Swing Out Sister 2020 Philippine Tour (Manila, Cebu. Davao)

Swing Out Sister 2020 Philippine Tour

Corinne Drewery

After almost a dozen years since their last concert (April 7, 2008) in the  Philippines, the English pop duo  Swing Out Sister (SOS), composed of Corinne Drewery (vocals) and Andy Connell (keyboards), is heading back to the Philippines for their 2020 Philippine Tour with special guest Sybil. Their three-leg concert dates are April 16 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, April 17 at the SMX Convention Center, Davao, and April 19 at the Waterfront Hotel, 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 the 1986 effervescent song Breakout, their biggest hit to date. 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.

The group was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1988: Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Group or Duo ("Breakout").

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, the more serious and jazzy Twilight World, Waiting Game, Forever Blue, Am I the Same Girl? (a remake of the Eugene Record soul composition), the brooding Surrender, The Windmills Of Your Mind, La-La (Means I Love You), Love Won’t Let You Down, Now You're Not Here, Precious Words, Not Gonna Change, Get in Touch with Yourself, Better Make It Better, Wake Me Up When It’s Over and Who’s Been Sleeping.

Other cuts include Something Every Day, Time Tracks You Down, Butterfly, My State of Mind, I’d Be Happy, Butterfly Lullaby, Secret Love (You’re Invisible), All I Say All I Do, Out There, Beautiful Mess and Little Wizard Mixes of Butterfly and Something Every Day.

Sybil

Their music is a charming mix of synthesized jazz and funk with echoes of Motown, Burt Bacharach and even the Beatles, a resulting mix that is uniquely Swing Out Sister’s own.

Special guest is Sybil, an American R&B and pop singer–songwriter, who gained notable success in her career with songs during the mid-1980s into the mid-1990s. She achieved worldwide crossover hits with her cover versions of Dionne Warwick’s hits Don't Make Me Over (1989) and Walk On By (1990).   Her other hits include When I'm Good and Ready, Make It Easy On Me, It’s Too Late, The Love I Lost, I Wanna Be Where You Are, Lovely Day, etc.

Swing Out Sister Philippine Tour 2020 with Sybil is presented by Ovation Productions in cooperation with TAP Go: Stream Sports Anywhere! 

Tickets for Manila concert are available through www.ticketnet.com.ph while tickets for Davao and Cebu concerts are available through www.ticketnet.com.ph and www.smtickets.com. For inquiries, please call (02) 8911-5555 or (02) 8470-2222. #SwingOutSisterPH #OVATION2020.

Ticket Prices (Smart Araneta Coliseum, April 16, 2020 8:00 PM, Thursday) : VIP (PhP6,075), Patron A (PhP5,545), Patron B (PhP5,020), Box Premium (PhP3,960) and Box Regular (PhP3,435).

Ticket Prices (SMX Convention Center Davao, April 17, 2020, 8:00 PM, Friday): VIP 2 (PhP4,500), Gold 2 (PhP3,000), Silver (PhP1,850), Bronze (PhP950) 

Ticket Prices (Waterfront Hotel Cebu, April 19, 2020, 8:00 PM, Sunday): SVIP (PhP5,000), VIP (PhP4,500), Gold (PhP3,500), Silver (PhP2,000), Bronze (PhP1,000)

Michael Learns To Rock: Still Asian Tour 2018 - Philippine Leg (Manila, Cebu, Laguna, Davao)

Michael Learns To Rock: Still Asian Tour 2018 (Philippine Leg)

This December, the 1990s pop band Michael Learns to Rock will return to the Philippines for a four-city tour as part of their Still Asian Tour 2018/2019. Produced by Ovation Productions, the group will be performing at the SMX Convention Center (Davao City, Davao del Sur) on December 4, Sta. Rosa Sports Coliseum (Sta. Rosa City, Laguna) on December 6, Waterfront Hotel Ballroom (Cebu City, Cebu) on December 7 and Smart Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City) on December 9.

This is the sixth visit of the group in the country, having performed here on August 31, 2017 (Kia Theater), September 19, 2015 (Smart Araneta Coliseum), November 22, 2008 (Smart Araneta Coliseum), November 6, 2001 (Araneta Coliseum) and 1992.

Jascha Richter (Vocals, Keyboards)

Michael Learns to Rock, also known as MLTR, is an award-winning Danish soft rock band (from Aarhus, Denmark) composed of  Jascha Richter (vocals, keyboard),  Mikkel Lentz (guitars), and  Kåre Wanscher (drums). Bassist Søren Madsen, the original band’s fourth member, left the group in 2000.

Formed in 1988, the band has, over the course of their career, sold over 11 million records, with the majority sold across Asia where they’ve earned great success aided by the hugely popular single "Take Me To Your Heart," awarded the "most downloaded single of the year 2006" (with 6 million or more paid downloads). 

The band has attributed its success in Asia to their clean-living image (their path to success has never been about scandals, divorce, drugs or any extreme way of living but always been about the music) and to singing in English, despite being Danish, as a second language. What sets MLTR apart from other mainstream acts is their ability to craft good tunes oozing with commercial appeal.

Kare Wanscher (Drums)

MLTR has earned Gold and Platinum status for records in many countries and won many awards, including "The Best Performing Act of the Year" at the 1994 SEA Grammy Awards in Singapore and the 1995 Gold Preis Award from the radio station RSH in Germany. The band has recorded nine studio albums as well as a number of live and greatest hits albums. They have played in excess of 600 concerts across the world, with no signs of stopping, and also have an estimated 50 million video views on YouTube and more than 50 million streams on Spotify.

Their string of monster radio hits include  "The Actor" (peaking at No. 1 on the Danish Singles Chart and performing well in Norway, Sweden, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines) from their first album Michael Learns to Rock; "Sleeping Child," "25 Minutes" and "Out of the Blue" from  their second album Colours (released in October 1993, it sold over 1.1 million records);  "That's Why (You Go Away)" and "Someday" from their third album Played on Pepper (sold over 1.2 million records, with most of those sales from Asia);  "Paint My Love" from the greatest hits album Paint My Love; "Take Me to Your Heart" (a remake of Jacky Cheung's "Goodbye Kiss"), "It's Gonna Make Sense" (played as the farewell song on the Philippine reality TV show Pinoy Big Brother), “My Blue Angel” (which went on to top the Danish Album Chart).

MLTR will also be performing cuts from their 9th studio album “Still,” released last March 21, 2018, featuring the hit songs “Everything You Need” and “Hiding Away from Life.”

Mikkel Lentz (Guitars)

For SMX Convention Center (3/F, SM Lanang Premier, J.P. Laurel Ave., Lanang, Davao City) tickets, contact (0922) 695-0284 and (0956)  726-7671. Tickets are priced at PhP4,710 (VIP), PhP3,660 (Gold) and PhP1,310 (Silver).

For Sta. Rosa Sports Coliseum (Leon Arcillas Blvd., Sta. Rosa City, Laguna) tickets, contact (0928) 770-8737 and (0995) 456-0270. Tickets are priced at PhP4,710 (SVIP), PhP3,660 (VIP), PhP2,620 (Lower Box) and PhP1,570 (Upper Box).

For Waterfront Hotel Ballroom (Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City) tickets, contact (0915) 535-3873 and 232-6888. Tickets are priced at PhP4,710 (SVIP), PhP3,660 (VIP), PhP2,620 (Gold), PhP1,880 (SP Balcony), PhP1,570 (Silver) and PhP1,050 (Balcony). Provincial concert tickets are also available via SM Tickets and www.smtickets.com.

Smart Araneta concert tickets are now available via TicketNet at (02) 911-5555 and  www.ticketnet.com.ph; SM Tickets at (02)470-2222 or Ovation Productions at (02) 532-8883. Michael Learns To Rock Live at Smart Araneta Coliseum tickets are priced at PhP4,750 (VIP), PhP4,250 (Patron), PhP3,750 (Lower Box), PhP2,750 (Upper Box A), PhP1,750 (Upper Box B) and PhP750 (General Admission).

Resort Feature: Pearl Farm Marina (Davao City, Davao del Sur)

Pearl Farm Marina

The Marina Cafe

Pearl Farm Marina, the docking and loading area for Pearl Farm Resort (a 45-min. motorized boat ride), is also a quaint and secluded hotel for those who wish peace and quiet in luxurious surroundings.  Many of those who stay here are also guests of Pearl Farm Resort who wish to stay overnight in Davao City.  Opened in 2006, it only has  4 rooms (2 standard and 2 deluxe), all equipped with airconditioning, NDD/IDD phones, safety deposit boxes, cable TV and hot and cold shower.

Swimming pool

The T'boli Weaving Center

It also has a coffee shop (Marina Cafe, open 8 AM-10 PM), a mini-bar and an inviting swimming pool, all exclusive for guests to enjoy while waiting for the next boat service to the resort, their next flight or just to hang around.  The mini-bar (open 7 AM-10 PM), ideal for small meetings, training sessions, seminars and other private functions, can accommodate 20 people.  Both restaurant and mini-bar are wi-fi ready.

Its garden area, a popular venue for weddings, cocktails, private parties and other special occasions, can accommodate 200 guests. Right beside the hotel is the T'boli Weaving Center where guests can experience the rich cultural heritage of Mindanao.  The ferry boat to the resort leaves 4 times daily (8:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 4 PM and 6 PM).

Pearl Farm Marina: Km. 10, Lizada Drive, Lanang, Davao City. Davao del Sur.  Tel: (082) 234-7018 and 234-6987.