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Olivia Dean to Perform in PH: Here Are the Artists Joining Her at the LaLaLa Fest Manila

Talk to me, talk to me! Olivia Dean, the British singer-songwriter behind hits like “Man I Need” and “So Easy (To Fall in Love),” is coming to Manila, headlining LaLaLa Fest MANILA.

Talks about the Grammy Award-winning artist’s event in Manila began circulating when event organizer Wilbros Live posted a teaser image with the text “Talk to Me, Talk to Me,” the famous opening lyrics of Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need.” Netizens knew right away what was about to be announced, and they couldn’t wait to “dive” into the event’s details. 

LaLaLa Fest MANILA is a music festival that recently held its inaugural event on August 21, 2026 at the World Trade Center Manila, headlined by American singer-songwriter Steve Lacy with a special show by Rex Orange County; it also featured Filipino artists Ben&Ben, Over October, Dilaw, and Maki.

For its next run, LaLaLa Fest MANILA, happening on January 14, 2027 at the Philippine Arena, Olivia Dean will perform for Filipino fans for the first time on a stage, which will also shine the spotlight on the Nation’s Girl Group BINI, as well as rock bands UDD (Up Dharma Down), Lola Amour, and Sunkissed Lola.

GRAMMY Award-winning, record-breaking, and behind one of the biggest albums of the year, OLIVIA DEAN has made the world fall in love with “Man I Need”, “Nice To Each Other”, “So Easy (To Fall In Love)” and the stories that come with them. Now, it’s LALALA’s turn to fall in love. You’ve had it on repeat. Now come hear it LIVE!

P-Pop superstars BINI have taken the Philippines by storm and brought their music to fans around the world with “Pantropiko”, “Salamin, Salamin”, “Cherry On Top” and “Karera”.

One of the most influential bands in OPM, UP DHARMA DOWN has given us songs that have become part of the Filipino soundtrack, including “Tadhana”, “Oo”, “Indak” and “Sana”. 

One of OPM’s most exciting bands, LOLA AMOUR has turned irresistible melodies and big sing-along moments into hits like “Raining in Manila”, “Fallen”, “Maybe Maybe” and “Pwede Ba”. 

Behind one of OPM’s biggest modern love songs, SUNKISSED LOLA has won over millions of listeners with their heartfelt sound and songs like “Pasilyo”, “Paki Sabi” and “Makalimutan Ka.”

But wait, there’s more! LaLaLa Fest MANILA, curated and presented by Wilbros Live, will be announcing more artists joining the music festival’s lineup. For now, here are the important dates to take note of: Artist Presale: October 14, GoTyme Bank Presale: October 15 & 16, General Sale: October 17 – Available via TicketMelon.com.

Lead photos from @oliviadeano @bini_ph

  

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