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Last weekend, Paramore singer and illustrious emo queen Hayley Williams posted a live stream teaser on her YouTube channel titled The Hayley Williams Show. It featured a static image of the world-famous Shibuya Crossing in Japan, with a billboard in the background displaying dates for the Asian leg of her tour.
Among the flashes for Singapore, Seoul, and Tokyo 2027 dates, one teaser read: February 24, Manila. This all sounds pretty exciting, but to FilipinoFilipinoThe national language of the Philippines, widely used for communication, education, media, and culture.Go to Filipino Glossary Paramore fans, keep your expectations in check.
As much as we all love “That’s What You Get“ and “Hard Times,” this ain’t that kind of gig. Williams’ band may have visited Manila several times in the past, but this would be her first time performing here as a solo artist.
Initially announced in April 2026, “The Hayley Williams Show” mostly covers her three solo albums: the 2020 debut Petals for Armor, her 2021 sophomore LP FLOWERS for VASES/descansos, and her most recent 2025 release, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.
Many of these tackle themes of personal healing, mental health, emotional boundaries, and life changes. If you weren’t aware of her solo discography until now, I highly recommend that you give the songs a listen.
Williams is known to change her concert setlist based on where she’s playing that day. In New York last September, she sang “Airplanes” alongside rapper Rico Nasty, while she performed her EDM hit “Stay the Night” with California-based DJ Zedd in LA last October.
She’s also not afraid to speak out on current issues, often playing songs from outspoken artists like Macklemore, Lukas Graham, Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga during the pre-show and making political statements mid-set. Williams also notably encouraged her fans to vote in the November 2026 elections.
So if you’re a big fan of her band and interested in seeing her first solo tour stop in the Philippines, don’t just do your research on her music; come ready for an experience full of heartfelt songs and a frontwoman who says exactly what’s on her mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
She teased a February 24 Manila date on her tour, but there’s no official announcement of a venue or organizer yet.
No. It’s her solo tour, “The Hayley Williams Show,” which would be her first solo performance in the Philippines.
Mostly from her three solo albums: Petals for Armor, FLOWERS for VASES/descansos, and Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.
Ethan Cardaño
Ethan Cardaño is GQ Philippines’ News Writer, bringing the latest in everything men to the forefront. If he’s not actively looking for stories, you’ll find him trying on trending menswear pieces, watching films in cinemas (as intended), frequenting local gigs, and eyeing everything counterculture. Before joining GQ Philippines, he graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of Santo Tomas (UST), where he served as a photojournalist and eventually became chief photographer for The Flame, the official student publication of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters. You can contact him at [email protected].
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