Coming up soon is the Billboard Philippines: Mainstage – the Year One Anniversary, the penultimate celebration of Pinoy music.

On October 15, Billboard Philippines will be commemorating its first year of being the country’s leading media authority in music. Fittingly so, this anniversary will bring performance after performance from an assortment of your favorite local acts at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City. Setting up stages for artists from P-pop icons to OPM legends, Billboard Philippines reinstates its mission to bring local artists to the global spotlight.

With such a momentous event coming up, one might want to pause to figure out a battle plan for the night-long birthday bash. If so, let these FAQs serve as a guide to navigate the concrete jungle that is the MOA Arena.


Who are participating on the Mainstage?

Setting foot on the Billboard Philippines: Mainstage will be OPM legends and rising stars alike — Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Sarah Geronimo, SB19, BINI, Ben&Ben,Yeng Constantino, Moira, Erik Santos, Sandwich, KZ Tandingan, James Reid, Dilaw, Maki, Adie, TJ Monterde, Cup of Joe, O SIDE MAFIA, Hev Abi, G22, ALAMAT, KAIA, Zae, Felip, Josh Cullen, John Roa, Illest Morena, YGIG, AJAA, VXON, Over October, Player Two, and Tus Brothers. Want to find out more about this lineup? Read our complete list with details here.

Where and when is it?

This event will be taking place on October 15, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. VIP Strapping starts at 3 PM, and gates open at 5 PM. The pre-show begins at 6:30, and the show will start at 7 PM. Lots of exciting booths and things to check out will be spread across the venue, so make sure to check out the venue map here!

Where do I buy ticket packages? How can I claim the tickets?

Complimentary tickets come in tandem with the Billboard Philippines Anniversary Magazine Packages. These special magazine packages are available for purchase only on the SariSari.Shopping site, under the Billboard Philippines section. Upon purchase of a magazine package, the buyer will receive two emails: one as confirmation of order and one containing the complimentary ticket code for redemption.

These tickets can be redeemed at any SM Tickets Outlet 48 hours after the date of purchase. Seat selection will be available upon redemption of the tickets at the SM Tickets Outlets. Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on the section associated with the purchased magazine package.

The deadline for redemption of these tickets is on October 14, 2024 (Monday) at 12 noon. Redemption of these tickets is allowed with the following documents;

  • Print or digital copy of the email confirmation containing the complimentary Ticket Code
  • Authorization letter with the signature of the ticket owner
  • Photocopy of one (1) valid government-issued ID of the ticket owner
  • Photocopy of one (1) valid government-issued ID of the ticket redeemer

Physical tickets are required upon entry, so make sure you claim your tickets at your local SM Ticket Outlet as soon as possible! As of today (October 4), the ticket packages from VIP Standing to Lower Box are sold out, so make sure to get your hands on the Upper Box and General Admission Packages while they are still available. Lastly, the final day to purchase these anniversary packages is coming soon on October 10.

What are the entry and event guidelines like?

Children under 12 years old are not allowed to enter the event venue for safety reasons. Minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult in the same section. A maximum ratio of two (2) minors to one (1) adult applies for the VIP section, while a ratio of four (4) minors to one (1) adult applies for other seated sections. Unaccompanied minors (ages 12-17) are not allowed to enter the venue.

Billboard Philippines: Mainstage — the Year One Anniversary complimentary tickets are not intended for resale. Billboard Philippines and SariSari.Shopping are not responsible or liable for any damages arising from unauthorized ticket sales or merchandise from this event. Billboard Philippines reserves the right to refuse entry or cancel any Billboard Philippines: Mainstage – the Year One Anniversary complimentary ticket deemed fraudulent or sold through unauthorized channels.

What else should I know?

Unfortunately, lost complimentary tickets are non-refundable and cannot be reprinted. Only non-professional, non-flash still photography will be permitted. In the same light, professional video and audio is prohibited. Make sure to only bring the essentials, as MOA Arena has a strict no-bag policy – these essentials should just be enough to fit a 30 x 30 cm pouch.

No re-entry will be permitted. In cases of medical emergency, there will be event marshals and staff nearby to report the situation and assess the need for medical attention. A medic is stationed on-site and ready to assist.

For more information on this event, check out our event guidelines post on Instagram here!


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