The homecoming show aims to create space for reconnection through music
Manila, Philippines – Filipino-Norwegian singer-songwriter HILLARI is set to headline her first solo show in the Philippines this September 21, 2025, at Sari-Sari bar in Makati City.
The rising R&B phenom will be performing an intimate set on the strength of her recently released 7-track EP, New Beginnings, which is described as a “bold body of work that explores transformation, letting go, and stepping into one’s power.”
HILLARI considers the show her official homecoming, reconnecting with her roots in an intimate way. “For me, it feels extra special to share my music with my people. Words cannot express how excited I am to do my first official headline show in Manila. To connect with my audience and my famHilly in a personal way and hear their stories.”
Fans can expect a full-band performance of songs from New Beginnings, alongside the debut live performance of her upcoming single “I’m Still.” The laid-back, soul-infused track serves as a reminder for people to “take a breather, slow their pace, and find beauty in stillness.”
“It’s the New Beginnings Experience: a space to sing, dance, laugh, and even cry together,” HILLARI describes her upcoming solo show. “It’s all about connecting on a deeper level with my famHilly. Maybe a surprise choir will join us, maybe not. But most of all, I’m excited to hear my famHilly sing their hearts out, [because] as we all know, our people can really sing.”
Tickets to HILLARI: Live in Manila are priced at PHP 800 and available exclusively athttps://hillariliveinmanila.helixpay.ph.
This event is presented by AIRTIME and GNN.
About HILLARI
HILLARI is a rising global force in contemporary pop and R&B/Soul, known for her fearless artistry and deeply personal storytelling. She first captured attention with her breakout single “Desperate Soul” and her debut EP How Is Your Soul?, earning praise from outlets like Billboard US, CNN, and Complex Philippines. With a voice that resonates far beyond the studio, HILLARI has quickly established herself as a powerful live performer, playing shows across Norway, Sweden, France, Portugal, the U.S., Canada, and Southeast Asia.Her 2023 single “Loyal” climbed to #30 on the Philippines’ Top 200 Most Shazamed Songs and reached #10 on the Viral Top 50 chart. That same year, she was named NRK P3’s Urørt (Untouched artist of the year) artist and signed a global booking deal with United Talent Agency (UTA), further solidifying her place as one of the Nordics’ most exciting new exports.
Following her debut, HILLARI released her sophomore EP New Beginnings, a bold body of work that explores transformation, letting go, and stepping into one’s power. Described as a sonic journal, the seven-track EP showcased a more mature, self-assured artist and hinted at what’s to come.
Currently, HILLARI is working on her debut album, a carefully curated project featuring 8 to 10 tracks. She is collaborating closely with her main producer Morten Gillebo, alongside a trusted creative team that includes Yakob (6lack, Sza, Giveon), Etienne Edgar (Ella Mai, Janet Jackson), Reggie Becton, Terell Roper, and Ari PenSmith (Tyla, Beyonce, NAO). The album represents the next chapter in her evolution, more defined, more expansive, and unmistakably her. As she continues to build momentum, HILLARI has already earned nominations for Best New Artist and R&B/Soul at the Norwegian Grammys (Spellemann) and was nominated to 2024 Music Moves Europe Award. She has performed on major stages including a sold-out show at Oslo’s MUNCH Museum and has received airplay on BBC Radio (UK), NRK (NO), and Reprezent Radio (UK).
At just 20 years old, the Filipino-Norwegian singer-songwriter is redefining what it means to be an international artist from the Nordics. With each release, she invites listeners into a world that is vulnerable, bold, and undeniably her own. HILLARI’s music isn’t just something you hear, it's something you feel.
Source: Nyou