So you want to watch a concert in Singapore, why? Is it because your fave artist will not have a concert in Manila? (**cough** Agust D **cough** Taylor Swift) Or is it because you want to watch your fave artist in all their Asian stops? Whatever your reason, you are reading the right post. I've watched concerts in Singapore and bought my tickets myself. Below is my guide on how to buy tickets on Ticketmaster Singapore even if you live in the Philippines.
Tips on how to buy on Ticketmaster:
1. Register on Ticketmaster at least a day before the selling date so you're log-in process will be fast. Don't want to waste precious seconds filling out your email and verifying it while all the good seats are getting taken!
2. Plan ahead which section you're going to buy and which day you're going to attend (if there is more than one) because it can be a bloodbath, Hunger Games, or a war. Yes, I'm exaggerating. But it's truly nerve-wracking.
3. If you're going to purchase tickets during presale, make sure you know the steps. Each presale has its own steps/rules and may require registration. For example, HYBE artists like Agust D, Seventeen, TxT, Enhypen, etc. have Fan Club Preselling. To register for that, you have to fill up a form in the Weverse app which often has a deadline. While for "Live Nation Presale" you need to have an account in Live Nation and buy the ticket by going thru their site. While others like PayPal Presale or **Bank Name** Presale, you need to have an account or own a card from them.
4. On the day of the sale, make sure your presale code (if there's one), and card details are saved where you can easily copy/paste them. Or you can save your details in your browser. For billing details, you can save that in your Ticketmaster account.
5. If you're going to open multiple browsers or going to use multiple devices for a better chance of getting a low queuing number, make sure you're not using only one Ticketmaster account for all of them. Because they will flag you as a bot and block your account for at least 24 hours. I have 2 accounts actually because I have 2 phone numbers. But what I do is, I save my login details in the browser and don't log in until I'm actually in the purchasing section.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I need a Singapore number to register?
A: No, you don't. I used my own Philippines number to register. I think the most common mistake why some people can't register with their local number in Ticketmaster Singapore is because they forget to put the Philippines' country code which is "+63" Yes, with the plus sign. And ditch the zero and type your number starting with "9". If it still not working, you may contact their customer service. They respond fast! I know some asked for assistance.
Q: What is Forbidden Error 403?
A: That means you're blocked. It can last for 24 hours or more. This happens when Ticketmaster noticed multiple screens are open so they thought you were a bot. I experienced this and they lift my ban after 2 weeks. But I still managed to buy tickets because I connected to a different internet.
Q: Can I use my debit card?
A: Yes, you can. I actually used my debit card to purchase my tickets.
Q: Does refreshing the screen before the queue starts really help to get a lower QN?
A: I honestly don't know if it actually works. But when you're in and it says there's no ticket available anymore but no official announcement yet, just keep refreshing. But not too fast because they might think you're a bot and might get blocked.
