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Adam Levine on Maroon 5’s PH concert: ‘Nobody sings louder in a Maroon 5 concert than here in Manila’

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Gary Ann Lastrilla

<p>American pop rock group Maroon 5 made a spectacular return to Manila on January 29, kicking off their highly anticipated Asian tour with a sold-out show at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Grammy-winning band, led by vocalist Adam Levine, treated Filipino fans to a night of nostalgia, energy, and timeless hits, proving once again why they remain one of the biggest bands in the world.</p><p>The concert, presented by Live Nation Philippines and co-presented by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) and the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT), marked Maroon 5’s fourth visit to the Philippines. Before taking the stage, opening acts Culture Wars and DJ Mailbox set the mood with electrifying performances.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/1/21/adam-levine-shares-excitement-for-upcoming-maroon-5-concert-in-manila-best-fans-ever-1246"><strong>READ: Adam Levine shares excitement for upcoming Maroon 5 concert in Manila: ‘Best fans ever’</strong></a></div><p>After which, Maroon 5 stepped onto the stage with the crowd erupting in cheers. Adam, visibly thrilled to be back, wasted no time hyping up the audience.</p><p>&quot;It’s so good to be back. I have a question for you, very important question. Can you do me a big favor? Everybody who’s sitting down, stand up. Don’t you feel better?&quot; he told the crowd, urging everyone to get on their feet.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-13" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFayCKWSfRu/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A13%2C%22os%22%3A1026491.6000000238%2C%22ls%22%3A187174.69999992847%2C%22le%22%3A187182.60000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="500" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-13" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>The band then launched into a setlist filled with all-time hits that included &quot;Animals,&quot; &quot;One More Night,&quot; &quot;This Love,&quot; &quot;Stereo Hearts,&quot; &quot;Sunday Morning,&quot; &quot;Payphone,&quot; &quot;What Lovers Do,&quot; &quot;Memories,&quot; &quot;I Don’t Wanna Know,&quot; &quot;Love Somebody,&quot; &quot;Moves Like Jagger,&quot; &quot;She Will Be Loved,&quot; &quot;Girls Like You,&quot; and finally closing with the crowd-favorite &quot;Sugar.&quot;</p><p>During the concert, Adam repeatedly praised the Filipino audience’s enthusiasm, sharing, &quot;We know that here in the Philippines, you guys are the best singers, the best. Nobody sings louder in a Maroon 5 concert than here in Manila.&quot;</p><p>Later in the show, he added, &quot;Because I know the Philippines loves music, you guys are the most musical, wonderful people. That’s why we love coming here so much—because you sing with us and experience the same joy that we experience when we play.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFGg03wT3Sf/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A1027226.1000000238%2C%22ls%22%3A187174.69999992847%2C%22le%22%3A187182.60000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>After Manila, Maroon 5 will take their tour to Jakarta, Bangkok, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, and Kaohsiung before heading to Las Vegas, Mexico, and New York later this year.</p>

<p>Maroon 5 kicks off Asian tour with a sold-out tour in Manila, Philippines.</p>