Gloc-9, Dionela headline 1st Tribal Ink fest this August

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July 7, 2026 | 9:46am

MANILA, Philippines — The Tribal Ink: Art & Music Fest will make its debut this August, bringing together live music, visual arts, tattoo culture and street lifestyle in a two-day event celebrating creativity.

The inaugural festival will feature performances by a diverse lineup of Filipino artists headlined by the likes of Gloc-9, Dionela, Barbie Almalbis, Shanti Dope, Loonie, Silent Sanctuary, Urbandub, Mayonnaise, Chicosci, Sandwich, Rocksteddy, Soapdish, Tubero, and Typecast.

Other artists performing on August 7 and 8 at Pasay's World Trade Center are Greyhoundz, Valley of Chrome, Wilabaliw, Saydie, Armalite, Arcadia, Philia, Kjwan, Aia de Leon, Ron Henley, Hero, Ramdiss, Chocolate Factory, The Chongkeys, Jroa, and Rangel.

In addition to live performances, festival-goers will have a chance to explore curated art exhibitions and tattoo showcases featuring invited tattoo artists from different parts of the country.

Organizers said the event will not include a tattoo competition, opting instead to highlight tattoo culture through curated artist showcases.

The event is expecting around 5,000 attendees each day, with the festival aimed at bringing together music fans, tattoo enthusiasts, visual artists, and lifestyle consumers from across the Philippines.

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