LIST: Listening parties you can join for Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department'
Taylor Swift's album is dropping very soon, and this means more fan parties!
Despite being busy re-releasing albums while going on her phenomenal The Eras Tour, the American pop singer is set to release her 11th album dubbed The Tortured Poets Department. She first announced it on February 4, as she received her Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album for Midnights, revealing that she has been working on it for the last two years.
The album will have 16 tracks and one bonus track. Here's the full tracklist:
- Fortnight
- The Tortured Poets Department
- My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys
- Down Bad
- So Long, London
- But Daddy I Love Him
- Fresh Out the Slammer
- Florida!!!!
- Guilty as Sin?
- Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?
- I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)
- loml
- I Can Do It With a Broken Heart
- The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived
- The Alchemy
- Clara Bow
Bonus track: The Manuscript
If you're looking for the best way to welcome the album on its release on April 19 at 12 p.m. (Philippine time), here are some listening parties across the Philippines you can join.
Gateway Mall 2
Swifties Philippines is holding a listening party on Saturday, April 20 at Quantum Skyview, New Gateway Mall 2 in Quezon City.
The fan event will be graced by the country’s foremost Taylor Swift impersonator Taylor Sheesh. Apart from her, attendees will also be treated by solo stages from fellow Swifties. Performances will start at 3 p.m.
You can pre-register for the event online or at the venue starting at 11 a.m.
The event is open to all Swifties for free. You may also pre-order merch such as member cards, photocards, and Polaroids for P200 and claim it on the day of the event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
McKinley Whisky Park
Party in style and join Club Red PH’s grand conference happening on April 27 at McKinley Whisky Park from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Apart from celebrating the new album release, you will also get to meet and connect with other Swifties.
The general admission tickets are priced at P750, inclusive of access to the venue, entry to raffle giveaways, and two cups of Charles and James Whisky Highball drink.
Meanwhile, VIP tickets are priced at P1,000 where you can enjoy exclusive access to McKinley Whisky Park’s Recreational Facilities, entry to raffle giveaways, two cups of Charles and James Whisky Highball drink, and more freebies.
Note though that the event is only open to those aged 18 years old and above. Minors will be denied entry.
A maximum of five tickets per transaction will be allowed. Get your tickets here.
Beerbelly Resto Bar & Lounge
Grab your squad and join the listening party at Beerbelly Resto Bar & Lounge in Brgy. Pasong Tamo, Quezon City on Friday, April 19 at 8 p.m.
Dance all night and sing your hearts out with Taylor’s classic releases and upcoming album while enjoying a good drink. The event is free, but if you want to place a reservation, contact them here.
SM Mall of Asia and SM North Edsa Skydome
For Southies, TS Secret Sessions Philippines will be holding a free listening party on Sunday, April 28, at 6 p.m. at SM By The Bay. Gates open at 4 p.m. But if you can’t wait until the 28th, join the party on the 21st at SM North Edsa Skydome to watch Taylor Sheesh perform live.
You may also opt for a kit worth P553, which includes a tote bag, a light stick, a membership card, and stickers. Buy yours here.
Ayala Malls Central Bloc
For those in Cebu City, drop by Ayala Malls Central Bloc’s listening party at the Activity Center starting at 6 p.m. on April 28. No registrations are needed, and everyone is welcome to join for free.
Luna: Art, Cafe, and Bar
For Swifties in Bacolod, the Negros Swifties' Club will hold an After Party on Saturday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at Lunar: Art, Cafe and Bar.
Apart from singing your hearts out with fellow Swifties, you can also expect games during the event.
Attendees will also be treated to a drag performance by Taylor Switch, and cap off the night dancing to Taylor’s songs by DJ Daniel Tan.
While you’re at it, join their ongoing giveaway where you can score free tickets or an NSC T-shirt. See more details here.
SM Lanang
For Swifties in Mindanao, join the fun at the North Wing grounds, SM Lanang in Davao City on April 20. Listen to Taylor’s new release with your squad and enjoy performances from fellow Swifties, including performer Maya Sympha to experience the magic of The Eras Tour.
The event is free. Here’s how you can claim your pass and raffle entry tickets.
On the other hand, pre-orders for the album's collection edition CD, vinyl, and cassette are now open on Taylor's website.