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Alanis Morisette may not be coming to Manila after all, but artists like Billie Eilish and The Script are still keeping Filipino fans excited
The second half of the year is an exciting one for Filipino music fans. After two years of no live performances, concert-goers are ready to head back to the mosh pit and dance along to their favourite tunes. This is your guide to the exciting gigs happening the rest of the year!
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1. Louis Tomlinson
This former One Direction bandmate is heading to Manila! He will be performing at the SMART Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City for a special one-night-only performance this July 16. Tickets can be availed at TicketNet online. Groove along to hits such as Miss You and Only the Brave for a truly unforgettable evening.
2. Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish has held a loyal fan base here in the Philippines for some time now, but her upcoming concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena this August 13 will be her first in the Philippines. She originally scheduled an Asia tour in 2020 but had to cancel due to the pandemic, so it's exciting to know that her concert is finally pushing through in just a few weeks! Tickets are available via SM Tickets.
3. All Time Low
We miss jamming along to rock bands in crowded mosh pits. This August 15, All Time Low is taking us back to better times at their concert in the Mall of Asia Arena. Local rock group, Chicosci, will also be performing as part of the lineup—so get ready to have a good old time! Tickets are available through SM Tickets.
4. The Maine
Something to look forward to, especially for those in the north: The Maine is performing live at the Skydome in SM City North EDSA this August 27, 2022! Their last visit to the country was in 2019, during the You Are Okay tour; needless to say, fans have waited long enough to see them again live. Tickets are available through SM Tickets.
5. Ben&Ben
See Ben&Ben before they embark on a North American tour! On September 3, the renowned OPM band will be performing at the Cultural Centre of the Philippines (CCP) Grounds. We can't wait to hear them live singing songs such as Bread's Make It With You and Kathang Isip. Tickets are available through Ovation Productions.
6. The Script
Who didn't grow up listening to The Script? On September 23, the iconic rock band will perform in Metro Manila at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Their lineup is exciting, focusing on some of their greatest hits, such as Science and Faith and The Man Who Can't Be Moved. Tickets are available through SM Tickets.
7. Seventeen
The number of K-Pop fans in the Philippines seems to have grown exponentially throughout the pandemic. Fortunately, internationally renowned groups such as Seventeen are making their way to our shores to entertain us. They will have a two-night show at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 8 and 9. Tickets will be available soon.
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8. Boys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls will be playing in two important metros in the Philippines come October. They start their Philippine performance in Metro Manila at the New Frontier Theatre on October 10 and 11; after which, they will fly to Cebu for a performance at the Skyhall in SM Seaside Cebu on October 12. Nostalgia is sure to kick when the rock group performs songs from their wildly popular self-titled 2006 album. Tickets are available through SM Tickets.
9. Avril Lavigne
We all grew up listening to Avril Lavigne, didn't we? The rockstar is back after initially cancelling her 2020 tour date. This time, she's set to perform on November 3 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Nostalgia and good music are sure to make her concert that much more memorable. Tickets are available via TicketNet.
10. LANY
There is an incredibly huge demand for LANY in Manila, so much so that the duo has added a fifth show to its local leg. They recently announced a five-day show from November 11 to 16. The first four shows have already been sold out, but tickets are still available for November 16 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets are available via SM Tickets.
Fans were excited when Justin Bieber announced a slew of global concerts this year. His original performance for Metro Manila is scheduled for October 29, 2022, at the CCP Open Grounds. However, no official statement on possible cancellation has been released since the singer's diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome. To know more, please visit SM Tickets and/or Ovation Productions.
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