Rex Orange County, the English singer-songwriter, finally made his Philippine concert debut at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on October 8, 2023, which was four years in the making. The highly anticipated sold-out event witnessed Alex O’Connor, known as “Rex Orange County,” serenading them with hits spanning his impressive seven-year discography.
The evening began with the set of Filipino-Australian artist Grent Perez. With his unique Western Sydney sound, he opened the show with hits like “Clementine” and “Cherry Wine.”
Rex Orange County then took the stage, opening with “Rex (Intro)” and delivering live renditions of hits spanning his discography, including “Television / So Far So Good,” “10/10,” and “Amazing.”
The evening was a delightful whirlwind, with standout moments during his songs like “Sunflower,” “THE SHADE,” “Always,” and “Happiness.” Engaging with the audience, the singer orchestrated an intimate showcase of “Best Friend” and debuted classics like “Loving is Easy” and “It’s Not The Same Anymore.”
Rex Orange County originally planned to end with “It’s Not The Same Anymore,” but Filipino fans had another song in mind— “Pluto Projector.” The crowd passionately sang the entire song in a cappella. He promised a return as he bid the crowd farewell. There, he left Filipino fans eagerly awaiting his next performance.
Rex Orange County Live in Manila was presented by Insignia Presents, which is set to bring in more international acts like Bebe Rexha, T.I., Charlie Burg, and JOJI in the months to come. For additional information, visit their website or social media pages at @insigniapresents.
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