Philippine Concerts

Category: Concert Photos

  • A SCRIPTacular Evening with The Script

    A SCRIPTacular Evening with The Script

    In support of their third album #3, Irish rockers The Script performed to a packed show at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Easter Sunday with more than 14,000 screaming fans.  Mark took the stage and play as the crowd screamed, then on drums, Glen Power. Just when we couldn’t wait anymore, The Voice UK coach, singer-songwriter and The Script frontman, Danny kicked off their 2nd sold out show in Manila with a rap inspired song GOOD OL’ DAYS from their #3 album and followed by WE CRY. It was a good start with incredible amount of energy.

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    An early treat was given to all concert goers when they performed one of their signature songs BREAKEVEN, it was one of the highlights as the entire Big Dome sang the chorus. The band continued with SCIENCE AND FAITH. Like other fans in the venue, I was waiting for “going back to corner when I first saw you…” and then a piano started to hit the first few notes of their breakthrough song THE MAN WHO CAN’T BE MOVED. The first verse was performed by the crowd with a little background music and it was amazing, considering the Big Dome was full house, so imagine how the entire song sounded and felt. (more…)

  • A Screaming Night with Bring Me The Horizon

    A Screaming Night with Bring Me The Horizon

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    British metalcore band Bring Me the Horizon invaded Manila for the first time last March 6, 2013 First, I wasn’t sure whether they would have any opening acts, until vocalist Oliver Sykes of came out with a good amount of energy as he greeted the crowd. He was right on the spot with his vocals, it was throaty and raw, but had enough power to shake your core.

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    Oliver Sykes lead vocalist of BMTH

    The set started with SHADOW MOSES and CHELSEA SMILE. The pit opened up instantly, and all of the hardcore kids immediately went to the pit. The mood in Sky Dome changed, and instantly got better. The attitude of the concert goers became more intense.

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  • Grimes Live in Manila Photos

    Grimes Live in Manila Photos

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    Claire Boucher more popularly known as Grimes performed live at the Hard Rock Cafe last March 14, 2013.

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    Great crowd at Hard Rock Cafe dancing to the music of Grimes
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  • Motion City Soundtrack Holds the Skydome Down

    Motion City Soundtrack Holds the Skydome Down

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    9th of March 2013 – The Skydome was the venue of hundreds and hundreds of hardcore fans, those kids who live with and love Motion City Soundtrack’s music. In truth, the forceful energy of the crowd matched that of a full-house arena. As the band dished out different hits from their five albums, the full attention and appreciation of the audience focused on one thing – the music. As they banged their heads, punched through the air, sang and danced around, they lavished the experience of seeing such an awesome band performing in front of them.

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    “That was truly amazing! Thank you for taking the time to be here, when you can be anywhere else!” (more…)

  • Artist Paradise Found at Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival

    Artist Paradise Found at Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival

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

    Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival 2013

    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?

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

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  • Sleeping with Sirens and Pierce the Veil: Kings for a Day

    Sleeping with Sirens and Pierce the Veil: Kings for a Day

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    Pulp Live World gives royalty a new meaning when Sleeping with Sirens and Pierce the Veil ruled the SM Skydome on the 16th of February. Not only did the fans get the royal treatment they deserve, the bands got as much, if not more, in return. Bragging a full house, just about every corner of the Skydome was occupied – the mosh pit bursting, the gen ad area spilling over. The two post-hardcore bands, known to be close friends with one another, proved to be the perfect match as they owned the stage song after song after song. A more tangible proof of their connection is the song “King for a Day” wherein Pierce the Veil featured Kellin Quinn, vocalist of Sleeping with Sirens.

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    Sleeping with Sirens was first up to rock the Skydome. (more…)

  • The Para Thrilla Take Over

    The Para Thrilla Take Over

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    The stage, like a boxing ring, was ready for its entertainers to step in and give one heck of a performance. A day after Valentines, everyone was still painting the town red. This time, it was a different kind of celebration: one that both couples and singles would relish.

    Almost three years since their debut concert in Manila, it was about time for the Franklin-based group to come back. It was only months since their first concert in the country when the fanswere hit with sad and shocking news – the Farro brothers had departed the band. Fans were left wondering what was next for Paramore. Fast-forward to 2013, the band made it through, and are more excited than ever to conquer the world (again).

    The night began when American musicians mewithoutYou officially kicked off the show. According to Paramore’s lead singer, Hayley Williams, mewithoutYou has been a band she has loved since she was a teenager. To have them open for her own band must have been a surreal experience.

    The crowd was brimming with so much energy even from the beginning; as the stage was being prepared for Paramore, fans were already screaming in excitement. At 9’o clock, the lights in the MOA Arena went out. The crowd knew, as Hayley would later in the night put it, “It all begins now.” (more…)

  • Stars Live in Manila Photos

    Stars Live in Manila Photos

    Stars Live in Manila
    February 16, 2013
    Metrotent, Metrowalk Plaza

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  • Jessica and Colton Serenade Manila

    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.

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  • Jessica Sanchez with Colton Dixon Live in Manila Photos

    Jessica Sanchez with Colton Dixon Live in Manila Photos

    Jessica Sanchez with Colton Dixon Live in Manila
    February 14, 2013
    Smart Araneta Coliseum

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    Jessica Sanchez’s Valentine show was nothing short of flawless!

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    Colton Dixon shared the stage with Jessica and proved to be as much of a hit with Filipino fans as when he last visited!
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  • Dream KPOP Concert Fantasy Photos

    Dream Kpop Fantasy Concert
    January 19, 2013
    SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds

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  • Rock Loqal Photos

    Rock Loqal Photos

    Rock Loqal
    Mall of Asia Arena
    December 15, 2012

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    Tirso Ripol and Kevin Roy of Razorback

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  • The Fray expects a wild crowd tonight at the Big Dome

    “We are doing this because we have something to say” “each one of us has been committed to each other” these what the band said when they’re asked why they’re still together during their press conference yesterday at the Crowne Plaza

    It took them nearly 10 years before planning to do a concert in the Philippine and after waiting for 6 months, The Fray is ready to take the Manila stage tonight at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Fray, sat down with Philippine Concerts and other members of the press before heading to their Meet and Greet/CD signing session.
    Many of us has started hearing of a band called The Fray when “How to Save a Life” became somewhat of an anthem in American TV shows, most specifically in Grey’s Anatomy. I’ve never actually gotten into that show, but the TV station insisted on using that song as the official background music for the show’s commercial which irrevocably played every 15 minutes. Strangely though, it never got into my nerves like all the other repetitive mainstream music. If anything, it had a sort of soothing effect.
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  • America and Kalapana live in Manila photos

    America and Kalapana live in Manila photos

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


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  • Tonight Alive Lets It Land in Manila

    Tonight Alive Lets It Land in Manila

    Tonight Alive Live in Manila

    Female-fronted bands are rarities these days. Whenever we see one, our curiosity and our skepticism just flare up abnormally. With their own brand of pop-punk, Tonight Alive is one such band that is starting to make noise around the world. While they have yet to reach mainstream success here in the Philippines, they are slowly but steadily gaining a loyal fanbase as proven in their concert at SM Skydome last September 22. Fronted by a lady named Jenna McDougall,  the band from down under valiantly took the stage that night.
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