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What factors affect Manila being not included in K-pop world tours?

What factors affect Manila being not included in K-pop world tours?

Not referring to every group, but I’ve noticed some recent tours choose nearby SEA stops without including Manila.

I’m wondering if inflation and rising touring costs are part of the reason since booking artists, venues, logistics, and production are probably much more expensive now compared to before. I’ve also noticed some concerts lately don’t sell out as quickly or look as packed as they used to years ago.

Curious to hear other people’s thoughts from a concert/business perspective, whether it’s demand, local organizers, venue availability, ticket pricing, or something else.

u/Business-Scheme532 — 15 hours ago

No PH Stop on The Weeknd’s Asia leg

Any tips on securing tickets outside PH? Eyeing either SG or TH, any experiences attending concerts in these countries?

u/runninthruthe6ix — 3 days ago

For people that don't live in MNL, do you stay in the city after the concert or go straight home (Province)?

I've successfully secured a ticket for the upcoming 5SOS concert in Nov and it'll be my first concert ever! It's still months away pero we're wondering what would be best to do, stay in a hotel after the concert or go straight home to our province?

We're around 4 hours away from Manila and plan to go there the day before para di pagod during concert. We'll be commuting din.

Will we be too exhausted to deal with the travel home or kaya naman? Hahahah

Thank you in advance for your insights po!

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u/Fabulous-Collar8290 — 1 day ago

Im worried na ma-cancel ang concert ni post malone sa ph arena

I know its only the 2nd day ng ticket selling for Post Malone’s tour. I already bought my ticket sa first day, kinakabahan lang ako kasi nag cancel siya ng dates prior to the concerts kick off, ang dami pang ticket na available sa tour niya now. Di kaya ma cancel?

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u/Far-Maybe-1434 — 2 days ago

i really wonder why there are no hotels near ph arena

i mean at this rate it baffles me why no establishments thought of putting up hotels within distance from the ph arena. like go hotels, hop inn, etc… probably some have thought and i just didnt know haha but still, missed business opportunity especially during concerts. but then again maybe if there are no concerts in the philippine arena wala din mag check in dun. i dont know im talking to myself na haha

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u/WintoreGargamoil — 2 days ago

How was your experience tonight at Playback Music Festival: Faber Drive, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Dashboard Confessional?

u/praninang — 5 days ago
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Gary V showing a glimpse of how son Paolo directs Wakas at Simula concert. Grabe ang stress ni Direk Paolo since sobrang dami ng elements to manage within the concert. They have 1 main stage (with side stages on both sides) and 3 satellite stages, fireworks, pyrotechnics, lights, ensemble (choirs, dancers and live band), 25 cameras and hydraulic lifts. Sulit naman ang stress kasi sobrang ganda ng production ng concert.

u/seagypsy168 — 12 days ago
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CCP Propaganda sa Circus Music Festival

Sobrang alarming na ginagamit yung mga ganitong events to push for pro-china propaganda. Tsaka bakit may umaattend pa sa Circus Music Festival despite their past issues? Yung mga company ng artists at bands na nagpeperform pwede ba skip nyo na to next year, madami namang ibang music fest na nagbabayad ng tama

u/Alexius08 — 3 days ago

Sa katabi ko last night Playback Music Fest - VIP B 221 Row H - hello sayo hahahaha 🤘♥️

Di ko alam if tamang ipost 'to dito hahaha pero nakakatuwa lang yung katabi ko kahapon super fan ng RJA! Ako naman Dashboard. 🤣 We sang our hearts out sa Your Guardian Angel at feel ko talsik na laway ko kaka emote at dinig na dinig boses ko sa video recordings nya. Anyways, we exchanged names, age, work and hometown pero super nahihiya ako kaya never asked for his social handle hahahahahah kung andito ka man, I enjoyed sitting and singing with you and you have a good taste in music lol kung single ka, pagalawin mo ang baso. Charot. 💅 SOBRANG SOLID NG LINEUP KAGABI UNTIL NOW PAOS PA DIN ANG FERSON!

u/malaya_laya — 5 days ago

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>5 SECONDS OF SUMMER: EVERYONE’S A STAR! WORLD TOUR in MANILA
📅 2026. 11. 12 (THU)
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u/concertsPH_mod — 10 days ago

"Whenever we're ready to retire for real, I would like my final show for my career to be here, in Manila," — Ronnie Winter of TRJA on Playback presscon last Thursday

One of the most unforgettable answers na narinig ko from their Q&A session sa Playback Punk, Rock & Emo fest press con nila nung Huwebes.

u/yohannesburp — 4 days ago

Do they really check bag sizes at moa arena?

Hello po! First time ko po kasi umattend ng concert. Question lang po if they really check bag sizes? maximum daw po kasi 12x12inch pero yung nakita ko 14.7in x 9.45in. Hirap kasi ako hanapan ng bagay na bag yung suot ko hahah tas over packer pa me! (need ko po tips kung ano po ba talaga mga concert essentials😞) Mamimigay po kasi akong freebies kaya need ko ng medyo malaking bag HAHAHAHAHA. First time ko rin po kasi umattend ng concert

Eto po ung nga dadalhin ko:
small na alcohol/sanitizer, tissue, wipes, sachet na deo, small perfume, face powder, liptint, liquid blush, brush, wallet, goojodoq mini fan, 2 phones and yung maninipis na hotel slippers. Balak ko rin po magdala nung eco bag pero para siyang keychain para kung may mag bibigay man ng freebies may paglagayn ako haha okay lang po kaya yun?

And last question po haha. From Bulacan pa po kasi ako, traffic po ba sa daan kung mga 2:30pm po kami aalis? hindi ko po kasi alam kung what time start ng con pero sabi mga 8pm daw po ata.

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u/bluberiichiskeyk — 15 hours ago

Nag release na si Wilbros ng Westlife Seat Plan, can u suggest best seat sa MOA arena? Thank you!

Hi, nag release na seat plan ang wilbros. As a tita na first time a-attend ng concert, pa suggest naman ano magandang seat. Hindi ko na carry tumayo nang isang oras mahigit (VIP Standing) also in case hindi maka secure ng VIP seat (random queueing) ano recommend nyong seat?

Also kumusta ang sm ticket online, any tips para makapag secure. Hindi kasi ako naka secure sa MCR last ticket selling hoping na maka secure here sa Westlife also sa MCR this May 15. Thank you

u/b3ti_woop — 20 hours ago

Chinese program/stuff sa circus music festival. Normal ba ito?

Sponsor ang Chinese Embassy. Nag message rin yung Chinese ambassador to ph. May raffle rin ng trip to china. May simultaneous program na may kakanta ng chinese song. Normal po ba ito? 1st time kasi namin.

u/lamemaimname — 4 days ago

Absolute cinema hahaha sulit na sulit.

Sorry na agad sa boses lmao. It's not my first time seeing Dashboard live ulit pero damn wala pa ring kupas si Chris sheesh. I literally sang along the entire setlist (except the newest one lol) to a point na nagtitinginan or natatawa ung mga katabi ko HAHAHAHAH. + mo pa RJA & Faber Drive so icing on the cake talaga, pero I did hope RJA sang a few more songs pa kasi parang bitin dahil nagulat kami lahat nung binanggit ni Ronnie na last song na.

Ayun lang naman. Anyone else who attended here? I hope y'all enjoyed and had a great time rin 'cause I sure did :">

EDIT: sa VIP B 221 po ako haha

u/Athmi97 — 5 days ago

Any tips para hindi mahirapan makauwi after concert

hindi kasi ako pinayagan ng parents ko mag book ng airbnb or hotel so my choice is mag commute nalang talaga after concert 😭 it’s my first time attending concert sa moa and i’m from rizal pa. If ever mahirapan mag book ng angkas what’s the other way commuting pa cubao (Baka dito ako sumakay pa uwi)? pitx? edsa carousel? Saan din yung terminal banda

Help this girly out 🙏😔

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u/TheoryPsychological6 — 17 hours ago

BABYMONSTER is coming to Manila for their 2026-27 World Tour [춤 (CHOOM)] on September 5, 2026!

The wait is over, Monstiez!

u/deuterium__ — 3 days ago

The Weeknd - SEA (HK/KL) Concert Buddies

Anyone going to HK/KL? I'll attend both events (HK para makapag disneyland na din) and KL being the finale using his stage name as "The Weeknd"

First time in HK - zero idea about Kai Tak Stadium

As for MY naman - i got a car to drive and place to stay in KL and I'm near TM Stadium Nasional (Bukit Jalil)

So I'm looking for concert buddies for both events! Please let me know, esp HK peeps!

u/KeithAape — 1 day ago

Naiiyak na ako pls hanggang ngayong day 2 di ako maka-secure tapos for this mc presale, nag-error yung payment ko NAKAKA SAMA NG LOOB 😭 feeling ko gen sale nalang pag-asa kung palaging ganito lalo pa at puro tpa at bypass ang nakaka-secure huhu maraming tix ba malalabas nila for gen sale TT

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u/light638289 — 8 days ago

Went to SM after failing presales.. walked out with Day 1 and Day 2 tickets!! 😭

Ticket secured na for 5SOS Concert!! I bought the No. 1 Obsession Package for Day 1 kasi as a fan, dun ko talaga ibubuhos lahat — pics, vids, screaming, crying, documenting every second HAHAHA then Box Regular naman for Day 2 because I want to fully enjoy the vibe and experience naman this time. Sana talaga less phones/no phones around me on Day 2 kasi gusto ko lang i-absorb yung moment 😭✨

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u/South_Connection_752 — 6 days ago