Noise That Matters
Music, creativity, and collaboration take center stage at All Of The Noise 2026.
Words Mian Centeno
Photos courtesy of All The Noise
May 17, 2026
Noise has often been framed as something disturbing, unsettling, and unwanted.
However, inside All Of The Noise (AOTN) 2026, a different meaning emerges—one rooted in collective passion, culture, and community. Throughout the three-day event, local and international artists filled the space with sounds that cut through silence and bring people together.
Photo by Mark Simon Jarabata
Driven by a vision to amplify Filipino and Asian talent on a broader stage, this year’s All Of The Noise placed music, creativity, and education at the center of the conversation.
“All Of The Noise exists to create meaningful intersections between artists, industries, and cultures. As the region continues to assert its voice on the global stage, our role is to build the infrastructure, dialogue, and opportunities that allow that voice to travel further,” says AOTN Program Director Ian Emmanuel Urrutia.
Photo by Jairus James Ballesteros Alba
What’s All That Noise
Organized by The Rest Is Noise PH, the festival featured around 30 emerging and established artists, alongside a music conference and curated masterclasses.
The lineup included international acts such as Phoebe Rings (New Zealand), Grrrl Gang, Arash Buana, and Gavendri (Indonesia), Shye and Pines (Singapore), HengJones and Our Shame (Taiwan).
Filipino artists included BP Valenzuela, Fitterkarma, SOS, Ourselves the Elves, Elijah Canlas, DJ Love (Davao), VVINK, Playertwo, fern, August Wahh, School Girl Classic (Cebu), Delinquent Society (Davao), ALYSON, Novocrane, Amateurish (Baguio), Carousel Casualties, Magiliw Street, Ysanygo, and kyleaux.
Beyond live performances, discussions, and community-driven activities, documentary screenings and networking sessions also took center stage.
Kyleaux | Photo by Mikaela Mallari
Entitled Echoes Through The Noise, the segment featured three documentaries: Director Alulu Kuo’s Elephant Gym: More Real Than Dreams, Director Nolan Bernardino’s Rosas: The Song. The Journey, and Director Frazier De Mesa’s This is HANNAH+GABI.
A beginner session of the Spotify for Artists Masterclass also provided selected artists and industry professionals with insights and tools to strengthen their music visibility.
DJ LOVE | Photo by Patrick Vincent Cruz
What’s With The Noise
In a short interview with Art+ Magazine, three artists reflected on what AOTN means to them and its role in the music industry.
For singer-songwriter JAO, the event highlights how music can foster collaboration across cultures and nationalities.
JAO | Photo by Mark Simon Jarabata
“Ang cool ng event na ‘to kasi parang iba’t ibang kultura yung nandito. Iba’t-ibang bansa yung nandito to share music, share ideas, share stories.”
“Super cool ng diversity na nakikita ko dito kasi iba’t ibang perspectives sa buhay, iba’t ibang perspectives sa music,” JAO added.
Meanwhile, Tiffany described AOTN as a space where artists can learn not only from their own experiences but also from others’ stories. Through these encounters, artists gain inspiration and discover new things to write about.
Novocrane | Photo by Marco Bertillo Mata
“You don’t just get to experience it alone, you do it with other people. You learn from their experiences. And going to events like this [means] you learn from so many people all at the same time,” Tiffany reflects.
Julia Daniel also viewed AOTN as an important part of her artistic growth. For her, events like these create opportunities to connect with fellow musicians and industry professionals who can leave a lasting impact on her creative journey.
HENGJONES | Photo by Phoenixia Cabuay
“Sobrang vital niya sa pagiging artist kasi it imparts visibility to my brand and my music. And I get to meet a lot of artists as well. So yun naman yung pinaka-essence ng pagiging artist—to meet other artists as well na pwedeng magpa-inspire sakin na mag-move forward pa in my career.”
Amid the constant noise of everyday life, AOTN redefines sound as something capable of building communities across different identities and perspectives.
By opening opportunities for Filipino and Asian musicians alike, the festival encourages artists to move beyond their current realities and expand the reach of their voices.
