Midway into 2024, and Asia has already been blessed by a multitude of international pop superstars descending upon the continent for massive arena shows.

But as thrilling as the first half of the year has been, the second half looks to carry on that momentum to even greater heights! From established phenomenons like Dua Lipa and Bruno Mars, to newer sensations such as Sasha Alex Sloan and Conan Gray - music enthusiasts will have the pick of the litter when it comes to attending high-profile concerts in the region.

These are just 8 of the must-see acts dropping by Asia in the coming months.

DUA LIPA

Much like the rest of the world, Asia is in love with Dua Lipa. In support of her third studio album, the Grammy-winning singer’s far-reaching Radical Optimism tour has wowed audiences in every country it has graced. Thankfully, the English-Albanian artist’s spectacular live show will soon be making its way to our corner of the globe in November and December. Spanning 9 countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea - Dua Lipa’s Asian leg is already proving to be a hot ticket item. Case in point, Live Nation has recently added more shows in Singapore (5 November) and Kuala Lumpur (24 November).

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BRUNO MARS

Fans in Asia just can’t seem to get enough of Bruno Mars, and with good reason - the R&B artist is renowned for his onstage charisma and showmanship. After selling out a series of dates in Tokyo, Bangkok and Singapore earlier this year - the Hawaiian hitmaker will be returning to the region for headlining concerts in major cities such as Kaohsiung, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur. Due to popular demand, new dates have added to Mars' stops in Kaohsiung (7 September) and Jakarta (11 September). Backed by his celebrated band, The Hooligans, this upcoming run of shows should deliver nothing short of 24K Magic.

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CONAN GRAY

Formerly a successful YouTuber with over 25 million views, Conan Gray has in recent years transformed into a full-fledged popstar. Adept as a pianist, guitarist, vocalist and flautist - the Gen Z acoustic songwriter is responsible for multiple hit singles such as ‘Maniac’ and Heather’, alongside 3 chart-topping LPs, including his latest entitled Found Heaven, which was released last April. On the heels of his new album, Gray will be performing in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea and Japan this August and September.

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SASHA ALEX SLOAN

Praised for her emotionally resonant indie pop repertoire, Sasha Alex Sloan has garnered both critical and commercial acclaim at every turn. With a sterling discography comprising 3 EPs and 3 LPs, the American singer-songwriter has stunned with poignant tracks like ‘Dancing With Your Ghost’, ‘Lie,’ ‘Adult,’ ‘Normal,’ ‘Older’ and ‘WTF’. Riding high off her newest album, Me Again, released this past May - Sloan returns to Asia this August and September with stops in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Manila, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo, Taipei, Kaohsiung and Seoul.

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ALEC BENJAMIN

Hailed by TIME as a “pop storyteller for the next generation,” Alec Benjamin has consistently produced soulful masterpieces since his debut in 2018. Buoyed by platinum tracks such as ‘Let Me Down Slowly’, ‘If We Have Each Other’ and ‘Water Fountain’ - the folk troubadour has achieved considerable recognition and amassed over 9 billion global streams. Following his most recent album, 12 Notes, which was released in May - Benjamin is ready to reacquaint himself with his legion of Asian followers through dates in Singapore, Taipei, Hong Kong, Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Guangzhou.

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TORI KELLY

From winning two Grammys to voicing Meena in the animated franchise Sing, Tori Kelly’s powerful voice has made her one of music’s brightest stars. Her gorgeous soul and gospel tunes across her first 4 albums have racked up Platinum certifications and hundreds of millions of streams. But on her latest LP, TORI., released this April, the American songstress showed a new side of herself with an arresting combination of Y2K-era pop and R&B. Next up, her eagerly anticipated Purple Skies Asia Tour will bring her to Taipei, Singapore, Manila, Seoul and Tokyo this August.

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ANNE-MARIE

After cutting her teeth as Rudimental’s vocalist and guest features on songs by Magnetic Man and Clean Bandit - Anne-Marie broke through as a solo artist in a big way. From the jump, her world class voice and deeply personal lyricism struck a chord with fans, resulting in a multitude of relatable anthems across 3 excellent albums. Fresh off her best-selling 2023 LP, Unhealthy, and her stint as a coach on The Voice UK - the English singer embarks on an Asian tour this September and October that kicks off in Tokyo before continuing to Osaka, Manila, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taipei.

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LANY

No strangers to playing Asia after their hugely successful tours here in 2019, 2022 and 2023 - pop rock band LANY will be returning to the region in support of their phenomenal 2023 studio album, a beautiful blur. The multi-platinum outfit kicks off the 15-stop leg of their 2024 world tour in Chengdu in July before closing in Cebu in October. Excitingly, the tour has been extended with 2 additional shows in Cebu (14 & 15 October). Expect LANY to perform fan-favourite hits from their 5th LP such as ‘XXL,’ ‘Love At First Light,’ ‘Cause You Have To’ and ‘Alonica’ - alongside some choice cuts from their acclaimed older material.

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