MANILA, Philippines — From Olivia Rodrigo to 2NE1’s reunion concert, the remaining “Ber” months will feature a notable lineup of artists who will grace the Philippine music scene.
Come Sept. 24, APO Hiking Society’s Jim Paredes and Boboy Garrovillo will stage a benefit concert called “APO Sings for HOPE” at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier in observance of the World Leukemia Awareness Month this month.
On Sept. 27, the “Concert King” Martin Nievera will hold his “The King 4Ever” show at the Smart Araneta Coliseum while American rock band The Maine will be at the Skydome, SM City North EDSA for their two-night concert on Sept. 27 and 28.
English singer-songwriter Anne Marie will return to Manila for her 2024 gig at The Podium Hall in Ortigas on Sept. 28 while cover band Hindley Street Country Club will play the next night at the New Frontier Theater.
Olivia Rodrigo will open the month of October with a bang as she brings her “GUTS World Tour” to the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Oct. 5. All Silver Star Tickets were priced at P1,500, including taxes and fees, and the net ticket proceeds will go to Olivia’s nonprofit Fund 4 Good. Concert promoter Live Nation Philippines announced that seats will be assigned randomly to fans and may include a variety of options within the venue, such as limited-view seats, lower and upper-level seating, as well as floor. The seat locations will be revealed upon receiving the claim ticket voucher on Sept. 28 at 12:00 a.m. More than 700,000 queued online for Olivia’s tickets.
On the other hand, the Manila Symphony Orchestra will showcase Beethoven’s symphonies and musical works, with Alexander Vikulov as guest conductor, at the Aliw Theater on Oct. 5, while The Philippine Madrigal Singers – IntenSIXTY will take place at the PICC Plenary Hall, Pasay City on the same day. “NE-YO: Champagne and Roses Tour Live in Manila” will be on Oct. 8 and 9 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano will stage a benefit concert “GARYV BACK @ MC” on Oct. 11 at the Marian Auditorium, Miriam College while Katrina Velarde will perform on the same night at the New Frontier Theater.
American pop rock band LANY will carry out the Philippine leg of their “LANY - a beautiful blur: the world tour” on Oct. 12 at the Philippine Arena and at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino on Oct. 13, 14 and 15.
Karpos Multimedia’s Asian music festival and conference, dubbed “Asiya,” will take place on Oct. 12 and 13 at the World Trade Center while the South Korean boy group ZEROBASEONE, organized by Pulp Live World Productions Inc., will hold the Manila leg of their “2024 ZEROBASEONE THE FIRST TOUR TIMELESS WORLD” on Oct. 12 at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena.
This will be followed by Big Time Rush on Oct. 17 at the New Frontier Theater, EXO’s Chanyeol on Oct. 19 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Arthur Nery on Oct. 25 and SB19’s sixth anniversary celebration by Dunkin’ on Oct. 26, also at the coliseum.
The Bootleg Beatles band will sing Beatles hits on Oct. 26 at The Theatre At Solaire, David Pomeranz will be in Baguio on Oct. 27 for his “Born For You with David Pomeranz,” and “Diamond Soul Siren” Nina will celebrate her birthday via a concert Oct. 30 at The Theatre At Solaire.
Happening on Nov. 3 is GOT7 member Yugyeom’s “Trusty” tour at the Skydome, SM North EDSA and HORI7ON’s second concert called “DAYTOUR: HORI7ON HIGH” at MOA Arena.
After which, Tate McRae will perform on Nov. 4 at the New Frontier Theater, Lea Salonga on Nov. 4 and 5 at The Theatre At Solaire, The Kid LAROI on Nov. 5 at the New Frontier Theater and Michael Learns to Rock on Nov. 5 at the MOA Arena.
“Ice Seguerra: Videoke Hits (Isa Pa!)” and “The Streetboys Reunion Dance Concert” are set on Nov. 8 at the Music Museum and at the New Frontier Theater, respectively.
Hillsong Church London Worship Live in Manila is scheduled on Nov. 9 and 10 at the MOA Arena, British-Canadian singer Matt Maltese gig on Nov. 9 at the Skydome, Dua Lipa’s “Radical Optimism Tour” on Nov. 13 at the Philippine Arena, and Manila Symphony Orchestra’s “A Night at the Pops,” with special guests Barbie Almalbis, Jason Dhakal, Arthur Miguel, and Lola Amour on Nov. 15 at the New Frontier Theater.
The much-awaited comeback of K-pop girl group 2NE1 is finally happening on Nov. 16. The ticketing, venue, and other details will be released soon. Also on Nov. 16 is the first day of P-pop girl group BINI’s “Grand Biniverse Concert” at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with succeeding shows to be held on Nov. 17 and 18.
South Korean boy band Stray Kids will take over the Philippine Arena on Nov. 23, The Chameleons on Nov. 21 at the Midas Tent, Midas Hotel and Casino, and Shinee’s Taemin on Nov. 24 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Three events are slated on Nov. 29: Maki at the New Frontier Theater, Juan Karlos at the MOA Arena, and Fiji Blue at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura. Filipino rapper Andrew E. will hold a major concert for the first time in 34 years at the New Frontier Theater in Araneta City on Dec. 11.
Meanwhile, Davaoeños will experience the Aurora Music Festival Davao 2024, featuring Ely Buendia, Arthur Nery, Moira and Cup of Joe, on Nov. 30 at the Crocodile Park Concert Grounds Davao Riverfront.
On Dec. 3, Akon will headline the V1BE Manila by L-Squared Productions at the MOA Arena. He will be joined on stage by EZ Mil, Lucas, Flow G, Gloc-9, and other artists.
Soft rock duo Air Supply will render their “The Lost in Love Experience” music events in Bacolod (SMX Convention Center) on Dec. 5, in Cebu (Waterfront Hotel & Casino) on Dec. 9 and in Davao (SMX Convention Center) on Dec. 11.
American DJ Porter Robinson will launch the Manila leg of his “SMILE! :D WORLD TOUR” at The Podium Hall and indie pop rock band from Australia, Last Dinosaurs, at the Skydome, on Dec. 8.
Two days later, Japanese singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze will take his “Best of Fujii Kaze 2020-2024 ASIA TOUR,” presented by Ovation Productions, at the MOA Arena while The Philippine Madrigal Singers will have their “2007 Reunion Concert The Repeat” on Dec. 29 at The Theatre At Solaire.