The War On Drugs Concert in Singapore: All You Need to Know

The American rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The War On Drugs – is set to return to Singapore in December for their only Asian headline concert of 2023.

The Grammy-winner band; “A Deeper Understanding” was the Best Rock Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in 2018; is known for its authentic rock and roll synthesist music that bridges the gaps between the underground and the mainstream.

The last time the band – led by Adam Granduciel – had a concert in Singapore was at the 2018 St Jerome’s Laneway Festival. Five years have passed, and the fans are surely eager to watch “I Don’t Live Here Anymore”, “Thinking of a Place”, “Red Eyes” and more setlists live. Read more to find out about the concert details.

Things to Know About The War On Drugs Concert in Singapore

1. The Concert Date

The War On Drugs concert in Singapore is scheduled for one night only on 13th December 2023. It would be a promising one-night concert which was also praised by The Guardian for their “musically virtuosic, bold, and ultimately quite beautiful live shows”.

2. The Concert Venue

The Theatre at Mediacorp Singapore is chosen as the venue that will host the band’s live performance. The state-of-the-art hybrid theatre with 1,541 seats is equipped with acoustics to rival the world’s best concert halls with a grand portfolio hosted international performances such as The Addams Family, St Petersburg Swan Lake, Drum Tao, Baby Shark, So Ji Sub, Eric Nam, A1, and Johnny Hates Jazz.

3. The Ticket Prices (Latest Update)

Live Nation Singapore as the main promotor of the TWOD tour confirmed that the General Ticket Sale will start on 28th September 2023 (02:00 PM) with prices starting from $99 (CAT 4), $119 (CAT 3), $129 (CAT 2), and $129 (CAT 1).

Additionally, there will be two types of PRESALE – Artiste and Live Nation Presales – with limited availability that you can join on 26th Sept (Artiste) and 27th Sept (Live Nation). Find all the ticket info HERE.

4. The Concert Setlist

The band has prepared an amazing setlist for their upcoming 2 hours (more or less) live concert in Singapore. To make sure you are ready to sing a long, here’s the list to note down.

The War on Drugs Setlist 2023

5. The Gears

As a band, each member must have their own favorite gear to play with during concert or recording sessions which often piqued the fans’ curiosity. This time, we will be focusing on some of Adam Granduciel’s gears, let’s find out.

• Yamaha FG-460SA acoustic guitar – seen in their Youtube video In Reverse (Live)
• Gibson Firebird Non-Reverse electric guitar – seen in their Youtube video Live on KEXP
• Fender 1963 Jazzmaster electric guitar – seen in Fender Jazzmaster 60th Anniversary Youtube video
• Gibson Les Paul Deluxe electric guitar – listed as part of Adam’s guitar arsenal in the Premier Guitar interview

6. The Dress Code

It’s a band concert so you are going to be standing in the crowd in front of the stage, so something light and casual will be a good matchup. Try to pair a band T-shirt with jeans or a Tank Top with shorts and a pair of boots or sneakers will do justice. While for the accessories, they are unnecessary, especially the Lightstick.

7. The Transportation

The concert will be held in The Theatre at Mediacorp (Singapore’s central region) – at the heart of the Mediacorp Campus. The venue is also close to some renowned landmarks such as The Star Avenue, National University Hospital, and many more so it won’t be a hassle to get there. Here are some transportation recommendations for your reference:

• MRT Train – board the Circle Line (yellow) and disembark at One-North station followed by an 11-minute walk toward the Mediacorp Campus
• Bus – bus numbers 153, 166, 191, 198, 33, 963, and 97 are going to the Mediacorp Campus bus stop
• Grab Car – drop off at the Mediapolis@One-North avenue

For your convenience, you can always follow Google Maps.

8. The Companion

Rock is everlasting music so you can bring loved ones, friends, or families to this type of concert, especially a TWOD concert which will always shower the audience with positive energy. Expect to see an ultimately quite beautiful live show from the band.

Conclusion

Still a couple of weeks until the Presale and General ticket sale, so you can start sharing this info with your friends and families so they can join the fun to see The War on Drugs live show in Singapore.

As usual, the most important thing to note is to always follow the regulations of the event and the country.

We will keep this article updated on the latest news of The War on Drugs concert in Singapore. Feel free to message us below if you have questions.