The world is Harry Styles’ oyster right now.
The 29-year-old British pop sensation is currently on the Asian leg of his 169-date Love on Tour, including a gig tonight, March 14, at the 55,000-capacity Philippine Arena in Bulacan. He is also riding high after winning the 2023 Grammy album of the year and best pop vocal album for Harry’s Home.
Live Nation Philippines manufactured official concert memorabilia, which was made available as early as 8 am.
Holders of Premium Standing and Premium Seated tickets have exclusive access to the arena beginning at noon.
The Live Nation Philippines Facebook page has published rules in the unusual case of misplaced tickets (carelessness owing to too much excitement?).
Due to the pandemic, the tour had to be postponed twice. It was organized to support Styles’ 2019 album Fine Line, which was the extraordinary forerunner to Harry’s Home and the record that first revealed the artist’s stylistic evolution.
Several of the songs on both albums are slow, or at the very least not only for dancing, and include deep lyrics and reflective periods.
Styles allegedly listened to a lot of music from the 1960s and 1970s, and it can be heard in his present compositions. In the tune “Canyon Moon” from Fine Line, Styles plays the Appalachian dulcimer (which looks like an ethnic acoustic guitar) after hearing it on Joni Mitchell’s 1971 album Blue.
In a recent article, the New York Times reported that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is preparing a report on the state of the world’s forests, which will be released in the fall.
A significant portion of Fine Line, as well as songs from Styles’ 2017 self-titled first solo album and one from his One Direction days, are included in tonight’s set list.
He’s playing with a 10-piece band that includes Mitch Rowland, one of the three musicians that worked on Harry’s Home and Fine Line alongside Thomas Hull and Tyler Johnson.
Keep an eye out for Style’s flamboyant androgynous fashion attire in addition to the music.
Pictures from the Bangkok, Thailand leg of Harry Styles’ Love on Tour on March 11, 2023. Live Nation Philippines, with permission