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28

Third Eye Blind to open San Miguel Oktoberfest 120! UPDATED!

 

 

 

 

UPDATE: How to get tickets for Third Eye Blind in Manila, and how long their set is going to be. Details are at the end of the post.

Yup, you read that right, San Miguel Pale Pilsen is bringing Third Eye Blind to Manila for the grand opening of this year’s Oktoberfest. On September 5, this world renowned rock band, along with Philippine’s top bands will be gracing one of the four stages along San Miguel Avenue. San Miguel is aiming to break two Guiness records with this year’s grand Oktoberfest: the most number of people toasting, and the longest bar. Apart from the copious amounts of beer, participants can also interact with SMB’s personalities, like Efren Bata Reyes and PBA players.

Through the years, San Miguel Oktoberfest has been enjoying strong support from the Filipinos, that the Department of Tourism now recognizes the event as a local Fiesta. Aside from the grand kick off party at the Ortigas Center, there will also simultaneous parties all over the Philippines: in Olongapo, Sta. Rosa, Lapu-lapu (Cebu) and Davao. San Miguel Oktoberfest 120 (siento bente) will span for 120 days, starting September 5, until December 2008. The kickoff party is open to the public. For only Php120, you can watch Third Eye Blind, Rivermaya, The Dawn, After Image, Rico Blanco, Pinikpikan and 35 other Pinoy bands.

San Miguel Beer is also premiering its limited edition beer, the San Miguel Oktoberfest beer. This beer is 100% malt, meaning it’s full flavored, light bodies, sweet to the taste and promises a smooth finish.

So… where will you be on September 5?

UPDATE:
To buy tickets for Third Eye Blind and Oktoberfest 120, call 632-2226 and look for Jel. Amanda called the number and shares this info:

Apparently the General Admission ticket (P120) only gives you access to the longest bar and when I asked the employee from San Mig if you can see Third Eye Blind from there she said that it’s very far from the area. Ugh. So, if you want a really good spot you have to buy the “Gold Ticket” (or whatever it’s called) which costs P1500. Gives you access to all the areas and also a front view of 3EB playing. Purchase of tickets is in the San Miguel building itself.

Tickets can also be bought at the gates during the event proper, but I’m not sure if they would also be selling the Gold Tickets then.

Juned further explains the Gold Ticket for 3EB access:

Ticket Type: Gold Ticket
Special Viewing Section: Php 1,500.00 per head inclusive of 2 San Miguel Pale Pilsens at General Admission Section and 3 San Miguel Oktoberfest Beers & food at the Special Oktoberfest Marquee Section

Source: Dilis Media

Reader Jel shares that the Third Eye Blind will perform for at least one and a half hours, playing around 15 songs. Cameras are allowed inside, so better have those batteries charged! Third Eye Blind will be performing around 11 pm.

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  1. JC Said,

    thanks for the details… c:

  2. fran Said,

    ill be watching a play on the 5th huhuhu but will party afterwards :)

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  4. Amanda Said,

    I must go. I will go! XD Thanks Nina!

  5. fran Said,

    just wondering..how come sept 5 launch ng OCTOBERfest? hehehe :P

  6. nina Said,

    Actually, Oktoberfest really starts in September in Germany :)

  7. johann Said,

    wow, thanks for the info!!

  8. dinks Said,

    where can we get the tickets for the event? Mahaba-habang inuman na naman to!!!!!!!!!! see u guys!!

  9. Jel Said,

    Call 632-2226 for tickets. Look for Jel

  10. Amanda Said,

    Okay, just called the number above and here’s the current info (for those who are interested in going):

    Apparently the General Admission ticket (P120) only gives you access to the longest bar and when I asked the employee from San Mig if you can see Third Eye Blind from there she said that it’s very far from the area. Ugh. So, if you want a really good spot you have to buy the “Gold Ticket” (or whatever it’s called) which costs P1500. Gives you access to all the areas and also a front view of 3EB playing. Purchase of tickets is in the San Miguel building itself.

  11. Jel Said,

    Yup, that’s right. But even with the 120 ticket you can still watch 3EB, it’s just a matter of the distance.

  12. rey Said,

    is there available tickets at the venue?

  13. Jel Said,

    yes

  14. nina Said,

    Thanks for all the info! The post has been updated :D

  15. mars Said,

    thanks for the info! can i grab this entry and paste it on my blogsite?
    thanks

  16. mars Said,

    i already put the sources plus ur link! thanks

  17. TETAY Said,

    whew!!! the best talaga SMB magpapa party!!!

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  19. rheign Said,

    I heard that there is a P300 ticket… is it true??

  20. Mikko Said,

    I heard from a someone that dashboard might also be in this event.. can someone confirm this?

  21. Mikko Said,

    I heard from (a source)someone that dashboard might also be in this event.. can someone confirm this?

  22. nina Said,

    Mikko: Not sure about Dashboard, but they weren’t listed in the press release I got.

  23. Jel Said,

    No. Dashboard will not be there. There is a 300 peso marquee ticket that gives you access to an airconditioned tent with 3 free oktoberfest beers and food and a a good spot for the 3EB concert but these ones are sold out already.

  24. jen Said,

    What time magpperform 3eb? Darn.. I’m on night shift..

  25. ronnie Said,

    hey nina!

    im going there! you got tix?

  26. Leslie Hanley Said,

    hehehe…i will be ther…i got to be there wahehehe!see you guys!

  27. Jel Said,

    3EB’s set will last 1 and a half hour.

    Cameras are allowed inside.

  28. Carl Vela Said,

    Hi guys, the 300 tickets are sold out, now I was wondering if there are official statements regarding if we can watch 3eb even if we get those 120 tickets… I’m kinda on a tight budget so I can’t afford the 1.5k ones.

  29. Leslie Hanley Said,

    looking at the setup here in San miguel avenue..we can from a far nga lang wakeke :) but inside the fest.

  30. Carl Vela Said,

    I see… I think 3eb will play up to 3 songs max given the fact na may mga local bands na nakalineup din. So, I won’t splurge 1.5 even to see 3eb (favorite band in the world!!).

  31. Leslie Hanley Said,

    hmmm..the cost is like a major concert of 3eb wahehehe…sana same price na lang…its oktuberfest eh not a concert of 3eb.

  32. Jel Said,

    3EB will play at least 15 songs

  33. Carl Vela Said,

    yup, so I won’t risk spending 1.5k on that, I just hope 3eb would stage a concert here afterwards… they need promotion for their new album afterall. Too bad I just learned about this 2 days ago, and when I checked the 300php tickets this morning, its soldout. Too bad…

  34. Leslie Hanley Said,

    yup yup…my brother got a free ticket..i think its the 120PHP heheh..I dont know if it still goes with freebeers ahehehe

  35. Carl Vela Said,

    Thanks for the info. got to go. :D

  36. nina Said,

    Whoa, this comment secion has a life of its own lol Thanks for answering the questions, Jel. I wouldn’t know the answers to their questions, otherwise.

    Ronnie: Yup, I’m going, but I’m just not sure which section I’d be in. See you there? I’ve a new mobile number, btw.

  37. lily Said,

    wow. cant wait,

    btw, wat time mag-start ang 3EB?? yokong ma-late.. hehehe

    thanks

  38. Jel Said,

    Be there at around 11pm. 3EB will play around that time.

  39. chase Said,

    when will it start? i mean the 3EB set. thanks!

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  41. mizzy Said,

    all i thought it was free….. haist… anyway.. til wat tym the event will be on going?
    kasi may work pa ng sat eh… hmmp! I want to go…!!!! I want to party!! I love party!!!

  42. Raphael Said,

    I heard from a friend that 1500 tix is sold out. I cant contact the number too! I need to know since I’m going to buy on the venue.:(

  43. joey Said,

    yes, the Gold Tickets are all sold out. :(

  44. arlene Said,

    ‘just wanna ask.. what are the other venues for this years’ october fest?..thanks!!

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  46. pergy Said,

    hi whut i just found out this today , im so late! waaah are they ever gonna perform again?!

  47. beerboy Said,

    octfest b tlga yan mga beer lovers? eh bat ang mhal ng beer? gen ad fee = 120php for 2 beers? what? taz puro mbho pa ksma m? ala pa pulutan hehehe mdami cguro nauto ang mga beermen hehehe e2 pa mlupit me nkuryente pa hehehe ang labo ng octfest s pinas mga tsong, sistemang BULOK… “HOW LONG THAT LONG? “

  48. keishin Said,

    awtssssssssssssssssss,,

    btin ung 120 sa 2 beer,,

    tpus ambaho pa ng mga ksama mung mga maoy,,

    msta nman un db??
    pro la mga2wa,,, geh kitakits

  49. keishin Said,

    post nman kau ng list ng upcoming venues,, la lng,,
    la akoh mxadong source pg dting dyan,,

    tnx samgpo2st

    kitakits ulits

  50. Marben Said,

    -SIGH- … after the Eraserheads show with its above-standard concert look i left the Oktoberfest and seeing 3EB feeling cheated. I dont know why i felt that way, but people should start making their shows as good and as memorable as that now famous August 30 concert. Lights, stage and all.

  51. jinsen12 Said,

    LOLzzz…Marben, i know exactly how u feel. U still hav the e-heads hang-over no?
    I guees no beer or beerfest can give u that hangover like eraserheads reunion concert.
    Na-miss ko yung crowd nung reunion concert. walang jologs.
    on the way to julio vargas amoy ng jologs na.

  52. Bords Said,

    Mga tol, may budget naman yung E-Heads concert. Yung Oktoberfest ay sang malaking beerhaus concert. Iba naman yun. Pero tama kayo tol, sana i-angat na nga ang standards ng concerts ngayon. Hindi yung puro mukhang summer slam ng pulp na dinudumog ng mga batang mukhang daga.

  53. poleng Said,

    Correct!!
    Pinoys deserve better, and the audience gets educated from the usual tulakan and batuhan if you give them class and quality.
    San Miguel, i hope you hear us. Wag naman sanang mukhang PWEDE NA yung mga shows niyo na kaya niyo naman bigyan ng budget. To all promoters na rin.
    Add more security and give your stages more flair.
    People are noticing the difference na after the Eraserheads reunion concert.

  54. sickANDtired Said,

    Checking the sched of Oktoberfest led me here. Having second thoughts na watching the next Oktoberfest gig when i saw a news clip on GMAnews of these kids tearing down a barricade. I miss the Eraserheads concert when everything was peaceful and fun. Once in a lifetime na nga yun and i agree with the comments above. We are getting sick and tired with the usual multi band performances meant for the wild and rowdy crowd and not for concert going people like us.

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Nina Fuentes | Lovin' ManilaNina, going through quarterlife crisis, decided to stop talking about traveling and actually start traveling. Starting with a solo weekend trip to Cebu to a backpacking trip in Thailand and Singapore, she finally made it out of Asia and into Australia. After spending close to six months down under, she's happily settled in Manila (for now), intent to explore the best things the Philippines has to offer.