MOA Arena’s star-studded line-up of acts

As the sizzling summer unravels, countless fans continue to come to the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena to experience a lifetime of fun and unforgettable memories with their favorite artists. The venue remains jam-packed during most weeks of the year with backto-back, sold-out shows from some of the world’s biggest artists.

Some of this year’s biggest shows include K-pop band EXO, with passionate fans filling up the Arena during the group’s Elyxion concert — the fourth installment of the group’s world tour. The multi-awarded band held a show complete with laser beams, a stylish bar and light effects that matched their songs perfectly. With fans like EXO-Ls, the show took a mesmerizing turn as the audience made an ocean of silver with their light sticks moving to the beats of the band.

Another big act was One Direction member Harry Styles, who returned to the Philippines with his first solo tour. Harry did not disappoint as he serenaded his fans with his most-loved tunes.

“I only have one job here, and that is to entertain all of you,” said Harry as he rocked the Arena with hits Sign of the Times and Only Angel from his selftitled album.

Just a day after Harry’s show, the Arena was once again filled with eager fans, and this time around, it was for world-renowned singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and dancer, Bruno Mars.

The concert kicked-off with a most thunderous bang, as the award-winning dance crew Jabawockeez took the center stage to open the show and then perfectly segue to Bruno Mars and his band, the Hooligans. The Grammy Award-winning artist brought the house down as he started off with his chart-topping hits Finesse and 24K Magic.

The two-day concert attracted not only Bruno fans but also local celebrities including Vicki Belo, Vice Ganda, Ogie Alcasid, Luis Manzano, Jessy Mendiola, Carmina Villarroel, Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Maxene Magalona, among others. The 24K Magic Tour Manila came to a close with Bruno dedicating Just The Way You Are to his beloved Filipino fans.

May also marked the anniversary of the MOA Arena, which launched its very first show in 2012, with Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Ball Tour. As Manila continues to be a red-hot scene for worldrenowned acts in Asia, the venue further takes pride in being chosen as a host to many live shows. True to the vision of the SM Group to bring quality entertainment to the Philippines, the Arena has now become a valuable partner to the nation’s top promoters and organizers, who repeatedly choose the Mall of Asia Arena as the venue for the country’s biggest events and concerts.

The MOA Arena is also home to corporate brands with partners like PLDT, Globe, Unilever, Solaire, LBC, Tanduay, Meralco, Powerstroke, ABS-CBN, 8990 Holdings, Belle Corp., and newly-boarded partners: Peerless Products Manufacturing Corp. and Oriental Group Entertainment and Leisure, enjoying the venue’s shows, amenities and advertising assets on a yearly basis.

In the coming months, more highly-anticipated events will be held at the Arena such as the PBA and UAAP finals, and concerts by international artists Niall Horan, Sam Smith, Paramore, Wanna One, Tiffany and Debbie Gibson as well as Celine Dion.