About TUGS!
A platform built around the people who create, organize, discover, and experience live music.
Where the name comes from
“Tutugtog ka ba?”
Among musicians, a casual way of asking whether someone is going to play or perform.
Who we are
One platform built around live music, from the first time you discover an artist to the night you see them play.
Meet the artistsOur Mission
TUGS! brings artists, audiences, and organizers into one space where music can be discovered, experienced, and supported. We want to make it easier for independent artists to be seen and for audiences to find the performances that matter to them.
What We Do
Discover artists, explore upcoming gigs, purchase digital tickets, connect with the community, and request private artist bookings through one platform built around live music.
The Platform
Explore artists, profiles, performances, and upcoming gigs.
Find your role
Discover artists and gigs you actually care about, then get in without the hassle.
The Philippine Music Scene
From intimate performances to packed venues, independent music lives through the artists on stage and the communities that continue to show up for them. Tap any photo to see it larger.
Every gig starts somewhere: a small stage, an independent artist, an organizer willing to create an opportunity, and an audience ready to listen.
See upcoming eventsGood to know
Still curious? Reach out and we'll point you in the right direction.
Contact usIt comes from “Tutugtog ka ba?”, a casual way musicians ask whether someone is going to play or perform. “Tugs ka?” is the short version, and it became the name of the platform.
Head to the Artists page and filter by genre, location, or budget. Artists who are open for booking show a Book button, and you can open any profile for more detail first.
The Community
Artists, audiences, and organizers all contribute to the same ecosystem. TUGS! gives that community a shared place to discover, connect, organize, and experience music.
Find Your Next Gig
Why TUGS!
Independent music grows through artists performing, organizers creating opportunities, and audiences showing up. TUGS! is designed to bring those parts of the music community closer together.
Bring audiences, independent artists, and organizers together.
Find gigs, secure digital tickets, and experience live music.
Tickets are digital. You buy them on TUGS!, and your QR code is scanned at the door to get you in.
Yes. Apply as an artist, build your profile with your genres, instruments, and samples, and get verified so organizers and audiences can find you.
Apply as an organizer. Once you're in, you can publish events, set up tickets, and find artists for your night.