Josh Groban shares excitement over his return to Manila concert stage after seven years

"You Raise Me Up” hitmaker Josh Groban expressed excitement over his return to Manila with his “Gems” World Tour, happening at the Mall of Asia Arena on February 18, 2026. In an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR’s entertainment editor Nathalie Tomada, the five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated singer-songwriter shared why he loves performing for the Filipino crowd. “The Philippines has seen me, really seen me, inside from day one, from album one... It’s a wonderful place to play music because you know that they get it on a deep level. And so, I’m just so excited to revisit,” he said. Interview by Nathalie Tomada Producer Lyka Nicart Story Editor Mary Pauline Del Rosario Video Editor Arvie Mendoza

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