Manila Community Radio Wins Boiler Room Broadcast Lab, to Showcase Budots on April 29th

Boiler Room Returns to the Philippines

Boiler Room, the renowned music broadcasting platform, returns to the Philippines for the first time since May 2017, showcasing the work of Manila Community Radio and celebrating Filipino club culture on April 29, 2023. Their event follows a previous event held at Black Market.

Manila Community Radio’s Winning Project: Jeepney

The Broadcast Lab, a Boiler Room initiative fostering community, artistic practice, and innovation, awarded Manila Community Radio £7,500 for their winning project, Jeepney. Boiler Room also provides additional support and a release on its channels.

Jeepney explores aesthetic maximalism within Filipino club culture, inspired by the country’s iconic public transport. The project highlights Budots, a hyperlocal genre blending early 2000s dance music with indigenous sounds like Badjao beats from Davao.

Redefining Electronic Music Events

dismantle and reimagine Western notions of what an electronic music event looks and feels like by offering an alternative listening experience

Boiler Room / Manila Community Radio

Manila Community Radio’s Jeepney project aims to challenge the Western-centric perspectives often dominating electronic music events. By showcasing Budots and native Philippine sounds, the project offers a unique listening experience. The typical Western view often involves loud music, flashy lights, and high-energy performances. Jeepney seeks to present an alternative, rooted in Filipino culture and tradition.

The project celebrates Filipino club culture and promotes a more inclusive electronic music scene. Entry is free, but RSVP is required via blrrm.tv/manila-community-radio.

Event Details and Lineup

The event features DJ Love, Libya Montes, Teya Logos, Showtime Official Club, obese.dogma777, Pikunin, T33G33, and Hideki Ito, showcasing the diverse talent within the local music scene. Boiler Room’s return signifies the platform’s support for local artists and creative expression.

Read also: How Hyperlocal DJ Scenes Are Reshaping Electronic Music in the PH

This initiative supports emerging artists and highlights the rich musical heritage of the Philippines. Learn more about Boiler Room’s Broadcast Lab at https://boilerroom.tv/article/broadcast-lab.