Japanese American guitarist and singer-songwriter Kina Grannis is bringing her ‘In Your Arms’ tour to Asia and will perform in Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore this March. Grannis’ video “Message From Your Heart” won the Doritios Crash the Super Bowl contest, subsequently landing herself a contract with Interscope Records. Concert details as follows:

Date: 13th March 2012 (Tuesday)
Venue: Bentley Music Auditorium, Mutiara Damansara, Malaysia
Prices: RM99 (General Admission), RM169 (VIP Seating)
Tickets: On sale via TicketHotline/Soulmanna starting 1st February
Promoter: Soulmanna

Date: 15th March 2012 (Thursday)
Venue: Meralco Theatre, Manila, Philippines
Prices: PhP 2950, PhP 1950, PhP 1450 (Loge), PhP 950 (Balcony), General Admission seating within sections
Tickets: On sale via Soulmanna starting 1st February
Promoter: Soulmanna

Date: 18th March 2012 (Sunday)
Venue: TBC, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: US$10
Tickets: TBA
Promoter: Ismaya Live

Date: 19th March 2012 (Monday)
Venue: Kallang Theatre, Singapore
Prices: $99 (Box VIP with Meet & Greet), $89 (Stalls with Meet & Greet), $59 (Stalls without Meet & Greet); $49 (Circle), General Admission seating within sections
Tickets: On sale via Soulmanna starting 1st February
Promoter: Soulmanna

Japanese rock outfit L’Arc en Ciel will perform in Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia on their upcoming 20th Anniversary world tour in March, April, and May. The group’s 12th studio album titled Butterfly is scheduled for release in early February. Concert details as follows:

Date: 7th March 2012 (Wednesday)
Venue: Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand
Prices: 4,500 Baht, 3,500 Baht, 3,000 Baht, 2,000 Baht, 1,000 Baht
Tickets: On sale via Thai Ticket Major

Date: 28th April 2012 (Saturday)
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore
Tickets: TBA

Date: 2nd May 2012 (Wednesday)
Venue: Lapangan D Senayan (Outdoor Field), Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: Rp. 1,200,000 (VIP Package), Rp. 850,000 (Premium Festival), Rp. 500,000 (Regular Festival)
Tickets: On sale starting 28th January via RajaKarcis
Promoter: Marygops Studios

Prior to their concert in the Philippines with Set Your Goals in June, the New York band will also play headlining shows in Singapore in April. WATIC as they are fondly known by fans, released their debut record via Hopeless Records titled Best Intentions last October. Concert details are as follows:

Date: 3rd April 2012 (Tuesday)
Venue: *SCAPE Warehouse, Singapore
Tickets: S$60 (early bird; limited), S$80 (standard), S$100 (d0or; subject to availability)
Promoter: Reconstrux Booking

Date: 5th April 2012 (Thursday)
Venue: Dago Tea House, Bandung, Indonesia
Tickets: TBA

Multinational operatic pop vocal group Il Divo will perform in Indonesia this February, after their tour of Australia. Founded and created by Simon Cowell, the quartet released their sixth studio album titled Wicked Game last November, which peaked at Number 10 on the US Billboard 200 charts. Catch them live at the following concert:

Date: 25th February 2012 (Saturday)
Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta Pacific Place, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: Rp. 750,000, Rp. 1.250,000, Rp. 2,000,000, Rp. 3,000,000
Tickets: On sale via MyTicket
Promoter: Big Daddy Live Concerts

The Greatest Hits Tour featuring boybands Blue, A1, and Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees will also hit Indonesia, the third confirmed show after Philippines and Singapore in February. Details as follows:

Date: 26th February 2012 (Sunday)
Venue: Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
Tickets: On sale via RajaKarcis starting 27th January

Japanese instrumental outfit Toe will also perform in Indonesia and the Philippines this March, having already confirmed a Malaysian date prior. Concert details as follows:

Date: 18th March 2012 (Sunday)
Venue: Muzium Asip Nasional, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: Rp. 300,000 (presale), Rp. 350,000 (normal)
Tickets: On sale at StarD Protainment (Tel: 021-39899271), and online via JakartaConcerts (ticket link to be released soon)
Promoter: StarD Protainment

Date: 20th March 2012 (Tuesday)
Venue: 6F The Tents Alphalad Southgate, Manila, Philippines
Prices: P1500 (early bird; until 15th February), P1800 (regular; 16th February – 20th March)
Tickets: E-mail info@ternorecordings.com for booking

New York’s indie pop outfit The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart will perform in Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia this February and March whilst in the neighbouring region for Australia’s Laneway Festival. Concert details as follows:

Date: 27th February 2012 (Monday)
Venue: TBA, Bangkok, Thailand
Tickets: TBA

Date: 29th February 2012 (Wednesday)
Venue: Hard Rock Cafe, Manila, Philippines
Tickets: TBA

Date: 2nd March 2012 (Friday)
Venue: Balai Sarbini, Jakarta, Indonesia
Tickets: Rp. 285,000 (presale), Rp. 350,000 (normal)

English band The Horrors will perform a headlining concert in Indonesia this February before stopping by Hong Kong, Taipei, and Tokyo. The quintet released their third studio record, Skying, last July. Concert details as follows:

Date: 14th February 2012 (Tuesday)
Venue: Dago Tea House, Bandung, Indonesia
Price: Rp. 200.000
Tickets: On sale at all Aksara Stores Jakarta (Kemang: 021-7199288, Citos: 021- 75920347, Plaza Indonesia: 021- 3107711, Pacific Place: 021-57973740), and FFWD Records (Tel: 022-2032740)
Promoters: Untitled Asia & Soundshine Events

The Australian indie pop group will perform in Australia this March after their appearance at Singapore’s Mosaic Music Festival. The quintet released their fourth full length album titled Moment Bends last April, catch them live at the following concert on this tour:

Date: 10th March 2012 (Saturday)
Venue: Bengkel Night Park, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: Rp. 300,000 (presale; until 20th January), Rp. 375,000 (normal)
Tickets: On sale at Prambors Store, PVJ Mall, or online via Jazzuality, or RajaKarcis
Ticket Hotline: 021 2673 1200
Promoter: Beyond Production

Long Island’s progressive metal outfit Dream Theater will return to SEA this April for a performance in Indonesia. The quintet released A Dramatic Turn of Events, their 11th studio album and it marks the band’s first recording after the departure of founding member Mike Portnoy in September 2010. Concert details as follows:

Date: 21st April 2012 (Saturday)
Venue: Malang Elang Indoor Stadium (MEIS), Ancol, Indonesia
Prices: 1st Floor (Standing) – Festival @ Rp. 1.500.000, 2nd Floor (Balcony – Seating) – Platinum @ Rp. 4.000.000 (+ Merchandise), Gold @ Rp. 2.500.000 (+ Merchandise), Silver Center @ Rp. 1.500.000, Silver Left @ Rp. 1.500.000, Silver Right @ Rp. 1.500.000, 3rd Floor (Tribune – Seating) – Tribune Left @ Rp. 750.000, Tribune Right @ Rp. 750.000
Tickets: On sale via Ticket On Fire
Promoter: Variant Entertainment