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Bruno Mars impresses with his two-night concert spectacle in the Philippines
Bruno Mars impresses with his two-night concert spectacle in the Philippines
Gary Ann Lastrilla
Published Jun 26, 2023 11:09 AM PHT

American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars brought the house down with showstopping performances during his two-night concert in the Philippines last weekend, June 24 and 25.
American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars brought the house down with showstopping performances during his two-night concert in the Philippines last weekend, June 24 and 25.
With both shows held at the Philippine Arena — considered the world’s largest indoor arena — Filipino concertgoers were treated to a night of well-loved dance and pop favorites that Bruno popularized through the years.
With both shows held at the Philippine Arena — considered the world’s largest indoor arena — Filipino concertgoers were treated to a night of well-loved dance and pop favorites that Bruno popularized through the years.
The 37-year-old record producer opened both shows with a strong performance of his 2016 hit "24K Magic." The concert quickly turned into a karaoke night as the crowd joined Bruno in singing his succeeding performances. Then, everyone danced and vibed to the beat as Bruno and his talented band performed equally upbeat favorites "Finesse" and "Treasure" next.
The 37-year-old record producer opened both shows with a strong performance of his 2016 hit "24K Magic." The concert quickly turned into a karaoke night as the crowd joined Bruno in singing his succeeding performances. Then, everyone danced and vibed to the beat as Bruno and his talented band performed equally upbeat favorites "Finesse" and "Treasure" next.
Showing his impressive skill in playing the electric guitar, he played the reggae-pop track "Billionaire." Throughout the show, the part Filipino artist made Pinoy Hooligans kilig by changing song lyrics and speaking a few Filipino words. For instance, he sang the Tagalog phrase “Miss na kita, Mahal,” as he incorporated it into his performance of the song Calling All My Lovelies.
Showing his impressive skill in playing the electric guitar, he played the reggae-pop track "Billionaire." Throughout the show, the part Filipino artist made Pinoy Hooligans kilig by changing song lyrics and speaking a few Filipino words. For instance, he sang the Tagalog phrase “Miss na kita, Mahal,” as he incorporated it into his performance of the song Calling All My Lovelies.
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Meanwhile, Bruno also belted out more of his famous songs like "That’s What I Like," "Versace On The Floor," "Marry You," and "Runaway Baby."
Meanwhile, Bruno also belted out more of his famous songs like "That’s What I Like," "Versace On The Floor," "Marry You," and "Runaway Baby."
Aside from singing and dancing, he also played the piano and performed songs that are associated with him like CeeLo Green’s "F**k You," B.o.b.’s "Nothin On You," Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa’s "Young, Wild and Free." He was among the songwriters of the said hits. He also played his own tracks "Grenade" and "Leave The Door Open," and later performed "When I Was Your Man" with the band.
Aside from singing and dancing, he also played the piano and performed songs that are associated with him like CeeLo Green’s "F**k You," B.o.b.’s "Nothin On You," Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa’s "Young, Wild and Free." He was among the songwriters of the said hits. He also played his own tracks "Grenade" and "Leave The Door Open," and later performed "When I Was Your Man" with the band.




Photo credit: Daniel Ramos @spiribolt
Towards the end of the show, Bruno performed the energetic "Locked Out Of Heaven" and swooned the crowd with the classic "Just The Way You Are."
Towards the end of the show, Bruno performed the energetic "Locked Out Of Heaven" and swooned the crowd with the classic "Just The Way You Are."
But just when the concertgoers thought "Just The Way You Are" was the closing song, Bruno surprised them as he returned onstage with the dance hit "Uptown Funk."
But just when the concertgoers thought "Just The Way You Are" was the closing song, Bruno surprised them as he returned onstage with the dance hit "Uptown Funk."
Bruno Mars' two-day concert in the country was produced by Live Nation Philippines.
Bruno Mars' two-day concert in the country was produced by Live Nation Philippines.
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