Ben&Ben kicks off global album tour with Cebu show

The Philippines’ most popular band is bringing their music to different parts of the country, the United States, and Singapore starting this month 

The Philippines’ biggest folk-pop band Ben&Ben will be bringing their music to Cebu, Bacolod, and Davao for the Philippine leg of their The Traveller Across Dimensions World Tour. Overseas performances will also take place in Singapore and different parts of the United States later in the year. 

Tickets are already available for the May 24 show at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, with announcements for the June 8 show at the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod and the June 22 performance at the SMX Convention Center in Davao to come in the next few weeks.  

Toto Live In Manila 2025

Toto is returning to perform live in Manila after 17 years. 

The multi award-winning band will be holding a concert on May 4, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, presented by Ovation Productions with Blast TV as the official media partner. Since the band’s last visit to the country was in 2008, this show will be the long-awaited reunion between Toto and their Filipino fans who have longed to hear again the band’s many hits performed live and they will surely not be disappointed. 

Toto has celebrated one accomplishment after the next throughout the past year. The song “Africa” has been certified DIAMOND for sales of TEN MILLION copies by the RIAA in The United States. Current cumulative sales now exceed 10.5M. Additionally, “Hold the Line” has been certified triple platinum for sales of three million copies, while “Rosanna” hit the milestone of double platinum with sales of two million copies. The song “Africa” has now been streamed TWO BILLION times on Spotify, while “Hold the Line” has reached the milestone of a BILLION streams. Cumulative Toto album sales now exceed 50 MILLION copies, while the band’s repertoire is played more than THREE MILLION times daily on Spotify alone by an audience that continues to get younger month to month. Consistently, over 50% of the band’s streams are from those 34 years or younger. Total streams now exceed 4 BILLION at Spotify, and 6 BILLION across all platforms. 

Incognito Live In Manila

Fans of the British acid jazz band, Incognito, are in for a treat as the group is set to perform live in Manila for the first time again after 10 years, on November 10, 2024, at the New Frontier Theater. 

The group is known for their smooth blend of jazz, funk, and soulful sound as their signature style. Their debut album, Jazz Funk, was released in 1981. Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick is the band’s leader, singer, guitarist, composer, and record producer. The band has included Linda Muriel, Jocelyn Brown, Maysa Leak, Tony Momrelle, Imaani, Venessa Haynes, Mo Brandis, Natalie Williams, Carleen Anderson, Pamela (PY) Anderson, Kelli Sae, and Joy Malcolm. 

With "Always There," Incognito achieved their first significant breakthrough and a number six smash in the UK charts in 1991. Additionally, the group has placed 13 albums in the Top 10 on Billboard's Jazz albums chart since "Tribes Vibes and Scribes" in 1992. 

HSCC Concert Tickets Going On Sale (Updated Price)

Main Events, the sub-unit of Ovation Productions, is bringing the greatest cover band in the world, the Hindley Street Country Club, on September 29, 2024, at the New Frontier Theater. 

The HSCC is an online band sensation from Australia with over 1 billion views across social media platforms and continuously releasing more videos weekly, founded in 2017 by arranger and producer Constantine Delo, along with a cohort of seasoned Adelaide session musicians who got together for a lark to record their favorite songs from the 70’s and 80’s. The band’s unique blend, high-energy performance, and catchy tunes garnered viewers from Australia and abroad.  

The HSCC now tours throughout the world to audiences far and wide. Catch them live in the Philippines as they perform all of pop’s greatest and most popular hits by Phil Collins, Toto, Foreigner, Billy Joel, Wham, Christopher Cross, and many more. Tickets are now available at ticketnet.com.ph with updated ticket prices: VIP-4,500/ Orchestra-4,000/ Loge-3,500/ Balcony-2,500 plus ticketing charges. 

For more details and updates about the concert, please check the official Facebook page of Main Events at https://social.mainevents.asia/facebook. 

Wi Ha Jun Fan Meeting Tour In Manila

Block off the day for the South Korean versatile actor, Wi Ha Jun, as he holds his upcoming fan meet in Manila, “A Wively Day,” on September 15, 2024, at the New Frontier Theater, presented by Ovation Productions and Applewood.

Wi Ha Jun is known for his role as Hwang Jun-ho in the most-watched Netflix series, Squid Game, and he also starred in the films Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, Shark: The Beginning and Midnight, as well as the television series Something in the Rain, Romance Is a Bonus Book, 18 Again, Little Women, and Worst of Evil. Currently, he leads the series “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon.” 

In May 2023, he visited the country for his first fan meeting, and his fans in the Philippines have welcomed him with open arms, appreciating not only his acting skills but also his charming personality and dedication to his craft. 

His fan meeting tour in 2024, “A Wively Day,” will also take place in Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Bangkok and Jakarta. Tickets for the Manila leg will be available at ticketnet.com.ph. Ticket prices to be announced. 

For more details and updates about the concert please check the official website and Facebook Page of Ovation Productions at https://ovation.ph/  and https://www.facebook.com/ovationproductions/ . 

 

XG Embarks On Debut World Tour - XG 1st World Tour “The first HOWL”

XG has announced details of their highly anticipated first world tour kicking off in May 2024 titled XG 1st WORLD TOUR “The first HOWL”. The seven-member HIPHOP/R&B-inspired girl group consisting of JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA, and COCONA are set to launch their global trek in Osaka, Japan on May 18 and 19 and head to a number of Asian cities, including Yokohama, Singapore, Seoul, Taipei, Bangkok, Manila, Kuala Lumpur and more.  

Promoted by AEG Presents Asia and Ovation Productions, tickets for XG 1st WORLD TOUR “The first HOWL” Landing at Manila are priced from PHP 4,000. Fan club pre-sale begins May 24 (Friday), 12PM PHT and general on-sale will take place on May 25 (Saturday), 12PM PHT via ticketnet.com.ph. 

XG debuted in March 2022 with their 1st Single ‘Tippy Toes’, since then, they have performed on numerous international stages and media outlets, in countries including the United States, Japan, Korea, Australia, Singapore, the UAE, Malaysia and China. They were the first Japanese artists to have charted 1st place on the U.S. Billboard chart "Hot Trending Songs Powered by Twitter" and the first Japanese girl group to grace the cover of U.S. Billboard magazine.  

Ice Seguerra and Noel Cabangon as Special Guests for James Taylor’s Manila Concert

On December 4, 2023, Ovation Productions announced the upcoming concert of the world-renowned singer-songwriter, James Taylor with his All-Star Band, happening at the Mall of Asia Arena on April 8, 2024. He will be joined by Ice Seguerra and Noel Cabangon as special guest performers.  

“An Evening with James Taylor & his All-Star Band” will kick off its two-stop Asia Tour in Tokyo, Japan and will hold its second show in Manila, Philippines. Taylor is a six-time Grammy Award winner who was also inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. 

Ice Seguerra is a renowned performer in the Philippine entertainment industry known for his incredible talent in acting and singing. His soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics captivated the audience with his acoustic set and opening performance during Alanis Morissette's two-night show in Manila in 2023 promoted by Ovation Productions.  

Folk singer and composer, Noel Cabangon is known for his socially relevant songs. He has come a long way in his career as a musician, with more than 30 years of performing around and out of the country.  

Jonas Brothers’ ‘The Tour’ Set to Visit the Philippines in February 2024

Fresh off the heels of their final North American shows and three-night hometown run, Jonas Brothers have announced that THE TOUR will also journey to the Philippines on February 22, 2024, to perform at the Mall of Asia Arena. 

‘The Tour’ is their most ambitious outing to date with 98 shows across 26 countries. Every night is a celebration of five albums and features their best hits throughout the years including a variety of career-spanning deep cuts and fan-favorite hits. 

Their monumentally successful North American run, which hit legendary venues including Toronto’s Rogers Centre, Chicago’s Wrigley Field and Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium, concluded this month at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. In 2024, the tour will continue its trek around the globe starting in The Philippines, Indonesia, and New Zealand in February. They will also perform for the first time ever in Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Austria, Czech Republic, Northern Ireland, Hamburg, Lyon, Munich and Norway. 

Air Supply Returns To Sta Rosa Laguna This December 2023

Let's make our night better and witness the live performance of the iconic Australian soft rock duo "Air Supply", on December 15, 2023, at the Santa Rosa Sports Coliseum, Sta. Rosa, Laguna, for their "The Lost in Love Experience 2023" concert tour. 

Air Supply started their career in 1975, after members Graham Russell (vocals, guitars) and Russell Hitchcock (vocals) met on the first day of rehearsals for the musical Jesus Christ Superstar in Sydney, Australia. Soon after the musical play ended in October 1976, Rod Stewart invited Air Supply to open for him on his Australian and North American tours. This is where their humble musical journey began. From then on, they had a succession of hits worldwide, including eight TOP5 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100: "Lost in Love" (1979), "All Out of Love" (1980), "Every Woman in the World" (1980), "The One That You Love" (1981), "Here I Am" (1981), "Sweet Dreams" (1982), "Even the Night Are Better" (1982), and "Making Love Out of Nothing at All" (1983). 

Alanis Morissette to Serenade Fans in Manila for 2-Nights

The countdown begins for Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill concert in the Philippines. One month from now, the Canadian- American singer-songwriter is scheduled to perform on August 1 and 2, 2023, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Her concert is highly anticipated by her Filipino fans, who are eagerly waiting for the opportunity to witness the powerful voice of the Queen of Alt-Rock Angst. 

Morissette’s music has resonated with millions of listeners around the world since the release of her breakthrough album, “Jagged Little Pill,” in 1995.  Her songs tackle the themes of love, heartbreak, and personal growth, striking a chord with listeners of all backgrounds. Morissette has solidified her place in music history with hits like “Ironic,” “You Oughta Know,” and “Hand in My Pocket, and witnessing her perform these songs in person is an experience that will undoubtedly create lasting memories. 

A Whole New World, If Ever You're IN My Arms Again: Peabo Bryson Is Making 3 STops In His PH Concert Tour 2023

Ovation Productions brings back the top-tier adult contemporary balladeer, Peabo Bryson in the Philippines. The two-time GRAMMY winner and Living Legend Trumpet Awardee is set to hold his Philippine concert tour 2023 in Manila on July 19 at the New Frontier Theater, in Cebu on July 21 at the Waterfront Hotel, and in Davao on July 23 at SMX Convention Center.  

Robert Peabo Bryson has established a career as one of the premier male vocalists in contemporary music of the last quarter century. Bryson’s first break came during a recording session at Atlanta’s Bullet/Bang Records. The young singer caught the ear of the label’s then-general manager, Eddie Biscoe. Biscoe signed Bryson to a contract as a writer, producer, and arranger and encouraged. Bryson to perform his own songs. For several years Bryson worked with hometown bands and wrote and produced for Bang. In 1976, he released his debut LP, “Peabo”. The project featured Peabo composing nearly all of the songs (some with the great Thom Bell), a young Luther Vandross among the background vocalists, and sexy black film star Tamara “Cleopatra Jones” Dobson showing him love on the back jacket. 

NCT DoJaeJung Holds Fancon in Manila

NCTzens/Czennies and all the K-Pop fans in the Philippines, get ready for NCT DJJ!

In an announcement made by Ovation Productions on May 13, NCT DoJaeJung is set to visit the Philippines on June 24, 2023, at SM Mall of Asia Arena for their "NCT DoJaeJung’s Scented Symphony: Perfume Fancon in Manila.

NCT DoJaeJung is composed of Doyoung, Jaehyun, and Jungwoo. This K-Pop boy group is the sub-unit of SM Entertainment’s NCT, which means Neo-Culture Technology. They are undoubtedly one of the biggest K-pop idol groups in South Korea. They have more than a dozen members promoting in various groups such as NCT U, NCT 127, NCT Dream, WayV, and the most recent group, NCT DoJaeJung.

"Perfume" is the debut extended play or mini album; it was released on April 17, 2023, alongside its lead single of the same name. It is also described as an R&B electro-funk track. The album sold over 670,000 copies in its first week, this is the first-place record for the first week of K-pop unit sales, as per the Hanteo Chart, and even topped the iTunes Top Album Charts in 18 regions. During their promotions, they won first place in diverse popular music shows and got a lot of love from fans. Now it has more than 800,000 copies sold on the Circle Chart and consistently maintains their popularity.

August 1, Alanis Morissette Concert - SOLD OUT, New Date Added

On March 22, 2023, Ovation Productions announced the Manila concert of Alanis Morissette to finally be set on August 1, 2023, at Mall of Asia Arena but due to high demand, DAY 1 is sold out and we are adding a new date on August 2, 2023. 

Her upcoming show in Manila is part of her tour celebrating the supposedly 25th anniversary of her album and was originally scheduled to take place at the MOA Arena on April 2020 but it was moved to December 2021, then November 2022, the shows have been postponed three times because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Jagged Little Pill captured the zeitgeist of the mid-'90s by crossing the line between Gen-X cynicism and self-realization. It was pitched somewhere between glitzy mainstream pop and angst-ridden alternative rock. The album, which produced a string of Top 10 songs like "You Oughta Know," "Hand in My Pocket," and "Ironic,". It also won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. Making the 21-year-old Morissette the youngest performer to ever win the prestigious honor, the album was ranked number 69 on Rolling Stone’s list of "the 500 best albums of all time."  

Finally! Alanis Morissette Manila Concert in August 2023

This is it, Philippines! 

Alanis Morissette, Canadian-American singer-songwriter, will finally perform her special one-night concert at the Mall of Asia Arena on August 1, 2023, to celebrate the 28th anniversary of her most recognized and iconic album, Jagged Little Pill. 

Her upcoming show in Manila is part of her tour celebrating the supposedly 25th anniversary of her album and was originally scheduled to take place at the MOA Arena on April 2020 but it was moved on December 2021, and November 2022, the shows have been postponed three times because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Jagged Little Pill captured the zeitgeist of the mid-'90s by crossing the line between Gen-X cynicism and self-realization. It was pitched somewhere between glitzy mainstream pop and angst-ridden alternative rock. The album, which produced a string of Top 10 songs like "You Oughta Know," "Hand in My Pocket," and "Ironic,". It also won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. Making the 21-year-old Morissette the youngest performer to ever win the prestigious honor, the album was ranked number 69 on Rolling Stone’s list of "the 500 best albums of all time." 

Dream Theater fans Is in For A Treat This 2023

Dream Theater fans in the Philippines, "May the Fourth" be with you, as the progressive metal band Dream Theater is in for a treat this 2023. 

Dream Theater, comprised of James LaBrie, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess, John Myung, and Mike Mangini, were in the middle of a sold-out world tour in support of their last release, Distance Over Time, and the 20th anniversary of Scenes From A Memory when a global pandemic brought the world to a stop. The musicians found themselves at home with LaBrie in Canada and the rest of the group in the States. As fate would have it, they’d just finished construction on DTHQ (Dream Theater Headquarters), a combination live recording studio, rehearsal space, control room, equipment storage facility, and creative hive. With LaBrie in Canada, he initially wrote with the band via Zoom on a monitor in DTHQ. In March 2021, he flew down to New York, quarantined himself, and recorded his vocals face-to-face with Petrucci. The album, A View From The Top Of The World, ultimately threaded together lean and uncompromising hooks with tried-and-true technical proficiency. 

Dream Theater bound for Manila with their "Top of the World Tour" Concert

DREAM THEATER, an American progressive metal rock band composed of James LaBrie (vocals), John Petrucci (guitars), Jordan Rudess (keyboards), John Myung (bass), and Mike Mangini (drums), will be performing live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum for the "Top of the World Tour" concert on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The show starts at 8 p.m.  

In 2019, the two-time Grammy nominated quintet embarked on a sold-out tour in support of both “Distance Over Time” and the 20th anniversary of “Scenes from a Memory” planned to stretch well into the next year. Nevertheless, a Global Pandemic foiled those plans. The musicians found themselves at home with LaBrie in Canada and the rest of the group in the States. As fate would have it, they’d just finished construction on Dream Theater Head Quarter—a combination live recording studio, rehearsal space, control room, equipment storage, and creative hive. It proved to be a Godsend for recording, Pandemic or not. 

HONNE Announce May 2023 Asia Tour

Your beloved alt pop duo, HONNE, are coming home after 4 years! The MAY 2023 ASIA TOUR Philippines shows will take place on Wednesday, May 10 at the Araneta Coliseum, Friday, May 12, at the University of Southeastern Philippines Davao, and Sunday, May 14, at the Waterfront Hotel Cebu. As part of their Asia Tour, fans will be able to catch a glimpse of their favorite duo in Taipei, Manila, Davao, Cebu, Singapore as well as Kuala Lumpur.  

“South East Asia is our second home. We love visiting and playing shows there so so much. That’s why we are incredibly excited to announce our May 2023 Asia tour. It’s been too long so this will be a really special one. Loads of music you’ve not heard live yet and obviously your old favourites too :) Can’t wait to see you soon. Andy & James xx” 

Promoted by AEG Presents Asia and Ovation Productions, tickets to HONNE MAY 2023 ASIA TOUR PHILIPPINES are priced from PHP850. Local pre-sale will take place from Tuesday, February 14 at 10AM local time to Thursday, February 16. General on sale will take place on Friday, February 17 at 10AM via ticketnet.com.ph (Manila) and smtickets.com (Davao and Cebu). 

Alesso Performs at the SMDC festival Grounds!

Ovation Productions, promoter in the Philippines of the ROAD TO ULTRA electronic music festival presents world famous DJ Alesso on December 17, 2022 at the SMDC Festival Grounds. Also featured is Acraze.

Alesso (Alessandro Renato Rodolfo Lindblad) is a Swedish DJ and music producer who has worked with numerous artists, Including Tove Lo, Hailee Steinfeld, Calvin Harris, Katy Perry, Usher, David Guetta, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Liam Payne, among others.   He has performed at numerous music festivals including Coachella, ULTRA, Electric Daisy Carnival, Creamfields, and Tomorrowland. In 2012, MTV named Alesso one of the "EDM Rookies to Watch" and has since gotten to be one of the world’s top DJs.

Hailing from Stockholm, Alesso won over his country from the very start of his career. His single Calling (Losing My Mind) with the legendary Swedish House Mafia’s Sebastian Ingrosso and Grammy award-winning OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, was certified 2x Platinum in Sweden while also reaching no. 1 on Billboard’s US Hot Dance Club Songs. 

ALESSO at SMDC Festival Grounds

Ovation Productions, promoter in the Philippines of the ROAD TO ULTRA the premier electronic music festival presents world famous DJ Alesso on December 17, 2022 at the SMDC Festival Grounds.

Hailing from Stockholm, Alesso won over his country from the very start of his career. His second single as the lead artist, 2012’s “Calling (Losing My Mind)” with the legendary Swedish House Mafia’s Sebastian Ingrosso and Grammy award-winning OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, was certified 2x Platinum in Sweden while also reaching no. 1 on Billboard’s US Hot Dance Club Songs. 

Alesso’s Remix to “Pressure” by Nadia Ali, Starkillers, and Alex Kenji was named the “tune of 2011” by Kaskade enroute to a nomination for Best Progressive Track at the International Dance Music Awards. In 2013, he released “If I Lose Myself” with OneRepublic which was certified 4x Platinum in Sweden and “Under Control” with Calvin Harris featuring Hurts which was certified Gold in the United States. 

HWANG IN YOUP IS COMING BACK TO MANILA!

2022 HWANG IN YOUP 1st Fan Meeting in Manila

South Korea’s rising star Hwang In Youp is set to come back in Manila for his 1st official fan meeting 2022 HWANG IN YOUP 1st Fan Meeting in Manila on September 24, 6PM at the New Frontier Theater.

HWANG IN YOUP is a South Korean Actor who debuted in 2017 as a runway model before launching his acting career in 2018 with a lead role in Playlist Studio’s web drama <Why>. He has been steadily growing his acting career since then and his name rose rapidly after his performance as the beloved second lead, Han Seo Jun, in the drama adaptation of the highly popular webtoon, <True Beauty>, which started airing in late 2020. HWANG IN YOUP recently strengthened his position as a trending young actor by leading Netflix’s series, <The Sound of Magic>, and <Why Her>, which finished its run last 23 July after 16 episodes. 

Apart from the confidence that Hwang In Youp radiates with his icy yet warm charms, fans can expect a memorable night as the actor will have exclusive up-close interaction with them, will sing songs and lucky winners will even have the chance to get hold of his autograph during the fan meeting.