Category: Concert Reviews
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NCT Dream Takes PH NCTzens On An Adventure In “The Dream Show” In Manila
Words by Micah Tampil Photos by Danica Lacson It’s no easy feat for teenagers to be seen as having achieved beyond their years, yet NCT Dream showed why they have rapidly risen to the top. As the youngest unit of supergroup NCT took command of the New Frontier Theater on February 29 for the NCT…
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Not A Common Cold: Tiny Moving Parts Live In Manila 2020
What makes a performance — big or small — successful is a confluence of all its elements. Also, a performance makes it all special when it overcomes adversities and shortcomings. Last February 9, Tiny Moving Parts made their way back to the Manila stage at a time when traveling between countries has suddenly become a…
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DJ Hyo Creates The Perfect Mix Of Fun And Nostalgia In Exclusive DJ Set In Manila
Words by Mari Mikhaela Javier and Danica Lacson Photos by Ruth Leen De Los Reyes The weekend was fun and badster for SONEs in the Philippines as they get treated the best weekend party in the Metro last February 8 at the House Manila, where Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon fired up the stage as DJ Hyo in…
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SEVENTEEN And Carats Team Up For A Concert Worth Remembering In “Ode To You” In Manila
Words and photos by Danica Lacson Even before the lights went off to signal the start of SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR “ODE TO YOU” IN MANILA, the energy was already high — energy that never waned, instead, continued to soar, in the almost three-hour-long concert that marked SEVENTEEN’s fourth visit in the country and third solo…
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Eric Nam Charms Manila In “Before We Begin” Concert
Words and photos by Danica Lacson South Korean singer-songwriter Eric Nam delivered an unforgettable TED Talk, we mean, concert, at the New Frontier Theater last January 10, captivating Nam Nation from all over the Philippines with his live performances, wit, humor, and personality. EN Management, CJ E&M, and Onion Production brought ERIC NAM ASIA TOUR 2020 “BEFORE…
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Tiffany Young Dazzles Manila In “Open Hearts Eve” Concert
“Tonight is about feeling free, however the hell you want, singing as loud as you want! If you feel like moving, don’t be afraid to stand up and dance!” Tiffany Young said as she began Open Hearts Eve to a jampacked crowd at the New Frontier Theater on January 25. As a member of Girls’…
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Silverstein 20th Anniversary Concert in Manila
Canadian post-hardcore band Silverstein had an epic performance last January 12, 2020 at the SM Skydome in SM North EDSA for their 20th Anniversary Tour. Shane Told, lead vocalist of Silverstein
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10 Brilliant Moments We Will Never Forget From WINNER “CROSS” Tour In Manila
Words by Danica Lacson ; Photos from YG Entertainment The year 2020 may have started roughly with all the local and global issues that plagued — and continue to plague — us, but in those hours at the SM Mall of Asia Arena last January 25, we forgot, albeit temporarily, all the worries as we…
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Kim Myung Soo Gifts Fans With Unforgettable “Sana All” Moments In His Manila Fan Meeting
Words by Danica Lacson Photos by Ruth Leen and Amor Amores The years of waiting of fans for the return of South Korean singer-actor Kim Myung Soo in the Philippines finally came to an end last January 12 at the New Frontier Theater with a sweet treat of beautiful performances, cute interactions, and unforgettable moments…
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VICTON Weaves Unforgettable Memories With PH ALICE In First Manila Fan Meeting
Words and photos by Danica Lacson Christmas came early for fans of South Korean boy group VICTON after the boy group treated them to an unforgettable evening of applause-worthy stages, fun interactions, and sweet display of charms in VICTON 1ST ASIA TOUR “VOICE TO ALICE” at the SM City North EDSA Skydome last December 21. Seungsik,…
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The Rose Blooms In First Concert In The Philippines
By Sandra Mae Laureano The Rose held their first ever concert in the Philippines at the Samsung Hall on December 15. Presented by MyMusicTaste, We Rose You: Live in Manila was a resounding success as Black Roses (The Rose fans) screamed and sang their hearts out for almost two hours. Their current world tour, which…
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Lee Jin Hyuk Shines Like The Sun In His 1st Fan Meeting In Manila
By Sandra Mae Laureano If you weren’t a fan of Lee Jin Hyuk before going to his fan meeting at the New Frontier Theater last Saturday, you would immediately be converted into one right after stepping out of the venue. On December 14, the 23-year old K-Pop artist held his first fan meeting in Manila,…
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Super Junior Closes 2019 “Super Show 8” Concerts With A Meaningful Meeting Day With PH ELFs
Words and photos by Danica Lacson From the jaw-dropping and magnificent stage design and lighting to the solid and entertaining performances and heartwarming fandom love, SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR – SUPER SHOW 8: INFINITE TIME in Manila was true to its name — it was, indeed, super. December 15 marked another milestone as Super Junior…
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IU Meets MA-AENAs On A Friday In Her “Blueming” Debut On PH Concert Stage
Words and photos by Danica Lacson Superstitions tell us that Friday the 13th is unlucky, but December 13, 2019 got us believing otherwise as South Korean singer-actress Lee Ji Eun, also known by her stage name, IU, treats everyone at the SMART Araneta Coliseum with the luckiest and most memorable concert experience in 2019 IU…
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Sam Tsui Makes Golden Return To The Philippine Concert Stage With “The Gold Jacket Tour”
Sam Tsui’s pizazz and energy abound on the Manila leg for The Gold Jacket Tour last November 25 held at the SM North EDSA Skydome. Singer-actress Daiyan Trisha from Malaysia opened the show with her original songs and effortlessly sang cover songs of “Lover” by Taylor Swift and “7 Rings” by Ariana Grande. The concert…
