I guess there's enough reason why Filipino performers, such as Ms. Kuh Ledesma, should gripe about this. Previously, I talked about the upcoming one-night concert of Taylor Swift; and you should know, she's not the only one coming over. There's more.
Many is supposed to be merry, right? But, what bothers Filipino artists is the fact that most, if not all, foreign concerts are very much received in terms of ticket sales compared to local performances. This, I believe, is influenced by the audience's idea that seldom would they see their foreign idols performing live, whereas there are many opportunities for them to see local artists here in the Philippines in other events.
Other foreign concerts:
The YellowCard
Prior to Swift's concert on February 19, Philippines will be seeing first Michael Jackson's dear sister, Janet Jackson. The concert, dubbed as Janet, Number Ones, Up Close and Personal Tour, Live in Manila, will be on February 4, 2011 at the PICC Plenary Hall.
After Janet, more foreign artists are scheduled to sing Filipinos on their way to the ticket booth. Like I said, Ms. Ledesma, among others, is not at all happy about this. More foreign concerts mean more competition, especially that Ms. Ledesma's concert, The Greatest Love Songs of Our Time Featuring THE DIVA and THE HITMAKERS, is also set in the love-month, on February 13, 2011 at the PICC Plenary Hall.
Many is supposed to be merry, right? But, what bothers Filipino artists is the fact that most, if not all, foreign concerts are very much received in terms of ticket sales compared to local performances. This, I believe, is influenced by the audience's idea that seldom would they see their foreign idols performing live, whereas there are many opportunities for them to see local artists here in the Philippines in other events.
I believe there's something that lawmakers can do about this, say, higher amusement taxes for foreign artists (?). But, for now, let's just try to leave the matter for the government to address. For sure, these foreign engagements can very well hurt the Filipino entertainment industry sooner or later, so, for our part, let's support our own entertainers.
Other foreign concerts:Kyu Jong & Young Saeng
And Story in Manila
February 5, 2011
PICC, The Forum 2
Deftones
Diamond Eyes Tour Manila
February 12, 2011
World Trade Center
Fra Lippo Lippi
February 14, 2011
Global City, Taguig
The YellowCard February 20, 2011
A-venue Music Hall
Park Mi Kyung
February 26, 2011
Newport Performing Arts Theatre
Anberlin
March 9, 2011
A-Venue Concert Hall
Planetshakers
March 12, 2011
Philippine Sports Arena
Maroon 5
Live in Manila 2011
May 23, 2011
SMX Convention Center
Justin Bieber
May 10, 2011
SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds
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