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Showcasing Asia to the World

Manila International Performing Arts Market — where Philippine performing arts meet international industry opportunity.

September 11–13, 2026  ·  9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Likhang Filipino Tent & Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez

52

total exhibitors across five categories

14
Music
10
Dance
11
Storytelling
7
Enablers
10
Regional

What is CREATEPhilippines x MIPAM?

A trade-driven professional marketplace connecting Philippine performing arts with local and international industry opportunities. This platform connects Filipino talent, producers, and cultural visionaries directly with international decision-makers searching for the next big story, show, or partnership.

Who you'll meet

Creative Talent & Enablers

Performing artists, sector-related creatives, artistic & creative leaders, and industry enablers.

Presenters & Venues

Festival & market programmers, venues, and cultural institutions.

Producers & Executives

Producers, arts managers, and music industry professionals.

Institutional Partners

Government, cultural agencies, and business & industry development organizations.

Showcases & exhibitor presentations

Explore Philippine artists, productions, and organizations across three days of live presentations.

09:40–10:00PIX!E
11:00–11:20Darren Vega Music School
01:00–01:20LGU of Angono
01:20–01:40Vantage Productions
01:40–02:00Parika Kalye Sining
02:20–02:40Issa Rodriguez
02:20–03:00Polecats X
09:20–09:40Banda Kawayan
10:20–10:40Illvstrado Magic
12:00–12:20Amang Pintor
01:00–01:20Clark Development Corporation
01:20–01:40RJ Jimenez, Vantage Productions
01:40–02:00Nude Floor
02:00–02:40Leandro Reyes
04:20–04:40Defy Cirque PH
09:40–10:00Dimiao Children Rondalla
11:00–11:20The JHE Project
11:20–11:40WhiteLight Creative Productions
11:40–12:00RVERB
12:00–12:20PLMAR
01:00–01:20Bale Balayan
01:20–01:40Jino Labitigan, Vantage Productions
01:40–02:00Sinukwan Kapampangan
02:20–02:40Alunalun Dance Circle
02:00–03:00Para Sa Sining
03:00–03:20Mozart by the LGU of Ormoc
03:20–03:40CCOD Performing Arts Studio
03:40–04:00Marikina Dance Guild
04:20–04:40Defy Cirque PH
04:40–05:00The Crew

Info sessions

Insights from industry experts shaping the performing arts and creative industries.

Music Royalties and the Role of Collective Management Organizations
10:00–10:40 AM · Ace Acosta, General Manager — Philippine Recorded Music Rights Inc. (PRM)
How to Do Taxes as an Artist: A Guide to Starting Right
11:20 AM–12:00 PM · Zia Venus, Growth Manager — Taxumo

Ways to Engage With the Australian Performing Arts Landscape
09:40–10:20 AM · Kate Ben-Tovim & Tam Nguyen — Turning World
Spaces of the Future: Reimagining Performing Arts Platforms for Inclusive and Sustainable Creative Ecosystems
10:40 AM–12:00 PM · June Tan (KL Festival), Madge Reyes (Fifth Wall), Andrei Nikolai Pamintuan — British Council Philippines

IP 101: Basic IP for Creatives
10:00–10:40 AM · Danya Regondon, Information Officer II — IPOPHL

Business Access Corner

Direct access to essential government and industry support institutions. Submit an expression of interest to pre-schedule your session.

DTI-NCRO — business registration, enterprise growth, and advisory services.
IPOPHL — copyrights, trademarks, and intellectual property protection.
Taxumo — tax registration, compliance, and streamlined tax management.
Artists' Welfare Project Inc. (AWPI) — artist welfare, social benefits, and professional support.
FILSCAP — music licensing, membership, rights, and royalties.

Let's collaborate and support our creative industry!

Feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions. Our team will get back to you within hours to provide assistance.