Howlers 4.0: Music, Cosplay, and Filipino Talent in one Wild Day!

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PARAÑAQUE CITY — Howlers Festival returned for its 4th edition on May 16, 2026, turning the Aseana City Concert Grounds into a full-day celebration of OPM, hip-hop, and cosplay culture. The event delivered a packed lineup and high energy of music and cosplay supremacy.

Legendary Filipino rapper Gloc-9 headlined the Main Stage, running through fan favorites like “Upuan,” “Hari ng Tondo,” and “Simpleng Tao.” He shared the stage with Scoop Dogg, Tommie King, Bapi Blu, A!KA, NEO, and DJs Marc Marasigan, Xiao Yunnah, Razi, and Ish. MC DM and MC Blain kept the crowd moving between sets.  

Rising P-Pop group BILIB opened the show with their single “Mahika” and a cover of BINI’s “Pantropiko.” The group also gave out complimentary Cream Loops cream-filled biscuits, much to the delight of the audience.

The Lycan Stage showcased the underground scene with acts including The Chongkeys, Sajka, Dom Guyot, Leyo, UNXPCTD, JP Bacallan, Trippie Budd, RAProject Six, Primo, Teng Meister, FT Pidiong, Tony Busks Duo, Cinque, Genzix, Sync, Ziren, Tom Paladin, Lee Quadro, and DJs Nicdroid and Lhudwig.  

Cosplay took center stage with Myrtle Sarrosa, PBB Teen Edition 4 winner, as headliner. The Cosplay Zone featured builds and performances from Ghost Rider, Saitama, Sunny Rose Schnee as Crazy Mita, Projex CC, and XLNZ’s Cosplay Collective and Uprising showcase.

Howlers 4.0 was presented by Xpress, 007 Management Group Inc., Hartman, VAMOS PH, and Monster RX93.1. Co-presenters were Tanduay Flavored Mixes and HGHMNDS, with UNKNOWN running the Special Stage.

 Major sponsors included Asia Brewery Incorporated, KMC Teams & Workspaces, Seda Manila Bay, Domo Domo, Andok’s, David’s Salon, and Cream Loops. Philippine Blockchain Week joined as a minor sponsor, while ONGO, DPC, Bimchi Top Blendz, and SIP supported as partners.

Heavy rain forced organizers to cancel the event around 10 PM on orders from Parañaque City officials. As a result, Bamboo and December Avenue were unable to perform. Despite the abrupt ending, the turnout and crowd response exceeded expectations, setting the stage for Howlers 5.0. 

Written by: Renz Delim and Jenylyn Dangel

Images from: Wazzup Pilipinas Media, Extreme Enigma Photography and Jenylyn Dangel

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