A1 To Relive the Magic of ‘90s Pop Music in Manila

Get ready to be treated like a rose, ‘90s kids!

Concert Republic is bringing A1 back to Manila for “TWENTY FIVE,” the iconic British-Norwegian pop group’s 25th anniversary concert. The band, composed of original members Ben Adams, Mark Read, Christian Ingebrigtsen, and Paul Marazzi, is known for their catchy pop hits and emotional ballads that captured the hearts of millions of fans worldwide in the late ‘90s.

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(L-R) Paul, Christian, Ben, and Mark of the British-Norwegian boyband A1 during their 20th anniversary concert in Manila back in 2018.

The boy band will be serenading their Filipino fans at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City on Oct. 14, 2023. Concertgoers can choose from the following ticket prices: Balcony 2 (Php2,915), Balcony 1 (Php3,975), Loge (Php5,035), Orchestra C (Php3,975), Orchestra B (Php4,770), and Orchestra VIP (Php5,565). Tickets are available via TicketNet outlets and online.

The boy band that captured the hearts of millions in the late 90s is heading back to Manila to celebrate their 25th Anniversary!

Pop group @A1Official is coming back to the Philippines for a special concert on 14 October 2023 at the @NewFrontierPH. pic.twitter.com/IvZfU26EdF

— Concert Republic (@ConcertRepublic) April 21, 2023

The concert is going to be a night of pure musical nostalgia for ‘90s kids as A1 is expected to perform some of their biggest hits, including “Caught in the Middle,” “Heaven By Your Side,” “Everytime,” “Take On Me,” and “Like a Rose.”

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Grateful for Filipino fans

A1 has always been grateful for the love and support that they receive from their Filipino fans, which is something that they reciprocate during their frequent visits to the country. On their “20th Anniversary ‘Reunion’ Tour” back in October 2018, they performed in Manila, Davao, and Cebu to sold-out crowds.

Thank you Manilla 😍 https://t.co/FiCTrxU1Qh #a1reunion pic.twitter.com/6txwd3Uney

— a1 (@A1Official) October 23, 2018

O.M.G!!!! Davao you were craaaaaaaazy!!!!! Why have we not been here before?! Sold out concert again for our 5th concert on our asian tour. Madness is an understatement 🙊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #davao #philippines @A1Official pic.twitter.com/iJp6Xbv63y

— Ben Adams (@benadamsuk) October 23, 2018

A1’s Christian Ingebrigtsen expressed his appreciation for Filipino fans during their reunion concert in 2018.

“We feel like we’re part of the family here. The fans have always been so loyal and supportive of our music, and we’re grateful for that,” he enthused.

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Ben happily reaches out to Pinoy A1 fans as he sings with his fellow bandmates during the group’s “Reunion” concert in 2018..

New single Armour, acoustic, earlier today … https://t.co/m2l240ZF6E We ❤️ Philippines 🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/GcBWvq7Bgv

— a1 (@A1Official) October 17, 2018

More recently, Mark Read shared his excitement to perform for Filipino fans in their upcoming concert.

“We’re so grateful to our Filipino fans who have supported us throughout the years. It’s been 25 years since we started as a group, and we’re so excited to be able to celebrate this landmark anniversary with our Filipino fans.”

Since A1’s comeback as a quartet in 2018, the band has been busy with concert tours and collaborations, one of which was with Asia’s Phoenix, Morissette Amon. At the height of the pandemic in 2020, the boy band and Morissette collaborated on  one of their popular songs, “Like A Rose.”

7pm Philippines time. 12pm Uk time. @A1Official Facebook page. #morissetteamon @A1Official 🌹 pic.twitter.com/WEw5zraN2C

— Ben Adams (@benadamsuk) April 19, 2020

Written by Angelica Cruz

Edited by Pauline Bolaños

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