Counterflow To Celebrate 10th Anniversary With 3 Charity Fundraising Gigs This October
The non-profit, fundraising punk collective is known for organizing shows for the benefit of individuals and communities in need of medical assistance, monetary aid, and more.
Choke Cocoi at a Counterflow show in April 2023: courtesy of Counterflow.
Choke Cocoi at a Counterflow show in April 2023: courtesy of Counterflow.
Counterflow is turning 10 this year.
Best known for organizing shows for individuals and communities in need of medical assistance, monetary aid, and more, the non-profit, fundraising punk collective is set to hold three benefit gigs in Manila this October 2025 to commemorate their tenth year. “We are celebrating our 10-year anniversary in October with three fundraisers at the three venues that continuously support our cause,” they stated in an announcement post. “See you all there!”
The first of these three shows is set to happen on October 11, 2025 (Saturday) at 123 Block in Mandaluyong City. It will see performances from The Beauty of Doubt, Eyes of Fire, Figure Out, Gibraltar, Goo, and Miss.
The second gig will be held on October 18, 2025 (Saturday) at Mang Rudy’s in Makati City. Seven bands who will be taking the stage for this one, which are, namely, Danum, Gapas, Empty, Monochrome, No One Wins, Punebre, Singkopado Sound System.
Finally, the third of the benefit gigs will be held on October 19, 2025 (Sunday) at Mow’s in Quezon City. This show will see sets from Catpuke, Clean Slate, Crepuscular Dawn, Irrevocable, Killratio, Repetition, and Tiger Pussy.
Like all Counterflow gigs in the past, all these three shows will be on a pay-what-you-can basis for entrance. 100% of the proceeds will be going to the selected beneficiaries, which are set to be announced soon, alongside other details.