent.
According to an official synopsis, the film is set four years after the first and follows Nick and Audrey, who “are now full-time detectives struggling to get their private-eye agency off the ground when they’re invited to celebrate the wedding of their friend the Maharaja on his private island.”
“But trouble follows the Spitzes again when the groom is kidnapped for ransom soon after the festivities begin โ making each glamorous guest, family member and the bride herself a suspect,” the synopsis continues.
It concludes, “Murder Mystery 2” sends Nick and Audrey Spitz on a high-stakes case that finally gives them everything they’ve ever dreamed of: a shot at their detective agency finally becoming successful โฆ and their long-awaited trip to Paris.”
The highly anticipated action-packed sequel will debut on March 31st only on Netflix.
ICONIC IRISH HITMAKERS THE CORRS GO FULL CIRCLE AS THEY RETURN TO MANILA THIS OCTOBER 2023!
The wait is finally over! Itโs been more than two decades since platinum-selling artists THE CORRS have graced Philippine shores and serenaded their Filipino fans with their now-legendary repertoire and PULP Live World is proud to announce that they are โ indeed โ bringing the magic back with a slated two-night production this October 21 and 22, 2023 at the Araneta Coliseum.
Hailed as the most successful โfamily bandโ to emerge from the late 90s (consisting of siblings Andrea Corr on lead vocals, violinist/pianist/vocalist Sharon Corr, drummer/vocalist Caroline Corr, and guitarist/vocalist Jim Corr) the group is scheduled to fly across the globe to personally deliver their smash hits โBreathless,โ โRunaway,โ โWhat Can I Doโ and โAll The Love in The Worldโ to their legion of Pinoy followers who have since made the groupโs songs the soundtrack to their lives, mainly due to The Corrsโ knack for incredibly sincere songwriting and well-crafted overall sound.
Officially formed in 1990 in Dundalk, County Louth Ireland, the group has released seven critically acclaimed studio albums (including their 1995 debut Forgiven, Not Forgotten and their 1997 followup Talk On Corners, their most successful album to dateโฆ), numerous singles, and have sold a whopping collective of 40 million albums worldwide. They have won 24 awards out of 48 nominations over their career, including a BRIT Award for โBest International Bandโ in 1999 and two Grammy Award nominations in 2001 for the songs โBreathlessโ and โRebel Heart.โ
Aside from these accomplishments in the industry, the band and its members are also adored worldwide for their philanthropic activities โ and have been cited for their efforts and contributions to various causes and charities, alongside the biggest artists in the worldโฆ all while preserving their deep connection to their fans worldwide.
Without a doubt, The Corrsโ decade-spanning career of producing numerous hit songs that have marked the hearts and lives of generations of music fans is something no one should miss; definitely, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for serious music fans to revisit a time when songs were made to be nothing short of excellent and endearing.
These upcoming shows will be a full-circle moment The Corrs returns to the very same venue where they last performed in September of 2001. From longtime fans to younger aficionados who may very well be the same age as their children, the music of The Corrs remains timeless – especially to the Filipino people, who now have two chances to relive music history.
Tickets to The Corrs Live in Manila go on sale starting March 19th, 2023 at 12 NN, and will be available at all Ticketnet outlets nationwide and online via www.ticketnet.com.ph. This show is proudly presented by PULP Live World.
For further details and updates, keep tuned in to PULP Live Worldโs social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit the website www.pulp.ph.
The Corrs Live in Manila is presented by PULP Live World.
The Asia leg of Styles’ ‘Love on Tour’ will start on March 11 at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, and will continue for five more shows around the region. His much-awaited performance at the world’s largest indoor arena is set on March 14 at the Philippine Arena, followed by another event at the Singapore National Stadium on March 17.
Photo by Lloyd Wakefield
After his performance in Singapore, Styles will go to Seoul, Korea to play at the KSPO Dome on March 20, and then finish the tour with two nights at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on March 24 and 25.
The three-time Grammy winner already performed 44 nights in the North America, 13 shows across Latin America and 7 nights in Australia & New Zealand.
The ‘Love on Tour’ was supposed to support Styles’s second solo album, Fine Line, however it has been pushed back to 2021. A great plus for Filipino fans is that English crooner will be performing songs from his highly-acclaimed album, ‘Harry’s House,’ including the smash single ‘As It Was.’
‘Love On Tour’ is the second concert tour by the English singer-songwriter. It supports his second and third studio albums, Fine Line, which were released in 2019, as well as the latest, Harryโs House, which came out on 20 May 2022.
Photo by Lloyd Wakefield
Limited tickets are available at smtickets.com and outlets for Love on Tour at Philippine Arena.
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