The Philippine music scene has no shortage of visiting international acts. Soft rock singer-songwriter David Pomeranz, for example, is a regular visitor who has performed and vacationed in the country “maybe more than 20 times,” according to the American singer-songwriter.
It’s one thing for visiting artists to fall in love with the Philippines, with performances as a bonus, but the way their identity gets tied to the audience can get a bit absurd due to their frequent visits in short spans of time. That’s where the real appeal comes in: the Philippines remains a reliable destination for musicians from all over.
Here are five international artists who have toured the country countless times over the years.
LANY
LANY’s visits include several mall shows as early as 2017, multiple arena runs in 2018 and 2019, and five sold-out shows across 2022 and 2024. Since their self-titled album in 2017 and Malibu Nights in 2018, the American duo has released pop-rock singles that have settled into the Filipino listening habit, from “ILYSB” to “Mean It” to “Malibu Nights.” They’re so “Filipino” that they’ve become endorsers for a local favorite smartphone brand in 2020.
Air Supply
When you hear those soft keys and familiar vocal runs late at night, chances are you’re hearing Air Supply in your nearest UV Express van. The Australian soft rock duo of Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock is behind songs like “Making Love Out of Nothing at All,” “All Out of Love,” “Lost in Love,” and “Goodbye,” which are still embedded in local listening culture. Their connection with the Philippines runs deep, with multiple legs of their 50th anniversary tour reaching cities like Iloilo, Laguna, Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro.
The Script
Six visits from 2011 to 2025 to the Philippines is already a solid run for an Irish rock band like The Script, but their relationship with the local audience has held steady across the years. Their brand of motivational pop rock, often covered by local bands, continues to resonate, with songs like “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved,” “Breakeven,” and “Hall of Fame” finding a place in everyday listening — and not to mention, those motionless dance covers. At one of their most recent visits, vocalist Danny O’Donoghue performed on top of a car outside of Araneta Coliseum.
Super Junior
Before the intense competition of K-pop fandoms of the 2020s, Super Junior had already established a strong foothold in the Philippines in the 2010s. The group’s presence has been consistent through its “Super Show” series, alongside fan meetings and solo concerts from members like D&E, Yesung, and Kyuhyun. From“Super Show 2” in 2010 up to more recent events, the “Sorry, Sorry” hitmakers’ many returns reflect a long-standing relationship with their Filipino audience that has influenced generations of younger stans and up-and-coming boy groups alike.
Mayday Parade
Few bands have maintained a connection with the Philippine emo scene like Mayday Parade. Their emo-pop-punk sound, defined by diaristic lyrics and anthemic melodies, continues to resonate with fans who grew up with tracks like “Jaime All Over” and “Miserable at Best.” Their visits in 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2023, and 2025 show a steady relationship with a loyal Filipino fanbase.
