Filipino-Norwegian singer-songwriter HILLARI is set to headline her first solo show in the Philippines on September 21, 2025, at Sari-Sari bar in Makati City. The intimate show will feature her 7-track EP, New Beginnings, which explores transformation, letting go, and stepping into one’s power. HILLARI considers this her official homecoming, intimately reconnecting with her roots. She is excited to share her music with her audience and family, allowing her to connect personally 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 reminds 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 at https://hillariliveinmanila.helixpay.ph.
AIRTIME and GNN present this event.
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). She 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. HILLARI is working on her debut album, a carefully curated project featuring 8 to 10 tracks. She is collaborating closely with her leading 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 for the 2024 Music Moves Europe Award. She has performed on primary 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 vulnerable, bold, and undeniably her own world. HILLARI’s music isn’t just something you hear, it’s something you feel.
