Spotify has brought ‘This is Taylor Swift: A Spotify Playlist Experience’ to Manila. From February 21 to 24 at Metro Manila, Swifties in the Philippines who have registered for the event can immerse themselves in interactive installations, stepping into the ‘Mastermind’ of Taylor Swift’s 11 iconic musical eras.
“Taylor Swift’s music shapes culture, sparks connection, and has set numerous worldwide records on Spotify. In the Philippines, her growth has been phenomenal, driven by the unstoppable energy of Filipino Swifties,” said Spotify’s Head of Music Southeast Asia, Kossy Ng. “That’s why we’re excited to bring ‘This Is Taylor Swift: A Spotify Playlist Experience’ to Manila, celebrating her iconic musical eras with the fans who live and breathe her music.”
Spotify data further underscores Taylor Swift’s influence in the Philippines. The Philippines is her second biggest global streaming market, with streams of ‘This Is Taylor Swift’ surging 150% in the past three years. Some of Taylor’s top-streamed songs in the country are “Cruel Summer” (#1), “Lover” (#2), “Fortnight (ft. Post Malone)” (#3), “august,” (#4), and “cardigan” (#5), while Quezon City, Manila, Cebu City, Caloocan and Davao City rank as the top cities in the Philippines streaming her music. This highlights the deep connection Swifties across the country have with her music and storytelling.
Manila is the second Asian city to host ‘This Is Taylor Swift. A Spotify Playlist Experience,’ following its debut in Jakarta on February 14-17. The experience will head to Seoul in the coming weeks.
Here’s a closer look at the experiences Swifties will be able to explore at the exhibition:
Step inside the Enchanted Hallway to begin your journey
Start your adventure in the Enchanted Hallway, an immersive entrance that transports visitors into Taylor Swift’s world. The hallway comes alive with rotating lights in the signature colors of Taylor Swift’s 11 musical eras, set to the instrumental version of “Enchanted (Taylor’s Version)”. This magical introduction sets the perfect tone for the experience.
Dive into Taylor Swift’s incredible discography at The Great Collection
Explore Taylor Swift’s discography in The Great Collection, featuring 11 panels dedicated to each of her eras. Fans can tap NFC tags on the panels with their phones to open the respective albums on Spotify.
This Is Me Writing
Step into Taylor Swift’s creative process in This Is Me Writing, a room where her lyrics cascade from ceiling to floor in a stunning light projection. Surrounded by her poetic brilliance, fans can feel the magic of her songwriting. Swifties will also have the chance to share their favorite Taylor Swift lyric from the Spotify app to redeem special swag.
Uncover more surprises at the exhibition
Discover a surprise at Message in a Booth and snap unforgettable memories in the Picture to Keep, complete with 11 Taylor Swift era-inspired frames. And lastly, as fans reach Chocolate Street, they can select their favourite colored chocolate balls, and drop them into hot milk for a cozy hot chocolate—it’s time to take the moment and taste it!
Fans can also take home an exclusive Spotify x This Is Taylor Swift playlist swag. By sharing Taylor’s lyrics and song from Spotify to their social media and tag @spotifyph #ThisIsTaylorSwift, fans can get this unique Spotify This is Taylor Swift merchandise that allows them to carry Taylor’s music with them, anytime, anywhere with just a tap of their phone.
Another surprise awaits in the Spotify apps for Swifties around the world!
Spotify introduced an exclusive in-app experience so fans everywhere can join in on the fun. Spotify users can discover which Taylor Swift era they’re currently in, based on which album they are listening to the most. Once revealed, users will get a personalized This is Taylor Swift playlist featuring their most-listened-to Taylor Swift tracks. This unique, tailored listening experience celebrates each fan’s personal connection to Taylor’s music, making it even more special.