UPDATE (21/04): A concert in Thailand is also scheduled!

UPDATE (03/04): Malaysian show added!

Armando Christian Pérez, better known to the masses as Pitbull will be heading to Southeast Asia this May for a tour of the region to promote his latest album Rebelution. Currently the only confirmed shows are in Singapore and Indonesia, but we hear it is likely there will be more dates added. Stay tuned for updates, meanwhile details for the concerts are as follows:

Date: 12th May 2010 (Wednesday) – SOLD OUT!
Venue: Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta
Tickets: Rp. 250.000 (tribune), Rp. 350.000 (festival) – first presale, on sale April 1st & limited to 200 tickets only. Rp. 300.000 (tribune), Rp. 400.000 (festival) – second presale. Rp. 350.000 (tribune), Rp. 450.000 (festival) – third presale. Rp. 400.000 (tribune), Rp. 500.000 (festival) – normal price.
Promoter: JAVA Musikindo

12 HOURS
Date: 15th May 2010 (Saturday)
Venue: The Mushroom Farm, Genting Highlands, Malaysia
Prices: RM248, RM188
Tickets: On sale via Axcess Tickets
Promoter: Marctensia

Date: May 16th 2010
Venue: Route 66, RCA Street
Tickets: TBA
Promoter: Stellar Entertainment

Date: 18th May 2010 (Tuesday)
Venue: Fort Canning Park, Singapore
Prices: S$75 (early bird), S$85 (standard), S$95 (doors)
Tickets: On sale via Sistic
Promoter: LAMC Productions

Check back for more information on these concerts!

As reported previously, American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson was scheduled to perform in Jakarta, Indonesia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this April. Dates for Singapore and Philippines have been added, extending her All I Ever Wanted Tour of Southeast Asia. Details for all concerts thus far as follows:

Date: 25th April 2010 (Sunday)
Venue: National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Prices: RM 98, RM 138, Rm188, RM238, RM288, RM338
Tickets: On sale via Axcess Tickets, Galaxy Group’s office (address below) & ticket counter in Sungei Wang Plaza, KL starting February 19th
Promoter: Galaxy Group
Hotline: (+603) 2282 2020
Address: Suite 23-2, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur

Date: 27th April 2010 (Tuesday)
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore
Prices: Standard – S$170, S$145, S$125, S$105, S$85, S$60
Tickets: On sale via Sistic starting 9th March
Promoter: Midas Promotions

Date: 29th April 2010 (Thursday)
Venue: Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: Presale 1 – Rp. 300.000 (Tribune, SOLD OUT), Rp. 400.000 (Festival, SOLD OUT).  Presale 2 – Rp. 350.000 (Tribune), Rp. 450.000 (Festival). Normal – Rp. 500.000 (Tribune), Rp. 600.000 (Festival)
Tickets: On sale here and here
Promoter: JAVA Musikindo

Date: 1st May 2010 (Saturday)
Venue: Araneta Coliseum, Manila, Philippines
Tickets: Call 911-5555 for ticket details and enquiries
Promoter: Midas Promotions

Stay tuned for more information!

Update 20/2: Java MusikIndo has rescheduled the show to an unknown date due to technical problems. Those who wish to refund their tickets can do so from where it was bought.

What started out initially as a rumour is now certain. The New York rock band Taking Back Sunday fronted by Adam Lazzara has been confirmed for a show in Jakarta this March. Here’s hoping there would be more Southeast Asian dates, concert details for the Indonesian concert is as follows:

Date: 3rd March 2010 (Wednesday)
Venue: Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta
Tickets: Rp. 150.000 (tribune, presale from 14th to 30th December) & Rp. 200.000 (festival, presale from 14th to 30th December), Rp. 225.000 (tribune, normal), Rp. 275.000 (festival, normal)
Promoter: JAVA Musikindo

More information will be posted once it’s available.

One of Fueled By Ramen’s top bands, Cobra Starship will be performing in Indonesia and the Philippines this March to promote their latest album, Hot Mess. This would mark the band’s second trip to the region (with the first in 2007 for the inaugural SINGfest at Fort Canning Park) and these are presently the only confirmed SEA shows. Gig details are as follows:

Date: 23rd March 2010 (Tuesday)
Venue: Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta
Tickets: Rp. 245.000 (tribune, presale from 14-30th December), Rp. 295.000 (festival, presale from 14th-30th December) & Rp. 300.000 (tribune, normal), Rp. 350.000 (festival, normal), available at these places
Promoter: JAVA Musikindo

Date: 25th March 2010 (Thursday)
Venue: Activity Centre, Trinoma Mall, Quezon City, Philippines

Date: 26th March 2010 (Friday)
Venue: Greenbelt 3 Park @ Greenbelt Mall, Ayala Centre, Makati City, Philippines

Date: 27th March 2010 (Saturday)
Venue: Activity Centre @ ATC Mall, Alabang, Mutinlupa City, Philippines

Stay tuned for more updates!

Californian rock band Saosin will be performing in Indonesia for the third time in 3 years as they tour in support of the band’s sophomore album In Search Of Solid Ground this January. Good news for SEA fans, this time the band extends their tour to include Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia! Concert details are as follows:

Date: 22nd January 2010 (Friday)
Venue: A-Venue Events Hall, Makati City, Philippines
Prices: PhP 1,000
Tickets: On sale via TicketNet now
Promoter: Pulp Live Productions

Date: 27th January 2010 (Wednesday)
Venue: Butter Butter, Bangkok, Thailand
Prices: 1,000 Baht & 2,000 Baht (VIP)
Tickets: On sale via Thai Ticketmajor now

Date: 31st January 2010 (Sunday)
Venue: The Venue Eldorado, Bandung, Indonesia
Tickets: Rp. 155.000 (presale from 30th November to 11th December), Rp. 235.000 (normal)
Promoter: JAVA Musikindo

Date: 1st February 2010 (Monday)
Venue: KL Live, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tickets: On sale at Rock Corner outlets and at the door
Promoter: Junk Online

BIG NIGHT OUT
Date: 3rd February 2010 (Wednesday)
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Prices: S$168, S$148, S$128, S$98
Tickets: Tickets go on sale Monday, November 16th, 2009 through Sistic.
Sistic Booking Hotline: (65) 6348-5555
Promoter: LAMC Productions

Tickets sales info to be announced soon.

UPDATE (23/11): The concert has been canceled as the band intends to head into the studio to record their new album at that time. It has been said that they would like to play in Indonesia as soon as their schedule permits.

Bring Me The Horizon were originally scheduled to perform in Jakarta back in May but the show was canceled at the last minute, causing quite a bit of frenzy and talk on whether it was merely postponed or that the opportunity was gone for good. Fortunately, fans would be pleased to know that they will indeed be making their way over to play a show this May, whether more SEA dates will be announced is unknown at this point but we shall keep you posted. Concert details as follows:

Date: 30th May 2010 (Sunday)
Venue: Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta
Tickets: TBA

More information will be posted soon, keep checking back for updates!

Another band who happens to be “in the neighbourhood” for Australia’s Soundwave Festival will pop by the region next year for a show. The British alt rock trio Placebo are expected to play a show in Jakarta, Indonesia this February as part of their tour in promoting the band’s latest album, Battle For The Sun. Concert details are as follows:

Date: 16th February 2009 (Tuesday)
Venue: Istora Senayan, Jakarta
Prices: Rp. 495.000 (Tribune) & Rp. 595.000 (Festival)
Tickets: On sale via these outlets/websites

Check back for more information on this gig!

Indonesian & Filipino Boys Like Girls fans are in for a treat! After performing at the MTV World Stage and more recently at the Hennessy Artistry Global Art of Mixing in Malaysia, the band will be back in South East Asia in January of next year playing shows in Jakarta/Indonesia, Manila/Philippines and Singapore. Be sure to check back often for updates on their SEA tour!

Meanwhile, find out details to the Jakarta & Manila shows here:

Date: 25th January 2010 (Monday)
Venue: Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
Tickets: Presale Tickets – Rp. 245. 000 (Tribune) & Rp. 295. 000 (Festival); available from the 28th of October 2009 to the 6th of November 2009 and only for the first 1000 tickets.

Normal Tickets – Rp. 300. 000 (Tribune) &  Rp. 350. 000 (Festival).

Presale tickets are only available at the promoter’s office on weekdays (Monday to Friday) during working hours (9am – 5pm).
Promoter: JAVA Musikindo
Address: JAVA Musikindo, Gedung Plaza Mutiara, Lantai 2 Suite 201, Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav. E1-2, Kawasan Mega Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan.
Hotline: (021) 579 88 623 – 5

Date: 27th January 2010 (Wednesday)
Venue: SMX Convention Centre, Hall 1 & 2, Manila, Philippines
Prices: PhP 1796 (Gold, standing) & PhP 3696 (VIP, standing)
Tickets: On sale via TicketNet now

Date: 28th January 2010 (Thursday)
Venue: Compass Ballroom, Resorts World Sentosa, Resorts World Convention Centre, Singapore
Prices: S$78 & S$98 (excluding Sentosa admission fee)
Tickets: On sale via Sistic now

The Floridian metal outfit was initially slated to perform in Jakarta last August but the gig was later canceled. Trivium makes their first appearance in the region and have confirmed to play in the Indonesian capital as well as Philippines’ in mid February. No other Southeast Asian dates have been made known at this time but keep it peeled to MTGH for any news and updates! Concert details are as follows:

Date: 11th February 2010 (Thursday)
Venue: Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta
Tickets: Presale 1 – Rp 100.000 (Tribune) & Rp 150.000 (Festival), available only on Monday, 26th October 2009 and while stocks last. Limited to 100 only.
Presale 2 – Rp 185.000 (Tribune) & Rp 235.000 (Festival) on sale starting Tuesday, 27th October 2009 until Friday, 6th November 2009. Limited to 1000 tickets only.
Normal Price – Rp 245.000 (Tribune) & Rp 295.000 (Festival)
Presale tickets are only available at the promoter’s office on weekdays (Monday to Friday) during working hours (9am – 5pm).
Promoter: JAVA Musikindo
Address: JAVA Musikindo, Gedung Plaza Mutiara, Lantai 2 Suite 201, Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav. E1-2, Kawasan Mega Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan.
Hotline: (021) 579 88 623 – 5

Date: 13th February 2010 (Saturday)
Venue: A-Venue Hall, Makati City, Philippines
Prices: PhP 600 (General Admission), PhP 2000 (Super VIP)
Tickets: On sale via TicketNet now

They just keep coming. One more rumoured show now confirmed and it is none other than the Welsh rock band Bullet For My Valentine.

Date: 4th February 2009 (Wednesday)
Venue: Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta
Price: Rp. 245.000 (presale, 15th – 23rd December) & Rp. 385.000 (normal)
Promoter: JAVA Musikindo
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More details to follow, so keep checking back!