{"id":5969,"date":"2024-04-26T17:02:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T09:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gqq.gfl.temporary.site\/website_b2c438e3\/?p=5969"},"modified":"2024-04-26T17:02:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T09:02:23","slug":"filipinos-love-concerts-but-venue-infrastructure-gaps-are-a-threat-to-the-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dynamic-silver-sheep.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/?p=5969","title":{"rendered":"Filipinos love concerts, but venue infrastructure gaps are a threat to the experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

Countries with better, bigger, and more competitive concert venues have reaped economic benefits, especially with the massive and significant influence of popular international acts like pop superstar Taylor Swift\u2019s Eras Tour and Coldplay\u2019s World Tour in consumer behavior and spending.<\/p>\n

Driving tens of thousands of \u2018Swifties\u2019 and concert enthusiasts, the success of these concerts was an economic stimulus for countries worldwide, including Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore and Japan.\u00a0 Filipino fans alike had to spend big and travel miles to watch the exclusive performance of superstar Swift in Singapore\u2019s National Stadium while others went to Japan\u2019s Tokyo Dome and Sydney\u2019s Accor Stadium in Australia. The massive concert gigs boosted the respective country\u2019s economies, benefitting entertainment, hospitality, retail, and transport industries significantly.\"\"<\/p>\n

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While Singapore\u2019s strategy for a Southeast Asia exclusive Swift performance piqued interest and likewise piqued its neighboring countries, the strategic move sparked conversations and brought to light what the Philippines can improve on in terms of concert venues.<\/p>\n

1. Location is key
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The Philippines doesn\u2019t lack in big venues. In fact, it boasts of venues that can rival Singapore\u2019s National Stadium and Japan\u2019s Tokyo Dome. Accessibility to the location as well as public transportation and nearby commercial establishments are key.<\/p>\n

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  1. Concert Experience\"\" <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Photo credit to Stanley Quek. An empty Singapore National Stadium, viewed from the front stage.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Singapore\u2019s pride, the National Stadium, has innovative features such as the world\u2019s largest free-spanning dome, a retractable roof and comfort cooling technology for spectators\u2019 convenience. Its innovation, strategic location, and efficiency bring positive and immersive experiences for enthusiasts and concert fans, making it a magnet for entertainment acts from all over the world. A similar concert venue and experience is something that Filipino concertgoers are hoping the country can replicate.<\/p>\n

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    1. World-class concert amenities and facilities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Accessing the venue’s amenities and facilities should offer a premium music experience for concert enthusiasts or convenience in a sporting event.\"\"
      \nArchitectural \u201cEyecon\u201d SM Mall of Asia Arena prides itself on having exceptional world-class amenities unique in the Southeast Asia region. <\/em>\u2013Photo from SM MOA Arena official website.\"\"<\/p>\n

      FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 held in SM Mall of Asia Arena<\/em> \u2013 Photo from SM MOA Arena official website<\/p>\n

      Take for example the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena \u2013 a flexible indoor arena developed in 2012 by leading integrated property developer SM Prime \u2013 that has been a top-of-mind venue for all sorts of events and offers a unique concert experience. With a full house seating capacity of 20,000, it has been a haven for thrilling sports events, remarkable OPM shows, and unforgettable international superstar performances.<\/p>\n

      Meanwhile, the SMDC Festival Grounds in Para\u00f1aque City is likewise an enormous outdoor venue that can accommodate at least 50,000 people. Ed Sheeran\u2019s Mathematics Tour and Rivermaya The Reunion were among the performers that have graced the stage recently.\"\"<\/p>\n

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      1. Achieving Filipinos\u2019 concert dreams
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        \nOne of the most forward-looking plans of SM Prime is its 360-hectare smart city development which is envisioned to bring in a centerpiece to the country\u2019s entertainment and sporting events \u2013 larger in capacity and a more enhanced venue infrastructure that would attract legendary icons in the entertainment scene and compete against Southeast Asia and the world\u2019s best. It will feature an estimated 70,000-capacity stadium and concert arena connected to one of the island\u2019s main destination paradises called Central Park. The sizable arena is envisioned to be the Philippines\u2019 biggest concert venue, with world-class facilities and sustainable features, comparable to other big concert venues worldwide. Once that\u2019s built, Filipinos won\u2019t have to fly overseas because they can watch top-tier performances right from the comfort of their home country.\"\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        An artist\u2019s render, visual sketch of the proposed concert venue at Pasay 360 project.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

        https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/band-playing-on-stage-2747446\/<\/p>\n

        Without a doubt, Pinoys live and breathe entertainment shows. In fact, Filipinos are the 4th<\/sup> top concert spenders in Asia-Pacific according to digital payments company Visa, proof of how passionate we are about concerts. By investing in the development of modern, smart, and accessible concert venues, Filipino concert enthusiasts can continue to embrace and celebrate live performances with the convenience, comfort, and enjoyment they deserve. Beyond entertainment, well-curated, smart, and innovative concert facilities can further drive economic benefits to the Philippines\u2019 national and local economies, including ancillary local spending in retail, tourism, and hospitality.<\/p>\n

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