Super gig guide: Pop, rock and EDM hitmakers invade Manila

Back-to-back gigs from the hottest acts will keep music-lovers super busy this August (and beyond). Plus, here are Sam Smith’s new concert schedule and Queen of Pop Madonna’s 2016 concert details.

The Used

When: July 31, 8 p.m.
Where: Skydome, SM City North Edsa, Quezon City
How much: P2,585 (VIP-Standing); P2,650 (GA–free seating). Tickets are available at SM Tickets branches. Call 4702222; or visit smtickets.com. For Pulp Royalty inquiries, e-mail royalty@pulpliveworld.com; or contact the Pulp Royalty hotline at 7274957.


Zedd

When: Aug. 8, 8 p.m.
Where: SM MOA Arena, Pasay City
How much: Early-bird rates: P2,740 (Gold – standing); P1,650 (Lower Box – reserved seating). (Regular rates: P3,905 (Gold); P2,540 (Lower Box); P1,440 (Upper Box – free seating). Tickets are available at SM Tickets branches; call 4702222; or visit smtickets.com. For VIP tables, call 8082426.


Jim Brickman (with Lea Salonga and John Trones)

When: Aug. 8, 8 p.m.
Where: The Theatre at Solaire, Parañaque City
How much: P15,630 (VIP Orchestra); P10,420 (Premium Gold & Orchestra A); P7,815 (Orchestra B); P5,210 (Orchestra C); P4,168 (Orchestra D); P4,689 (Balcony A); P3,126 (Balcony B); P1,563 (Balcony C). Tickets are available at all Ticketworld outlets and ticketworld.com.ph, or call 8919999 for ticket inquiries.

Sheppard

When: Aug. 11, 6 p.m.
Where: SM MOA Music Hall, Pasay City.
How much: Free. Call 4702222 or visit smtickets.com for inquiries.

All Time Low featuring The Maine

When: Aug. 12, 8 p.m.
Where: SM MOA Arena, Pasay City
How much: P5,300 (VIP); P4,240 (Patron); P3,180 (Lower Box A); P2,810 (Lower Box B). Tickets are available at SM Tickets branches; call 4702222 or visit smtickets.com. For Pulp Royalty inquiries, e-mail royalty@pulpliveworld.com or contact the Pulp Royalty hotline at 7274957.


Cody Simpson

When: Aug. 12, 8 p.m.
Where: Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, Pasay City
How much: P4,887 (Premier); P3,801 (Deluxe/Balcony Center); P2,715 (Deluxe/Balcony L&R). Tickets are available at all Ticketworld outlets and https://bit.ly/codysimpsonmnl, or call 8919999. For VIP with meet and greet, contact Wilbros Live at 3742222 or 3749999.


Carly Rae Jepsen

When: Aug. 12, 8 p.m.
Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
How much: P5,300 (VIP); P4,770 (Patron A); P4,240 (Patron B); P3,180 (Patron C); P1,590 (Box); all sections are reserved seating. Visit www.ticketnet.com.ph or call 9115555 for ticket inquiries.


Echosmith

When: Aug. 13, 8 p.m.
Where: Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier, Taguig City
How much: P3,620 (VIP); P2,740 (Balcony). Tickets are available at SM Tickets branches; call 4702222; or visit smtickets.com.

Passion Pit

When: Aug. 13, 8 p.m.
Where: World Trade Center, Pasay City
How much: P5,162.88 (VIP Standing); P4,732.64 (VIP Reserved Seating); P3,657.04 (Gold Standing); P2,581.44 (Silver Standing). Tickets are available at all Ticketworld outlets and at https://bit.ly/passionpitmnl; or call 8919999 for ticket inquiries.

Planetshakers

When: Aug. 14, 7 p.m.
Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
How much: P1,800 (Patron); P1,200 (Box); P600 (Upper Box); P300 (GA). Visit www.ticketnet.com.ph or call 9115555, 9105524 or 9105352 for ticket inquiries.

David Foster & Friends

Who: David Foster, Boyz II Men, Natalie Cole, Ruben Studdard, Charice, and Mark Mabasa
When: Aug. 18, 7 p.m.
Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
How much: P15,900 (VVIP); P13,250 (VIP); P10,600 (Patron A); P8,480 (Patron B); P6,360 (Patron C); P4,240 (Box); P2,120 (Upper Box). Visit www.ticketnet.com.ph; or call 9115555, 9105524, 9105352 for ticket inquiries.

Walk The Moon

When and where: Aug. 19, 5 p.m. (UP Town Center Ampitheater, Quezon City) and 7:30 p.m. (Trinoma Activity Center, Quezon City); Aug. 20, 5 p.m. (Market! Market! Activity Center, Taguig City) and 7:30 p.m. (Glorietta Activity Center, Makati City). For admission mechanics, inquire at the Ayala Malls concierge or call 6213275 (UP Town Center show), 9013000 (Trinoma show), 8867519 (Market! Market! show), or 7527272 (Glorietta show).


Ariana Grande

When: Aug. 23, 8 p.m.
Where: SM MOA Arena, Pasay City
How much: P22,170 (SVIP – Rows A-J of VIP 1 & 2); P16,890 (VIP A – Rows K-T of VIP 1 & 2); P14,780 (Patron A); P13,730 (VIP B – Rows U-FF of VIP 1 & 2); P12,670 (Patron B); P10,560 (Lower Box A); P8,450 (Lower Box B); P5,280 (Upper Box); P2,220 (GA). Tickets are available at SM Tickets branches; call 4702222; or visit smtickets.com.

Imagine Dragons

When: Aug. 27, 8 p.m.
Where: SM MOA Arena, Pasay City
How much: P10,560 (VIP); P8,980 (Patron); P6,870 (Lower Box A); P5,280 (Lower Box B); P3,170 (Upper Box); P2,110 (GA). Tickets are available at SM Tickets branches; call 4702222; or visit smtickets.com.


Andrew McMahon (of Jack’s Mannequin and Something Corporate)

When: Aug. 30, 8 p.m.
Where: Hard Rock Café, Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati City
How much: P3,204 (VIP); P2,136 (Premiere). Tickets are available at all Ticketworld outlets and at https://bit.ly/andrewmcmahonmnl; or call 8919999 for ticket inquiries.


Against the Current

When: Sept. 5, 8 p.m.
Where: Metrotent, Metrowalk Complex, Pasig City
How much: P5,490 (VIP); P3,843 (GA). Tickets are available at all Ticketworld and SM Tickets outlets; visit smtickets.com. For ticket inquiries, call 8919999 or 4702222.


Maroon 5 (featuring Dirty Loops)

When: Sept. 17, 8 p.m.
Where: SM MOA Arena, Pasay City
How much: P15,900 (VIP); P12,720 (Patron); P10,600 (Lower Box A); P8,480 (Lower Box B); P5,300 (Upper Box); P2,120 (GA). Tickets are available at SM Tickets branches; call 4702222 or visit smtickets.com for inquiries.


Alesso

When: Sept. 18
Where: The Palace Pool Club, Taguig City. Visa Entertainment presale ongoing until Aug. 10. Call 0917-6898888 for VIP table reservations and inquiries.


Scott Bradlee & Postmodern Jukebox

When: Sept. 18, 8 p.m.
Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
How much: P5,830 (VIP); P4,770 (Patron A); P3,180 (Patron B); P1,590 (Lower Box); P848 (Upper Box). Visit www.ticketnet.com.ph; or call 9115555, 9105524 or 9105352 for ticket inquiries.

UMF Road to Ultra Philippines

When: Sept. 26
Where: SM MOA Concert Grounds, Pasay City
How much: Early-bird rates (July 14-31): P5,280 (Premium GA); P3,170 (GA). Tickets are available at SM Tickets branches; call 4702222; or visit smtickets.com for inquiries. For VIP Table Packages, e-mail tables@ultraphilippines.com.

Lifehouse

When: Oct. 8, 8 p.m.
Where: SM MOA Arena, Pasay City
How much: P6,200 (VIP); P4,800 (Patron); P3,200 (Lower Box); P1,800 (Upper Box); prices exclusive of service charge. Tickets are available at SM Tickets branches; call 4702222; or visit smtickets.com for inquiries.

Sam Smith

When: Nov. 21, 8 p.m.
Where: SM MOA Arena, Pasay City
How much: P6,830 (Patron); P4,730 (Lower Box); P2,100 (Upper Box); P1,050 (GA). Tickets are available at SM Tickets branches; call 4702222; or visit smtickets.com.



Madonna

When: Feb. 24 and 25
Where: SM MOA Arena, Pasay City
How much: P57,750 (VIP); P52,500 (Patron VIP and VIP Floor); P42,000 (Patron); P33,600 (Lower Box VIP); P29,400 (Lower Box); P8,400 (Upper Box); P3,150 (GA). Tickets are available at SM Tickets branches; call 4702222; or visit smtickets.com.

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