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Live concerts & events in Philippines
FILSCAP concert tariffs are often a % of net ticket sales (industry briefings cite ~2.25% after amusement tax — verify the Nov 2025 / 2026 event rate cards). Organiser pays; venue background licence is not enough.
Three things to remember
- Number / status: Use FILSCAP Live Concert and Music Show/Event rate cards (IPOPHL updates, including Nov 2025 event card). Do not reuse restaurant seat fees.
- Who to pay: FILSCAP · Artists / labels. Keep the invoice / licence in the premises’ name and address.
- Not this: A final invoice from Thon · legal advice · collecting for CMOs. Verify before you wire.
Know the number · 2026-08-10
No public tariff yet — Use FILSCAP Live Concert and Music Show/Event rate cards (IPOPHL updates, including Nov 2025 event card). Do not reuse restaurant seat fees.
Who to pay
- FILSCAP — Event / concert musical works · site
- Artists / labels — Appearance & recording clearances — separate trails
Proof — what to keep
- FILSCAP event licence / assessment
- Ticket sales basis used for % tariffs
- Organiser entity matching promoter
Legal basis
- IP Code (RA 8293)
- FILSCAP live/event rate cards
% of tickets ≠ seat café fee
Philippine concert maths can be revenue-based. Indonesian café maths is per seat. Different countries, different units.
Clear before doors
Late licensing triggers penalties on some FILSCAP cards. Desk can read an assessment; we do not collect.