Five-time Grammy winner Lady Gaga performed in the Philippines last May 21 and 22 at Manila’s newest concert venue, the Mall of Asia Arena. Gaga fans supported the concert by dressing in outrageous costumes, but conservative locals gathered outside the venue to protest Mother Monster’s often scandalous performances. In retort, she tweeted: “Don’t worry, if I get thrown in jail in Manila, Beyonce will just bail me out. Sold out night [two] in the Philippines. I love it here.” The concert, which promoted positive themes like freedom, acceptance, and love, was sponsored by Philippine Airlines and had Gaga performing in a moving medieval castle while garbed in Filipiniana-like Armani costumes. Lori Blackburn, Mabuhay’s Special Projects Manager who was at the concert, said, “Although I arrived a casual listener, I left a bonafide fan. This show was one for the books.”
An audience member in a quirky ensemble by Filipino artist Leeroy New.
