Last January 21st, Sunday, I got to see this new English band called New Hope Club at Venice Piazza Grand Canal Mall in Taguig.
To be honest, I was not familiar with this band like I have only heard them before from my friend who is a fan but that was it. I never knew any of their song. The only reason why I wanted to see them live was because I did not want the “LANY incident” to happen again. “What’s the LANY incident?” you might ask. Well, there was a time when LANY had a gig in a mall near us where we wanted to go but we weren’t able to. Now, they’re coming back to do a show here but on a bigger venue and with a bigger ticket price. They have gotten way bigger and we regret big time not attending their first show here and that’s basically why we didn’t want the “LANY incident” to happen again. New Hope Club may be a bigger band someday and we wouldn’t want to miss this opportunity to see them right now. We went to the mall around 4 PM and I was surprised to see that there weren’t a lot of people. I mean they can fill up the venue but the queue wasn’t that long so even if I arrived late I could still buy some tickets unlike other shows where you really had to be there as early as you can if you want to score some passes. However, the mechanics for the tickets is somehow not ideal for me. From what my friend told me, you had to buy their CD at the venue and you get two tickets. That’s great, but then during the signing, only one of you gets to meet the band. What if both of us wanted to meet them? It isn’t possible unless I buy another copy of the album. It would be okay if I was with my mom but if hypothetically I tagged along another fan with me, then one of us had to make a sacrifice. For me, it’d be better if they sold it a cheaper price and it’d be fine if it’s equivalent to one admission only. At least it’s a win-win for the both of us. Each of us gets to keep our own copy of the album and meet the band as well. I’m sorry, enough with the rant. I didn’t even buy a ticket but you know, just saying, in behalf of my fellow concert goers who aren’t that rich and would like to go for a more reasonable and affordable option. Yeah, you read that right, I didn’t buy a ticket because as I have mentioned earlier, I didn’t even know them so I’d rather save money on people I genuinely listen to. I am not rich for the hundredth time, okay. Besides, it was an open venue so anyone can watch. I know I have been a bit harsh with the organizer of the show but there are pros as well. Bless you, MCA. Well the show was supposed to start at 5 and we still had one hour to spare. We walked around the mall which I would recommend when you go there because the view is very aesthetically pleasing like you’re really in Venice, Italy. I mean obviously I’ve never been there personally but this should give you a glimpse of that. You know, like a Walmart version, in millennial terms. I also listened to their album so I could get myself familiarized with their music before watching them. We got ourselves some coffee then fifteen minutes before the show we went back so we could find a good spot. Fortunately, we found a nice unoccupied spot in front of Chowking on the second floor. The view of the stage was great and kudos again to MCA, it started on the dot. The front act was Isabela Vinzon from The Voice. She sang three songs and she did sound better live. Not long after, the three members of the band went up on stage. They were all super tall as expected. They all had guitars wrapped around them. They sang right away and they were great performers. Although I didn’t know the first song I found myself enjoying it and dancing along embarrassingly. They did some subtle fan service here and there. I noticed some screams when Reece and Blake looked at each other. Oh yeah, I learned their names just an hour ago LOL. George kinda looked like my favourite from Lawson so that’s easy to remember. They were so comfortable on stage. They sound great live and they had distinct voices so it’s easy to recognize who’s who. Their individual voices sound awesome and really add up something to the song. I just didn’t become a fan right away but that’s just me. I think they’re way too young for me when in reality I’m just a year older. Still, they look very young in person. Although they’re so tall, they had baby face. They’re all good looking so I really cannot pick one that stands out. On the picture, Reece was the prettiest for me but seeing them in real life, one cannot help but to keep on swerving lanes. I also didn’t find a moment that’s like the highlight of the show. It went by so fast and I just wished it was longer. If I was younger, I think I’d be a fan. They’re like a mix of The Vamps and One Direction for me. All of them can play the instrument and all of them can sing as well. I won’t be surprised if they will become a hit soon. They’re songs are really catchy. I fell in love with “Friend Of A Friend” the first time I heard it and “Fixed” was also familiar and it’s that case where I just didn’t know they were the ones who sang it. I am not surprised that their audience are mostly teens. My 14 year old cousin became an instant fan. I’d probably watch them again next time given the chance but for now, I’m really happy I got to be a part of their first time performing here in our country. It was definitely memorable for us both.
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