Tugtugan at Kwentuhan - Tugtugan at Kwentuhan
Episodes
'Hindi lang Regine': Anton Diva, mula impersonator tungo sa paghubog ng sariling boses
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sa mundo ng entertainment, hindi madaling makawala sa anino ng isang iniidolo, lalo na kung tulad ng Asia’s Songbird na si Regine Velasquez. Ngunit ...
‘We’re an old band but…’: Filipino rock band The Dawn shares what they’ve noticed in their music over 40 years - 'We’re an old band but...': Filipino rock band na The Dawn, ibinahagi ang napansin sa kanilang musika sa loob ng 40 taon
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Filipino rock band The Dawn will celebrate their 40th anniversary in Australia this April 2026. The band will bring their music to the international s...
Kilalanin ang mga OPM artists na magtatanghal ng konsiyerto sa Australia sa 2026 Q2
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ilang mga tanyag na OPM act at mga kontemporaryong bituin ang nagkumpirma na ng kanilang mga show para sa ikalawang kwarter (Abril hanggang Hunyo) ng ...
OPM in the busking scene: new Filipino band brings Pinoy music to Melbourne - OPM sa busking scene: bagong Filipino band, ipinaparinig ang Pinoy na tugtugin sa Melbourne
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ang Red Juans ay bagong Filipino band sa Melbourne na unti-unting nakikilala sa busking scene sa pamamagitan ng pagtugtog ng OPM. Sa kabila ng isang b...
‘We’re stuck in the ’90s’: Filipino band in Australia shares how they keep up with today’s music - ‘We’re stuck in the ’90s’: Filipino band sa Australia, ibinahagi ang paraan ng pakikipagsabayan sa makabagong musika
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Just Jam is a Filipino band in Melbourne celebrating their third anniversary in 2026. They shared their experiences both as individuals and as a band ...
How a casual movie night unexpectedly turned a housewife into an event producer - Dating housewife, ngayon ay isa sa mga nangungunang event producer sa Queensland
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A casual movie night with a friend unexpectedly led Raisa Chua-Bergola into event production. With the words “I’ll try it, let’s see how we go,”...
'We just love what we’re doing': How South Border survived decades of change while keeping their soulful music alive - Kahit Kailan: Paano napanatili ng bandang South Border ang kanilang tunog sa gitna ng pagbabago sa mga myembro
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For over three decades, South Border has been one of the defining names in Original Pilipino Music (OPM). Known for soulful ballads and R&B-infused hi...
Inspired by two cultures: How a Filipino-Kiwi artist weaves his roots into Melbourne’s hip-hop scene - Paano naging inspirasyon ng isang Filipino-Kiwi artist ang dalawang kultura sa kanyang musika
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Filipino-Kiwi rapper Trix Agujar shares how growing up with both Filipino and Kiwi cultures inspires his music and storytelling. - Ibinahagi ni Filipi...
First-ever Filipino rap battle league set to heat up Brisbane stage in its second year - Kauna-unahang Filipino rap battle league, muling paiinitin ang entablado ng Brisbane sa ikalawang taon nito
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Filipino rap continues to thrive in Australia, with another high-energy event taking place this June in Brisbane. Audience can expect sharp lyrical ba...
‘God gave me a second chance’: How a musician turned his life around after addiction - Paano itinuwid ng isang musikero ang kanyang buhay pagkatapos malulong sa droga
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonah Manzano thought it was his last day on earth. After many years, the overcomer shares his story of hope and recovery from addiction believing it ...
'You’ve always got to improve': Erica Padilla on growing her work in music and content creation - Ang pag-angat ni Erica Padilla bilang independent artist at digital creator
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Padilla is a content creator, independent artist, and former Eurovision Australia finalist. At just 23, she's building her own path in the creat...
Upcoming concert to showcase community talent and help performers overcome performance anxiety - Konsyerto layong ipakita ang talento ng komunidad at labanan ang ‘stage fright’
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The upcoming concert, Celebrating Voices, will highlight the growth, courage in overcoming stage fright, and the unique talents of multicultural perfo...
Filipina performer shines as Gary Coleman in the hit musical comedy Avenue Q - Pinay gaganap bilang Gary Coleman sa hit musical comedy na Avenue Q
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
27-year-old Filipina Stephanie Lacerna steps into the spotlight portraying the iconic role of Gary Coleman in the Broadway smash hit Avenue Q. - Gagan...
How rising artist JeryC turns his heartbreak into music - Paano ginawang musika ng rapper na si JeryC ang kanyang mga karanasan sa pagibig
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After releasing his single Rosas last year, Melbourne-based R&B/Hip-hop artist JeryC returns to discuss the launch of his new album featuring songs th...
How this choir preserves traditional Filipino music in Australia - Paano pinipreserba ng isang choir group ang traditional Filipino music sa Australia
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In addition to performing Catholic hymns as a church choir, Kiko choir actively celebrates Filipino heritage by performing traditional OPM (Original P...
‘I’ve been the breadwinner since I was six’: Filo-Aussie singer on supporting her family through her talent - Kilalang singer binahagi ang buhay bilang 'breadwinner' ng kanyang pamilya
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you live in Melbourne, chances are you’ve seen Mary Ann Van Der Horst perform at countless Filipino community events. But beyond her incredible t...
This Filipina singer from Perth is breaking the stereotype that women can't be heavy metal artists - Pinay na heavy metal singer pinatunayan na hindi lamang para sa mga lalaki ang musika
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a music scene traditionally dominated by men, especially in the genres of rock and metal, a 23-year-old Filipina from Perth named RinRin is breakin...
'Embrace the Filipino culture': Rising star Jeremy G reflects on his life as a second-generation migrant - 'Ang sarap maging Pinoy': Singer na si Jeremy G inalala ang buhay bilang second-generation migrant
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy G, a second-generation migrant who grew up in the United States, made the bold decision to move to the Philippines to pursue his dream of becom...
Biggest OPM music concert featuring local bands to stage in Melbourne - Gaganapin ang pinakamalaking OPM music concert tampok ang mga local bands
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest gathering of Filipino musicians is set to happen on November 16, 2024 at the Philippine Community Centre in Laverton. - Gaganapin ang pina...
'It’s about helping my students find the voice they want': Vocal coach finds purpose in teaching - Vocal coach nakahanap ng purpose sa pagtuturo ng musika
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nhessica Weber launched her music business during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, stepping into the unknown with no guarantees of success. D...
This duo brings Filipino music to Melbourne's streets - Hatid ng duo na ito ang OPM music sa mga kalye ng Melbourne
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2020, Felise Morales and Chris Tuazon, better known as “The Filo Duo,” have been creating a soulful blend of music rooted in their Filipino ...
Filipino musicians bring life to Melbourne's streets 'After Hours' - Grupong 'After Hours' binubuhay ang mga kalye ng Melbourne sa pamamagitan ng kanilang musika
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Busking has long been a way for musicians to gain performance experience and garner a following. Busking in the streets of Melbourne CBD with their he...
'Rejection is a redirection': Singer reflects on journey through reality singing shows - 'Rejection is a redirection': Singer binalikan ang mga karanasan sa pagsali sa mga reality singing show
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At just 26 years old, Elysa V has already made a name for herself as a dynamic and versatile artist. She joined several reality singing competitions, ...
Balikbayan Blues, The Musical: Real stories of migration, love, and friendship - Balikbayan Blues, The Musical: Mga totoong kwento ng migrasyon, pag-ibig at pagkakaibigan
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Tugtugan at Kwentuhan, the creators of the musical play Balikbayan Blues sit down with SBS Filipino to share the story behind ...
Former travel agent finds fulfillment as music content creator after pandemic job loss - Travel agent na nawalan ng trabaho dahil sa COVID-19, ngayon ay isang matagumpay na music content creator
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After losing his job during the COVID-19 pandemic, former travel agent Jonah Manzano transitioned to a career as a music content creator and says he n...
‘Music is my way of bringing home in Australia’: Artist Jery C talks about songwriting and new single "Rosas" - Pinoy artist Jery C, nais ibahagi ang OPM sa Australia sa paglabas ng bagong single na “Rosas”
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode of Tugtugan at Kwentuhan, Jery C shared his passion for music and songwriting. - Sa episode ng Tugtugan at Kwentuhan, ibinahagi ni Jery...
Moonlight Melodies: Meet Dear Luna, the Filipino band bringing indie folk music to Australia - Pinoy band na Dear Luna, ibinibida ang indie folk music sa Australia
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tugtugan at Kwentuhan, Dear Luna shares the journey, challenges, and joys of forming this Filipino indie folk band in South Austral...
‘We will see each other one day’: A rapper's lifelong journey to reconnect with his birth parents - ‘We will see each other one day’: Rapper patuloy na umaasang mahanap at makilala ang tunay na magulang
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rudy Villanueva was born on October 19, 1988 in Banga, South Cotabato. His life took a significant turn when he was adopted by an Australian couple at...
How this rising band and busker gear up as front acts for a major OPM concert in Australia - Paano maging front act sa concert ng mga OPM artist sa Australia?
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Tugtugan at Kwentuhan', the band Zandata and busker Abi Canasa share how they were chosen and are preparing to be front acts for t...
‘It’s always a joy to unite Filipinos’: Concert producer on her global music initiatives - ‘It’s always a joy to unite Filipinos’: Producer sa pagbubuo ng mga konsyerto
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Annabelle Regalado-Borja's vision for producing shows is deeply rooted in her love for Filipino culture and her desire to share it with the world. - P...
Filipino artists shaping Australia's electronic music scene - Mga Filipino artists na humuhubog sa electronic music scene ng Australia
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's electronic music scene is being shaped by a new wave of talented Filipino artists who are making significant contributions to the genre. -...
'Always chase your dreams': 12-year-old Filipina making her mark in the musical theatre world - 12-taong gulang na Pilipina gumagawa ng sariling marka sa mundo ng musical theatre
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At just 12 years old, Zola Bulan from Queensland is already making a mark in musical theatre. With talent and dedication, she embraces every opportuni...
How this Filipino defies the odds as a colourblind stylist in Australia’s fashion industry - Paano hinarap ng isang stylist ang mga hamon ng pagiging colourblind sa industriya ng fashion sa Australia
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a Filipino in Australia's fashion industry, Carlos Mangubat takes immense pride in representing his heritage. However, his journey to the top hasn'...
How this young singer preserves traditional Filipino music in Australia - Paano pinepreserba ng isang batang singer ang tradisyunal na mga awiting Pilipino sa Australia
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
16-year-old singer Yza Santos is not only making waves in contemporary music but also playing a crucial role in preserving and promoting traditional F...
‘Music is in our blood’: How this Filipina singer found her musical niche - Paano tinahak ng isang Pinay na singer ang karera sa musika
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Czarina Lapus, a talented singer-songwriter, spreads positivity through her music. Born in the Philippines and moved to Australia at the age of one, C...
'The tip is just a bonus': Filipina artist and beauty queen finds fulfillment in busking - Dating artista at beauty queen sa Pilipinas, masayang nagbu-busking sa Sydney
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chef by profession, singer, dancer, beauty queen, busker, and international student, Jeica Dimatatac continues to inspire with her multifaceted talent...
Tugtugan at Kwentuhan: Meet Alpa and their love for reggae music - Tugtugan at Kwentuhan: Kilalanin ang bandang Alpa
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Though originating from different musical backgrounds, the members of the band Alpa share a common perspective when it comes to issues, expressing the...
From Bulacan to Bourke Street: How an international student chases her musical dream - Paano tinatahak ng isang estudyante ang kanyang pangarap sa musika pagdating sa Australia
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A native of San Miguel, Bulacan, Abi Canasa’s journey from the Philippines to Australia is as remarkable as her talent. - Tubong San Miguel, Bulacan...
Filo-Aussie talent ready to make a mark in the Philippine music scene blending classical and pop music - Filo-Aussie talent handa nang pasukin ang mundo ng musika sa Pilipinas
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A young Filipino-Australian talent is poised to make a significant mark in the Philippine music scene, blending classical and pop music with finesse a...
Why 'busking is a humbling gig' for a Filipina musician - 'Busking is a humbling gig' para sa isang musikera
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kaydin Umali came to Australia as a student, but her transition wasn't without its challenges. During her first few weeks in the country, she felt lon...
From open mic to regular band gigs: Meet the Weekend Project - Tugtugan at Kwentuhan: The Weekend Project
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Tugtugan at Kwentuhan, we feature the Weekend Project, which initially emerged from the open mic scene and has evolved into a regular, we...