Festival season kicks off this March with Malasimbo in Puerto Galera, Wanderland in Alabang, and PULP Summer Slam in Quezon City.
From festivals to headlining shows, here's what's happening this month in live music.
MALASIMBO 2019
Malasimbo returns for its 9th year and moves to its new home at White Beach, Puerto Galera this 2019.
When: March 1 - 2, 2019
Where: White Beach, Puerto Galera
Lineup: Taylor McFerrin, Robert Glasper ft. Derrick Hodge & Justin Tyson, Laneous, I Belong to the Zoo, Ruby Ibarra,Carousel Casualties, Munimuni, Coeli, Lenses, The Ringmaster, The Blue Rats ft. RJ Pineda & Paul Leobrera, Vic Facultad and the Weather Roots, Ena Mori, Dayaw, Anomalie, Extrapolation, IV of Spades, Ian Lofamia Band
Tickets: PHP 1,500 (Day 1), PHP 2,000 (Day 2), PHP 3,000 (2-day pass)
Get tickets via Malasimbo.
MAROON 5
Maroon 5 are heading back to Asia in support of their latest record, Red Pill Blues. Their sixth studio album features collaborations with the likes of SZA and A$AP Rocky, as well as tracks co-written by Teddy Geiger and Charlie Puth. Their 2019 concert date will be the band's fifth visit to Manila.
When: March 5, 2019
Where: Mall of Asia Arena
Tickets: 23,850 PHP, 18,850 PHP, 12,500 PHP, 4,800 PHP, 2,800 PHP
Tickets are now on sale on via SM Tickets.
WANDERLAND 2019
Wanderland Music and Arts Festival returns for their 7th edition in 2019 as a 2-day festival. The Phase One lineup reveal includes indie rock trio Two Door Cinema Club, trap house musician Masego, r&b singer JMSN, and more.
When: March 9 & 10, 2019
Where: Filinvest City Event Grounds
Lineup: Two Door Cinema Club (UK), Masego (US), JMSN (US), SG Lewis (UK), Reese Lansangan (PH), Dayaw (PH), Clara Benin (PH), Sandwich (PH), UNIQUE (PH), The Kooks (UK), Mac Ayres (US), Alina Baraz (US) , Clairo (US) , Honne (UK), Adoy (KR), Charlie Lim (SG), Autotelic (PH)
Tickets: 7,000 PHP, 10,000 PHP
Tickets are now available via SM Tickets.
RITA ORA
Rita Ora is bringing her Phoenix Tour to Manila in 2019! The British pop singer just released her first full-length album in six years which features the likes of Avicii, Alesso, Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat, Rudimental, Charli XCX, Liam Payne, Bebe Rexha, and Cardi B.
When: March 10, 2019
Where: New Frontier Theater
Tickets: 4,725 PHP, 3,675 PHP, 2,625 PHP
Tickets are now on sale on via Ticketnet.
PULP SUMMER SLAM
The longest-running heavy metal festival in Southeast Asia returns for their 19th year in 2019. Legendary thrash metal act Slayer is set to headline the 19th edition of PULP Summer Slam.
When: March 23, 2019
Where: Amoranto Stadium
Lineup: Slayer (US), Emmure (US), Her Name In Blood (JP), Thy Art Is Murder (AUS), SikTh (UK)
Tickets: 999 PHP, 2,500 PHP, 10,000 PHP
Tickets are available via SM Tickets and Ticketnet. For PULP Royalty inquiries, email them here.
ANDY BROWN
Lawson frontman Andy Brown just released his first solo album and is making his way to Manila for an acoustic showcase.
When: March 30, 2019
Where: Skydome, SM North EDSA
Tickets: 1,940 PHP, 2,800 PHP
Tickets are on sale via SM Tickets.
For more concerts happening in Manila this year, check out our 2019 Concert Guide.
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