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Taiwanese alternative pop duo Our Shame and hip-hop artist HengJones expressed hope for a music collaboration with Filipino musicians.
“We’ve always been very fascinated and inspired by Filipino artists,” Estelle Husky of Our Shame said in an online roundtable on April 7.
“This is a very wonderful chance for us to finally be able to come to the Philippines to perform. And also, most importantly, to connect with Filipino artists,” the artist said.
Meanwhile, Hanako Purapuran, HengJones’ overseas manager, said the indie artist looks forward to sharing Taiwanese music and culture with Filipinos.
“He (HengJones) hoped to bring the audience in the Philippines a taste of Taiwanese-induced music and [share] the rhythms and sounds we are creating right now,” she said.
“There are so many cool artists from [the] Philippines that we’re very interested in to watch their performances or even for potential collaboration because we’ve always been very interested in the sonic identity of Filipinos,” Estelle added.
Both Taiwanese artists will co-headline “All of the Noise 2026,” a three-day music event in Metro Manila.
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Our Shame, composed of Estelle and Isan Cheng, is known for its unisonic identity and emotionally driven music.
Meanwhile, Heng Jones continues to gain recognition for his album Fangcalay a Tamedaw, which is rooted in Indigenous Pangcah (Amis) identity.
Aside from collaborating, the artists said they look forward to exploring Filipino culture during their stay, including participating in karaoke sessions.
“They just sang karaoke very wonderfully that you wanted to join them. So, I think I would love to experience that. Maybe have a chance to randomly join some karaoke,” Estelle said.
All of the Noise 2026 brings local and international music to Metro Manila
All of the Noise 2026 will showcase both local and international talent during the three-day festival from April 17 to 19.
The event will take place at Astbury Makati (April 17 and 19), Sari-Sari Makati (April 17 and 19), and 123 Block in Mandaluyong City (April 18).
Local artists performing at the festival include BP Valenzuela, DJ Love, Elijah Canlas, Fitterkarma, Ourselves the Elves, and SOS. International acts include Indonesia’s Grrrl Gang, Arash Buana, and Gavendri; New Zealand’s Phoebe Rings; and Singapore’s Shye.
Apart from live performances, attendees can participate in other activities such as the Cut Through the Noise conference and Echoes of the Noise program.
The conference will focus on issues shaping the regional music landscape, while Echoes of the Noise features music documentaries exploring the intersections of sound, identity and social movements.