If you haven’t made your Christmas wishlist yet, putting “concert tickets” at the top of the list would be a pretty good start. That is, we’re assuming you have very generous ninongs and ninangs.
Expect a smorgasbord of indie punk and sugary sweet K-pop goodness to hit Manila in the first quarter of 2013. Our beloved trifecta of world-class DJs—Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell and Steve Angello, collectively known as Swedish House Mafia—will be kicking off the year on a euphoric (and somewhat bittersweet) note with their swan-song tour first thing in January. That same month, Ely Buendia will give loyal Eraserheads fans one more night of soundtripping down OPM rock memory lane, owing to the immense success of his recent sold-out solo concert.
Meanwhile, comeback kids Paramore, Adam Lambert and The Script (and Jars of Clay, if their Dec. 1 tweet is any valid indication) will play one-night-only shows in February and March. And to think this is just the beginning; more artists are reportedly heading this way in the upcoming months as well. Happy New Year, indeed.
When: Jan. 16
Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena
How much: P7,920 (VIP Standing); P5,810 (Lower Box A: 201/222 and rows A-E of 202-208/215-221); P4,760 (Lower Box B: 202-208/215-221, Row F onwards).
Whom to contact: Call SM Tickets at 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com. c/o Ovation Productions.
When: Jan. 19
Where: SM MOA Concert Grounds
How much: P11,370 (VIP Standing, VIP Diamond – elevated reserved seating); P9,310 (Platinum); P6,210 (Gold); P3,110 (Silver); P1,040 (Bronze).
Whom to contact: Call SM Tickets at 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com. c/o Pulp Live World.
One Last Tour: The Ataris Live in Manila
When: Jan. 19
Where: SM North Edsa Skydome
How much: P3,010
Whom to contact: Call SM Tickets at 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com. c/o Ovation Productions.
When: Jan. 26
Where: Music Museum, Greenhills, San Juan
Whom to contact: Ticket details and other info to be announced soon. c/o MCA Music.
When: Feb. 15
Where: SM MOA Arena
How much: TBA
Whom to contact: Call SM Tickets at 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com. c/o Music Management International and Ovation Productions.
Stars live in Manila
When: Feb. 16
Where: The Tents at Alphaland Southgate, Makati
Whom to contact: For ticket inquiries, reservations or Paypal payments, e-mail tickets@kindassault.com or visit facebook.com/kindassault.
Pierce The Veil + Sleeping With Sirens Live in Manila
When: Feb. 16
Where: SM Skydome
How much: P2,740 (Standing); P1,870 (Free Seating).
Whom to contact: Call SM Tickets at 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com. c/o Pulp Live World.
When: March 1
Where: SM MOA Arena
How much: P6,000 (Patron VIP); P4,500 (Patron); P3,500 (Lower Box A); P2,500 (Lower Box B); P1,500 (Upper Box); P500 (GA). Prices exclusive of service charge.
Whom to contact: Call SM Tickets at 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com. c/o DAYLY Entertainment.
Smash Project 2013 (featuring Sum 41; All Time Low; Miss May I; Of Mice and Men; Chunk! No, Captain Chunk; We Start Partys; Woe, Is Me; and others)
When: March 8, gates open at 5 p.m.
Where: SM MOA Arena
How much: P6,870 (VIP with Panic Kit, limited tickets only); P5,810 (VIP); P4,760 (Patron); P3,700 (Lower Box VIP, reserved seating); P2,640 (Lower Box Regular, reserved seating); P1,590 (Upper Box); P530 (GA).
Whom to contact: Call SM Tickets at 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com. c/o DAYLY Entertainment.
Grimes live in Manila
When: March 14
Where: Hard Rock Café, Makati
Whom to contact: For ticket inquiries, reservations or Paypal payments, e-mail tickets@kindassault.com or visit facebook.com/kindassault.
Bring Me The Horizon Live in Manila
When: March 16
Where: SM Skydome
How much: P1,870
Whom to contact: Call SM Tickets at 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com. c/o Pulp Live World.
The Script Live in Manila 2013
When: March 31
Where: SMART Araneta Coliseum
How much: P7,420 (Patron VIP); P5,830 (Patron Regular); P5,300 (Lower Box Center); P4,770 (Lower Box Regular); P2,650 (Upper Box A); P1,590 (Upper Box B); P848 (GA).
Whom to contact: Call TicketNet at 911-5555 or visit www.ticketnet.com.ph. c/o DAYLY Entertainment.