5 Must-watch Concerts in the Philippines in2017
Filipinos are in for some live musical performances in 2017.
David Guetta: Unity Tour
There’s no better way to start the new year other than partying your heart out to the club beats of top international DJ and producer David Guetta.
Known for his collaborations with top Hollywood singers, Guetta is finally coming back to the Philippines after five years as part of his Unity World Tour Concert.
He is set to perform a live DJ set on January 5, 2017 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Ticket prices:
VIP Standing – P5,780
Patron Box – P3,680
Box – P2, 630
Fusion 2017: Forward
Celebrate Original Pilipino Music (OPM) with the country’s best artists in Fusion Music Festival next edition called “Forward”. The festival is now on its third year and is set to stage its biggest and most star-studded event yet on January 27, 2017 at the SM MOA Concert Grounds.
No official line-up has been announced yet but previous performers included Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, Gloc 9, Gary Valenciano, Parokya ni Edgar, Yeng Constantino, among others.
Ticket prices:
VIP – P2,120
Gold – P1,060
Silver – P320
Photo source: Fusion Philippines
Yellowcard: The Final World Tour
Catch the American alternative rock band Yellowcard for the very last time before they official disband and retire.
Known for their distinctive sound and use of violin in their hit singles “Ocean Avenue”, “Only One”, and “Lights and Sounds”, the band recently released their 10th and final self-titled studio album before embarking on a final world tour. Their last Manila performance dates back to 2014.
Mark your calendars for their farewell concert on February 10, 2017 at the Skydome in SM City North EDSA.
Ticket prices:
VIP – P4, 500
General Admission – P3, 000
Photo source: Manila Concert Scene
Wanderland Music and Arts Festival 2017
No need to fly out of the country and spend lots of money for a Coachella-like concert. There’s a local version of the famous and star-studded music festival here in the Philippines!
The biggest gathering of international and local indie musicians, the annual Wanderland Music and Arts Festival will be bringing over 16 live acts for its 2017 concert. The lineup includes LANY, The Temper Trap, The Ting Tings, Yuna, Honne, Urbandub, Up Dharma Down, and Tom’s Story, among others.
It’s all happening on March 4, 2017 at the Filinvest City Grounds.
Ticket prices:
Star Wanderer (VIP ticket) – P8, 400
Wanderer (GA ticket) – P5, 915
Group bundles
Wanderbuddies (4 GA tickets) – P19, 350
Star Wanderbuddies (5 VIP Tickets) – P36, 750
Photo source: Manila Concert Scene
Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams Tour
Who wouldn’t want to watch and sing along with Coldplay live? The band’s concert in the Philippines, part of their “A Head Full of Dreams” world tour, is probably the most talked about and the most anticipated concert in the country for 2017.
The seven-time Grammy winning British rock band is best known for their hit songs “Yellow”, “The Scientist”, “Viva La Vida”, “Fix You”, and “A Sky Full of Stars”.
Coldplay is set to perform their first Philippine concert on April 4, 2017 at SM MOA Concert Grounds.
Ticket Prices:
VIP – P22,500
Platinum – P17,500
Gold – P12,500
Silver – P7,500
Bronze – P3,500
General Admission – P1,800
Photo source: Philippine Concerts
