‘And the Reason is You’: Hoobastank Returns to Philippines After Two Decades

Get ready, Philippines—the Grammy-nominated rock legends Hoobastank are returning for a concert in Manila this February 2025.

If you’ve found yourself at the end of ticket lines for recent concerts in the Philippines, maybe it’s time to look forward to a show steeped in rock nostalgia. For fans of classic rock bands and ‘90s anthems, an iconic group is returning to shake things up.

OG rock band Hoobastank is making a much-anticipated comeback in the Philippines, ready to reignite the passion for rock music. Fans can look forward to a night filled with memorable headbanging. The concert is scheduled just before Valentine’s Day, with Hoobastank performing live on February 12, 2025. It promises to be a thrilling evening at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City.

Hoobastank Live in Manila: A Rock Comeback You Can’t Miss!

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hoobastank last concert in the Philippines. Their last show was in 2004. Time flies, and so does the music. Hoobastank’s album The Reason is unforgettable. It features hits like “Same Direction,” “Out of Control,” and “The Reason.”

Listeners have streamed this album over a billion times on Spotify. For many, these songs are the soundtrack of youth and love. The iconic line, “And the reason is you,” defined a generation. It has etched itself into memories worldwide.

In a Facebook announcement, leading Manila-based concert promotion company, Insignia Presents shared that Hoobastank will be performing on February 12, 2025. “Rock fans, unite! Grammy Award-winning band Hoobastank, known for hits ‘The Reason,’ ‘Crawling in the Dark,’ and ‘If I Were You,’ is finally coming back to Manila on February 12, 2025, at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City.”

Hoobastank formed in 1994 and has endured and evolved over the years. The band attracts newer audiences who find relatability in their music. Their song “The Reason” serves as a powerful anthem about personal growth and has become a TikTok viral soundtrack through the #NotAPerfectPerson trend. Fans now share funny or embarrassing moments alongside the song’s heartfelt lyrics.

This viral trend has sparked a surge of interest in the band’s catalog. They now have over 9.8 million monthly listeners. Hoobastank also boasts 2 million followers on Spotify. Their music was once the backdrop for personal struggles. Now, it finds new life and meaning among Gen Z and millennials alike.

Ticket Information

Tickets for Hoobastank’s Manila concert go on sale on November 22 at 12 noon local time via Ticketnet.com.ph, with a presale on November 20 at the same time. Fans are eagerly awaiting further details, including ticket prices and seating arrangements, and longtime fans are gearing up for the chance to relive the rock classics that marked the early 2000s.

With Hoobastank’s last album, Push Pull, released in 2018, their upcoming show promises to be not just a trip down memory lane but also a celebration of the band’s continued impact on rock music.

No, this is not just a concert for the clout—or the trend. Hoobastank’s upcoming concert is a reminder of the power of music to connect generations, evoking nostalgia for longtime fans and creating new memories for younger audiences.

For rock lovers and those nostalgic for the past, Hoobastank’s return is bound to be a night filled with excitement, emotion, and singing along: “I’ve found a reason for me/ To change who I used to be/ A reason to start over new/ And the reason is you”

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