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In The Mix 2017: Just the right mix

Philstar.com

August 19, 2017 | 2:53am

Six different acts delivered stunning performances at the "In The Mix 2017" at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, last Aug. 16 | philstar.com/ Patricia Lourdes Viray

MANILA, Philippines — The second edition of the In The Mix was successful in its promise; to bring six different acts in one night. From Daya's vocal powerhouse to 5 Seconds of Summer's electrifying charm, fans surely got the bang for the buck.

American singer and songwriter Daya was the perfect show opener for In The Mix 2017 | philstar.com/ Patricia Lourdes Viray

Speaking of Daya, it was really a good decision to put her as the opening act. The girl sure knows how to open a show!

Her athlesiure outfit was on point as she belted out her hits after hits like "Hide Away," "Issues," and her monster collaboration with The Chainsmokers "Don't Let Me Down."

Dua Lipa continued the girl power trend with her vibrant set. It was hard to miss how she managed to look good despite jumping up and down the stage.

Dua Lipa was a full on femme fatale in her short set at the "In The Mix 2017" | philstar.com/ Patricia Lourdes Viray

It was a short set, but when she performed "New Rules" (which is the first single from a female artist to top the UK chart since Adele in 2015,) the crowd partied hard.

Despite the long breaks in between sets, DNCE's flamboyant set kept everyone up in their feet with their energy and theatricality.

DNCE brought the house down with their electrifying set at the "In The Mix 2017" | philstar.com/ Patricia Lourdes Viray

The band emerged wearing electric red outfits and recreated the iconic scene in "Lion King" when Simba was presented.

DNCE's set can easily be one's best performance of the night. Lead vocal Joe Jonas belted out high notes reminiscent of his time with the Jonas Brothers.

The band closed their set with "Cake By The Ocean" with confettis and Joe brought out the Philippine flag. A performance like that did not deserve an early time slot.

Two Door Cinema Club gave "In The Mix 2017" a chill vibe. | philstar.com/ Patricia Lourdes Viray

Two Door Cinema Club slowed things down with their set. The band definitely gave an entirely different flavor to "The Mix" with their unique sound.

Their set was not as flashy and energetic with the previous performers, but the audience enjoyed nevertheless especially their unique LED background which played interesting optical illusions all set long.

Zara Larsson was the biggest suprise of the night. She went all out from the start with fancy choreography in "Sun Down" that fans can almost see Rihanna with her aura.

Zara Larsson gave an awesome performance despite feeling under the weather at the "In The Mix 2017" | philstar.com/ Patricia Lourdes Viray

She surprised everyone when she adlib Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" while singing "Don't Let Me Be Yours," a song she co-wrote with Sheeran.

To top it all off, she revealed at the end of the set that she was not feeling well but still gave an awesome set. What a trooper!

Then finally, the decibel level in the entire arena was sky high when the screen flashed four characters "5SOS."

5 Seconds of Summer charmed the teens and teens at heart at the "In The Mix 2017" | philstar.com/ Patricia Lourdes Viray

It was an hour before midnight when 5 Seconds of Summer performed their set but it hardly matter because the crowd was still pumped up.

And of course, the Australian band did not disappoint their fans with their smash hits "Amnesia," "Don't Stop" and "Good Girls."

The band closed their set, and the entire show with one of their successful songs "She Looks So Perfect" that left fans both satisfied and wanting more.