The DJ Battle Manila Forgot It Needed

Manila’s music scene has a problem. It’s loud, it’s busy, but it feels… empty. The parties are packed, the gear is expensive, the DJs are everywhere but something’s missing.

That missing piece is the battle.

DJ battles used to be the crucible of culture. They forced DJs to sharpen their craft, to earn respect, to treat turntables as instruments instead of furniture. But somewhere along the way, the noise drowned out the signal. Playlists replaced practice. Gear replaced grit. And the silence of that loss has been obvious until now.

On September 9, 2025, Table Rockerz is bringing the fight back with TABLE RUMBLE at NOKAL Manila. This isn’t another club night. This is the return of a lost art. A yearly gathering designed to remind Manila that competition creates culture, and culture creates legacy.

The lineup? Heavyweights. 4HITCOMBO (Nix Damn P! + Aryan Magat), ADMV, Mark Thompson, RED-I, and Supreme Fist all legends in their own right. Add DJ sets from JDope, Smunk, Jia The Menace, and Tomas Felix, and you’ve got a roster that spans everything from vinyl purism to futuristic production.

And here’s the twist: none of them need to do this. These artists could retire tomorrow with their reputations intact. But they’re stepping back in because the scene needs it. Because Manila needs it. Because silence is the enemy, and culture only survives when someone is willing to fight for it.

So, yes Expect scratches. Expect chaos on the decks. But more importantly, expect to witness a moment that says: the battle is back, the turntable still matters, and the future of Manila’s sound isn’t a playlist. It’s a rumble.

September 9, 10pm NOKAL Manila. Don’t just show up. Be part of the comeback.

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