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. 

Something BIG is happening at The Big Dome!

Four of the biggest South Korean acts are slated to visit Manila for “Begin Again: KPOP Edition” taking place on May 29, 2022, 5 PM at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.  Fans are sure to have a blast with NCT DREAM, SHINee’s KEY, WEi, and ALICE performing their latest hit songs on the Philippine stage.

NCT DREAM will be headlining the show, coming on the heels of their widely successful album “Glitch Mode.” Released last March, NCT DREAM has recently wrapped promotions after selling an impressive 2 million albums. This makes them a double million-seller for two consecutive years—a feat only a handful of groups have achieved.

Seemingly a magnet for historic achievements, NCT DREAM is set to tick another one on its checklist. Back in 2020, the group is the last to hold a live concert in the Philippines before COVID-19 lockdown. Now, they’ll be one of the first international artists to perform live again after two years. Needless to say, NCT DREAM is making dreams come true with their return to the country.

Performing alongside the group is labelmate KEY, lead dancer, and lead rapper of SHINee. In 2018, KEY made his solo debut with the single “Forever Yours,” which he quickly followed up with a full studio album titled “Face.” The album peaked at number 5 on Korea’s Gaon Chart and snagged a top 10 entry on the US World Albums Chart.

Sarah Brightman Hymn In Concert World Tour 2020 Manila

For the first time in more than 15 years, the world’s most successful and best selling soprano Sarah Brightman will bring her Sarah Brightman – HYMN in Concert – World Tour 2020 to Manila on June 10, 2020 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Presented by Wilbros Live and Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Of the tour, Brightman says fans should “expect the unexpected!” HYMN in Concert – World Tour has toured five continents throughout 2018 and 2019 with over 125 shows. To enhance her world of enchantment, Sarah Brightman has partnered with Swarovski on her world tour. Her elaborate costumes and dazzling tiaras will be composed of Swarovski crystals.

Sarah Brightman unveiled her much-anticipated fifteenth full-length album, HYMN, on November 9, 2018 (Decca Gold/ Universal Music Group). This marks the multiplatinum GRAMMY® award-nominated classical crossover pioneer’s first new studio recording since she released the international chart-topper Dreamchaser in 2013.

Swing Out Sister With Sybil Philippine Tour In April

English pop duo Swing Out Sister, composed of Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell, is heading back to the Philippines for their 2020 Philippine Tour with special guest Sybil. Dates are April 16 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, April 17 at the SMX Convention Center in Davao, and April 19 at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu.

The much loved 1980s duo began to dominate the music industry with their sophisticated dance-pop-jazz genre in the autumn of 1986, following the release of their biggest hit to date, Breakout. The irresistible upbeat single lived up to its name as it became an international chart sensation not only in the United Kingdom and the US but in many markets worldwide including the Philippines. 

Swing Out Sister became part of the defining sound of British pop in the late 1980s and one of the most successful pop bands around the globe with their multiple hit songs such as Where In The World, Fooled By A Smile, You On My Mind, Twilight World, Waiting Game, Forever Blue, Am I the Same Girl, The Windmills Of Your Mind, La La Means I Love You, Love Won’t Let You Down, and Precious Words. Special guest is Sybil whose many hits include Make It Easy On Me, Don’t Make Me Over, Walk On By, It’s Too Late, The Love I Lost, I Wanna Be Where You are, Lovely Day.

Boyce Avenue with December Avenue and I Belong To The Zoo - Live at the Big Dome

The “Boyce” are coming back due to popular demand. One of the biggest independent bands in the world – Boyce Avenue, are returning to Manila for a one-night Valentine’s weekend concert on February 16th at the Araneta Coliseum. This time, they will be joined by two of today’s most streamed local artists in the Philippines – December Avenue and I Belong To The Zoo.

Boyce Avenue is a Florida-based band whose name is a combination of two streets they grew up on in Sarasota. The band is popular for its strong acoustic roots and consists of the three Manzano brothers - Alejandro (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Fabian (guitar, vocals) and Daniel (bass, percussion, vocals). The band was formed in 2004 and in 2007 they began posting their videos on YouTube to great success. To date, they have over 4.8 Billion YouTube views and over 13.2 Million subscribers, making their channel one of the most popular in the world. The band frequently tours North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and visits new countries every year.

LG reignites an old rivalry with Asian Basketball Showdown II

Korea’s LG Sakers and Barangay Ginebra gear up for a battle of the ages

Basketball season is in full swing! Five years after their last meeting, worlds collide yet again as two of the most popular basketball teams in Asia face each other once more. The LG Sakers, one of the stalwarts of the Korean Basketball League (KBL), is set to face what is arguably the country’s most beloved PBA team – the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.

Dubbed as Asian Basketball Showdown, the first exhibition game between the two teams happened 5 years ago and was received very well by the appreciative crowd. It was a landmark event that pitted perennial crowd favorites in their respective leagues. The LG Sakers is one of the most well-supported teams in the whole of South Korea while Barangay Ginebra is a pillar in Philippine sporting history. To have these two teams face against each other is a dream come true for every fan of basketball.

Manny Pacquiao Launches PAC Token At The Big Dome Tonight!

Global Crypto Offering Exchange (GCOX) presents Manny Pacquiao - A Concert For Champions and the Grand PAC Token Launch at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Manila this Sunday. 

The 40-year-old World Champion boxer and Senator of The Philippines Manny Pacquiao, who beat Keith Thurman with a sensational performance in July, sings before an electrifying audience of almost 10,000 fans, mesmerising the crowd with numerous hit songs during his first major concert. Hosted by award-winning singer-songwriter Sean Wong, award-winning TV host and master of ceremonies RJ Ledesma and Miss Eco Philippines 2018 Maureen Montagne, guest performers include reigning Reina Hispanoamericana Philippines 2018 Alyssa Muhlach, Miss Multinational Philippines 2018 Kimi Mugford, Gerphil Flores, El Gamma Penumbra and Kris Lawrence. Also present at the blockbuster event are his business manager Arnold Vegafria and Sir Dr. Jeffrey Lin, CEO of GCOX.

Everyone's Excited For The Mister World Finals In Manila

Happening this week is the finals of the Mister World 2019 that will be held here in the Philippines for the first time. The event brings in a total of 72 delegates from around the world vying for the title of 'The world's most desirable man'.

The finals will be happening at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on August 23. The competition, was created by Miss World Organization Julia Morley started in 1996. This year's competition will be the tenth edition since its establishment with the last competition was held in 2016.

Sting: My Songs In Manila Concert Happening In Manila This October

The Cherrytree Music Company, Live Nation, and Ovation Productions have confirmed that Sting: My Songs will be presented at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on October 2. Tickets go on sale starting Wednesday, July 3rd at www.buytickets.asia and www.ticketnet.com.ph.

Currently on tour throughout Europe, Sting’s My Songs concert is a rollicking, dynamic show featuring his most beloved songs, written throughout the 18-time Grammy Award winner’s prolific career both with The Police and as a solo artist. Hailed a “masterful performance from start to finish,” fans can expect to hear Englishman In New York, Fields of Gold, Shape of My Heart, Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Message In A Bottle and many more, with Sting accompanied by an electric, rock ensemble.

Members of Sting’s Fan Club will have the opportunity to access exclusive pre-sale tickets July 1st through July 2nd prior to the general public by visiting www.sting.com.

Limited Seats Added To Lauv In Manila

Fast-rising synth-pop artist and producer Lauv, who recently sold out the Manila leg of his 2019 Asia Tour, has officially announced that due to insistent public demand, a new Upper Box section with limited seats will be added to his much anticipated live concert on May 20 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

This will be Lauv’s third and biggest show in the Philippines to date, following a mall tour series back in 2017 and a music festival performance in 2018.

Produced by AEG Presents and Ovation Productions, general on-sale of the newly opened Upper Box section starts March 25, while few more tickets to the previously announced Cebu show on May 20 at Waterfront Hotel Cebu City are still available.

In January, Lauv surprised fans with the release of brand new single “i’m so tired” with Troye Sivan. The instant hit has now over 115 million streams on Spotify, soared up the Billboard Hot 100 Chart within a week of its release, and quickly rose to Top 13 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Lauv’s first ever Top 15 single in the United Kingdom. Other top recent Lauv collaborations include Julia Michaels for “There’s No Way,” DJ Snake for “A Different Way,” and Travis Mills for “Question.”

Khalid American Teen Tour Live In Manila

The kid from El Paso is coming to Manila. Catch Khalid's American Teen Tour at the Araneta Coliseum November 2nd!

Midas Promotions is extremely excited to announce that Khalid will be bringing his American TeenTour to the Philippines! The breakout R&B and pop-soul star will perform at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on November 2 at 8PM where doors will open at 6PM. The one of a kind performance that fans have been waiting for since ‘Location’ came out in 2016 will be sponsored by SMART.

Tickets will be available across all TicketNet channels at 10AM, Wednesday, August 15th.

The ticket price ranges are as follows (excluding ticket charges):

Tower of Power in Manila with Dennis Lambert & Kalapana!

The much-awaited Manila performance of Tower Of Power is finally happening September 7, 2018 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum to be mounted by Ovation Productions. The triple bill event also features Dennis Lambert and Kalapana.

Tower's musical odyssey actually began in 1968 when Emilio Castillo met Stephen "Doc" Kupka in July of that year. When Doc auditioned during a band rehearsal at Emilio's house, Emilio's father called him into the kitchen and offered the following advice: "Hire that guy, he's got something." This was how Doc and his signature baritone sax came to be a major part of the band’s sound, and on August 13, 1968, Tower of Power, as we know them today, began playing gigs, and soon became very well known in the area.

Many other bands came out of the San Francisco Bay area in the late 60's. Bands like The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Santana, Journey, and others all helped to define the "San Francisco Sound." Tower of Power has always claimed Oakland, California as their hometown, playing area venues and making a name for themselves.

Sharon Cuneta Celebrates 40 Years with Concert and Other Mega Projects

It is truly rare for artists to reach certain number of years in the very competitive industry of showbiz, and Sharon Cuneta is one of them. Known as the "Megastar," she showed her Mega-talents in many way which indeed earned her rightful title in showbiz. She will be celebrating her 40th year and she wants to make it monumental.

I was not even born when she started her career, but she is still very relevant and active as a great singer, mentor, and actress with recent projects like the blockbuster "Unexpectedly Yours," and Kapamilya shows like "The Voice Teens," and "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids." She is also seen in many commercials like Petron, McDonald's, Magnolia 3-Way Chicken, and Lucky Me recently.

Witness The “IMPOSSIBLE” This Holiday Season

Exciting. Thrilling. Amazing! The stage is set for the biggest magical spectacle this Holiday season as IMPOSSIBLE: World’s Greatest Magic Show finally arrives in Manila. Opening on Christmas Day, December 25th to January 3rd at the Araneta Coliseum, Filipinos will finally be able to see the much-awaited magical show live on stage.

Fresh from its record-breaking success in London’s West End, IMPOSSIBLE has been hailed by critics as “the Hottest Act in Town” (Daily Mail) for giving “variety, illusion and magic a brilliant, fresh spin” (The Stage). The Guardian describes IMPOSSIBLE as “a fiesta of trickery and illusion,” and "an absolute blast from start to finish!" says Hollywood News.

IMPOSSIBLE features six of the world’s most mind-blowing magical acts, fusing death-defying stunts, technological trickery, grand stage illusions and close-up magic in a fast-paced breath-taking performance that reinvents the biggest illusions in history.

Engelbert Humperdinck Celebrates His 50th Anniversary Here In Manila

International music legend Engelbert Humperdinck will celebrate with Pinoy fans his 50th anniversary in the music industry with an array of classic love songs and romantic ballads when he returns for a live concert on November 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.

The pre-Christmas presentation from Ovation Productions is part of a three-city concert series that also includes shows on November 23 at the LausGroup Event Centre in San Fernando Pampanga and November 30 at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan City, Laguna.

It is part of the Asian leg of “Engelbert Humperdinck 50th Anniversary Tour,” a global touring celebration of half century of the successful musical career of a singer considered as one of the hottest male pop idols of the ‘60s.

Debby Boone Sings Karen Carpenter At The Big Dome On March 8

The singer behind one of the top-selling pop hits of the 1970s pays tribute to an iconic singer and her music when Debby Boone performs the greatest hits of Karen Carpenter during a major concert on March 8 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.

The presentation from Ovation Productions will kick off the three-night, three-city local tour of the acclaimed American singer, actress and author that also includes shows on March 10 at the Cebu Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City and on March 11 at the SMX Convention Center in Lanang, Davao City.

Dubbed “Debby Boone Sings Karen Carpenter,” the concert series marks the local debut of Debby as she extols the musical achievements and legacy of the late Karen Carpenter, one-half of the ‘70s pop duo, The Carpenters, who, with her brother Richard, made up one of the era’s biggest and most successful soft rock groups.

Superstar Nora Aunor, to sit on ASOP Year 5 Grand Finals night seat of judges

The veteran actress, singer, and Philippine cinema’s superstar, Nora “Ate Guy” Aunor, is one of the biggest names in the Philippine entertainment industry who is expected to appear as one of the board of judges for UNTV’s A Song Of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival Year 5 Grand Finals. It will be held at Smart-Araneta Coliseum on the evening of November 7.

The UNTV-ASOP management choses Nora Aunor to give insights and critiques for the said big event because of her great dedication and priceless contributions, not only in Philippine’s movie films, but also in the music industry.

Aunor is a winner of almost 150 awards since she started her singing and acting career almost 50 years ago. Her first award was at the Darigold Jamboree singing contest where she became the champion with her winning piece “You and the Night and the Music”. It was followed by another championship award during the Tawag ng Tanghalan Grand National Finals on May 29, 1967 where she sang “Moonlight Becomes You.”

The Magical Ice Festival Continues This Christmas With Disney On Ice!

Since I was a young boy, I loved my first experience of Disney On Ice which has been staged annually at Araneta Center. This year, it will now adapt a new story with the inclusion of the well loved story of Frozen featuring the sisters Anna and Elsa! Yes, this year it is time to "Let It Go" and ask the family "Do You Want To Build A Snowman" with the Disney On Ice.

Now on its 33rd show worldwide, Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival will once again capture the hearts of the Filipino fans—both parents and their children—who will watch the show at the Big Dome. 

Manila is Part of Cesar Millan's "Love Your Dogs" Tour

International dog behavior expertCesar Millan, will tour Asia this summer with his educational and entertaining live show, sharing his unique techniques on how toestablish a balanced and happy relationship with dogs. Millan will bring his Love your Dogs Tour to 7 countries May-June 2015.

Tickets for Cesar Millan LIVE - Love your Dogs Tour in Manila go on sale starting March 6,2015.Please check www.cesarmillanlive.com, www.ticketnet.com.ph or www.mmilive.com for ticket and tour information.

Find out what Christina Perri chooses: Head or Heart?

When dealing with love, would you choose your head over your heart? Or vice-versa?

Maybe the answer will be known at the Christina Perri Live in Manila this coming March 5, 2015 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Perri, the singer-songwriter behind the hits “Jar Of Hearts”, “A Thousand Years” and “Human” is known for writing songs about the highs and lows of love and never fails to capture her audience’s emotions, with songs that are easily relatable and felt by the heart.

“The thing about me is that I don’t know how not to write,” Perri says. “Because I continue to fall in and out of love, I find myself often at those massive highs and lows. I wrote ideas for album two but I never called it album two. Those were songs that were getting me through tour. But when I came home I wrote a song called ‘Trust’ and I had an epiphany. I’ve tried trusting my heart, I’ve tried trusting my head and I feel as though I’ve chosen wrong each time. I knew the album had to be called head or heart and half the songs would be heart songs and half would be head songs. That was the moment when it began for me creatively and conceptually.”