Filipino fans of the globally renowned K-pop girl group BLACKPINK are very excited to see their idols on stage live.
Organized by Live Nation Philippines and presented by Globe, the K-pop girl group's highly anticipated BORN PINK concert will take place this weekend, March 25 to 26, 2023, at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
As excitement builds up for this long-awaited event, it's important to be prepared before going to the concert.
PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) lists down everything you need to know to have a fun and safe time at BLACKPINK's concert in the Philippines.
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1. HOW TO GET THERE?
For many attendees, reaching the venue is already a major challenge. This is why it is crucial to arrange your means of transportation prior to the concert.
Concert-goers may opt to bring their own car. Numerous parking spots are available in the vicinity of the concert venue.
Pro-tip: Park near exits to avoid long car lines after the concert.
Live Nation Philippines arranged transportation services for those attending the BLACKPINK concerts in Bulacan. Multiple pick-up points and schedules are available, so choose the one that suits your availability.
Tickets to Live Nation Philippines' shuttle service to BLACKPINK's concert are available via SM Tickets.
Meanwhile, Globe is also rolling out its "Pink Carpet" experience for BLINKs this weekend starting with free shuttle rides to the concert venue.
Globe joined forces with Global Electric Transport (GET) to provide 15 electric buses for transporting concert attendees to and from the location.
Those who have made advanced reservations are advised to produce their passes before arriving at the designated pickup area.
The scheduled departure time from Ayala Vertis North is 11 a.m., and following the concert, the buses will depart from Philippine Arena in Bulacan at 11 p.m.
If you cannot bring your own vehicle, here's a commuting guide to the Philippine Arena:
- FROM SM NORTH EDSA OR TRINOMA: You can reach the Philippine Arena by taking the P2P bus from the SM North EDSA terminal, located in front of the main building, to either Bocaue or Sta. Maria, followed by a trike ride. Alternatively, there are P2P buses available at the TriNoma terminal, situated across TriNoma and Mindanao Avenue, that go directly to the Philippine Arena.
- FROM PARAÑAQUE INTEGRATED TERMINAL EXCHANGE (PITx): There are also P2P buses from PITx going straight to the North Luzon Express Terminal (NLET), which is right beside the Philippine Arena.
- FROM CUBAO: Board the German Espiritu Liner bus going straight to Bocaue at the old Araneta bus terminal in Cubao. They also have their own terminal in front of Farmer's Market. Ask driver to drop you off at Bocaue then ride a tricycle going to the Philippine Arena.
2. BEST TIME TO GO?
Coming early to the Philippine Arena is definitely a good idea if you want to avoid potential hassles.
By arriving early, you can avoid rush-hour traffic and find parking spots more easily. The area can be congested with traffic, especially during peak hours or major events, which may cause delays and inconvenience.
Doors open around 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., but BLINKs can go to the venue as early as 8:00 a.m.
3. QUEUEING SCHEDULES
Here's the schedule posted by Live Nation Philippines:
4. FUN ACTIVITIES
Concert-goers and even #TeamLabas can enjoy loads of fun games and activities prior to the concert through the "Globe BLINKSPHERE" located at the Philippine Sports Stadium.
Here's a map to help you get around the area:
Globe is also organizing "The Ultimate BLINK Experience" event at Ayala Mall Vertis North, providing BLINKs who won't be able to attend the concert with a chance to have their own BLACKPINK experience.
5. WEAR SOMETHING COMFORTABLE.
Concerts can be crowded and hot, so wearing breathable and lightweight clothing can help you stay cool and comfortable.
6. BRING CASH
There are no banks or ATMs in the vicinity of the complex, and some of the stalls do not accept credit cards or online transactions.
GCash payments are, of course, available on-site but the unstable mobile data situation in the concert venue also makes it hard for online transactions to push through.
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