Get ready, Manila! The Fray is set to bring their How to Save a Life: 20th Anniversary Tour to the Philippines on December 12, 2025, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Celebrating two decades since the release of their legendary debut album, this special tour will feature original member Joe King—the band’s guitarist, vocalist, and main songwriter—now taking on lead vocals. He’ll be joined by longtime guitarist Dave Welsh and drummer Ben Wysocki for a powerful and emotional performance that promises to bring back the memories that defined a generation.
Formed in Colorado in the early 2000s, The Fray captured hearts around the world with their emotionally charged alt-rock sound—sincere, melodic, and soul-stirring. Their massive hit, “How to Save a Life,” became a cultural anthem, spending 58 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and gaining iconic status after being featured in hit series like Grey’s Anatomy. Their debut album of the same name is certified 4x Platinum in the U.S., and still stands as one of the best-selling digital debuts of all time.
With four GRAMMY nominations, multiple Billboard Music Awards, and countless hits to their name, The Fray’s music continues to connect deeply with fans across the globe—including here in the Philippines.
VIP 7,500 PATRON A 6,500 PATRON B 6,000 LOWER BOX A 5,000 LOWER BOX B 4,000 UPPER BOX 2,500
Tickets go on sale starting May 30, 2025 via Ticketnet (online and outlets nationwide). Don’t miss this rare opportunity to relive the songs that shaped your youth—live and in person with The Fray.
You simply cannot talk about 90s music and culture without bowing at the shrine and offering intense reverence for the body of work and unmistakable sonic contributions to the era of alternative rock without mentioning THE SMASHING PUMPKINS – truly one of the most successful and largest-selling artists worldwide.
Led by prolific songwriting genius and renowned rock figurehead Billy Corgan, the band (which includes widely respected drummer Jimmy Chamberlain and wonderfully enigmatic guitarist James Iha…) and its music has endured more than three decades’ worth of trends and remains to be a fiercely driven musical force that simply cannot be replaced nor imitated.
It’s really all rooted in the band’s music, as their singles have transcended from being smash hits on music charts decades ago to becoming anthems of the generations that would follow, lucky enough to witness their greatness first-hand: from early live favorites like the snarling hard rock of “I Am One” to explosive nihilistic singles like “Today,” “Disarm,” “Cherub Rock,” grandiose Grammy Award winners like “Tonight, Tonight,” “Bullet With Butterfly Wings,” “1979” and genre-defining offerings like “Ava Adore,” “Perfect,” “The Everlasting Gaze” and “Try, Try, Try” (to name more than a distinct few…), THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have, without a doubt, created the soundtrack for the lives of many music fans worldwide.
The band’s sound was like no other: driving rhythms, thickly layered guitar riffs that were juxtaposed between being beautifully melodic and densely dreary, the interplay of Corgan’s space-child vocals and angst-ridden screams – all brought together by his painfully honest lyricism – was hard to limit to the confines of traditional alternative, grunge, hard rock, new wave or even heavy metal and electronica. As evident with the progression of each album in the band’s extensive catalogue, the band undoubtedly remained a step ahead of their peers and always had the pulse of modern music within their arsenal, which is why they continue to release groundbreaking music to this day.
Though the band originally made its way to the Philippines in 2012, it was during a time when the band was admittedly navigating through shaky waters, with Corgan being the only founding member to perform. This time around, all three original members (considered by longtime fans to be the most authentic and powerful lineup…) have finally come together to perform at the Smart Araneta Coliseum this September 29th, 2025, for one night only, in a show dubbed SMASHING PUMPKINS ‘ROCK INVASION 2025’ IN MANILA. Any loyal Filipino “Pumpkinhead” will tell you that THIS is the show Manila has been waiting for, and in true rock n’ roll fashion, might not happen again.
So serious alternative rock aficionados, as well as serious music fans in general – will be amiss to let this opportunity pass. Produced by PULP Live World, it’s an amazing musical experience that will celebrate both the legacy and relevance of a band that has influenced countless fans and musicians around the world. Tickets to the show, which will be made affordable to one and all via Presale on May 31st, 2025 at 10AM-10PM (Philippine Time), can be purchased via ticketnet.com.ph, and General sales will open on June 1st at 12 noon at all Ticketnet outlets, and online as well.
TICKET PRICES:
VIP A (with Official Poster, Lanyard, ID, & Priority Entry) —Php8,800
VIP B —Php7,700
Patron —Php8,800
LB Premium —Php8,200
Box A —Php6,000
Box B —Php4,000
GA —Php1,800
*ticketing charges apply.
Freak out. Give In. The SMASHING PUMPKINS ‘ROCK INVASION 2025’ IN MANILA will be the most indescribable moment of your life. We guarantee it.
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Hey there, music lover! Get ready to mark your calendar because Kitchie Nadal, the queen of OPM pop-rock, is bringing her first-ever solo concert to the Smart Araneta Coliseum on June 21, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. Titled New Ground Manila, this show is set to be a one-of-a-kind experience that’ll hit all the right notes for you, whether you’ve been singing along to her hits since the 2000s or just discovered her vibe.
Kitchie’s calling New Ground a bold step forward in her music journey:
“New Ground is all about me exploring a new direction in my music career, you can expect fresh music, new collabs, and an even bigger experience than what we shared at New Frontier Theater,” the venue of her 20th Anniversary concert held last 2024.
“What I’m most excited about are the new collaborations—especially with guest artists I’ve never worked with before. We’re doing something really out of the box this time, mixing genres and creating moments that are totally unexpected, something fans definitely haven’t seen from me yet.” Kitchie added.
“It’s about exploring a new direction,” she says, teasing fresh tracks, unexpected collaborations, and a performance that’ll top her unforgettable 20th Anniversary show at New Frontier Theater in 2024. Picture this: you’re in the crowd, the lights dim, and Kitchie takes the stage with guest artists she’s never worked with before, blending genres in ways that’ll leave you speechless. “We’re mixing things up, creating moments fans haven’t seen from me yet,” she promises. Sounds like a night you won’t want to miss, right?
You might know Kitchie from her days as Mojofly’s lead vocalist, but she truly stole hearts with her self-titled solo album in the 2000s. Songs like Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin, Bulong!!!, Same Ground, and Breathe became anthems for a generation, propelling the album to No. 1 on the Philippine Albums Chart and earning a 7× Platinum certification. Those tracks probably bring back memories—maybe late-night karaoke sessions or road trips with friends. Now, imagine hearing them live at The Big Dome, mixed with new music inspired by her life today.
In between projects and career breaks, she remains a big fixture in the live concert scene, mainly with fellow OPM female pop-rock icons such as Barbie Almalbis, Aia de Leon, Lougee Basabas, and Hannah Romawac. Privately, she is now a mother based in Spain.
“Motherhood and my kids have definitely been a huge source of inspiration for me. On top of that, living in Spain has exposed me to a lot more European and Spanish music, some of which expresses current social issues that are really relevant today. Those main things are what inspire and drive me to write songs,” Kitchie elaborated.
Seeing that she is not only reconnecting with her OG fans, but growing her fanbase with young blood, she decided that the time is ripe to try and break New Ground. “We’ve had such an amazing response at our concerts over the past few years, especially from the younger crowd. Their energy kind of inspired us to put together New Ground,” Nadal said.
“It’s my first time headlining at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, so I’m really thrilled! I’m super thankful to everyone who made this happen, and of course to all the people who’ve inspired us to bring this show to life,” she added.
Kitchie Nadal’s “New Ground Manila 2025” will take place on June 21, 2025, at the Araneta Coliseum. This iconic event is presented by RG Productions, Black Star Entertainment, and Flow Asia. Tickets are available at all Ticketnet physical branches and online at ticketnet.com.ph
Good News Philippines – The World’s Biggest Japanese Anime Music Festival, ANISAMA, is finally coming to Manila for the first time on June 7, 2025Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum. ANISAMA WORLD 2025 in MANILA will feature fan favorites and well-known anime music artists including FLOW, ASH DA HERO, Ave Mujica, nobodyknows+, HIROSHI KITADANI, TOSHIYA MIYATA, MindaRyn and Mayu Maeshima. Presented by Wilbros Live. Tickets go on-sale Saturday, April 12, 11AM via TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets nationwide.
Animelo Summer Live, also known as ANISAMA, is the biggest annual anime music festival in Japan. Animelo Summer Live has been held every summer since 2005 in Japan and has featured the biggest and most-sought after names in the anime and gaming music world. Now in its 20th year, Animelo Summer Live has spread its wings globally as ANISAMA WORLD, bringing the celebration to the Philippines.
FLOW – Japanese rock band famous for their songs “GO!!!” (opening theme for NARUTO) and “COLORS” (opening theme for CODE GEASS Lelouch of Rebellion), solidifying their status in the anime music history.
ASH DA HERO – Japanese rock band behind the hits “Judgement” (opening theme for Blue Lock) and Beast Mode / Octave (from Blue Lock: Nagi).
Ave Mujica – Girl band from BanG Dream! series. Catch their much-awaited performance featuring heavy sounds unlike any other anime songs!
nobodyknows+ – Japanese hip-hop group best known for their breakthrough song “Hero’s Come Back!!” (opening theme for NARUTO: Shippuden) and “Kokoro Odoru” (from SD Gundam Force).
HIROSHI KITADANI – Renowned Japanese vocalist and JAM Project member, best known for his iconic anthem “We Are!” (the first opening theme for ONE PIECE).
TOSHIYA MIYATA – Japanese singer and actor, member of popular boy-group Kis-My-Ft2. Voice actor in “Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez” and “Kinnikuman”, which were highly praised. He made his first solo appearance at ANISAMA 2024 and performed “Nemophila / Miyata Toshiya (Kis-My-Ft2) feat. Ichinose Tokiya (ST☆RISH) along with a splendid dance!
MindaRyn – Thai anisong singer, the voice behind the theme song “Like Flames” for That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, “Blue Rose Notes” for By the Grace of the Gods and many more.
Mayu Maeshima – Former lead vocalist of pop-rock band MYTH & ROID, the voice behind the beautiful song Styx Helix for the anime Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World and other songs featured on animes Full Dive, Overlord and Uncle from Another World.
Ticket Prices: P10,000 (VIP Standing) | P12,000 (VIP Seated A) | P10,000 (VIP Seated B) | P8,000 (Lower Box Premium) | P6,000 (Lower Box Regular) | P4,000 (Upper Box) | P2,000 (General Admission – Free Seating) – exclusive of ticketing charges. Fan Benefits include Special Encore (for all VIP ticketholders), Group Photo (by raffle), Signed Poster (by raffle), VIP ID & Lanyard (for all VIP ticketholders), and Exclusive Photocard (for ALL ticketholders).
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NIKI: Buzz World Tour in Manila on February 11 & 12, 2025 at the Mall of Asia Arena and on March 1, 2025 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum presented by Live Nation Philippines
NIKI Live in Manila Ticket Prices:
Feb 11 & 12 – SM Mall of Asia Arena
Tickets available at smtickets.com and SM Tickets outlets
The Script Live in Manila on February 11 and 12, 2025 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Script Satellites World Tour in Manila is presented by Wilbros Live.
The Script Live in Manila Ticket Prices: VIP – P10,100 PATRON A – P9,100 PATRON B – P8,000 LOWER BOX A – P5,900 LOWER BOX B – P4,800 UPPER BOX – P2,700 GEN.ADM – P1,300 Exclusive of Ticket Service Charge
The Script Feb 11 Concert already Sold Out!
Few Tickets available for The Script Feb 12 Concert at Ticketnet Outlets or online at www.ticketnet.com.ph
The Corrs Live in Manila on February 15 and 16, 2025 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum presented by Pulp Live World.
The Corrs is coming back to Manila this February 2025
The Corrs Live in Manila Ticket Prices: VVIP – P22,500 VIP A – P18,500 VIP B – P15,000 Lower Box – P12,000 Upper Box A – P8,500 Upper Box B – P7,500 Gen Ad – P3,500
Tickets available starting October 20, 12nn at Ticketnet Outlets or online at ticketnet.com.ph
Ne-Yo Live in Manila on October 8 & 9, 2024 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ne-Yo Champagne and Roses Tour Manila is presented by Wilbros Live.
Ne-Yo Live in Manila Ticket Prices: VVIP – P12,000 VIP – P9,000 Patron A – P8,000 Patron B – P7,000 Lower Box A – P4,500 Lower Box B – P3,500 Upper Box – P2,500 Gen Ad – P1,200 *Exclusive of Ticketnet Charges
Tickets available starting July 6, 12pm at TicketNet Outlets or online at ticketnet.com.ph
Prepare for the ultimate celebration of today’s Original Pinoy Music (OPM), and the stories of success behind these chart-topping hits, as Puregold presents “Nasa Atin ang Panalo” concert on July 12, 2024, 7 p.m., at the iconic Araneta Coliseum.
The thanksgiving event, which will feature acts by phenomenal Filipino music talents SB19, BINI, and Flow G, and a special performance by SunKissed Lola, celebrates Puregold’s remarkable milestone of reaching 500 stores on its 25th year. Through “Nasa Atin ang Panalo,” Puregold expresses its gratitude to its loyal customers, dedicated employees, and supportive partners who have long played a role in the company’s very own panalo story.
As can be gleaned from Puregold’s recent announcement on its social media pages, the star-studded “Nasa Atin ang Panalo” is set to be an unforgettable night of music, inspiration, and pure entertainment. This was affirmed by Puregold Price Club Inc. President Vincent Co who relates that from the get-go, they envisioned “Nasa Atin ang Panalo” to be more than just a concert.
“We want it to be a heartfelt tribute to Filipino stories of grit, courage, change, and success—panalo values that our concert artists possess and hope to inspire among their fellow Filipinos,” Co says. “And we are excitedly presenting these top musicians not only to showcase their talent and spotlight local music, but to highlight the stories of SB19, BINI, Flow G, and SunKissed Lola as they pursue their dreams.”
Puregold shares why they have chosen to collaborate with these artists:
P-Pop idols SB19 weathered a roller-coaster journey, staying resilient to sustain their rise in the music industry.
BINI, the nation’s girl group, sings about youthful romance, fun, and empowerment. The group continually evolves to tell its stories in the most profound ways.
Flow G, now one of the icons in Philippine rap, has hurdled numerous challenges but has remained steadfast in his pursuit of hip-hop, relentlessly moving forward toward his goals.
Well-loved band SunKissed Lola, united by their passion for creating music, has transformed their dreams into reality, achieving success through their unwavering love for their craft.
“Nasa Atin ang Panalo” promises to bring joy to A’Tins, Blooms, Dolores, and fans of Flow G. Surprise guests are also lined up to boost concert-goers’ thrill and excitement.
Loyal Puregold customers can also look forward to Tita and Ninang Zones, where featured products and brands will offer a number of fun activities.
Fans and followers can also check out the venue’s VIP Section where one can get the best view in the house; coliseum group photos that will capture moments with fellow fans celebrating the night together; and exclusive merchandise giveaways that will keep memories alive long after the event.
Additionally, as Puregold has teased the release of original music in partnership with these top artists, fans have more drops to look forward to as well.
Puregold is mounting the concert in collaboration with Wish 107.5, a partnership that has been instrumental—since 2021—in discovering and highlighting OPM talents. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to promote and nurture local music artists through platforms that enable them to reach wider audiences.
As “Nasa Atin ang Panalo” draws near, Puregold encourages OPM enthusiasts, music lovers, and Puregold customers to witness the convergence of talent, passion, and pure Filipino pride in the musical event. Ticket mechanics will be announced soon on Puregold’s official channels.
Stay tuned in! Subscribe now to Puregold Channel on YouTube, like @puregold.shopping on Facebook, follow @puregold_ph on Instagram and Twitter, and @puregoldph on TikTok for more updates.
XG has announced details of their highly anticipated first world tour kicking off in May 2024 titled XG 1st WORLD TOUR “The first HOWL”. The seven-member HIPHOP/R&B-inspired girl group consisting of JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA, and COCONA are set to launch their global trek in Osaka, Japan on May 18 and 19 and head to a number of Asian cities, including Yokohama, Singapore, Seoul, Taipei, Bangkok, Manila, Kuala Lumpur and more.
Promoted by AEG Presents Asia and Ovation Productions, tickets for XG 1st WORLD TOUR “The first HOWL”Landing at Manila are priced from PHP 4,000. Fan club pre-sale begins May 24 (Friday), 12PM PHT and general on-sale will take place on May 25 (Saturday), 12PM PHT via ticketnet.com.ph.
XG debuted in March 2022 with their 1st Single ‘Tippy Toes’, since then, they have performed on numerous international stages and media outlets, in countries including the United States, Japan, Korea, Australia, Singapore, the UAE, Malaysia and China. They were the first Japanese artists to have charted 1st place on the U.S. Billboard chart “Hot Trending Songs Powered by Twitter” and the first Japanese girl group to grace the cover of U.S. Billboard magazine.
XG 1st WORLD TOUR “The first HOWL” is also headed to more stops in Greater China, North America, Australia, South America, Europe and more coming soon!
XG 1st WORLD TOUR “The first HOWL” Tour Dates May 18 & 19 – Osaka @ Osaka Jo Hall May 25 & 26 – Yokohama @ K-Arena Yokohama Jul 10 & 11 – Seoul @ Yes24 Live Hall Jul 13 – Taipei @ Taipei International Convention Center Jul 16 – Singapore @ The Star Theatre Jul 19 – Jakarta @ We The Fest Aug 2 – Manila @ Smart Araneta Coliseum Aug 4 – Bangkok @ UOB LIVE Aug 7 – Kuala Lumpur @ Mega Star Arena
More dates to be announced soon…
XG 1st WORLD TOUR “The first HOWL” Landing at Manila Date: 2 August 2024, Friday Show Time: 8PM (PHT) Venue: Smart Araneta Coliseum Ticket Prices: PHP13,800 / 8,800 / 8,000 / 6,800 / 5,000 / 4,000 (excluding booking fee) Ticketing Link: ticketnet.com.ph
Asia’s Pop Heartthrob Darren is set to dominate the stage in his 10th anniversary concert dubbed “D10” happening on June 1 (Saturday) at the Araneta Coliseum.
The multi-awarded artist announced the project on “ASAP Natin ‘To” last Sunday after performing his latest single “Iyo” from the soundtrack of “Can’t Buy Me Love.”
Tickets to the much-awaited concert are available in Ticketnet outlets and ticketnet.com.ph priced at P8,004 (Platinum), P6,404 (VIP), P4,269 (Patron A), P2,668 (Patron B), P2,135 (Lower box), P1,068 (Upper box), and P427 (General admission).
Darren entered the industry after joining the first season of “The Voice Kids Philippines” where he finished as a runner-up under Sarah Geronimo’s team. With his wide range and unique vocal style, he has captivated listeners with a slew of hits such as “Dying Inside To Hold You,” “In Love Ako Sa’yo,” and “7 Minutes.” He has two platinum albums under his belt “Darren” and “Be With Me.” Last year, he released the track “Bibitaw Na” which marked his first single under Star Music.
He also dabbled into acting via the blockbuster film “The Hows of Us” and the iWantTFC series “Lyric and Beat.” Currently, he portrays the role of Stephen in ABS-CBN’s hit primetime series “Can’t Buy Me Love.”
Korean superstar and one of Korea’s best actors, KIM SOO HYUN has announced his much-awaited and first-ever Asia tour in ten years, ‘EYES ON YOU’, which will include a stop in MANILA on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Araneta Coliseum. The 2024 Kim Soo Hyun Asia Tour in Manila will feature special songs that will be performed by the well-loved Korean actor for his Filipino fans!
Kim Soo Hyun recently garnered a lot of attention from fans and non-fans alike from the massive success of his K-Drama, Queen of Tears, which has now become the highest-rated tvN series surpassing Crash Landing On You. Kim Soo Hyun also became a top Hallyu star as he gained success with the fantasy series My Love the Stars, the television drama Moon Embracing the Sun (which earned him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actor), the variety drama The Producers (which earned him three Daesang awards), and the romantic comedy It’s Okay to Not Be Okay.
Tickets to the 2024 Kim Soo Hyun Asia Tour <EYES ON YOU> in Manila will go on-sale on Saturday, May 18, 2024 via TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets nationwide. Follow Wilbros Live on social media for more information.
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