THE WANTED - Presented with a Triple Platinum Award in the US

UK’s most popular boy band, THE WANTED, was presented with a Triple Platinum award in the US for their #1 single “Glad You Came” on August 22.The band have enjoyed global success with over five million singles and one million albums sold, with six UK top five singles, two of which hit the #1 spot in the UK charts. The TW Fanmily or TW Fanmilya in the Philippines (teenage fans of The Wanted) have hyped up the band through social networks, with 224 million views on You Tube/Vevo, over 2.3 Facebook likes and over one million Twitter followers worldwide.Well done, The Wanted!

Catch Manila’s most wanted boys Max, Siva, Jay, Tom and Nathan as they perform Live! on September 14, Friday, 8pm at NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The Wanted brought us the awesome tunes “All Time Low”, “Glad You Came” and the hottest summer single, "Chasing the Sun".

“THE WANTED Live! In Manila” is brought to you by MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines). Co-presented by Fox and StarWorld.Official Residence: EDSA Shangri-La Manila. Sponsored by: Banco De Oro (The Official Credit Card Partner), TeleTech (Come join the fun – Apply Now!)and Jollibee. Media Partners: MYX, Monster Radio RX 93.1, Manila Bulletin, Candy Magazine, Business World, HerWord.com, Yahoo! Philippines and Manila Concert Scene. Special thanks to Astroplus. Ticket prices are VIP 6,340 and GOLD 4,230 available at www.smtickets.com| For “The Wanted Ultimate VIP Experience”, email your reservations/inquiries to mcamusic@yahoo.com

The Wanted’s albums are out now in CDs exclusively under MCA Music available at Astroplus or online via iTunes and www.MyMusicStore.com.ph

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Creed Live in Manila

The band behind the smashing hit songs: "My Sacrifice", "With Arms Wide Open", "What's This Life For" and "What If", American hard rock band, Creed, will rock Manila for the first time this November 2012

CNCA Media Concepts Inc. presents
Creed Live in Manila 
November 11, 2012 - Sunday
Smart Araneta Coliseum

TICKET PRICES:
PATRON SEATED (PT104-115) - Php 6,255
PATRON STANDING (PTSRO) - Php 5,830
LOWER BOX VIP (LB200 and 201) - Php 4,770
LOWER BOX REGULAR (LB202 - L215) - Php 4,030
UPPER BOX A (UA) - Php 2,650
 UPPER BOX B (UB) - Php 1,590
 GENERAL ADMISSION (GA) - Php 850

Tickets are now available at all Ticketnet outlets
Call 911-5555 or visit www.ticketnet.com.ph

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Dance Again World Tour: Jennifer Lopez Live in Manila

International recording artist, Jennifer Lopez, is coming to the Philippines for the first time in a one night only show at the MOA Arena on November 2012 in part of the Dance Again World Tour.

Radio High FM and Music Management International presents

Dance Again World Tour: Jennifer Lopez LIVE in Manila
November 26, 2012
Mall of Asia Arena

Ticket Prices:
VIP *SOLD OUT* - Php 25,840(Reserved Seats)
PATRON - Php 18,610(Reserved Seats)
LOWER BOX A - Php 18,610(Reserved Seats)
PATRON STANDING - Php 15,510(Standing)
LOWER BOX B - Php 15,510(Reserved Seats)
LOWER BOX C - Php 10,340(Reserved Seats)
UPPER BOX - Php 7,760(Reserved Seats)
GENERAL ADMISSION - Php 2,590(Reserved Seats)


Tickets are now available at SM Tickets.
Call 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com to buy tickets online.

LINK:
https://smtickets.com/event/view/951
http://www.philstar.com/funfare/article.aspx?articleid=843615&publicationsubcategoryid=70

SEATPLAN:

VIDEOS:
-Dance Again by Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull

-On The Floor by Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull

-Waiting For Tonight by Jennifer Lopez

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Concerts at the Araneta Coliseum - 2011

An ultimate MCS flashback! Check out the list of concerts held at the Araneta Coliseum/Smart Araneta Coliseum - year 2011. Yes, you heard it right! 2011 concerts, here we go.

-ASAP Sessionistas 2011 - February 5

-Love Rocks! Stephen Bishop, Dan Hill and Yvonne Elliman Live in Manila - February 11

-What Love Is? Sarah Geronimo and Martin Nievera LIVE! - February 12

-Speak Now World Tour: Taylor Swift LIVE in Manila - February 19

-Super Show 3: Super Junior LIVE in Manila 2011 - February 26

-Stone Temple Pilots Live in Manila - March 9

-Doo-Wops and Hooligans Tour: Bruno Mars LIVE in Manila - April 16

-Balikabayani Concert - April 14

-The Script LIVE in Manila - April 16

-Mr Big Live in Manila - May 10

-The Party! 2NE1 Live in Manila - June 1

-The Aftermath Tour: Hillsong United Live in Manila - June 2

-Eto Na...Vice Ganda LIVE! - July 1

-Aphrodite World Tour: Kylie Minogue LIVE in Manila - July 5

-Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Live in Manila - July 7

-David Archuleta LIVE in Manila - July 18

FROM ARANETA COLISEUM TO SMART ARANETA COLISEUM

-If Not Now, When? Tour: Incubus LIVE in Manila 2011 - July 28

-KORN Live in Manila - August 10

-All 4 One and Color Me Badd Live in Manila - September 7

-American Idol Live Tour 2011 - September 20 & 21

-All Time Low Live in Manila - September 22

-Gravity Tour: Westlife Live in Manila - September 29

-Toni @ 10: Toni Gonzaga LIVE! The Anniversary Concert - September 30

-Human League, Howard Jones and Belinda Carlisle Live in Manila - October 10

-David Foster, Ashanti, Michael Bolton, Philip Bailey, Russell Watson and Charice Live in Manila - October 25

-Jason Mraz LIVE in Manila with Toca Rivera 2011 - October 30

-Martin Nievera and Side A LIVE! - November 11

-The Araneta Center Christmas Special - November 19

-SAVED Festival 2011 - November 26

-Pitbull Live in Manila - November 30

-Train LIVE in Manila - December 7

-Richard Marx Live in Manila - December 9

Visit www.smartaranetacoliseum.com - official website.

LIKE them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thearanetacoliseum

Follow Smart Araneta Coliseum on Twitter: www.twitter.com/thebigdome

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MCS Contest: Meet and Greet passes for The Wanted Live in Manila

Manila Concert Scene presents Meet and Greet contest for The Wanted Live in Manila!

Do you want to meet The Wanted? Here’s your chance to meet and greet Max, Jay, Siva, Tom and Nathan in person! This is open to all ticket-holders for The Wanted Live in Manila concert



Here’s the mechanics:

1) Post a picture of you with your favorite The Wanted memorabilia; it can be posters, pictures, a Wanted CD, anything related to The Wanted! Remember, the more creative you are, the better!

2) Attach a scanned photo of your the Wanted ticket (either VIP or gold section)

3) State in one to two paragraphs why you want to meet The Wanted, who is your favorite The Wanted member, and why you think you SHOULD meet The Wanted.

4) Email your entries to manilaconcerts@yahoo.com

5) The entries will be graded on:  30% content, 40% creativity, and 30% knowledge of The Wanted.

6) Contest duration will be from August 29, 2012, 6:00pm (Philippine Time) to September 12, 2012, 12:00pm (Philippine Time). Announcement of winners will be on September 12, 2012 – 8:00pm(Philippine Time)

7) Only Philippine residents can join the contest.

Prizes: We will be giving away two (2) meet and greet passes to two(2) lucky The Wanted fans each.

The Wanted Live in Manila concert will be on September 14, 2012 at the NBC Tent. This event is brought to us by MCA Music.

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All For Nothing Live in Manila

Female fronted hardcore band from the Netherlands, All For Nothing, are coming to Manila this September for the first time. Ready to rock, Manila for All For Nothing!

YOUIGNITEIT and Railroad Records presents

All For Nothing LIVE in Manila

September 21, 2012 - 6pm

3rd Floor, Top Shoppe, Makati Square Mall, Makati City

With performances by Dead on Arrival, Bought by Blow, Arcadia, Tough Talk and Piledriver

Ticket Price:

Php 300

Tickets are available at Skarlet Bar(Timog, Quezon City), Metaldisc Shops(Recto Cartimar and Pasay Cartimar), Calle Skate Shop(Pasig City) and Morbid Tattoo Shop(Cash & Carry Mall).

You can buy your tickets at the venue.

LINKS:

http://youigniteit.ph

http://youigniteit.ph/m/events/view/-ALL-FOR-NOTHING-Live-in-Manila

http://www.myspace.com/allfornothingnl

VIDEOS:

-Against All Odds by All For Nothing

-Black Hearted by All For Nothing

Another Manila Concert Scene Special Concert Coverage

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Steve Aoki Live in Manila 2012

One of the best American electro-house DJ, Steve Aoki, is back to Manila for a one-night-only dance party at the Republiq this October.

Globe Tattoo presents
Steve Aoki LIVE in Manila 2012
October 4, 2012 - 10:00pm
Republiq Club, Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila

Tickets are available at Cafe REPUBLIQ and at REPUBLIQ Club

For Ticket Inquiries and Table eservations:
0917.550.88.88
reservations@republiqclub.com

LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/REPUBLIQ.CLUB
http://steveaoki.com/

VIDEOS:
-I'm In The House by Steve Aoki

-Turbulence by Steve Aoki

-No Beef by Steve Aoki

Another Manila Concert Scene Special Coverage

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Dolphy Alay Tawa: Musical Tribute Show

Kapamilya, Kapuso, Kapatid, sama-samang magbibigay saya! A musical tribute to Dolphy, Philippines' KING of Comedy. Tribute show on September 2012 at the MOA Arena.

Dolphy Aid Para Sa Pinoy Foundation Inc. and PLDT presents
Dolphy Alay Tawa:Musical Tribute Show
September 19, 2012 - 7:00pm
Mall of Asia Arena

Ticket Prices:
Lower Box - P450
Upper Box - P250
General Admission - P150

Tickets are available at all SM Tickets outlets.
Call 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com to buy tickets online

LINKS:
https://smtickets.com
https://smtickets.com/event/view/921

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Silver: Regine Velasquez Anniversary Concert

Asia's songbird, Ms. Regine Velasquez celebrates her 25th anniversary in showbiz industry as she holds her first-ever major concert at the Mall of Asia Arena this 2012. First Filipino artists to hold a major concert at the MOA Arena.

Silver: Regine Velasquez Anniversary Concert
with the Manila Symphony Orchestra
November 16, 2012
Mall of Asia Arena

Directed by Mr. Rowell Santiago
Musical Directors: Mr. Ryan Cayabyab & Mr. Raul Mitra

TICKET PRICES:
VIP A (ROW A-O) - Php 5,280
VIP B (ROWS P-EE) - Php 3,960
PATRON - Php 3,170
LOWER BOX  - Php 2,640
UPPER BOX - Php 800
GENERAL ADMISSION - Php 370

*Upper Box to VIP A sections are Reserved seating
*General Admission section are free seating

Ticket are now available at all SM Tickets outlets
Call 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com to buy tickets online

SEATPLAN

LINKS:
https://smtickets.com/event/view/941
https://www.facebook.com/RegineVelasquezSilver25thAnniversaryConcert

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Concert Review: Tears For Fears Rules Manila!

Title: Tears For Fears Rules Manila!

Written by Jamie Ortega

Photos by Magic Liwanag Photography(www.magicliwanag.com)

Awesome music can inspire us to do anything:  make friends,  fall in love, change   how we look at things. 

What the music of New Wave sensations Tears For Fears  and Per Sorensen of Fra Lippo Lippi  did to Araneta Coliseum  last August 11 2012 was fill the Big Dome from corner to corner with excited fans clapping, dancing, and waving their hands in the air to the bands’ greatest hits. It was as if a time machine descended over Araneta transporting everyone back to the ‘80s! 

Let’s face it- it’s not easy being a front act- most of the time the audience is too busy waiting for the main act to even pay attention to the people performing onstage. That did not happen during this concert as the night’s front act, Per Sorensen, delighted the crowd with his enchanting performance, kicking off his set with the hit tune “Beauty And Madness.” Sorensen definitely had the audience in the palm of his hand as the crowd eagerly sang along to many of his hits like “Angel,” “Stitches and Burn,” “The Distance Between Us ” and “Every Time I See You.”

 Adding fun and excitement to a night full of ‘80s induced nostalgia was when Sorensen revealed why the concert was extra special for him, too- his son Oskar Hollidorf was onstage! Per revealed that Oskar was his band’s keyboardist, and it was their first time to perform together! Judging by the reaction of the crowd towards Hollidorf, it would be safe to say that the good-looking and talented boy amassed quite a number of new fans that night.

After Sorensen’s set it was British gal and Tears For Fears’ back-up singer Karina Round’s turn to dazzle Manila. And dazzle she did! With a voice resembling singer Bjork, she mesmerized the audience with her amazing pipes while strumming the acoustic guitar. One would never guess that it was her first time to play in a big crowd, a bit of news Round casually dished out during her set.

After two opening acts, Tears For Fears finally hit the stage with their opening salvo, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World.” The band’s decision to start their half of the concert with a well-known song, followed by another popular tune, “Sowing The Seeds Of Love”, was indeed a good one as the crowd automatically stood up, sang, danced, and pumped their fists in the air. Whoever said that Pinoy concertgoers lack energy and don’t respond well at concerts was probably not at this one because every time the band played the opening bars of their popular songs like “Mad World” and “Change”, nearly everyone at the venue began to cheer, shriek, and wave their glow sticks in the air.

The duo made up of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith also shared funny stories with the audience, adding a dash of humor to a spectacular night. Orzabal even made the audience laugh as he talked about a time when he was recognized at a supermarket and asked, “Are you the guy from Tears For Fears?” The question was immediately followed up with, “What are you doing these days?” “ Google Tears For Fears in Manila,” quipped Orzabal, an answer which made the audience both cheer and laugh.

Not to be outdone, Curt  got his fair share of cheers from the audience as well  after dedicating “Advice For The Young At Heart” to all his twitter followers, revealing that he has more Filipino followers on Twitter than any other nationality.

Yet another surprise that night was the band’s slower, soulful cover of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean. After performing Smith jovially quipped, “Now the people who were here yesterday (Aug. 10, the first day of their Manila leg) are going to be pissed we didn’t sing that.” As the show came to a close, the  band capped the night with a Philippine flag-inspired shirt worn by Smith as the band performed  their last two songs “Woman In Chains” and “Shout”. As the imaginary time machine brought everyone back to 2012, and people streamed out of Araneta Coliseum with smiles on their faces- one thing was immediately embedded in this writer’s mind- this fun romp down memory lane is a night Pinoy Tears For Fears fans will never forget! 

To see more photos from Tears For Fears and Per Sorensen LIVE in Manila, visit Ovation Productions Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/media/albums/?id=122216637798623

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Decapitated Live in Manila

Polish Death metal band, Decapitated, is set to rock Manila this September for the first time!

YOUIGNITEIT.COM presents
Decapitated LIVE in Manila!
September 22, 2012
3rd floor Makati Cinema Square, Makati City

Ticket Prices:

Early Bird Tickets - P650
DOOR PRICE - P1000
Meet and Greet Pass + Ticket - P2500

Tickets are available at: 
1. SKARLET BAR (TIMOG) TUES-SUNDAY 8PM - 2AM
2. MORBID TATTOO SHOP (2nd FLR. CASH AND CARRY MALL) MON-SUNDAY, 10AM- 8PM
3. CALLE SKATE SHOP (PASIG) TUE- SATURDAY 10AM - 6PM
4. METAL DISC SHOP (Inside Cartimar PASAY) MON-SUNDAY 10am - 7PM
5. METAL DISC SHOP (Inside Cartimar RECTO) MON-SUNDAY 10am - 7PM
6. YOUIGNITEIT HEADQUARTERS (MEET UP AT MAKATI PETRON GAS STATION MAKATI AVE) CALL 02-02-8190010 or Text 09152951095

LINKS:
www.youigniteit.com
http://youigniteit.ph/m/events/view/Decapitated-Live-in-manila-Tickets

VIDEOS:

-Homo Sum by Decapitated

-Pest by Decapitated

Another Manila Concert Scene Special Concert Coverage

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Drop Decay from Cebu rocks the Shockwave 2012

Dubbed as the "All Time Low of the Philippines", Drop Decay, pop punk band from Cebu, rocks Manila with their smashing hits including their first single, "I Wanna Touch You". Check out their live performance from the recent Sonic Boom Shockwave held at the Area 05 Superclub in Tomas Morato, Quezon City.

-I Wanna Touch You by Drop Decay

Band members:

Tony Alfonso - Guitars/Vocals 

Vince Lucero - Lead guitars

Job Penalosa - Drums

Kenneth Lim - Bass

Like their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/dropdecay/
Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DropDecayPH

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David Cook mesmerizes Manila once more

Title: David Cook mesmerizes Manila once more

Written by Jhoanne Mariano

Photos by Magic Liwanag Photography

Who could ever forget that one memorable television performance back in 2008? As music lovers can recall, There was a  specific song played many times on local radio stations, an unexpected brilliant rock version of a cheerful Mariah Carey #1 song, “Always Be My Baby.” The tune, popularized by American Idol Season 7 winner David Cook immediately rocketed to #1 on iTunes (U.S.) becoming  the Most Requested Song all over the Philippines.

Fans of Always Be My Baby heard the song for themselves as the Season 7 American Idol brezzed through Manila last 14^thof July for his solo concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum after which he also performed at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu the next day. Members of the media were given an opportunity to meet the Idol winner at a press conference a day before his shows at the EDSA Shangri-La hotel in Ortigas.

At his press conference at the EDSA Shangri-La hotel, Cook couldn’t stop talking praising the Philippines.   He found this ”incredibly beautiful” and  found the Filipino people and his Filipino fans inviting and friendly.”He also mentioned, during the conference, that he has been “amazingly blessed” and that being able to perform beyond the United States was “so far beyond [his] dreams.”

He also revealed several things about the latest season of American Idol. He said, “The last season of Idol, I thought it was interesting. It was one of the first seasons I’ve ever watched where I couldn’t really get a pulse on what the American public was thinking.”

Regarding Jessica Sanchez, “I had a chance actually to meet Jessica...” and he said that Jessica is a “sincere” person and “to hear her sing, it’s ridiculous… she’s so good and what’s scary about it is she’s so young!” He also compared Jessica Sanchez with his former competitor, David Archuleta mentioning, “Archie is so good at such a young age… how good can this person get?! And I look at Jessica the same way.” Cook found it difficult to find the right words to express what he thinks of the latest Idol runner up and settled with “she’s just really REALLY good!”

Cook’s closing remarks during the  press conference expressed how happy he is to be in Manila“I honestly thank you for having us out here again. I’m continuously amazed that I get to do this. This is ridiculous; I’m having a press conference halfway around the world… Hopefully we get to see you guys at these shows and you guys will have a good time because I know we will.”

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His concert began at around 9 in the evening at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.  Everybody was alive and cheering for Cook as  he entered the stage clad in all-black.  He started the night with a song from his latest album released June 2011, “Circadian” and “Heroes” with a “Champagne Supernova” snippet by the Oasis followed by “Mr. Sensitive” which were both from his 2008 self-titled album.

Before his next song, Cook said, “Manila, are you ready to have some fun tonight?”(as if they are not having the time of their lives yet.) He then performed “Declaration” (2008) and he also sang “If I leave here tomorrow…”- the first line of “Freebird” which is a song by Lynyrd Skynyrd. His fifth song was “The Last Goodbye,” one of the two singles from his second album, This Loud Morning.

Cook mentioned that they are working on a new album which made him ask he crowd “If you guys are okay with it, can we play one of these new songs tonight?” The crowd screaming in approval, he performed “From Here To Zero” which was the first live version of the song.

Then they performed “Hard To Believe” and “I Did It For You.” The crowd’s energy delighted Cook as he said, “You guys are incredible, I have to say that!”

For his ninth songthat night, he performed “The Last Song I’ll Write For You” which is a self-released single produced last May 2012. He regularly checks the crowd in between performances, “So are you good? Are we doing good?” He then sang “Paper Heart” and one of his hit singles from his self-titled album, “Come Back To Me.”

He reminisced back to his first visit in Manila and said, “So, we are very happy to be back in Manila. Thank you so much for having us. Our first time was in 2009. We shared the stage with a good friend of mine, who I understand has blossomed into quite the actor around here, Mr. David Archuleta."

“This is far removed from our last show in Manila. Any time anyone asks me about what's your favorite show you've done, I always tell this story. Forgive me, it's a bit long,” said Cook.

He continued, "So, I always say, we went off to Manila, the Philippines. And what I see is this amazing view...looked out over roughly a hundred thousand people and I thought, wow, half-way around the world to a place I've never been before and all these people are singing my songs back to me, very strange. So, thank you for that!"

His story was then followed by “Goodbye To The Girl” and his 2008 hit single, “Light On.” He even paused in the middle of the song to hear the crowd sing the lyrics back to him which was quite a scene.

For his fourteenth song, he performed “Rock And Roll” which is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin. He also helped with the drums before ending the song and he looked like he was really having a whole lottafun playing with it. Which brings us to his next song, “Whole Lotta Love” also by Led Zeppelin – he sang the first verse and skipped the next two verses and of course, he sang the chorus.

It was then followed by “Bar-Ba-Sol” which was his hit single released April of 2009. After that David Cook took a bow and they left the stage but no one was fooled, they all knew that the show wasn’t over.

For his encore set, he performed his genius hit remake, “Always Be My Baby.” Philippines’ Pop Rock Princess, YengConstantino surprised the crowd when she entered the stage and did a duet with him. Cook was astounded by her voice and praised her, “Wow! What a voice! I wish I could sing that well!”

He then performed an acoustic version of “Fade Into Me” which was his second single from his second album. And then his last performance was “Rapid Eye Movement,” and he even played the drums to finish off his performance with a loud bang! Thanks to Dayly Entertainment for making this event possible.

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