Manila, you are cordially invited to be part of Win’s first Manila fan meeting next month!
Thai superstar Win Metawin is headed to the Philippines this year for a special fan meeting with his Filipino fans this June. PULP Live World and Happee Hour announced on May 12 that the Thai actor-model will stage his first solo fan meeting in the country, WIN 1st Solo Fan Meeting in Manila, on June 11, 5 p.m., at the New Frontier Theater.
Tickets to the fan meeting will go on sale starting May 20, at 12 noon, via TicketNet outlets nationwide and thru www.ticketnet.com.ph. Check out the seat plan, ticket prices, and fan benefits below:
VIP A – Php 11,500
VIP B – Php 9,500
Loge A – Php 7,000
Loge B – Php 7,500
Balcony A – Php 5,500
Balcony B – Php 3,500
Please note that ticketing charges may apply. In addition, all ticket tiers are seated.
All ticket holders will bring home an event poster and a souvenir show card. PULP Live World’s COO Happee Sy-Go also clarified that all VIP A ticketholders will get a photo opportunity at either 1:1, 1:10, or 1:15 which will be chosen via a raffle.
Meet Thailand’s Heartthrob WIN METAWIN
Win Metawin signed with GMMTV in 2019. The following year, he took on the role of Tine Teepakorn in 2gether: The Series, opposite Bright Vachirawit. The series surpassed 100 million views on LINE TV in two months after its premiere. It went on to become one of the Top 10 Most Viewed Television Series on LINE TV and YouTube for 2020. The success of the series led to the sequel Still 2gether and 2gether: The Movie.
He went on to star in various productions including F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers in 2021 and Devil Sister in 2022. This year, he will reunite with his F4 Thailand co-star Prim Chanikarn for the horror and thriller series, Enigma. He will then star with Baifern Pimchanok in Beauty Newbie. The drama, which is a Thai adaptation of My ID Is Gangnam Beauty, will air in 2024.
In his first year in the industry, Win has become a prominent figure in the entertainment and fashion worlds, being named one of the 100 Influential People in the Fashion Industry of Thailand by Vogue Magazine and one of The 50 Influential People by HOWE Magazine. The Thai actor-model also became one of the most trusted endorsers and brand ambassadors in Thailand and overseas. This year, Italian fashion house Prada appointed him as their global brand ambassador.
Get ready to meet one of Thailand’s biggest stars as he takes on the Philippine stage on his own. Create memories with Win Metawin on June 11 at the New Frontier Theater. Tickets will go on sale on May 20, 12 noon, via TicketNet.
A DElightful September is waiting for Philippine ELFs as SUPER JUNIOR D&E debuts as a sub-unit on the local concert stage!
On September 30, Donghae and Eunhyuk of SUPER JUNIOR will travel back to the Philippine coast to hold the D&E WORLD TOUR FANCON – [DElight PARTY] in the country. On May 15, SJ Label announced the planned fancon tour via the sub-unit’s official social media channels, sparking interest. Through Viva Live and CDM Entertainment, more information will soon be made available.
Donghae and Eunhyuk will perform on the fancon tour beginning on June 24 and 25 in Seoul, then continuing on to Taipei, Bangkok, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, and Kuala Lumpur before ending in Manila at the end of September. More cities are expected to be added to the lineup.
ELFs who have been waiting for SUPER JUNIOR D&E to come back to the concert stage reacted with delight to the news. Greater enthusiasm greeted the news as well because it will be the duo’s first world tour since their inception in 2011 and their first concert tour since The D&E, their second Asia tour, in 2019.
SUPER JUNIOR D&E unveiled their official social media pages ahead of the announcement of their fancon tour.
The D&E WORLD TOUR FANCON – [DElight PARTY] in Manila is presented by Viva Live and CDM Entertainment.
A hundred days miracle with HORI7ON and their ANCHOR.
Jeromy Batac, Marcus Cabais, Kyler Chua, Vinci Malizon, Reyster Yton, Kim Ng, and Winston Pineda are seven young, good-looking guys who came out on top and are now in South Korea to train to become international P-Pop stars proudly carrying the Philippine flag with them as HORI7ON.
HORI7ON met the members of the press ahead of their first fan meeting. During the press conference, the members got candid, sharing TMIs, fun memories with each other, and more.
Prior to the planned training, the septet held a sold-out first pre-debut fan meet at the New Frontier Theater on April 22, 2023, presented by DNM Entertainment.
They opened with “Take My Hand,” the title song from Dream Maker, the survival reality program where the members of HORI7ON met and established the boy group. Following their initial performance, the group introduced themselves to the audience and shared personal greetings with their devoted followers. They then proceeded to play their pre-debut song “DASH,” to which the audience responded with huge applause and fan chants that they had planned beforehand. After this, we all participated in a few entertaining games, which everyone had a great time with.
The unveiling of HORI7ON’s official fandom name made the evening even more remarkable. The group’s fanbase has adopted the name “ANCHOR”. HORI7ON’s ever-supportive fanbase “gives a meaning that the fans will become the compass as the anchors of the boat,” a name that will make you feel you’ve made an unbreakable relationship with the boy group and be the inspiration and motivation for all of their future successes. Vinci has mentioned that their followers are the reason they keep going, and he wishes them the same success that they have had. He went on to thank the audience for their unwavering support, which prompted the group to release the pre-debut song “Salamat” to express their gratitude.
Several games were in place for them to really have a good time with their crowd. They played Whisper Game, and Drawing Game. In addition, they danced to different K-Pop songs, including EXO’s Kai’s “Rover”, ENHYPEN’s “Fever”, SEVENTEEN’s BSS’ “Fighting”, EXO’s “Growl”, and SEVENTEEN’s “Very Nice.”
The members closed their first fan meeting with encore performances of “Dash” and “Lovey Dovey”— this time in cute onesies!
As the evening drew to a close, the HORI7ON members had ended their first fan meeting with the ANCHORS and had vowed to return with greater skill and creativity. The fan meeting was the group’s final performance in the Philippines before their much-anticipated debut in South Korea.
ANCHORS will be waiting for you! HORI7ON, soar high!
Ahead of Extraction 2‘s release, one thing has become crystal clear: Tyler Rake, despite having barely escaped death once, is willing to put himself in harm’s way once more. The action-packed extravaganza headed by Chris Hemsworth has all the makings of a sequel that could perhaps beat the original.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Extraction 2 will contain an epic 21-minute long continuous action sequence, demonstrating the Russo brothers’ capacity to go above and beyond every time. Indeed, so much is likely to happen in this oner that three distinct posters have been made on its back.
The official synopsis from Netflix:
Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake in EXTRACTION 2, the sequel to Netflix’s blockbuster action film EXTRACTION. After barely surviving the events of the first movie, Rake is back as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are being held.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Hemsworth reunites with director Sam Hargrave, with Joe and Anthony Russo’s AGBO producing and Joe Russo writing. Golshifteh Farahani reprises her role from the first film, with Adam Bessa, Olga Kurylenko, Daniel Bernhardt and Tinatin Dalakishvili also co-starring.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
This is a sequel to the first film that was based on the graphic novel ‘Ciudad’ by Ande Parks, from a story by Ande Parks, Joe Russo & Anthony Russo. EXTRACTION 2 is produced by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Mike Larocca, Angela Russo-Otstot, Chris Hemsworth, Patrick Newall and Sam Hargrave, with Jake Aust, Benjamin Grayson, Steven Scavelli, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely as executive producers.
Extraction 2 will be released on Netflix on June 16th, with a brand new trailer dropping today. Meanwhile, enjoy the brand-new posters above and the latest teaser video below.
Singer-songwriter NIKI from Indonesia has just announced her “Nicole World Tour” and she’s coming back to Manila for her first solo concert on September 13, 2023 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
“CAT’S OUTTA THE BAG I GUESSSSSS can’t believe I’m finally saying this but we’re goin back on tour all over the world this year !!! u ask I deliver !!! north america, asia & headlining australia & europe for the first time,” she wrote.
CAT’S OUTTA THE BAG I GUESS but we’re goin back on tour all over the world this year !!! north america, asia & headlining australia & europe for the first time 🥹🥹 i cannot wait to see ur lovely faces again 🤍 tickets onsale may 18, 10am local pic.twitter.com/97n9h43KBi
Philippine ReVeluvs gloriously illuminated Red Velvet with their ardor and love in the girl group’s first Philippine concert!
On May 7, there was an unmatched level of enthusiasm inside the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The reason why, however, is clear because that evening’s celebration was a first for Red Velvet, the Philippine ReVeluv, and the Philippine concert scene. The path leading up to this moment had been long, but everything from that evening made it worthwhile.
Red Velvet performed a solo concert on May 7 for the first time ever on a Philippine concert stage. The South Korean girl group, made up of Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri, hasn’t performed a solo concert in the country since their debut despite doing a few performances here. Since it was revealed that the Philippines would be included in the Red Velvet 4th Concert R TO V, there has been a palpable sense of excitement that the long-awaited dream has finally come true. But the reality was not as dreamlike as it seemed, as SM Entertainment revealed days before the event that Joy would be missing the concert due to health reasons.
In spite of this, Red Velvet and Philippine ReVeluv nonetheless put on an exceptional concert. R TO V in Manila proceeded to fill our days and give us a bad case of post-concert depression with stunning stage production, elite vocals and dance, reverberating energy, remarkable fan projects, and more.
Photo from SM Entertainment
The Philippines greeted Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, and Yeri with a full house. Tickets to the show were sold out on the first day of sales. Before the lights went out, the arena was filled with jubilant cheers and chats, and every sound coming from the speakers created elation that caused lightsticks to be raised in the air.
A breathtaking and wonderful opening number started as the lights went down. Then, the ever-dazzling girls of Red Velvet appeared on stage in pink ballerina outfits and sang “Feel My Rhythm,” “BAMBOLEO,” and “LP” in front of lovely and colorful backdrops. These performances were accentuated by the exquisite moves they made with their dancers.
The members continued by extending their signature greetings to their Filipino fans. It was indeed happiness, and the reality of the event finally settling in. Everyone was ready to partake in order to build memories for one another — including a trip down memory lane with “Ice Cream Cake” and “Oh Boy.” The girls approached the audience through the extended stage wearing outfits that represented their individual colors, giving out generous waves and smiles to fans on all levels of the arena. They performed “On A Ride” and “Eyes Locked, Hands Locked” and it was touching to watch how they tried to connect with and include everyone.
The affection was reciprocated, too, as Philippine ReVeluvs launched a number of fan projects to provide the members with lasting memories to cherish. Along with their unwavering enthusiasm, ReVeluvs made enormous banners that said “I will always be by your side,” “I want to be forever, in this dream-like night,” and “Enchanting feeling, I’ll never forget everything.”
Photo from SM Entertainment
They performed “Queendom,” “Bing Bing,” their most recent hit, “Birthday,” and the song that has been the soundtrack to every summer since 2017: “Red Flavor” during the third set of performances, which was marked by a change in the outfits to red and denim. The girls reappeared after a brief intermission dressed in all-black ensembles for the fourth set of performances, which comprised “Pose,” “Beg For Me,” and “ZOOM.”
Though Joy was not present at the concert, her presence was felt through screen appearances throughout her parts in the songs, which drew applause from the audience. During “Bing Bing,” ReVeluvs also showed their love for Joy by lighting the arena in her color, green.
The members recognized the many fan efforts during the concert. The sight of the enormous banners, according to Seulgi, brought tears to her eyes. The members were also moved to learn that the green ocean was dedicated to Joy; Seulgi expressed her goosebumps, Irene praised the fans’ sweet gesture, Yeri expressed her gratitude, and Wendy gave a thumbs up. Along with the crowd, they joined the “Park Sooyoung” cheer and promised to tell Joy about it. Irene expressed how grateful she is for the concert-related gifts that the fans have made for them. She expressed how moved she was by the actions.
Red Velvet continued their set with outstanding renditions of “BYE BYE”, “In & Out”, “I Just”, and “Peek-A-Boo”. The applause became louder as Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, and Yeri proceeded to “Bad Boy,” undoubtedly one of the most eagerly anticipated performances of the evening. They began “Bad Boy” with their own distinctive dances, which raised the anticipation even more. Without giving ReVeluvs time to recover from the previous stage, the girls performed another crowd favorite, “Psycho.”
Photo from SM EntertainmentPhoto from SM Entertainment
Philippine ReVeluvs seized over the arena with an exchange of cheers between the left (Re-deu) and right (Velvet) sides of the crowd as Red Velvet gets ready for the encore stage. The cheers were never-ending, with no signs of exhaustion. Even the girl group was taken aback by the crowd’s boundless enthusiasm, even after the show had been going on for hours. And in a typical Philippine concert crowd fashion, the cheers, which Irene claims are louder than the World Cup, grew stronger during the encore stages, which began with “Celebrate.”
Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, and Yeri all expressed their appreciation for the vigor, claps, and events the fans planned for them throughout the concert. Wendy remarked, “You guys are amazing, seriously. Thank you very much for all the love and support you guys showed us today, and she’s not here with us today, but even for Joy.” She added, “Because of all the energy and the love you sent us today, I really want to come back as soon as we can, with the five of us, including Joy.”
Seulgi expressed gratitude for the support the fans had given them throughout their visit to the nation, including the various fan projects carried out outside the venue. “I really saw how much you love us. I was very happy. We will go home with a lot of good memories of you,” she remarked.
Irene praised ReVeluv’s unrelenting enthusiasm and shared Seulgi’s sentiments, saying she is glad to have Philippine ReVeluvs with them. “I think more than anywhere else, your energy is the strongest,” Irene continued. Yeri expressed appreciation and vowed to return to the Philippines, saying “We have to really, really see you soon guys.”
Aside from the massive banners and the green ocean, Philippine ReVeluv came up with individual banners with the statement, “This feeling we want to last forever, this night is like a dream,” as well as the color ocean project.
But the night was far from over, as Red Velvet performed “My Dear” and “Russian Roulette” on the encore stages, which got the crowd pumped. Wendy said, “Your cheering and your voices are amazing,” adding that wherever they went, they can still hear Philippine ReVeluv’s voices. She continued, “I feel like I can hear your voice tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and even for like a week. I think I will remember your voices.”
The crowd then started to dance and sing along to Red Velvet as “Zimzalabim” started to play, which caused the arena to shake even more. It was a sight to behold, a wonderful concert moment that set hearts racing and left Red Velvet and Philippine ReVeluvs with heartwarming feelings and lasting memories.
The girl group closed the concert with “You Better Know” and a sincere bow to everyone for an incredible show.
Photo from SM Entertainment
Days may have passed, but the extraordinary emotions from the Red Velvet 4th Concert R TO V in Manila remain. Even though the concert has been over for several days, the enthusiasm from that evening has lingered. With real vocals, real visuals, and real versatility, Red Velvet delivered on their promises, supported by a spectacular stage production and enlivened by the excitement and affection of their Philippine ReVeluvs.
It had been quite the journey to get here, but everything about that night made it meaningful. It was a feeling that will undoubtedly endure forever. Although the night may have seemed like a dream, it was a wonderful reality that will be cherished eternally.
The Red Velvet 4th Concert R TO V in Manila was presented by PULP Live World and Happee Hour. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation to the event.
P-pop boy group PLUUS will hold its ‘1st Official Fan Meeting SUMmer PLUUStival’ on May 13 at SM North Skydome.
The boys are ready to meet their fans for the first time in an official fan gathering event through #SUMmerPLUUStival after spending years at the SBTown Talent Camp and having a successful debut showcase.
Together from the very beginning, PLUUS (pronounced as “plus”) and their fandom have been and will continue to be in this together for the long haul, as symbolized by the combination of the words “PLUS” and “US” in the group’s name. JL, Yen, Haro, Theo, Justin, and Gab are the six members of the boy group PLUUS. This is a first for any P-pop boy band as they are being managed jointly by SBTown and Universal Records Philippines.
Last March, PLUUS released their first mini-album debut titled ‘PLUUS+.Y.M,’ which featured the singles “Amigo,” “My Time,” and “Cross My Heart.”
PLUUS is getting ready to give us live performances and engage with their fans, and to show us all they’ve been practicing. These six young men have all the tools necessary to make the jump to a larger platform, and they want to use them to their best potential.
It’s been a long, long time coming but pH-1 was here and finally made it to our shores to bring the hip-hop scene this country needs!
pH-1 or fondly known to fans as Harry, held his Philippine concert for the Asian leg of ABOUT DAMN TIME World Tour. Presented by Karpos Live, the Korean-American rapper debuted on the Manila stage in the Filinvest Tent, Alabang last May 3, 2023, tagging along DJ Spray to light up and hype up the stage for the tour.
Fans gathered up for their favorite homebody, even holding fan support in the venue and dressed to impress for one of the hottest k-hip hop artists in the scene. Hump day couldn’t stop the passionate support the fans have because they know what they’re going to miss if they wouldn’t go.
For those who missed it, we got you as here’s a rundown of what went down in the ABOUT DAMN TIME concert.
BUT FOR NOW, LEAVE US ALONE
Catching everyone’s attention, DJ Spray landed on stage first to set up a little bit before the man of the hour hopped on. Right on the 8 o’clock dot, pH-1 started his set list with “MEET N GREET”, originally sung with Kid Milli to hype up the crowd, immediately letting the Manila fans know what they were in for the night.
“What’s up Manila, your energy is crazy!” the rapper said before teaching the crowd his known chant for the tour. “When I say, ‘I’M HERE’ you say ‘ABOUT DAMN TIME’, you ready?” And of course, the crowd is always ready, cheering as “MALIBU” from pH-1’s debut full album HALO was played.
“I’ve been to other countries and they might be more in numbers but your energy is higher, Manila!” Another win for our country! Not Manila doing it like nobody else?! Filipinos never beat the “Filipinos are one of the best concert crowds in the world” allegations.
With this, he continued his set list with “PACKITUP!” from the EP “X” and “ZOMBIES”, “TIPSY” and “YUPPIE TING” that featured Blase, all plucked from his latest released album, BUT FOR NOW LEAVE ME ALONE.
One notable and funny encounter was during “TIPSY”, when someone from the crowd threw a blue undergarment on stage, which Harry held until the song ended. “Blue is now my favorite color!” the rapper joked as he was flattered and amused by the gesture. Someone must have been tipsy in the crowd to do that bold move! Fans who know pH-1 know that his favorite color was orange, (noted that some fans wore orange to emphasize that) but I guess it takes that move for your favorite hip-hop artist to change his mind!
“The energy in here is unbelievable.” the talented artist said. “I’ve been around the world for the past three, four months. I’ve been away from home but I’m very happy to be visiting these countries that I never get to visit, including Manila!” The artist mentioned that he found it enjoyable to try the local cuisine and get to explore each city he plays but he also mentioned he misses his dog, Holly, his comfortable couch, and home.
Smoothly transitioning to “Homebody”, one of ph-1’s most listened songs on Spotify, the rapper slowed the night a bit with the crowd singing parts of the song with him. Harry served nothing but his raw talent through the songs, singing back to back to back with “MR. BAD”, with the crowd who literally just know exactly what to chant and sing, ” Cupid “, and “JULIETTE!”
After these sweet energetic songs, Harry decided to really slow things down and sang “DVD”, literally sitting down in front of the crowd with a stool, signaling a more intimate part of the evening with the fans. Twinning with their idol, the fans conducted a well-thought-out fan project by giving pH-1 an orange ocean while “DVD” is performed, with background visuals showing an accented orange hue-colored living room set up. Everyone liked ph-1 more with “Like Me” and “Nerdy Love”, highlighting a softer version of Harry’s discography.
After this, he chatted with the fans and shared how jealous he was of the Filipino schoolmates he used to have when he was younger because they are all talented, from singing to dancing. (We won again!) The crowd teased him and asked him to give them a “sample” of dancing and he teased the fans a little with a small dance move.
A lot of back and forth and fanservice happened in between the concert similar to this. Like how Harry just desperately wanted to take a picture with the crowd but the camera stopped working all of a sudden. (“This has never happened before, so you guys are special!” he said.) Or how he took a Polaroid camera from a fan and took a crowd picture with and finally and successfully took a picture with the crowd for memory keeping.
Getting more songs from the EP “X”, pH-1 performed “OKAY”, recorded with Simon Dominic and MUSHVENOM, “MORAGO” with Blase and Coogie, and “TELEFONO” with HAON, Woodie Godchild, Jay Park, and Sik-K respectively. And it wouldn’t be a wild hip-hop show if there wasn’t water spraying on the crowd, so before that fun part started, the artist asked consent first before spraying water onto the fans. We love a king who recognizes consent!
Following this setlist is probably the more exciting and jump-inciting part of the evening as pH-1 did not stop performing powerful hits after hits, from “Olaf” to “Achoo” and “Orange” (the two latter songs are from Show Me the Money where he competed) and the ever powerful “THE PURGE”, one of the songs that were released from the album RED TAPE from H1GHER music, that featured artists that are undoubtedly the biggest forces in K-Hip Hop.
He also played more with the crowd with “Good Day” again from Show Me the Money, “VVS” recorded originally with BIG Naughty, TRADE L, Woodie Gochild, and Jay Park, and “iffy”, again with the familiar crowd pH-1 is used to collaborate, Sik-k, Jay Park and Groovy Room before teasing the crowd and leaving the stage before a short encore.
Encore: HALO, Goodbye, pH-1
“Every good day starts with a good yawn,” the lyrics of the song “OSCAR” said, a song about depending on the singer and about being there for the person they dedicate it to seems like a good way to say goodbye to the Manila fans as Harry surely takes inspiration and pays attention to the efforts of his supporters.
To prove this, he acknowledged a fan who specifically designed a clothing piece for Harry’s ABOUT DAMN TIME tour.
On her Instagram was a lengthy caption with a story on how the garment reached pH-1, and a heartfelt message to the artist, thanking him for keeping her inspired. GG, a fashion designer based in the Philippines and Korea designed a multi-wear tech + street outfit that would surely fit well with Harry himself. It was unfortunate that the artist cannot wear the outfit but the shoutout itself is something the designer fan truly appreciates and calls it a “core memory.”
pH-1 took his final bow, with DJ Spray taking the leave as well and giving a thumbs up to the crowd, closing the night with approval that we really are the best crowd there is, no matter how big or small the crowd is, no matter what genre.
Harry sealed the night with a piece of advice and addressed everyone in the room in association with the shout-out to the designer.
“Just remember that you are always so talented — You’re gifted with great talents, so all you need is just good energy, good motivation, and inspiration to do it. Keep it up.”
pH-1
Writer’s note: Bro, I’m taking this advice.
The pH-1 World Tour ABOUT DAMN TIME in Manila was presented by Karpos Multimedia, Karpos Live, KOHAI, and H1GHR Music Records. Special thanks to Karpos Multimedia for the invitation.
Filipino alternative rock band Mayonnaise wraps up the celebration of their 20th anniversary in the Philippine music scene with a massive concert on May 20, 2023, at the QC Circle, from 5 p.m. onwards.
Dubbed MAYO 20: The Finale, the anniversary concert marks the legacy of Mayonnaise as one of the most important Filipino bands of their time, producing remarkable hits that resonate with listeners of all ages and backgrounds.
MAYO 20: The Finale serves as the culminating event in a series of shows that aim to give back to the music fans who have supported the band since day one.
“I’m honestly surprised that we’ve made it this far,” Mayonnaise frontman Monty Macalino admits. “MAYO 20: The Finale is more than just a celebration of longevity and all the great things that have happened to us. We want to give our fans what they truly deserve, and we want to return the favor by going all out with our performance. We will always be forever grateful to them for showering us with unconditional love and support.”
Late last year, Mayonnaise blessed their fans with a 20th-anniversary tour, performing at some of the largest venues in the country, from Luzon to Mindanao, and have continued to do so this year, playing a number of events domestically. On May 20, the five-piece alt-rock outfit will be culminating its 20th-anniversary celebration in a venue known for its iconic point of convergence: a heritage park that welcomes family-friendly and diverse gatherings.
Presented by Yellow Room Music and Killer Bear, and supported by Minsan Studios and Araw Sa Gabi, the finale show will feature a long set by Mayonnaise themselves, with the special participation of their music industry peers such as Barbie Almalbis, Champ Lui Pio of Hale, Sud Ballecer (Sud), Argee Guerrero (I Belong To The Zoo), and Josh Villena (Autotelic).
General Admission to MAYO 20: The Finale is free, but a #Mayo20 Official shirt comes with a VIP pass, available for PHP 1,000 only. You can pre-order through this link: bit.ly/mayo20vip. Limited #Mayo20 Official shirts will be available for sale at the venue with a free VIP pass.
AIA Philippines, BPI AIA, AIAIM Philippines, AIA Digital+, and MediCard broaden their promise to provide Healthier, Longer, Better Lives for Filipinos.
To celebrate its landmark accomplishments in 2022, AIA Philippines (previously AIA Philam Life) plans to bring together its tens of thousands-strong community for a performance dubbed “Roar as One.”
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – AIA Philippines (formerly AIA Philam Life), is set to rally its thousands-strong community in a concert to celebrate its wins in 2022 with the launch of its investment management arm AIA Investment Management and Trust Corporation Philippines (AIAIM Philippines), the successful acquisition of HMO giant MediCard Philippines, and its sustained financial strength and performance, retaining the top spot in net worth, and number two in net income and assets in the latest Insurance Commission Ranking.
The event is set on May 16, and brings together some of the biggest names in OPM, headlined by brand ambassadors Gary Valenciano and Chito Miranda, alongside featured artists Parokya ni Edgar, Ely Buendia, December Avenue, Zack Tabudlo, and special guests The Diegos and El Gamma Penumbra.
“The past few years coming from the pandemic have been challenging and yet everyone came together to deliver, with these wins the result of those efforts. The accomplishments last year would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our people. This concert is a big thank you celebration of those efforts for all that we accomplished in 2022,” says AIA Philippines CEO Kelvin Ang. “With MediCard Philippines a part of the family alongside AIA Philippines, BPI AIA, AIAIM Philippines, and AIA Digital+, we are in the best position to capture the opportunities ahead. We are very excited at the prospects and looking forward to doing more towards the fulfillment of our Purpose of helping people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.”
“Legends celebrating with the legend” is the resounding theme of the upcoming production as One AIA Philippines maintains its position as an industry leader. ‘ROAR as One’ ultimately celebrates the company’s big wins in 2022—a reward for the entire community for a job well done—as it primes itself to conquer bigger challenges in the years to come.
Visit https://www.aia.com.ph/ for more information about AIA Philippines, or the AIA Philippines Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AIAPhilippines/, email customerservice.ph@aia.com or call (02) 8528-2000 to know more.
This 2023, Filipino rock band Sandwich is celebrating a huge milestone — its 25th anniversary. In February 2023, the band had already kickstarted the celebration by returning to its roots and gathering fans and friends on a trip down memory lane as they performed their 1999 debut album “Grip Stand Throw” in its entirety. With hopes of continuing its legacy in OPM, Sandwich has also renewed its contract with PolyEast Records, its home recording label since 2005.
Accompanied by the band’s manager Darwin Hernandez, Sandwich members Raymund Marasigan, Mong Alcaraz, Diego Castillo, Myrene Academia, and Mike Dizon recently met with the general manager of PolyEast Records, Jesmon Chua, to renew their recording contract. 25-year-old band Sandwich renews recording contract with PolyEast Records. (From top to bottom, left to right: Darwin Hernandez, Jesmon Chua, Raymund Marasigan, Mong Alcaraz, Diego Castillo, Myrene Academia, Mike Dizon) Continuing the hype for their celebration, Sandwich released the new track “Nyare?” on all digital and streaming platforms. This is the first of four new planned singles, with the next one coming out on July 25– all leading up to the release of the anniversary EP slated for October 2023. Written by the band, “Nyare?” showcases their trademark knack for making catchy and fuzz-driven rock. Again, it was recorded and engineered by longtime collaborator Shinji Tanaka at Kodama Studios.
In the new single’s lyrics, Sandwich expresses how they– just like the rest of us– still have to navigate the uncertainty our new normal brings. They sing, “‘Di ka na naman mapakali. Ano bang nangyari kagabi?” No matter how long around the block they’ve been, they’re still trying to make sense of it all. In the process, this pondering prompts more questions than answers.
In 2022, the group released “No Goodbyes,” an EP containing five songs. They even released an official music video for the track “Negatives,” a small addition to their lengthy discography with nine full-length albums, but it helped the band get back on track after the pandemic lull. Moreover, they are itching to release more new songs this year and of course, the signature live shows that only Sandwich can deliver.
“Nyare?” is just the first of many fresh tracks scheduled throughout the year. The band remains as excited as they were when they jammed for the first time that afternoon in a garage in BF Homes in Parañaque.
“Nyare?” by Sandwich is available on all digital and streaming platforms. You can also watch the official lyric video of the single on PolyEast Records’ YouTube channel.
Follow PolyEast Records’ social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok on @polyeastrecords to get more updates on Sandwich and other artists under PolyEast Records.
Twenty years have passed since Sarah Geronimo made her debut in show business, and on Friday, May 12, the pop superstar will celebrate with an anniversary concert at Araneta Coliseum. It will be directed by veteran concert director Paolo Valenciano and Sarah herself.
Billed as Sarah Geronimo, this is the 15th live concert to be staged by the multi-awarded pop icon who has built a stellar career in TV, film, and music over the past two decades. The event is being co-produced by Viva Live, G Productions, and MQuest Ventures.
“This is the first live event to be co-produced by MQuest Ventures, through its events arm, MQ Live. We are planning to make big waves in live entertainment and this is a great way to start,” said MQuest Ventures President and CEOJane Basas.
“We are grateful to our partners Viva Live and G Productions for making this possible,” Basas added.
MQuest Ventures is the creation and creatives hub that is wholly owned by Mediaquest Holdings, Inc. G Productions is the production firm owned by Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli, while Viva Live houses talents and produces live entertainment for Viva Communications, Inc., headed by Boss Vic Del Rosario.
Halloween 2023 will be one for the books as emo superstars SILVERSTEIN will party and play in Manila!
As Filipino fans have proven time and again, watching a concert simply isn’t just about the music, but it’s an experience: joining friends and like-minded souls, jumping up and down in the pit, and singing loudly along to each and every live anthem – it’s all of this and more that makes each show memorable and unique.
This is why fans of millennium post-hardcore will be thrilled and smiling in their sleep as they count the days, as PULP LIVE WORLD has just made the official announcement that acclaimed emo icons SILVERSTEIN will be making a long-awaited comeback to the country this fourth quarter of 2023.
That’s right – vocalist Shane Told, guitarists Josh Bradford and Paul Marc Pousseau, bassist Billy Hamilton and drummer Paul Koehler – are bringing their A-game as they always have and have their decade-spanning hits in tow for their loyal Filipino fanbase to go-crazy-to this October 31st, 2023 at the Skydome at SM North EDSA. The show promises to be the loudest and most happening event on Halloween and will once again prove that the country has earned the right to call itself the “emo capital of southeast Asia.”
Formed in the year 2000 in Burlington, Ontario, Silverstein is arguably one of the most successful and both sonically and technically consistent bands to ever champion the genre, which is riddled with stadium-sized choruses, chugging riffs and trademark screamo dynamics that audiences just can’t get enough of. Having sold over a million albums, and has released a whopping 11 studio albums, their most notable singles include “Smashed Into Pieces,” “Hear Me Out,” “Discovering The Waterfront,” “My Heroine” and the anthemic “Smile In Your Sleep.”
The band has always had a deep connection with their Filipino fan base, and their performance this year in the country is a full-circle moment of sorts, as they had previously celebrated their 20th year anniversary back in January 2020 at the very same venue. Incidentally, the show was also produced by PULP Live World, so die-hards will definitely be eager to treat this as a special reunion of sorts. Needless to say, the singing will definitely be louder and the party even wilder!
Tickets to Silverstein Live in Manila will go on sale this May 28th, 2023 at noon, and will be made available via SM Tickets and smtickets.com.
PULP Royalty – Php 5,500
VIP – Php 4,000
General Admission – Php 3,000
For more information and updates, be sure to check out pulp.ph and follow PULP Live World’s social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
A Southeast Asia-wide campaign on Tiktok is also making rounds, featuring Ruel’s viral track “IF AND/OR WHEN”!
After visiting the Philippines a few months ago for a free mall show in Taguig City, Australian pop artist Ruel will be staging his first major concert in Manila on May 26, 2023 (Friday), at the Samsung Hall, from 8:00 PM onwards.
The promising newcomer is slated to perform in several Asian cities, including Manila, for his 4TH Wall World Tour.
As a treat to the loyal fans who have been instrumental in making Ruel’s debut full-length album, 4TH Wall a huge crossover success, Sony Music Entertainment is running a Southeast Asia-wide campaign ona TikTok from May 3 to 19, 2023.
Filipino fans who would be using his TikTok filter can get the chance to win a ‘meet and greet’ session with Ruel at his upcoming Manila show this month.
Here are the mechanics for the contest:
The sound “IF AND/OR WHEN” must be used as audio for the video.
The entry must include the hashtags #IAOWPH and #Ruel4thWallContest in the caption.
There will be 5 winners (who will be chosen based on the videos with the most views). The contest is limited to those 18 and above, Philippine residents, and must be ticket holders. The promo runs on TikTok only.
For the full mechanics, please check out the Sony Music Philippines link.
Ruel’s “IF AND/OR WHEN,” a song off his new album, 4TH Wall is currently going viral in the Philippines and the rest of Asia, peaking at No. 23 on Spotify’s Viral 50 – Philippines chart.
The song is part of Ruel’s new album, 4TH Wall, which debuted at No. 3 in Australia and peaked at No. 10 in New Zealand. The Australian singer-songwriter’s new album received positive acclaim from music critics, with Clash Magazine praising it for “hauling down the walls while letting fans into his world.” Music publication Milky Milky Milky gave Ruel’s debut record, 4 stars, calling it “a multi-faceted body of work that cements his place as one of Australia’s most engaging contemporary acts.”
RUEL 4TH Wall: Live in Manila is presented by Wilbros Live. Tickets are available via SMTickets.com and SM Tickets outlets nationwide.
About Ruel:
At just twenty years old, the performer born Ruel Van Dijk has experienced several careers worth of success. Since debuting in 2017 at the age of fourteen on producer M-Phazes “Golden Years,” Ruel was the youngest artist to appear on the popular live segment “Like a Version” on renowned Australian youth radio station triple j. He has since released three EPs, earned five platinum records, and amassed over two billion streams worldwide.
As the youngest artist to sell out the Sydney Opera House (twice), he has been hailed by the likes of Elton John, and touring partners Khalid and Shawn Mendes, while being declared by media critics as “the next global pop star in waiting.” His decorated career includes two MTV Europe Music Awards, a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award, an ARIA Award, and numerous nominations.
This year’s edition of the Manila-based food and music festival, Zark’s Fest, promises an inclusive, community-friendly vibe!
Zark’s Fest gears up for a massive comeback this week with a stellar lineup of performers, activities, merchants, and comfort food.
The Philippine-based music and food festival is set to take place on May 13, 2023, Saturday at Circuit Events Ground, from 12 noon onwards.
This year’s edition brings together some of the country’s biggest music acts, including Ben&Ben, Zack Tabudlo, Ebe Dancel, The Itchyworms, Sandwich, Urbandub, BINI, Autotelic, SOS, Kiyo, Lola Amour, Any Name’s Okay, Hey June, and Eli & The Northstar.
Elevating the format of a hybrid festival with a more inclusive, community-friendly vibe, Zark’s Fest not only offers a reprieve from the cosmopolitan bustle but also promises to deliver a curated experiential journey for everyone wanting to get hold of delightful grub, the Zark’s way. Expect attendees to check out the popular burger joint’s array of great eats, as well as partner establishments serving snacks and other light refreshments.
Zark’s Fest also powers through with its incredible mix of Instagrammable attractions and interesting activities for patrons to try and enjoy, with staple games such as Jawbreaker Eating Challenge, Spicy Wings Challenge, and Hunt Zarky joining the roster of on-stage programs.
There is also a dedicated space for lifestyle and brand merchants, allowing people to freely discover the site with the finest in the food, arts, and crafts scene with their friends and family. To make things more exciting, Zark’s Fest continues its tradition of providing a platform for breakthrough artists to play in an intimate and nurturing setting via the Busking Stage.
Zark’s Fest 2023 is presented and produced by Zark’s Burgers, the No.1 casual dining burger joint in the Philippines with more than 60 branches nationwide, organized by GNN Entertainment Productions, and co-presented by San Miguel, Coca-Cola, Linya-Linya, and Crystal Clear, with Grabfood and Juice Factory as major sponsors, and Emperador Distillers, Inc./Smirnoff Mule, Lay Bare, Magic 89.9, and WIP CAPS as minor sponsors.
Special thanks to our booth partners Domino’s Pizza, R. Lapids, MASA Barefoot Bakers, and Coolblog, and media/radio partners, News5 Digital, MYX Global, Wave 89.1, PlayFM 99.5, Jam 88.3, Hiphop DX Asia, Lionheartv, Metroscene Mag, Manila Concert Junkies, One Music PH, Parcinq Magazine, We The Pvblic, Wonder PH, Business Mirror, Inquirer Pop, Spot PH, When In Manila, Esquire, and Philippine Concerts.
Tickets to Zark’s Fest are available via bit.ly/zarksfest2023 and the majority of the Zark’s Burgers stores nationwide!
Check out the Zark’s Fest 2023 schedule:
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