Secondhand Serenade adds extra date to Manila concert

Secondhand Serenade, the band led by singer-songwriter John Vesely, has added a second show in Manila for its Asia Tour 2024.

This addition comes after the initial August 30 concert at New Frontier Theater sold out quickly, following a surge in demand from Filipino fans.

Pulp announced on Twitter on July 31, a few days after the first show sold out, that the second show will be set for August 29.

Big news, everyone! 🤩 Due to an overwhelming response and requests, John Vesely is giving us an extra night of emotional melodies on the SECONDHAND SERENADE Asia Tour 2024 in Manila! 🥳 Save the date for August 29, 2024, as we get another chance to experience those emotional… pic.twitter.com/VqwZpliuGu

— PULP Live World (@pulpliveworld) July 31, 2024

The post read:

“Big news, everyone! 🤩 Due to an overwhelming response and requests, John Vesely is giving us an extra night of emotional melodies on the SECONDHAND SERENADE Asia Tour 2024 in Manila! 🥳 Save the date for August 29, 2024, as we get another chance to experience those emotional  @secondhandjohn hits at the @NewFrontierPh! 🎶🎤

We know you’ve been wanting for more of those heart-wrenching tracks and sing-along moments, and now you’ve got it! 🎸

Tickets for this newly added show go on sale August 4, 2024, at 12 PM PHT via @TicketNetPH, both in outlets and online.

Let’s bring back that emo era together! 🖤🙌”

Tickets for this additional date went on sale last August for, with the prices as follows:

VVIP with Meet & Greet: Php10,000

VIP A: Php7,500

VIP B: Php5,500

VIP C: Php4,500

Lodge: Php5,000

Balcony: Php2,500

Secondhand Serenade, known for hits like "Fall For You" and "Your Call," has maintained a strong following in the Philippines since John first gained prominence in 2005.

John initially released his music on MySpace, where his acoustic-driven sound and heartfelt lyrics resonated with a global audience. His breakthrough single, “Fall For You,” became a staple of the emo music scene, particularly in the Philippines, where the song remains a fan favorite.

Fans were quick to share their excitement for the newly added show:

One fan said: “YEHEY gusto talaga ako ni Lord manood skshahaha 🤩🤩🤩”

Another said: “After 16 years being a fan of yours John Vesely, I'm gonna see you perform live!!! My emo self is soo happy rn. Thank you for granting another day of concert here in PH 😭😭😭”

One fan also said: “totga no mooooore 😭😭🖤 my hs emo self is effin happy!! see youuu”