Category: Concert

The temperature is about to rise in the best way possible. K-pop rapper and singer-songwriter Lee Minhyuk, better known to fans as HUTA, is heading back to the Philippines for his 2026 LEE MINHYUK (HUTA) CONCERT in MANILA. The show lands on November 21, 2026 (Saturday) at the SM North EDSA Skydome and kicks off at 7:00 PM (PHT).

If you’ve followed Minhyuk’s solo work or caught any of his Waterbomb stages, you already know what kind of night this is going to be. Nicknamed the King of Waterbomb, he is promising Filipino fans a full-throttle, high-energy evening that matches the bold and fiery side of his artistry. The whole concept leans into everything that makes HUTA stand out: sharp stage presence, strong vocals, and that unmistakable heat he brings every time he performs.

Minhyuk first stepped into the spotlight as a member of BTOB back in 2012. Tracks like “Missing You,” “Beautiful Pain,” and “Pray (I’ll Be Your Man)” helped define the group’s sound, and he quickly became known as their main rapper. Over the years he has also carved out his own path as HUTA. His latest album, TEMPERATURE, featuring the title track “Icy & Spicy,” continues that solo journey. This year he also earned the titles Waterbomb King and Waterbomb Male God after a standout performance at Waterbomb Seoul that had fans talking about both his physique and his live delivery.

Ticket sales for the Manila concert opened on October 10, 2026 (Saturday) at 12:00 PM (PHT) through SM Ticketmaster. Seat plans, pricing, and other details are being rolled out through Show Biz Town, Inc.’s official channels. As always, the safest move is to stick to the promoter’s verified social media accounts and buy only through authorized platforms.

This will be Minhyuk’s first solo concert in the Philippines, which makes the night feel extra special. For every PH Melody who has been waiting for this moment, November 21 is the chance to bring the heat and show him exactly how much love Filipino fans can give.

Japanese singer-songwriter Takase Toya is set to make his Philippine concert debut tomorrow, Friday, October 16, 2026, at Teatrino Promenade in Greenhills. The intimate show marks a key stop on his TAKASE TOYA ASIA TOUR 2026 “∞,” bringing his genre-blending music to Filipino fans for the first time. Opening the night is fellow Japanese artist Fumiya Sato, with KAIA’s Angela joining as a special guest for a rare J-pop meets P-pop moment.

Born on November 26, 1996, in Aichi Prefecture, the heart of Japan, Takase Toya has built a career as a true independent force. He writes his own lyrics, composes the melodies, and handles the recording. His sound mixes electronic energy, R&B warmth, and pop sensibility into something that feels personal yet universal. Tracks like “Doushite” (feat. Emi Noda) have racked up massive streams, helping him reach over a million monthly listeners on Spotify and chart across more than 80 countries. In 2026 he was named to Forbes JAPAN’s 30 Under 30, and he also runs his own company, TTT Inc.

Ahead of the Manila date, Toya shared his thoughts with quiet excitement. “It’s my first time to hold a concert in Manila. I’m so excited to be there. Thank you for your time! I’m happy to be here.”

For Filipino audiences discovering him for the first time, Toya offers a simple but telling introduction. As a singer-songwriter, he takes full control of the creative process. While writing lyrics, he sees himself as a translator of emotions. He compares the role to a convenience store, something people turn to for their daily needs. Through his songs, he wants to put into words what people are feeling and living through right now, creating music that ordinary listeners can recognize as their own.

That idea of connection runs through his latest work. His previous album, 8 (released in 2025), dug into his personal life and experiences. The new album ∞ (Infinity), out in August 2026, continues that thread while reflecting his growth as an artist. Toya links the concept to the Japanese eto (the 12-year zodiac cycle) and to the looping nature of infinity itself, life’s endless round of ups and downs. Through the music he wants to keep expressing those emotions and reaching more people along the way.

What is he most looking forward to with Filipino fans? The answer is straightforward and warm. “I heard that Filipinos sing very well. I’m excited to hear the audience sing along loudly to my songs.”
The live show itself, he says, is meant to feel like an amusement park, a place where people can enjoy different kinds of rides. His music never stays in one genre, and as a multi-instrumentalist he will move between guitar, keyboard, and vocals. Sharing the stage with KAIA’s Angela only adds to the sense of discovery.

Among the songs he is especially eager to perform is “Doushite,” the track that has connected most strongly with listeners in the Philippines. “The song I want Philippines to listen to is ‘Doushite’ because it is the most streamed song there. I’m excited to see and hear everyone’s reaction when I perform it.”

Preparing for an overseas show versus a home date in Japan brings its own contrasts, and Toya describes them with a striking metaphor.

Japanese audiences, he says, often feel like they are hidden under layers of clothing at the start. As the night goes on they gradually peel those layers away and show their true colors, an image of a more reserved, slowly unfolding energy. Overseas fans, by contrast, arrive already open and high-energy, as if fully exposed from the first note. As the show continues they seem to put on clothes, and by the end they leave fully dressed. The difference is cultural, but the goal remains the same: creating a night people can feel and remember.

Tomorrow night at Teatrino, that exchange begins in earnest. For many in the audience it will be the first time hearing Toya’s music live. For the artist, it is the first chance to meet the Filipino fans who have already been streaming his songs and waiting for this moment. Between the opening set, the special guest appearance, and Toya’s own mix of instruments and emotions, the evening promises to be both personal and expansive—exactly the kind of connection he has spent years trying to build.

Earth remains his base, as he often says. On October 16, that base expands a little further, one song and one loud sing-along at a time.

Check out his answers during our Zoom interview:

Q1: For Filipino audiences discovering your music for the first time, how would you introduce yourself and describe your musical style?

Takase Toya: “As a singer-songwriter, I take charge of everything – from writing the lyrics, composing the melody and recording the songs. While writing the lyrics, I’d like to think of myself as a translator of emotions. Just like a convenience store where people buy their daily needs, he wants to connect with people by creating music that everyday people can resonate with. 

He wants to be the person who can translate people’s emotions, just like buying from the convenience store so in everyday life, he can explain what people feel and what people are experiencing right now through his music.

Q2: Tell us about your latest album ∞ (Infinity) and how it reflects your growth and evolution as an artist.

Takase Toya: His previous album called 8, released in 2025, explores his personal life and experiences. His latest album ∞ (Infinity) is a continuation of that idea, and a reflection of his growth as a musician. He mentioned the Japanese concept of eto (干支) which is a repeating 12-year cycle, and likens it to the concept of infinity – how life’s cycle of ups and downs goes around and around. Through his music, he wants to continue expressing his emotions and connecting with more people.

Q3: What are you most excited about in meeting your FIlipino fans?

Takase Toya: “I heard that Filipinos sing very well. I’m excited to hear the audience sing along loudly to my songs.”

Q4: Any special performances or surprises you can share with us?

Takase Toya: He likens his live performance to an amusement part, a venue where people can enjoy different kind of rides. His music doesn’t focus on one genre. As a multi-instrumentalist, he’ll be playing guitar, keyboard and singing. 

Philippine Concerts: Which songs are you most excited to perform and why?

Takase Toya: “The song I want Philippines to listen to is “Doushite” because it is the most streamed song there. I’m excited to see and hear everyone’s reaction when I perform it.”

Philippine Concerts: How do you prepare differently for an overseas show compared to preparing for local shows in Japan?

Takase Toya: He gave an interesting metaphor for the Japanese and overseas crowds’ contrasting attributes. In Japan, he says, it feels like the crowd are hidden in layers of clothing, but as the show goes on, they slowly take each piece off and show their true colors. This is an allusion to the Japanese crowd’s guarded demeanor. It takes a while for them to immerse themselves in the music. Overseas fans, on the contrary, appear to be fully naked from the start of the show. Their energy is high from the first strike, and they are very open in expressing themselves. As the show unravels, it’s as if they put on clothes, and at the end, they leave fully clothed. 

OPM icon Raymond Lauchengco returns to the concert stage in November paying tribute to Generation X with some of today’s biggest names in Philippine music!

Tickets are now available at TicketWorld for “Raymond Lauchengco: We Built This City” happening on November 21, 2026, Saturday, at 8 p.m. at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati.

For the generation that made mixtapes and knew every word by heart, Raymond’s latest major show is an invitation to get the barkada together again. For the generations who might be too young to know, the musical party is a chance to discover and fall in love with genres such as new wave and MTV pop. Expect beloved ’80s anthems, ballads and Broadway tunes alongside Raymond’s enduring hits, with plenty of reasons to sing along.

“It’s a good excuse to get the barkada together for a night out,” says Raymond. “I want everyone to have fun and sing along to the songs we grew up with. I have a feeling we’ll remember more of the lyrics than we think!”

Joining him are Ogie Alcasid, Mitch Valdez, Gary Valenciano and Regine Velasquez.

Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo directs, with musical direction by Marvin Querido. An immersive city-inspired stage sets the scene for a musical journey through the years.

Following his Aliw Award-winning concerts “Just Got Lucky” and “Everybody Loves Raymond,” Raymond brings a long-held dream concert to life.

“This is my dream concert because it’s about my generation,” the 60 year-old singer shares. “We grew up with these songs, then went out and built lives. I want us to take an evening to enjoy how far we’ve come. We did well. And we still know how to have a good time.”

While Gen X is at the heart of the show, everyone who loves the music is welcome.

For those who want a closer look behind the scenes, each Platinum ticket includes a Soundcheck Experience and a Priority Meet & Greet Pass with Raymond after the show.
Make it a night with your favorite people. Get your tickets now at tinyurl.com/WBTCNov21.

For inquiries contact Viber 09777990921 or visit raymondlauchengco.com.

There’s a certain kind of magic that only the 1980s can still deliver. The big hair. The neon lights. The pure, unfiltered rush of a song that made you feel invincible at 15 and somehow still does decades later. On February 16, 2027, that magic is coming home to Manila.

Two of the most beloved names of the late-’80s pop era, Tiffany and The Jets, will share the stage for one night only at The Theatre at Solaire. Presented by NP Asia Inc., the concert is more than a show, it’s a reunion with the version of ourselves who once blasted these songs through cassette players, danced in living rooms, and believed every lyric was written just for us.

Tiffany Darwish was only 15 when she stepped into the spotlight and never really left it. Her cover of “I Think We’re Alone Now” knocked Michael Jackson off the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987. Then came “Could’ve Been,” a heartbreak ballad so pure it still stops people mid-conversation. At 16 she became the youngest female artist to top the Billboard 200 with a debut album. The mall tours. The big sweaters. The unmistakable voice that could turn a simple pop song into something that felt personal. Later came “All This Time,” the track that gave this night its quiet emotional center, a song about looking back, holding on, and realizing some feelings never really fade.

Then there are The Jets. Eight brothers and sisters from the Wolfgramm family, Tongan-American kids raised in Minneapolis who turned family harmony into chart gold. “Crush on You” still makes people smile the second that synth line kicks in. “You Got It All,” with Elizabeth Wolfgramm’s impossibly mature vocals (she was barely a teenager), became a quiet anthem for anyone who ever felt seen by a song. “Make It Real.” “Rocket 2 U.” “Cross My Broken Heart.”

Their music was pure joy, danceable, heartfelt, and full of that unmistakable 80s optimism. These two acts once shared stages in the late 1980s. Now, almost four decades later, they’re sharing one again,.this time in Manila.

Expect the hits, of course. Tiffany’s “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Could’ve Been,” and “All This Time.” The Jets’ “Crush on You,” “You Got It All,” “Make It Real,” and “Rocket 2 U.” But more than the setlist, expect the feeling. The kind of night where strangers sing every word together. Where someone in the row behind you quietly cries during a ballad. Where you catch yourself smiling at a memory you didn’t know you still carried.

It’s the kind of concert that doesn’t just entertain, it time-travels. For a couple of hours, the years between then and now shrink. You remember the first crush. The school dances. The car rides with the windows down and the volume up. And somehow, standing in a modern theater in Entertainment City, it all feels close again.

The Theatre at Solaire has hosted its share of big nights, but this one feels different. It’s intimate enough to feel personal, grand enough to match the songs. Doors open for an 8:00 PM start on February 16, 2027. Tickets are available through TicketWorld.

There’s also a Cebu stop on February 11 at the IC3 Convention Center, billed as “Love on Stage”, a pre-Valentine’s night with the same nostalgic spirit. For many, the Manila date will be the one that feels like the main event.

In a music landscape that moves faster every year, there’s something quietly radical about nights like this. No heavy production gimmicks. No attempt to reinvent the past. Just two artists who helped define an era, still standing, still singing the songs that raised a generation.
All this time later, the voices are still there. The melodies still land. And for one night in Manila, the 1980s get to feel brand new again.

Some concerts you go to because the artist is hot right now..This one you go to because the songs never stopped mattering.

February 16, 2027.
The Theatre at Solaire.
Tiffany & The Jets.

Bring the people who grew up on these songs with you. The night will do the rest.

Get your tickets here:

https://premier.ticketworld.com.ph/shows/show.aspx?sh=TIFFTJ27

What began as a vision to build a home for Filipino artists is set to take shape on a much larger scale as 1Z Entertainment stages its first-ever music festival, One Zone Music Fest (OZF), on October 24 and 25 at the Araneta Coliseum.

Bringing together SB19, XONARA, J2X, and special guests, the two-day festival is designed to be more than a showcase of 1Z Entertainment’s roster. It is an extension of the company’s larger vision for Filipino music and creativity: a space where artists can experiment, collaborate, and introduce different sides of their artistry while sharing the same stage.

“For us, it was already such a dream to be able to start and build our company, 1Z Entertainment, but to even touch lives and help create a future of longevity for Filipino creatives and Filipino music is something truly special,” 1Z Entertainment president Pablo says.

That spirit of collaboration is central to the festival’s first day. Rather than following a conventional artist-by-artist concert format, OZF will bring together 1Z Entertainment’s artists through subunit performances, solo stages, special collaborations, and surprise appearances. The format gives the artists room to move beyond their established identities and explore what happens when different creative voices occupy the same space.

For J2X, that opportunity is just as meaningful behind the scenes as it is onstage.

“Sobrang thankful namin sa 1Z Entertainment, SB19 dahil nabibigyan kami ng ganitong platform. More than yung performances namin as artists, meron pang subunits na mapapakita kung gaano kagaling at ka-close ang mga artists ng 1Z Entertainment,” J2X says.

XONARA’s Megumi likewise sees the festival as an opportunity to celebrate the relationships that have developed within and beyond the 1Z Entertainment roster.

“The great thing about this festival is that it goes beyond just promoting us as artists but also the camaraderie it upholds by collaborating with different artists. And us in XONARA, we’re excited also to share a platform and stage with people we admire,” she says.

The collaborative spirit extends to the festival’s special guests, with each 1Z Entertainment artist given the opportunity to share the stage with artists they admire. The result is a lineup designed not only around individual performances but around the possibilities created when artists meet, experiment, and build something together.

Adding another layer to Day 1 are five individual 45-minute sets from SB19 members Pablo, Josh, Stell, FELIP, and justin. Rather than presenting SB19 solely as a collective, the individual stages put each member’s artistry under the spotlight, allowing fans to experience the distinct musical identities they have developed alongside the group.

If Day 1 expands the idea of what an artist-centered festival can be, Day 2 turns inward toward the community that made much of that journey possible.

October 25 will mark SB19’s eighth anniversary, with the group dedicating the second day of One Zone Music Fest to A’TIN. The anniversary celebration will feature games, activities, surprises, and special moments built around the community that has accompanied SB19 throughout its rise.

“Of course, we’ll never forget about A’TIN. Yes, we’re celebrating One Zone Fest, but of course, we also like to celebrate the community that brought us here. That’s why the second day is dedicated to them. We’ll make sure the second day is a fun experience for them,” Stell says.

Taken together, the two days reflect the dual purpose behind One Zone Music Fest: to look ahead at where Filipino music and its creative community can go, while also acknowledging the people and relationships that made that future possible.

For 1Z Entertainment, the festival is ultimately a statement of intent. It puts its artists in one venue, but more importantly, places collaboration, individuality, and Filipino creativity at the center of the conversation.

One Zone Music Fest takes place on October 24 and 25, 2026, at the Araneta Coliseum. Day 1 will feature 1Z Entertainment subunits, special guests, collaborations, and individual performances, while Day 2 will celebrate SB19’s eighth anniversary with A’TIN.

Tickets are available through TicketNet.

Edgar “Bobot” Mortiz is going standard once more, and this time with a repeat that feels even more special.

At 71, the veteran actor, director, and lifelong crooner proved it’s never too late to chase a dream when he staged his first solo concert, Goin’ Standard, on June 13 at the intimate Proscenium Theater in Rockwell. The night was packed, the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra soared under Maestro Rodel Colmenar, and the audience, mostly people who grew up with him, left smiling, nostalgic, and a little misty-eyed.​

Now he’s doing it again.

On Saturday, October 10 at 7 PM, Goin’ Standard The Repeat returns to the same elegant stage. Same warm, unpretentious spirit. Same love for the timeless standards that first put a teenage Bobot on the map as a Tawag ng Tanghalan champion way back in 1967. Different generations sharing one stage for one night of pure, heartfelt music.​

Bobot has always said he knows people aren’t necessarily there just to hear him sing, they’re there because they love him. That humility is part of his charm. He still delivers the Sinatra and Bennett classics with that familiar gentle smoothness, the same voice that once made crowds scream the opening line of “My Pledge of Love.” This time, the guests make the evening even richer.

Tirso Cruz III (Pip) is back, a longtime friend, fellow veteran, and easy chemistry partner from the first show. Their shared numbers last June felt like old barkada just hanging out and having fun with the classics.

Christian Bautista brings that polished, romantic power that blends so well with the standards. Expect smooth, heartfelt moments that bridge the generations.

Bituin Escalante adds soul and depth. Her voice has that lived-in richness that turns a ballad into something that settles right in your chest.

And then there’s Belle Mariano, young, radiant, and already deep in rehearsals with Direk Bobot. Watching her share the stage with him feels like a full-circle moment: the new generation meeting the man who started it all with pure song. Different eras, same love for melody.​

The first concert had its own beautiful lineup, Klarisse de Guzman, Alexa Ilacad, Julie Anne San Jose, daughter Calin Mortiz, plus the powerhouse duo of Christopher de Leon and Tirso Cruz III. Vilma Santos even sent a video greeting, teasing that she’d join if there was ever a repeat. The room was full of family, old friends, and people who simply wanted to celebrate a man who’s spent more than five decades making Filipino entertainment warmer and more human.​

This October night carries that same spirit forward. It’s not a flashy production chasing trends. It’s Bobot doing what he’s always loved, singing the songs that never go out of style, surrounded by people who get it, in a theater that feels just the right size for real connection.

Tickets are available through TicketWorld. If you were there in June, you already know why it’s worth going back. If you missed it, this is your chance to sit in a room full of people who still believe good songs and genuine hearts never get old.

Edgar “Bobot” Mortiz is still going standard. And somehow, it still feels brand new

Tickets are available here:

https://premier.ticketworld.com.ph/shows/show.aspx?sh=EDGARMTR26

The band’s major Cebu show will celebrate friendship, memories, and the road ahead with their Liwanag.

Fresh from a sold-out show at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Ben&Ben is taking Saranggola: The Concert to Cebu.

The multi-awarded folk-pop band will bring the special concert to SM Seaside Cebu Arena on April 10, 2027, marking their first performance at the newly opened venue and coming just a month before they celebrate their 10th anniversary.

The Cebu show will give the band’s Liwanag another chance to experience Saranggola, a concert concept shaped by months of looking back on Ben&Ben’s nine-year journey — from playing intimate gigs in small bars to filling arenas and bringing their music to audiences around the world.

“We are truly excited to go back to Cebu for yet another major show. Saranggola: The Concert is very special to us, so we would like to share its magic with as many Liwanag as we possibly can,” Ben&Ben said.

The announcement comes on the heels of the band’s three-hour Araneta show, where they performed more than 30 songs in a career-spanning set that moved backward through their discography, from 2024’s The Traveller Across Dimensions to Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno and Limasawa Street. The band also surprised fans with a setlist not revealed ahead of the show, along with a fan-request segment.

Rather than ending the night with their usual closer, “Ride Home,” Ben&Ben opened the concert with “Ride Home (Reimagined),” making their way through the center aisle of the packed arena before taking the stage.

The show also carried a more personal significance for the band as it served as a sendoff for drummer Jam Villanueva, who is set to leave Ben&Ben at the end of 2026. Villanueva announced her departure last year after De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, also known as Drummer’s Wrist, affected her ability to play the drums.

In an emotional message to the audience, Villanueva reflected on the years she had spent with the band and the fans who had grown alongside them.

“We love you. We love every single one of you,” she told the crowd, thanking them for spending the night with the band and describing the concert as a celebration not only of their music, but also of their friendship.

She also turned to her bandmates to express her gratitude for their support throughout the years, making the moment one of the night’s most poignant reminders of the relationships at the heart of Ben&Ben’s story.

The concert eventually closed with “Saranggola,” with Villanueva leaving her percussion setup to take the drum kit for an extended performance of the song — her final time playing drums at a major Ben&Ben concert. She will continue fulfilling the band’s remaining commitments through the end of the year.

That sense of looking back while moving forward is at the heart of Saranggola: The Concert. As Ben&Ben approaches its 10th anniversary, the Cebu show offers another opportunity to celebrate everything the band and its fans have built together, while turning toward whatever comes next.

For Cebu’s Liwanag, the April 10 concert will mark a new chapter in that journey — this time on the stage of SM Seaside Cebu Arena, which opened in June and can accommodate up to 25,000 guests.

Saranggola: The Concert in Cebu is presented by Karpos Multimedia and Sony Music Philippines. Tickets will be announced soon.

The Filipino rock veterans return to Japan for a three-city Kansai run spanning Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.

The Itchyworms are back in Japan, and this time, they’re taking their songs across three cities in the Kansai region.

Following a successful Osaka run in 2023, the Filipino rock band returns for a special three-city tour this October, bringing their live set to Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. The tour opened October 4 at Panhead Groove in Osaka, where the band represented the Philippines at the Kansai Music Conference, an international gathering of artists and audiences from across the globe.

The band continues its Japan run October 5 at Kyoto MUSE, sharing the stage with fellow Filipino singer-songwriter Reese Lansangan and Los Angeles-based artist Ariel. The show is presented by Pintig Productions. The following night, The Itchyworms will make their Kobe debut at Live Music Club Padoma, once again joining Lansangan for another night of live music.

Japan has increasingly become a familiar stop for The Itchyworms. The band has made a point of returning nearly every year, following their Osaka appearance in 2023 with shows in Tokyo and Saitama, then Nagoya the following year. With more cities still on their wish list — including Okinawa, Fukuoka, and potentially Hokkaido — the band’s relationship with Japanese audiences continues to grow.

For this Kansai run, however, The Itchyworms are dialing things back. Rather than bringing an elaborate production, the band is presenting a more stripped-down set built around the musicians, their instruments, and the songs themselves — a format that puts the songwriting and chemistry of one of the Philippines’ most enduring rock bands front and center.

Three cities, three nights, and another chapter in The Itchyworms’ growing Japan story.

Remaining schedule:
Kyoto — October 5 (Monday)
Kyoto MUSE
Tickets: https://peatix.com/event/5166570
Kobe — October 6 (Tuesday)
Live Music Club Padoma
Tickets: https://peatix.com/event/5166611

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Post-hardcore powerhouse returns to Asia in April 2027, with stops in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila

After years of waiting, Sleeping With Sirens is finally heading back to Asia.

Presented by PULP Live World, the American post-hardcore band is set to return to the region for the SLEEPING WITH SIRENS ‘AN ENDING IN ITSELF TOUR ASIA 2027’, bringing its latest era to three cities in April 2027.

The tour will kick off on April 13 at Capitol Theatre in Singapore, followed by Zepp Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia on April 15, before concluding at New Frontier Theater in Manila on April 17.

The Asia run arrives in support of An Ending In Itself, Sleeping With Sirens’ eighth studio album and its latest chapter after years of evolution. The record finds the band reflecting on hardship, resilience, and the search for meaning in uncertain times while retaining the emotional intensity that has long defined its music.

The current lineup features vocalist Kellin Quinn, bassist Justin Hills, guitarist Nick Martin, and drummer Matty Best, alongside guitarist Tony Pizzuti, who joined the band on tour in 2022 and is now an official member.

Long before the gold and platinum certifications, sold-out shows, and renewed visibility among a new generation of listeners, Sleeping With Sirens built its following on songs that made vulnerability sound enormous. Quinn’s distinctive vocals became a defining part of the band’s identity, carrying songs about insecurity, anxiety, heartbreak, and fear that resonated deeply with alternative music fans.

Fan favorites including “If You Can’t Hang,” “Kick Me,” “Apathetic,” “If I’m James Dean, You’re Audrey Hepburn,” and “Roger Rabbit” have since become enduring staples of the band’s catalog, connecting different generations of listeners to the music that helped define its rise.

That emotional thread runs through An Ending In Itself. Produced by Will Yip, known for his work with artists including Turnstile, Panic! At The Disco, and Circa Survive, the album captures Sleeping With Sirens at a point of reflection while pushing its sound forward.

For longtime fans, the Asia tour offers a chance to finally hear those songs live after years of waiting. For newer listeners, it marks an opportunity to experience the band’s catalog alongside the music shaping its next chapter.

Tickets go on sale through the Artist Fan Club Presale from October 2 at 10 a.m. through October 4 at 10 a.m. local time, available online only. The General Onsale begins October 6 at 10 a.m. local time.

Fans in Singapore and Malaysia can purchase tickets through maiseat.com, while fans in the Philippines can get theirs through TicketNet outlets and TicketNet.

SLEEPING WITH SIRENS ‘AN ENDING IN ITSELF TOUR ASIA 2027’ arrives in Singapore on April 13, Kuala Lumpur on April 15, and Manila on April 17.

For more tour announcements and ticketing updates, follow PULP Live World on social media or visit PULP Live World.

The Philippine rock mainstays reunite for a one-night show spanning career-defining favorites and new music

Two generations of Philippine rock will meet on the same stage when Barbie Almalbis and Kitchie Nadal join forces for CROSSFADE, a one-night-only concert on Oct. 11 at Matchpoint Sports Bar and Events in Mandaluyong City.

The two artists will deliver extended sets built around the songs that have defined their careers, alongside new releases that reflect where they are in their respective musical journeys. With its more intimate setting, CROSSFADE puts the focus squarely on the artists, their catalogs and the songs that have stayed with listeners across generations.

For Almalbis and Nadal, the collaboration is also a continuation of a musical connection that has unfolded across several stages. The pair previously shared the bill for the first two editions of Secrets at the Music Museum before reuniting for the two-part Tanaw series, which brought together artists from the Philippine rock and alternative-pop scene.

Now, CROSSFADE brings the two artists together once again, this time with their own catalogs at the center. The setlists are expected to bridge familiar anthems with newer material, creating a show that traces both the staying power of their music and the directions their artistry continues to take.

Tickets are priced at PHP 1,600 and are available via bit.ly/barbiekitchiecrossfade. The show is standing-room only, with a limited number of seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.

CROSSFADE is presented by GNN.

In a time when nostalgia is trending harder than ever and audiences are hungry for the music that raised them, Edgar “Bobot” Mortiz stands right in the middle of it all. He isn’t chasing trends. He’s reminding us why the classics never needed to go out of style in the first place.

Two years ago, as he marked his 70th birthday, Mortiz delivered on a long-held personal promise. He released Goin’ Standard, an all-standards vinyl album of songs either originated or made famous by the one and only Frank Sinatra. It wasn’t a comeback for the cameras. It was a once-in-a-lifetime moment for a man who started as a teenage singing champion on Tawag ng Tanghalan at just 13 years old, became one half of the iconic “Vi and Bot” love team with Vilma Santos, and later reinvented himself as one of Philippine television’s most influential directors and comedy masters.

The album was pure passion project. Eight tracks of smooth, lived-in vocals: “All My Tomorrows,” “Somewhere In Your Heart,” “How Do You Keep the Music Playing,” “You and Me (We Wanted It All),” “You Turned My World Around,” “You Will Be My Music,” “What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life,” and the swaggering closer “That’s Life.” His voice, gentle, familiar, still carrying that cool breeze of the 1970s crooner, glides through every note like someone who never really left the music, even when the spotlight moved on.

Then, this past June, he took it to the stage for the very first time as a solo concert artist. Backed by the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra under Maestro Rodel Colmenar, Goin’ Standard came alive. The night was packed. The reception was pure love. People didn’t just show up, they stayed, they felt it, and they left wanting more.
So he’s doing it again.

Edgar Mortiz: Goin’ Standard The Repeat
October 10, Saturday, 7:00 PM
Proscenium Theater, Rockwell

Same intimate, state-of-the-art stage. Same powerhouse orchestra. Same Maestro Rodel Colmenar on the baton. Same man who has lived every chapter of Philippine entertainment: teen idol, love team legend, Bad Bananas comedy force, longtime television director, now standing center stage and singing the songs that still mean something.

It’s a night for anyone who ever fell in love to a standard, who still believes a good melody and an honest voice can cut through the noise of everything else. It’s for the ones who remember “My Pledge of Love,” for the ones who grew up watching him direct the next generation, and for anyone who simply misses the sound of real class.
Edgar Mortiz has spent a lifetime entertaining us. On October 10, he gets to remind us why the standards still matter and why some voices only get better with time.

Don’t miss the repeat. Some nights are worth living twice.

Tickets are available here:

https://premier.ticketworld.com.ph/shows/show.aspx?sh=EDGARMTR26

Presented by TJAV Productions, Inc.