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Uni at Ugat Music Camp

"Uni at Ugat Music Camp" derived from Maguindanao and Tagalog terms, “Sounds and Roots”. A 5-day music camp offered to Filipinx/a/o artists looking to write music by embracing Filipino gongs and Indigenous instrumentation into their body of work and community members drawn to learning more about traditional and contemporary Filipino music. It is aimed at providing a unique opportunity to learn Indigenous instruments, chanting and music production methods working with Master artists from the Philippines and Filipinx music industry experts in the diaspora, to encourage music writing inspired by rooted Indigenous Filipino arts.

We will only accept 12-15 PARTICIPANTS for the Music Camp and applicants may go on interviews with the House of Gongs program team.

This Music camp is made possible with the help and support of Zoo Labs, Center for Cultural Innovation, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Music Department (Ethnomusicology Program), Intersection for the Arts and Divine Creative Studio.

MUSIC CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION (Please read carefully):

Music Camp Dates:

May 22-26, 2026

Venue: Camp Mokulēʻia, Oahu, Hawaii

Applications are open to aspiring recording and music artists seeking to expand their repertoire by integrating Filipino traditional music into their diasporic musical practice.
Applications are open to aspiring artists ages 18 and over. Artists under 18 are welcome to apply with a parent or legal guardian, who must provide support and arrange their own accommodations.
To honor the depth of learning and care, the program will accommodate a maximum of 12–15 music mentees, ensuring meaningful attention for each participant.
There is a $75 non-refundable registration fee to apply. If you are accepted, this amount will be deducted from your total music camp tuition.The music camp tuition operates on a sliding scale of $1,975–$2,450, which includes everything listed below. Payment plans are available and can be discussed during your interview.Please note that airfare to Hawaiʻi and local transportation are not included. Campers will be responsible for their own travel.

4.5 days of immersive learning, cultural exchange, and creative collaboration with Indigenous Master Artists from the Philippines
Mentorship from Master Music Artists representing Indigenous communities including Talaandig, Maguindanao, Kalinga, Panay Bukidnon and T'boli, alongside Filipinx/a/o music industry experts with experience in Broadway, Hollywood, concert stage management, music production, and music scoring
Board and lodging with full meals provided daily, including:
- 1 meal on May 22
- 3 full meals per day on May 23–25
- 1 full meal on May 26
- Snacks available throughout the camp duration
Production support from House of Gongs toward the development of new works created during the camp, including up to four tracks for a potential EP release, from production through full distribution, contingent upon available funding
A possible performance opportunity at a premiere venue in Honolulu, scheduled during or following the camp, subject to artist readiness and venue availability
Opportunity to perform at Gongster’s Paradise 2027, celebrating the 10th anniversary of House of Gongs

Uni at Ugat Music Camp 2026 Application Form

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