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Femme MNL to hold first fundraising concert ahead of Hip Hop International World Championship

Award-winning Filipino queer dance collective Femme MNL is staging its first fundraising concert as they prepare to represent the Philippines at the Hip Hop International (HHI) World Championship in the United States later this July.

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<p>Award-winning Filipino queer dance collective <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/6/12/-dapat-may-bakla-all-queer-dance-crew-femme-mnl-to-represent-ph-at-hip-hop-international-1910" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Femme MNL</a> is staging its first fundraising concert as they prepare to represent the Philippines at the Hip Hop International (HHI) World Championship in the United States later this July. </p><p>Titled “Femme in Manila,” the concert will be held on July 19 at Tanghalang Pasigueno, serving as both a showcase of the group’s journey and a fundraising effort to help finance their participation in one of the world’s biggest hip-hop dance competitions. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaaRRUzJN-A/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=762&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A25282945.099999428%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:658px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>The Manila-based all-queer dance crew will compete internationally after being hailed as the gold medalist in the Megacrew Division of the 2026 Philippine Hip Hop Dance Championship held in May.</p><p>Over the past years, Femme MNL has built a devoted following through storytelling-driven performances and authentic self-expression, transforming viral dance content into a platform where many young queer Filipinos could see themselves reflected. </p><p>One of their biggest breakthroughs came in 2025 when the group joined the comeback season of “Pilipinas Got Talent,” earning the show’s golden buzzer and drawing praise from both judges and viewers.</p><p>Since then, the collective has continued to rack up accolades, including their victory in the Dance Supremacy International World Championship. </p><p>Organizers said that the event will feature performances from Femme MNL alongside guest appearances by dance crews and drag artists, as well as interactive games, exclusive merchandise, partner activations, and other activities. </p><p>They have also launched different fundraising initiatives, including dance classes every Sunday and selling merchandise.</p><div class="iframely-embed"><div class="iframely-responsive" style="height:141px;padding-bottom:0px"><iframe allowfullscreen="" src="https://iframely.net/LHAFGxX7?theme=light&amp;v=1&amp;app=1" style="box-shadow:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) 0px 1px 3px"></iframe></div></div><script async="" src="https://iframely.net/embed.js"></script><p>The crew is also seeking sponsors and partners who can help bring Team Philippines to the world stage and support its participation in the competition.<strong></strong><strong></strong></p>

<p>Award-winning Filipino queer dance collective Femme MNL is staging its first fundraising concert as they prepare to represent the Philippines at the Hip Hop International (HHI) World Championship in the United States later this July.</p>