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British duo Honne gears up for New Year’s Eve celebration in BGC

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Addie Cuadra

ABS-CBN News

MANILA —  British duo Honne is set to electrify Manila once again as they join the biggest New Year’s Eve celebration at the 5th Avenue in Bonifacio Global City (BGC).The ultimate street party, featuring a stellar lineup of performers, promises to be an unforgettable way to ring in the New Year.In an interview Tuesday afternoon, James Hatcher and Andy Clutterbuck of Honne shared their excitement about returning to the Philippines. “It’s amazing. We’ve come here before around I think it was October… and there’s already like Christmas carols,” Hatcher said, recalling their previous visit and highlighting that the Christmas spirit was already in full swing back then.Clutterbuck expressed similar enthusiasm for their performance, stating, “[We’re] super excited…and it’s gonna be the greatest hits,” he noted. “I can’t wait to perform.”<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2024/12/31/celebrate-2025-with-opm-k-pop-and-english-electro-pop-in-bgc-taguig-s-most-iconic-nye-at-the-5th-1223">Celebrate 2025 with OPM, K-Pop and English Electro-Pop in BGC Taguig’s Most Iconic NYE at the 5th</a></div>They also reflected on their past performances in the country, praising Filipino audiences for their passionate energy and engagement.Clutterbuck noted that audiences possess unique characteristics, highlighting the remarkable enthusiasm of Filipino audiences. He emphasized that their tendency to sing along loudly enhances the overall performance experience, making it both easier and more enjoyable for performers.“It’s really helpful that the audience sings loudly… makes it easier (to perform),” Clutterbuck said.Hatcher reminisced about their journey as musicians, sharing how their teenage dreams of performing on global stages have come true. “Growing up as a teenager this is our dream,” he said. “We’ve already achieved like the dream we always dreamt to be of too.”Clutterbuck reflected on their success with a message to their younger selves: “I think we’ve come this far because we managed to keep our feet on the ground and not get silly with it and get too excited… We just try to live this life.”<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/24/british-duo-honne-does-quick-detour-to-manila-for-an-album-signing-816">British duo HONNE does quick detour to Manila for an album signing</a></div>Honne will be performing alongside an impressive roster of artists, including K-pop sensation ITZY, and Filipino music icons Sarah Geronimo, Rico Blanco, and Juan Karlos.The New Year’s Eve celebration in BGC is expected to draw a huge crowd, making it one of the most anticipated events of the year.As the countdown to 2025 approaches, Honne left a heartfelt message for their fans: “We are very excited to play for [the] New Year Celebration… We wish you all [a] Happy New Year and we love you!”

British duo Honne is set to electrify Manila once again as they join the biggest New Year’s Eve celebration at the 5th Avenue in Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

British duo Honne is set to electrify Manila once again as they join the biggest New Year’s Eve celebration at the 5th Avenue in Bonifacio Global City (BGC).