Playlist: The Best Of OPM on March 1, 2019 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum featuring Joey Generoso, Jinky Vidal (Former Lead Singer of Freestyle), Jay Durias (Southboarder), Ice Seguerra, Juris Fernandez, Meds Marfil (Truefaith), and Janine Tenoso.
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The Korean girl group Momoland held their Fanmeeting in Manila last January 25, 2019 Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with Yeonwoo, Jane, Taeha, Nayun, Daisy, JooE, Ahin and Nancy presented by DnM Entertainment. Here in the Philippines, they are known for their hit songs “Bboom Bboom” and “Baam!”. Momoland’s song was undeniably a success, a lot of Filipino people danced into the song.
During their fan meet, they were greeted with screams, and they started with Welcome to Momoland! followed by JJan! Koong! Kwang! Then the MC let the girls introduce themselves, what do you expect to the crowd when it’s Nancy and Yeonwoo part? of course loud screaming! And Nancy quoted “this is our first fanmeeting in the Philippines and I hope you all enjoy!” such a cutee! Then they also perform their song “Uh Gi Yeo Cha” the crowd goes wild when the girls show their cute dance of this song.
Filipino fans also got to know more about the Momoland through a special segment where the girls candid photos were shown and they were asked to share the stories behind those. All was excited except for JooE, who raised her hand saying she’s nervous of what picture will be shown. Then the MC asked who among them is confident, Taeha stood up! Oh confidently beautiful!
First photo shown was a picture of Nayun, which was shot by Nancy. SAying she was thankful for that picture.
Second picture is for Yeunwoo, this was for the previous awarding which and she loved her makeup. That’s why she took a selfie.
Third photo is from the beach taken last New Year’s Day., the beautiful Jane.
Fourth picture was from Nancy, screaming crowd as it is. The MC also asked the members to copy the pose of Nancy on the picture, as well as the fans, they did a great job!
Fifth picture was from Ahin, which was from the Awarding night too.
SIxth picture from JooE, such a sexy lady on her “Great” hand posed!
Next was for Taeha! photo was shot at the beach on New Years Day too.
The audience lapped it all up, responding with fervent cheers and well-timed fanchants. The stage felt full with the eight members dancing passionately and lively on it, backed by a live camera feed encompassed within pretty red and pink graphics and filters.
The lovely group has a number of hit songs under their belt, such as “Freeze (Remix)” and “Bingo Game” sparked excitement among the crowd as well as “Curious” and “Only One You” allowing the members to show off their vocal abilities. Not to mention a strong following, and are at the top of their game right now. At the concert, everyone was determined to see what made the group stand out.
To express their appreciation for the Filipino fans, Momoland made a rendition of the Tagalog song “Salamat” by Yeng Constantino , such an effort from them seeing they sang this song with love. Great performers indeed!
Nancy, JooE and Daisy entertained their fans on the stage too, they asked JooE to sing an English song from Bruno Mars the “Grenade” , believe me it was cool! Nancy never failed to take the spotlight whichever side she went. Being one of the most active in fan interactions, she always had this energetic vibe. Always brimming with charisma, she had a ready smile and puncturing gaze to match it for everyone in the crowd.
Momoland was eager to give, as they presented their audience with rare performances by units, Ahin and Taeha for “I need You and I Want You” , following the seductive performance of Nayun, Jane and Yeonwoo of “Something”, you can hear all the male fans scream! Then next was “Can’t Nobody” rendition by Nancy, Daisy and JooE. Can’t Nobody can hold them down as in!
And on the last part, they sing and dance with their song “Bingo Game”. Next was “Boom! Boom!” and the fanchant for ” Baam ” was drowned by the loud music. One part of the set that really stood out was when the lights turned colorful and the song “Boom! Boom!” was heard. You can see all those yong kids and young at heart grooving to their music! Momoland is the most laid back group you will ever met. They did a 2nd round of Bboom Bboom, Baam and and an encore with Camila Cabello’s “Havana” before the event ended, which is to every fans is the best part which they were able to interact with their fans, most of them took pictures with this amazing crowd. Selfies!!
Korean all-girl group Momoland desired to visit Boracay and Cebu then try the Philippine halo-halo. So watch out you might see them in your place!
By Jerrami Voluntad
Special thanks to DnM Entertainment
Valentines will be a bigger celebration as cool bossa nova, jazz and funk tunes sizzle. Brazil’s cool, Sergio Mendes will set your hearts and groove ablaze with his back-to-back concert “Sergio Mendes: A Valentine’s Day Concert” happening on February 14 and 15, 2019 at at the Solaire’s Grand Ballroom.
The Brazilian superstar will be the first international artist that will grace the resort’s newest venue as it draws in and stages grander events. “We want to continue elevating the Solaire experience through a vast roster of stay, dine and event offers that everyone can enjoy. Valentine’s Day is one occasion that couples, families, or groups of friends treat with specialty. Choose to celebrate with us by booking one of our highly acclaimed five-star spaces, dining at any of our multi-awarded restaurants, and seeing one of the world’s most recognized musicians in our Valentine concert, to get the best of what Solaire has to offer.” says Lorenzo Manalang, Solaire’s Vice President for Brand and Marketing.
Sergio Mendes’ influence in the music industry spans five decades and counting. He is best known for being responsible for the rise of Brazilian music in the international scene. He began his world journey with performances in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and not long after, in the United States. His “Brasil 66” hit a milestone for being the first album to be sung entirely in Portuguese that reached the top 5 of the famous Billboard magazine with “Mas Que Nada” as its flag bearer single. Adapting to the changing music landscape, he has expanded his reach by venturing into other genres to mix into his and collaborating with new-age artists. Sergio has worked with Black Eyed Peas front man Will.i.am, Justin Timberlake,
Rick Price with Joey G + Jinky Vidal Heaven Knows PH Tour on February 15, 2019 at the New Frontier Theater, Cubao, Quezon City presented by Wilbros Live.
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Sabrina Carpenter Live in Manila on April 9, 2019 at the New Frontier Theater, Cubao, Quezon City. Sabrina Carpenter The Singular Tour Manila is presented by MMI Live.
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Mayday Parade Live in Manila on May 5, 2019 at the New Frontier Theater and Mayday Parade Live in Cebu on May 3, 2019 at Skyhall Seaside Cebu. Mayday Parade Welcome to Sunny Land Philippine Tour is presented by Pulp Live World.
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Taking the Metro Manila indie scene by storm, gig after gig in your favorite bars, Calein releases “Someone”, a song purely about loss and the darkness that comes along with losing a significant partner.
The latest single from the indie/alternative band starts with a sound that pre-empts listeners that the song will most likely make someone cry. As the lyrics go, vocalist and rhythm guitarist JD Mustacho sings about how this past significant partner has found her “Someone”, unfortunately in the shape of someone else, and how badly this has affected him. Just as when you allow yourself to indulge into sadness because of its sad-yet-honest lyrics and soulful sound, you’ll find your head bopping as the song transitions into its chorus and synth-ful drop as Calein perfectly creates this sadness into something beautiful; something worth slow dancing to, especially at live gigs. This is simply the sound of heartbreak in 2019.
Calein was originally formed in 2015, and today the band consists of vocalist/rhythm guitarist JD Mustacho, lead guitarist JP Isidro, and bassist Kleyo Aydalla. “Someone” is released under OC Records! Same record label with (Unique Salonga, Bita and the botflies, Callalily and more.
Check out the band’s upcoming shows.
January:
23 – UpperHouse, BGC
24 – Our Lady of Fatima, Antipolo
26 – Skinny Mike’s, BGC
31 – Oceans’s bar, BGC
February:
13 – UpperHouse, Bgc
16 – Pamantasan Lungsod ng Manila, Intramuros
Stream “Someone” on Spotify now!: https://spoti.fi/2HfznWU
Follow Calein: Facebook.com/caleinph
Twitter.com/caleinmusic
Instagram.com/caleinmusic
Cheers to another year for OPM! In celebration for this momentous occasion, we are bringing back RAKRAKAN FESTIVAL as we become BIGGER, LOUDER, and BOLDER! Oh, we just can’t get enough OPM in our veins, don’t we? Well, get ready to make history AGAIN as we celebrate Peace, Love, and Music with astounding back-to-back performances from our roster of OPM’s finest artists on March 1-2, 2019 at the Globe Circuit Event Grounds! Yep, you read it right—TWO DAYS of Rakrakan Festival this year because one day just won’t be enough to satisfy our OPM cravings.
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After Park Hyung Sik’s successful show in Manila last 2017, he is set to return for a massive fun meet on February 16, 2019 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Park Hyung Sik is part of Bench‘s Global Trendsetters and will definitely give a show to remember. With several acting awards and nominations under his belt, he still keeps in touch with his musical side by lending his voice to songs in the soundtracks of some of his dramas such as “I’ll Be Here” for Hwarang and “Because Of You” for Strong Woman Do Bong Soon.
Fans can get a free invite to the event by getting a minimum single receipt purchase of Bench products. One (1) PHP 500 purchase is equivalent to an Upper Box invite, PHP 950 for a Lower Box invite, PHP 1,800 for a Patro Box invite, and PHP 2,500 for a VIP invite. Check out Bench’s Facebook post above for more information.
GRAMMY(r) Award-nominated multiplatinum artist Lukas Graham is set to grace the stage as he sings his latest hit singles “Love Someone” “7 Years” in the Philippines for the very first time! Catch Lukas Graham Live in Manila on January 13, 2019 (6PM) at Eastwood Mall Open Park!
Lukas Graham, releases their new album, 3 (The Purple Album) via Warner Bros.
Records. The 10-track record makes its debut as lead single “Love Someone”
Live!
Listen/Share 3 (The Purple Album):
https://LukasGraham.lnk.to/3ThePurpleAlbum
3 (The Purple Album) serves as the follow-up to Lukas Graham’s eponymous global debut, which racked up over 23 million units in worldwide consumption, saw “7 Years” hit number one in 13 different countries, and earned the band three GRAMMY(r) Award nominations – including both Record and Song of the Year. The breakout smash was the
highest-selling single by a debut artist in 2016, and catapulted the Danish artist to sold-out tours around the world, critical acclaim from the likes of The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Billboard, and countless television performances, including The GRAMMY(r) Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards, where he was also nominated for “Best New Artist.”
While Lukas wrote the breakout debut album and subsequent smash “7 Years” in his mid-20s, grappling with the loss of his father, the new album sees Lukas push deeper still, holding a magnifying glass up to his life, laying bare his vulnerabilities and his fears, his sadness and his joy. Now 30, engaged to his long-term girlfriend, and proud father of a little girl, Viola, 3 serves as a “growing up” moment for Lukas as he transitions from son to father. Lukas says simply, “It’s a more mature
record, definitely, but it has more life in it.”
ALBUM TRACK LISTING:
1. Not A Damn Thing Changed
2. Lullaby
3. You’re Not The Only One (Redemption Song)
4. Love Someone
5. Promise
6. Stick Around
7. Unhappy
8. Everything That Isn’t Me
9. Hold My Hand
10. Say Yes (Church Ballad)
Taeyeon of SNSD (So Nyuh Shi Dae/ Girls’ Generation) soared high with the recent Manila leg of her “S..” tour at the New Frontier Theatre last December 14.
SONEs (So-Wons), the fandom of SNSD, signifies that the group and their fans will forever be one, and it was indeed a night where Filipino SONEs and Taeyeon became one. Local SONEs have been anticipating Taeyeon’s return, since the last Manila concert that Girl’s Generation participated in is already three years ago. Well, it was definitely worth the wait, wasn’t it?
The sold-out concert for Taeyeon’s tour was full of energy and brimming with enthusiasm coming from both Taeyeon and the fans. The stage was set beautifully, and made the fans even more excited for what was to unfold for the next two hours. They kept on chanting Taengoo’s (Taeyeon’s nickname) name and sang along to her songs while waiting for the concert to start.
Taeyeon kicked off with “Here I Am”, where a music video was played in the background. It was followed by “I Got Love,” and “Fire” which was complimented by her red outfit. Known as one of the most powerful vocalists of Korea’s SM Entertainment label, Taeyeon belted out “Rain,” “All Night Long,” “Baram Baram” and “Why,”. She was impressed when PH SONE’s sang along., musing “Wow you know all my songs, I really didn’t expect the support from you guys, thank you so much”.
The concert felt like a fan meeting as she made sure to interact with her fans. There was even a moment when she shared her sentiments and PH SONEs kept on jeering her with “Iiyak na yan” to which she reacted. She was even tagged as the “Pambansang Beshy/Beshie” and she actively played along by repeating every Filipino word uttered by her fans. Taeyeon also conveyed how elated she was meeting her Filipino fans, saying
“How long have you guys waited for me? I also waited a long time for you guys. For us to come here, there are lots of things that happened, but I thought that you guys are the most important thing. I will go back to Korea thinking that my decision wasn’t wrong”
The concert progressed and she crooned the crowd with “One Day,” “Gemini,” “Christmas Without You” “I’m all Ears,” and “Gravity”. The climax of the night was the live rendition of her song “Fine”, which definitely sent goosebumps to every fan inside the theatre. She mentioned that it was her first time experiencing a warm December, and jokingly asked if a Philippine Santa wears a bikini. “It’s my first time to experience a really hot December. It’s not bad, it’s actually really good”.
As the concert went on, the energy from the audience never floundered as fans kept on livening the mood with loud cheers. Taeyeon said that the shrieks and cheers make it feel like World Cup and Olympics. “I really really feel that if we go to the World Cup, we’ll win”.
Sadly, the two-hour concert had to come to an end. Taeyeon performed “Time Lapse,”, “Circus,” and I” for her encore. “I think today’s concert will be very memorable for me. I’m so happy that I was able to sing to you guys for a very long time and I’m so happy that I was able to receive your energy and passion, SONEs are really the funniest in the world. PH SONEs are the best. SONE 짱야!!”
After years of waiting, the yearning heart of PH SONEs were quenched with fabulous performances from Taeyeon. We’ll definitely wait for the time that we’ll be able to see Taeyeon along with the other members of Girl’s Generation.
지금은 소녀시대 , 앞으로도 소녀시대 , 영원히 소녀시대
(Right Now, It’s Girl’s Generation
In the Future, It’s Girl’s Generation
Forever, It’s Girl’s Generation)
Special thanks to Pulp Live World!
Words by Gellie Jam Alonto
Queen Nation: A Tribute to the Music of Queen on January 30, 2019 at Cove Manila in Okada Manila.
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Manila, Philippines – The Great Seungri is coming to the Philippines this 2019!
BigBang member Seungri will be holding a solo concert in Manila for the first time on January 19, 2019 at Mall of Asia Arena.
YG Entertainment has made the announcement on its Facebook, Twitter and Weibo page.
Seungri has delivered his first solo tour “The Great Seungri” since past summer, routing 6 cities. And now, through the upcoming “The Great Seungro” Tour 2019 Live in Manila ~THE SEUNGRI SHOW~, he is coming to meet Philippines fans!
He is also set to perform in Hongkong and Singapore. As Seungri announced on his Instagram on December 26, he will be opening more shows soon to meet his fans, and Philippines is luckily one of those!
Ticket prices of the manila show range from P6,500 to P11,000 and will go on sale Decemver 29, 2018 (Saturday) at 12PM.
V.I.Ps can purchase tickets via SMTickets’s website (https://smtickets.com/events/view/7470), hotline (02-470-2222) and any SMTickets outlets.
The singer, born Lee Seung Hyun, will not only perform hits from his alcum- which debuted at No.1 on South Korea’s authoritative Gaon Music Chart- but promises to interact closely with his fans as well.
And guess what? Filipino fans of Sandara Park can now rejoice as she will be performing as special guest artist at Seungri’s concert in Manila.
THE GREAT SEUNGRI TOUR 2019 LIVE IN MANILA
When: January 19, 2019 8PM Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena Admission: via SMTickets
SVIP Seated (Includes: 1 SVIP ticket, 1 Soundcheck Pass)- PHP11,000VIP A Seated (Includes: 1 VIP A Ticket, 1 Group Photo Opportunity)- PHP10,000VIP B Seated- PHP 8,500Lowerbox- PHP6,500
For more info: Go to https://www.facebook.com/longstudioEvent Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/976614769197445/
On September 15, Shane Filan returned to Manila for a solo concert at the KIA Theater. The 39-year old Irish singer, who is known as the lead singer of the immensely successful boyband Westlife, is no stranger to the Philippines.
After the band announced their split on 2012, Shane has then pursued a solo career. Since 2013, he had also visited Manila several times to promote his albums, holding mall shows and meet and greet sessions. By himself, he effortlessly drew crowds consisting of old and new fans alike.
Filipino balladeer Jed Madela opened the evening with an impressive performance of “Wind Beneath My Wings”/”Hero” and “Di Matitinag”. Upon entering the venue, he jested, “Akala niyo si Shane na ‘no? Pero bakit mataba,?” (‘You thought it was Shane’s turn, but why is he fat?) which the crowd accepted in good humor. Joke aside, his stage presence was amazing and his vocal prowess even more so.
Shane Filan’s concert at the KIA Theater was such a treat. Having seen a few of his mall shows for the past 5 years, his major solo show that evening was the one I looked forward to the most, and it definitely was the most memorable one yet.
Shane entered the stage in a simple yet classy black suit. The stage set-up was simple, having only a led screen at the back, but his charisma as he performed live was fascinating. He started his set with “Everything to Me”, “Unbreakable”, “This I Promise You” and “Heaven” which were tracks from his solo albums.
One fond memory of the evening happened at the middle of the concert, when Shane asked the crowd for a favor. As it turned out, that night happened to be the birthday of his 10-year-old son, Patrick. “I’m missing his birthday at home, but I couldn’t think of a better place to be than in Manila tonight,” he said. He then asked everyone to sing a birthday song Patrick while he took a video of it to send to him. Amusingly, he was very particular about the song ending with “dear Patrick” in contrast with the typical Filipino version of just ending it with “happy birthday to you”. “You forgot his name! That’s not gonna go down well in Ireland,” he joked. The crowd went on to sing the whole song twice to get it right.
It doesn’t end there. One lucky fan got a chance to come up the stage to get signed poster and more. Anna, who was holding up a banner saying “I’ve been waiting 16 years to get a hug from you”, actually made her dream a reality. She attended the concert with her husband who also got to do the same, plus they got a selfie with Shane. “I guess I just bring people together, don’t I?,” he teased.
The second half of the concert focused on the more nostalgic side as he started performing songs that were originally by Westlife including “My Love” and “If I Let You Go”. Manila also got another special moment as Shane Filan called on Jed Madela to perform “Flying Without Wings”.
“You’re such a good crowd. It’s incredible. The place is packed! Everbody is smiling at me! I don’t think I’ve seen so many happy people. It makes me very happy. It makes me smile, too,” Shane said to the crowd with a beaming smile on his face.
The most amazing thing about Shane Filan is his voice and the way he sings with such vitality and character. Next to that is the fact that he simply enjoys singing live, and you can see it in the way he holds himself onstage. In contrast to the sold-out arena shows that Westlife had before, the KIA Theater is rather compact. With the lights fully open, he scanned the crowd and took the time to look at people’s faces. The effort he makes to connect with his fans is astounding.
Shane is also very appreciative of Manila. “Every time I’m here, I feel like I’m welcome all the time. It’s like a second home.” Having been to Manila a lot as a member of Westlife and as a solo artist, it seems that he has grown fond of our country.
He also performed “You Raise Me Up” (which he claimed to be his favorite Westlife song). For the (unexpected) finale, he sang the upbeat “World of Our Own”.
Three weeks ago, I would have ended this article with something along the lines of “The nostalgia was overwhelming, it was really nice to hear the good, old songs from my childhood”. Well, those words are still true. After the show, I found myself reeling over Westlife’s old albums and the nostalgia damn near made me drown. However, much to my (and the world’s) surprise, Westlife announced on October 3 that they are indeed getting back together for new music and a new tour. I guess that’s one more thing we can all look forward to from here on out.
Special Thanks to Wilbros Live
by Sandra Mae Laureano
Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Super Celebration from December 25, 2018 to January 6, 2019 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Ticket Prices:
FRONT ROW – P4,230
SVIP – P3,180
VIP – P2,650
LOWER BOX CENTER – P1,800
LOWER BOX PREMIUM – P1,480
LOWER BOX REGULAR – P1,270
UPPER BOX – P690
GENERAL ADMISSION – P190
Tickets available at SM Ticket Outlets or online at smtickets.com
Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy join Mickey on a journey to discover his favorite memory of all time. Using Mickey’s Mouse Pad, show hosts invite fans to be a part of the action and help the gang as they venture though Disney stories, sharing memorable moments from treasured tales.